WA Parks Foundation

The Helena River (Mandoon) is the current focus of the BoorYul-Bah-Bilya program developed by the Aboriginal-led charity Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association (BNAA) to create a new type of community plan for improving river health. Find out more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/improving-rive…

It’s time to explore Wadjemup💙 With over 60 beaches, 20 stunning bays and plenty of cute quokkas, Rotto is the perfect place to explore nature. Download the Smartreka map and use GPS tracking to explore the island. Learn more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/smartreka/wadj…

As part of a multimillion-dollar investment to improve WA's urban canopy, the WA Government is offering residents cash rebates for planting trees in their backyards. This includes people impacted by polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB). Find out more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/cash-rebates-o…

The Walpole BioBlitz 2025 is a citizen science event aiming to record as many species as possible over one weekend in Spring. Registrations are now open for this event planned for 3-5 October. Find out more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/discovering-mo…

Discover the Little Eagle View Trail – A Hidden Gem in John Forrest National Park! Embark on the Little Eagle View Trail, a 7.9km loop offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and manageable adventure. Learn more👉️perthisok.com/explore/little…

It’s time to explore Wadjemup💙 Download the Smartreka map and use GPS tracking to explore the island's breathtaking trails, beaches, and hidden gems with ease. Learn more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/smartreka/wadj…

Following the success of previous tour guiding conferences, the Forum Advocating Cultural and Eco Tourism (FACET) is presenting this inspiring event dedicated to celebrating, supporting and empowering WA’s tour guide community. Find out more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/fostering-and-…

Get Involved in National Tree Day 2025 – Sunday 27 July🌱 The City of Mandurah is calling on the community to help grow a greener future by joining the National Tree Day planting event. Find out more👉️mandurah.wa.gov.au/explore/whats-…

Top honour in the 2025 WA Landscape Architecture Awards went to the design of a coastal reserve project in Bunbury. Find out more from our latest news👉️ourwaparks.org.au/maidens-reserv…

From lush forests to dramatic coastal views, Perth is surrounded by incredible national parks just waiting to be explored. Whether you're after a family-friendly stroll or a challenging summit, there’s a hike for everyone. Find out more👉️rac.com.au/horizons/explo…

The nature playground at Kalgoorlie’s beautiful Karlkurla Bushland Park has been recognised as a national leader in play safe design. Learn more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/playground-at-…

Taxonomic research from The University of Western Australia has discovered two new species of kultarr, a small carnivorous marsupial found in the arid interior of Australia. Find out more from our newest monthly newsletter article👉️ourwaparks.org.au/new-species-of…

Get off the beaten track on Wadjemup Rottnest Island and explore the Wadjemup Bidi, a network of trails! Learn more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/smartreka/wadj…

Yalgorup National Park, home to the largest thrombolite reef in the southern hemisphere, has been added to the WA Parks Foundation’s Smartreka mapping series. Find out more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/discover-yalgo… 📷️Tourism WA

Fat-tailed, slender-tailed, hairy footed, lesser hairy footed, that’s just four in a long list of names for various dunnarts. The dunnart name itself comes from a Noongar word, donat, that sounds awfully like doughnut. Unfortunately. Learn more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/the-dunnart/

Plastic pollution permeates every corner of the planet. Approximately 11 million tonnes of plastic enters the ocean every year. World Environment Day 2025 calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution. Find out more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/world-environm…

Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference!⁠ As 30 June approaches, please consider a tax-deductible gift to the WA Parks Foundation. ourwaparks.org.au/get-involved/d…

Get off the beaten track on Wadjemup Rottnest Island as it starts to cool down! Before you go download the Smartreka map so you can use GPS tracking to explore the island's breathtaking trails, beaches, and hidden gems with ease. ourwaparks.org.au/smartreka/wadj…

The Kimberley is set to become Australia's latest sustainable tourism hotspot with a world-leading luxury travel company to develop a new eco-lodge in Purnululu National Park. Find out more 👉️ourwaparks.org.au/new-luxury-eco…

Get off the beaten track on Wadjemup Rottnest Island as it starts to cool down! Before you go download the Smartreka map so you can use GPS tracking to explore the island's breathtaking trails, beaches, and hidden gems with ease. Learn more👉️ourwaparks.org.au/smartreka/wadj…