Some 50 kilometres north of the Western Australia capital of Perth lies the natural and cultural meeting place that is Yanchep National Park.
Occupying an area of some 2800 hectares, Yanchep National Park provides interesting discoveries of natural bushland, a colony of koalas, fine limestone caves, a lake, and walking tracks.
It is a family-oriented national park but, more than this, it has rediscovered itself as a natural and cultural meeting place where aspects of Aboriginal life can be experienced.
Traditional owners
The park's traditional owners are the Aboriginal Nyoongar people and you can share the Dreaming with them at the Aboriginal Experience activity which shares information on traditional Aboriginal life and culture.
On weekends, in the Aboriginal Experience session, join an Aboriginal guide as you visit the Wangi Mia village where you experience traditional Aboriginal life and culture in a variety of activities.
Aboriginal Experience
Aboriginal Experience will share local Nyoongar knowledge of plants and animals; learn how they make tools, and understand the cultural protocols.
Aboriginal Experience is held at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday (subject to availability) at Yanchep National Park.
Getting there
Drive north from Perth, then follow Wanneroo Rd north about 25 kilometres past Wanneroo and you will see the Yanchep National Park signs. From Perth, it should be about a 45-minute drive to Yanchep National Park.
