January 2016

Location / Access

• Walyunga National Park is located about one hour north of Perth at the end of Walyunga Road off the Great Northern Highway.
• National Park access fees apply.
• Note to remember - Try to bring notes for honesty self pay envelopes. We struggled trying to get a fairly large number of coins spread between several envelopes to fit through the posting slot!
• Being this close to Perth, it makes for a great day trip, or a relaxed overnight, or weekend stay.

Canoeing	Kookaburra	Kayaking

Facilities

• There are two main parking and picnic areas with toilets, gas barbecues, and picnic tables.
• Walyunga Pool - I consider this the bigger and better of the two picnic areas. Wheelchair accessible facilities and nice views over the river.
• Boongerup Pool - Not as easily accessed facilities.

Syds rapids	Avon River Slalom Course

Walks

• There are several different signed walk trails of varying length and difficulty.
• We found the Aboriginal Heritage trail and Syds Rapids trail good for kids. Either pram or walking.

Canoeing / Kayaking

• The Avon Descent runs through here over the first weekend of August, with Syds Rapids being a good spot for spectators.
• Boongerup Pool is fairly long, with steeper access banks, so we found not quite as good for young kids.
• A slalom section is located between Boongerup Pool and Walyunga Pool.
• Walyunga Pool is a smaller pool than Boongerup, but has a more beach like entry which we found great for younger kids.
• Water levels can vary greatly between summer and winter depending on rains.
• Watch out for kids when water levels are higher.

Hammock camping	Breakfast...

Camping

• Bookings need to be pre-arranged with the ranger, who will provide access codes to get through the gate to the camping area.
• The camping area is located off the main road along an unsealed track.
• Facilities include fire pits, picnic tables and a pit toilet.