Yellagonga Regional Park

Yellagonga Regional Park
Lookout tower and boardwalk, Lake Joondalup, Yellagonga Regional Park
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TypeRegional park
LocationCity of Joondalup
Coordinates31°44′42″S 115°47′06″E / 31.745°S 115.785°E / -31.745; 115.785
Area1,400 ha (3,500 acres)
Administered byDepartment of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Websiteparks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/yellagonga

Yellagonga Regional Park is in Perth, Western Australia, in the City of Wanneroo and the City of Joondalup. The park was established in 1989 by the Western Australian government and protects 1,400 hectares (3,500 acres) of land, including 550 hectares (1,400 acres) of Wanneroo wetlands – including Lake Joondalup, Beenup Swamp, Walluburnup Swamp and Lake Goollelal.[1]

The park contains heritage buildings, including Perry's Cottage, Cockman House and Luisini Winery, and recreation areas such as Neil Hawkins Park. It is named after Yellagonga, leader of the Mooro people.

  1. ^ Kinnear, A., Garnett, P., Bekle, H., & Upton, K. (1997). Yellagonga wetlands: a study of water chemistry and aquatic fauna. Perth, Western Australia: Edith Cowan University. ISBN 0-7298-0368-6.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)