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YELLAGO

NGA REG

IONAL PARK

FEATURES AND FACILITIESHISTO

RYYellagonga R

egional Park was named in 1990, in order to

honour Yellagonga, the leader of the Mooro N

yungar people w

ho inhabited the region north of the Swan River at the tim

e of European settlem

ent.

ENVIRONM

ENTThe Park incorporates w

etlands, manicured parklands

and mature w

oodland areas in a naturally, culturally, and recreationally significant setting. Yellagonga houses a chain of w

etlands including Lake Joondalup, Beenyup and W

alluburnup Swamps, Lake G

oollelal and the surrounding parkland areas.

FACILITIESThe Park provides an ideal environm

ent for a range of leisure and physical activity pursuits and a variety of facilities to cater for outdoor recreation including barbeques, picnic tables, view

ing platforms and seating. It is very popular w

ith walkers and cyclists, and provides an am

ple venue for many local

comm

unity events. The Park offers a network of shared paths

(for walking and cycling) and dedicated walking paths.

Yellagonga Regional Park is an ideal place for leisure and

recreation and is easily accessible by walking, cycling and public transport. The Park is approxim

ately 13km long and

1-1.5km w

ide, covering 1400 hectares.

Yellagonga Regional Park adjoins the C

ity Centre of

Joondalup. A short CAT Bus ride or a leisurely 5 m

inute walk from

the Joondalup train station through the City centre and

natural bushlands will lead you to the popular N

eil Haw

kins Park, an ideal starting point for a range of walking and cycling routes.

The Park is also within walking distance (less than 2km

) from

Curram

bine, Edgewater and Whitfords train stations, and

Transperth operate many bus services providing direct and

convenient access to the Park. Bus services stopping adjacent to the Park are listed in the table provided.

A range of local bus services stop in close proximity to the Park - check local timetables for details or phone 13 62 13 for service times.

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Nearest Bus Stops

Bus Routes and Bus Stops

Joondalup CAT and Bus Stops

Yellagonga Paths

Railway and Railway Station

Toilets

Accessible Toilet

Bus Number

Accessible Bus Number

Barbeque

Picnic Area

Playground

Information

Local Attractions / Lookout

Water Fountain9126507C; Effective: May 2015

PARK ACCESS INFORMATIONBus stop here

for WALK/CYCLE 1

Bus stop here for WALK 2

Bus stop herefor WALK/CYCLE 4

Bus stop herefor WALK 3

Bus stop here for WALK/CYCLE 5

Bicycles are not permitted on train services between the hours of 7.00am to 9.00am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm in the peak flow direction on weekdays. Bicycles are also not permitted on Transperth bus services at any time.

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Department of Transport

Department of Environment and Conservation

Bus Route Number

Park Stop Location

Route Start Point (route detail over page)

390, 391,467 & 468

Joondalup Dr WALK/CYCLE 1

467 Woodvale Dr WALK 2

389 & 450 Wanneroo Rd WALK 3

390, 391,467 & 468

Joondalup Dr WALK/CYCLE 4

Train, CAT Bus & 466

Lakeside Dr WALK/CYCLE 5

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Whitfords

Edgewater

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Mitchell

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EDGEWATER

WOODVALE

KINGSLEY

GREENWOOD

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JoondalupCity Centre

Edith CowanUniversityJoondalupCampus

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BeenyupPark

YellagongaRegional

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BotanicGolf

WoodvaleBoulevard

LakeJoondalup

MalupIsland

LakeIsland

LakeGoollelal

WalluburnupSwamp

BindareeRotary Park

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WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTESYellagonga Regional Park offers many picturesque walks and cycling routes. Adults need physical activity like cycling and walking for at least 30 minutes per day on most days of the week for good health.

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Other Path (walkingand / or cycling)

Walking Trail

Local Bike Friendly Route

Principal Shared Path

Bicycle Lanes or SealedShoulders Either Side

Bike Hire

Railway and Railway Station

Toilets

Accessible Toilet

Barbeque

Picnic Area

Playground

Information

Local Attractions / Lookout

Water Fountain

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and Conservation

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accepted

for any errors and om

issions. Peop

le who use this guid

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n risk.

The Dep

artment of Transp

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the City of Joond

alup w

ill not accept the liab

ility for

personal injury and

/or dam

age to prop

erty.

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ation in this pub

lication was correct at the tim

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oT accepts no

responsib

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WALK/CYCLE 4SCENIC DRIVE ROUTE Distance: ~18.2km return (one hour ride or a 2.5-3 hour walk)

Begin where the shared path at Ocean Reef Road runs adjacent to the Park boundary. Head east along this path and turn left to enter the Park. Continue along the shared path through Scenic Drive Path, Rotary Park, Lake Joondalup Park and Yellagonga Regional Park. Turn around at the Botanic Golf and retrace your journey to Ocean Reef Rd.

WALK/CYCLE 5 NEIL HAWKINS PARK TO OCEAN REEF RDAND RETURN

Distance: 8.9km (30 minute leisurely ride or a 1.5 to 2 hour walk)

Start at Neil Hawkins Park where at the jetty you may spot long-necked fresh water turtles. Cycle south from Neil Hawkins Park on the shared path - watch for the dazzling blue Splendid Fairy Wrens and the majestic Carnaby’s Cockatoo which can be found inhabiting these trees, and a variety of waterbirds on Lake Joondalup including Musk Ducks, Black Swans, Pelicans, Moorhens and Blue Billed Ducks. After 2.5km, you will arrive at Picnic Cove Park which offers picnic shelters, barbeques and play equipment. Continue to cycle a further 1.9km to Ocean Reef Rd before turning around to return to Neil Hawkins Park.

WALK 3LAKE GOOLLELAL CIRCUITDistance: 4.8km loop (1 hour walk)

Starting at Reverend John Smithies Park, follow the shared path south along Woodlake Retreat and enter the Park. Continue to Hepburn Ave and turn right. Continue along Hepburn Ave for 300m and then turn right into the Park. Follow the path north as it takes you through stands of Marri trees, Freshwater Paperbarks and Bull Banksias. You will pass the Lake Goollelal Viewing Platform on your right, continue north to Hocking Rd and turn right. Follow Hocking Rd for 180m and then turn right into a limestone path at Reverend John Smithies Park. Continue along Lakeway Dr to the car park.

WALK 2BEENYUP SWAMP CIRCUITDistance: 2.4km loop (30 minute stroll)

Start at the northern entry point to the Park off Woodvale Dr and take the limestone path over the boardwalk amongst Flooded Gum and Freshwater Paperbark stands. Continue along the limestone path over the bridge and veer left. Turn left at the shared path and continue along for 800m where you veer left onto the limestone path and continue back to Woodvale Dr and your starting point.

WALK/CYCLE 1 FROM JOONDALUP DRIVE TOVIEWING PLATFORMDistance: 2.5km one-way and 5.0km return (Easy one hour round-trip)

Follow the shared path south from Joondalup Dr, passing through magnificent stands of Tuart, Jarrah and Marri trees. The walk concludes at the Viewing Platform, an elevated area which provides fantastic lake vistas.