Yanchep Things to Do

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These are very good looking native plants, now called Grass Trees but formerly called Blackboys as when they grow larger they show a large black trunk. When people are lost they sometimes use these trees for shelter as you can climb under the thick cover of leaves and shelter from the sun or rain.

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When I think of Yanchep I think of Koalas and the Yanchep Inn. The Inn is a beautiful old building constructed in 1936 and presently still operating as an inn with accommodation.

Do not walk past this building, go inside and admire the fine timber craftmanship, the dining room is a fine example of 1930's furniture.

The Inn is an ideal place to stop for some refreshments, a light meal and cold beer is the traditional way. At the back of the Inn is a nice beer garden with a view to the lake. Should you want more modern accommodation a modern block of apartments and rooms have been built 100 metres further along.

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For Visitors to Western Australia this is an opportunity to learn something about the local Aboriginal people, the Nyoongar people who lived and roamed this area for thousands of years.

The Aboriginal Cultural experience is held on weekends and public holidays and I would think this would be very appealing to international visitors. There is a small entry charge.

There are hundreds of limestone caves in the park, many are small, however there are several large caves. Some of the most popular are Crystal Cave which has guided tours daily and the Cabaret Cave which has been made into a conference and function room.

The park has much to offer and will keep you busy for days if you wish. Ideal for a pleasant picnic with the family, opportunity to easily find some Koalas, Cockies and Kangaroos.

For the more adventurious there are walking tracks and caves to explore.

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The National Park has an abundance of native plants some of which were in flower during February. An easy way to see the native plants and trees is from the Koala Boardwalk.

Spring time is the season for native flowers, August to end of November there will be flowers everywhere, a magnificent sight in Western Australia. I managed to photo a few plants in flower which will give you some indication of the vibrant colour.

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When entering the park from the car park the Visitors Centre will be one of the first buildings you come to.

Here you will obtain information about the park, what is open today and anything else that has changed such as closure of sections of the park due to adverse weather conditions or potential fire hazard.

All tours must be booked at the centre. Some tours available are the Crystal Cave Tour, the Aboriginal Experience, and Rowboat hire.

Mc Ness House has a range of gifts and souvenirs available for purchase.

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These endangered cockatoos are protected in the national park and their numbers have grown at Yanchep. In flight they look spectacular and are accompanied by a fair amount of noise.

You will see them on the highest point of a tree, usually a dead branch which enables them to be aware of their surroundings and any prospective danger.