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Yanchep National Park
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Yanchep National Park

Getting around: About 45 minutes north of Perth by car; a car is necessary as public transport doesn't reach the park directly.
Hours: Open daily during daylight hours; cave tours run on a set timetable and require a separate ticket.

Yanchep National Park combines wetlands and bushland with a koala boardwalk (koalas aren't native to WA but have been kept here since the 1930s), limestone cave systems open for guided tours (Crystal Cave and Cabaret Cave among them), and walking trails through the bush. It's a varied, if lower-key, nature park compared to some of WA's more dramatic natural sights further afield.

It makes for a solid half-day trip from Perth, particularly if combining the cave tour with a walk through the wetlands and koala area.

Yanchep National Park FAQs

Are the koalas native to Western Australia?

No, koalas aren't naturally found in WA, but a colony has been kept at Yanchep since the 1930s and can be viewed along a boardwalk.

Can I tour the caves?

Yes, guided cave tours run to a set timetable and require a separate ticket from general park entry.

How far is it from Perth?

About 45 minutes' drive north.

Is there an entry fee?

Yes, a national park vehicle entry fee applies, with cave tours charged separately.

How long should I plan for?

Half a day covers the main walking trails, koala boardwalk, and a cave tour.

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