Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park
Western Australia
Loch McNess at Yanchep National Park
Yanchep National Park is located in Western Australia
Yanchep National Park
Yanchep National Park
Map
Nearest town or cityPerth
Coordinates31°33′38″S 115°41′27″E / 31.56056°S 115.69083°E / -31.56056; 115.69083
Established1957
Area28.76 km2 (11.1 sq mi)[1]
Managing authoritiesDepartment of Parks and Wildlife
WebsiteYanchep National Park
Footnotes
TypeState Registered Place
Designated17 February 2006
Reference no.4151
See alsoList of protected areas of
Western Australia

Yanchep is a national park in Western Australia, 42 kilometres (26 mi) north of Perth adjacent to the locality of the same name Yanchep.

The park is noted for its caves, native bush and koala colonies. It also offers cultural educational programmes offered in partnership with the local Nyoongar people.

  1. ^ "Department of Environment and Conservation 2009–2010 Annual Report". Annual Report. Department of Environment and Conservation: 48. 2010. ISSN 1835-114X. Archived from the original on 11 January 2011.