Explore Parks WA

Know before you go!
If you're going on a holiday or taking a day trip to one of WA's national, marine or conservation parks make sure you know before you go.
Parks, attractions, campgrounds and trails can be closed at anytime for your safety due to extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, facility maintenance, new infrastructure and more.
⚠️ Check Park Alerts at https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au
⚠️ Stay up to date with Emergency Warnings and Incidents at https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au

📷 Cape Le Grand, Kalbarri and John Forrest national parks - Tourism WA and DBCA.

It's looking so good! Brand-new pathways, steps and viewing decks are now open at Elephant Rocks in William Bay National Park...and they look great!

Work is still underway at Greens Pool, with new beach access steps and a boardwalk currently being built, but you can still access Greens Pool via a temporary detour along the new Elephant Rocks pathways.

A big thank you to everyone for your patience while these improvements have been taking place. We can't wait for you to enjoy them!

Discover more about the project at https://www.dbca.wa.gov.au/management/park-and-infrastructure-projects/william-bay-national-park-infrastructure-project

Start planning your trip to William Bay National Park https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/william-bay-national-park

📷 DBCA

We're excited to welcome you back to Danggu (Geikie Gorge) National Park when it reopens tomorrow, Saturday 3 October.

After extensive recovery efforts, following the 2023 Fitzroy River floods, you are invited to experience the spectacular gorge and rich cultural heritage that makes this place so special.

Please note that the floods significantly changed parts of the park, and some facilities are still being restored. We ask you to take care, follow signage and respect any areas that remain closed while recovery works continue.

A huge thank you to Traditional Owners, the local community, contractors and Parks and Wildlife staff who have helped make this reopening possible.

Discover more https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/danggu-geikie-gorge-national-park
📷 DBCA

ROAD CLOSURES - The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk remains OPEN.
The Shire of Denmark has advised that a section of the Valley of the Giants Road is currently closed due to significant damage to the bridge located east of Vigus Road following the recent weekend rain event.
• Access to the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk from the western end of Valley of the Giants Road remains open.
• Road closure signage and detour information are being installed.
For more info, please see post below ⬇️
Stay up to date with all park, attraction, trail and campground conditions at https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au

Road Closure Update – Access to the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is still open.

The Shire of Denmark has advised that a section of Valley of the Giants Road is currently closed due to significant damage to the bridge located east of Vigus Road following the recent weekend rain event.

The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk remains open and accessible to visitors.

Visitors travelling from Denmark via South Coast Highway can still access the Tree Top Walk using the western entrance to Valley of the Giants Road, as this section of the road has not been affected by the closure.

Key Information:
• The bridge on Valley of the Giants Road east of Vigus Road has been closed to all traffic.
• Access to the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk from the western end of Valley of the Giants Road remains open.
• Road closure signage and detour information are being installed.
• Subject to conditions, the Shire currently anticipates reopening the road on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

The Shire of Denmark has advised that funding is in place for replacement of the bridge, with design approvals currently being progressed.

For further information regarding the road closure, please contact the Shire of Denmark on (08) 9848 0300 or email [email protected].

Visitor Information:
The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is operating as normal and remains open to visitors. Visitors travelling from Denmark and along South Coast Highway should continue to use the western entrance to Valley of the Giants Road to access the attraction.

We won! 🎉 But the real winners are the people who get to experience these places.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions recently received FOUR awards at the 2026 Australian Institute of Landscape Architects WA Awards. The award winning projects are:
• Mangrove Cove in Kalgulup Regional Park
• Beacon Island in Houtman Abrolhos Islands National Park and
• Torndirrup National Park.
These thoughtfully designed experiences help visitors connect with nature, culture and history, while preserving the unique character of each place for future generations.
Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing these outstanding visitor experiences to life.👏🏼

If you would like to see them for yourself:
· https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/torndirrup-national-park
· https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/houtman-abrolhos-islands-national-park
· https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/site/mangrove-cove-boardwalk

AILA WA Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia Parks and Wildlife Service, Pilbara WA

Know before you go!
If you're going on a holiday or taking a day trip to one of WA's national, marine or conservation parks make sure you know before you go.
Parks, attractions, campgrounds and trails can be closed at anytime for your safety due to extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, facility maintenance, new infrastructure and more.
⚠️ Check Park Alerts at https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au
⚠️ Stay up to date with Emergency Warnings and Incidents at https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au

📷Lesueur, Karijini, Wellington national parks and Lane Poole Reserve - Tourism WA

There's a purple haze spreading over WA and we're not just talking about Wharfie Time. 💜
Wildflowers are blooming, painting parks and reserves in every shade of purple.

🏉 Handball to a mate https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au


📷 Tourism WA - Dirk Hartog Island, Fitzgerald River, Goldfield Woodlands, Mount Augustus, Lesueur, Cape Le Grand national parks.

And then there were 3!
Congrats to Nannup on becoming WA's newest Trail Town 👏🏼
https://trailswa.com.au/trailtowns

Yanchep National Park's koala family is growing!
Franklin Doogsie and Poppy have welcomed an adorable new addition and we would like you to help name them.

Next time you visit, cast your vote at the McNess House Visitor Centre by dropping a token into one of four koala feeding tubes. The name with the most votes will be announced after the spring school holidays!

Choose from:
Karla – an Aboriginal word meaning "fire"
Scout – for a curious little explorer always venturing beyond the pouch
Pembi – honouring former Yanchep Senior Ranger John Wheeler, who hailed from Pemberton
Ash – inspired by the koala's scientific name, which translates to "ash-coloured pouched bear"

Plan your visit at https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/yanchep-national-park

The spring school holidays are nearly here and the Nearer to Nature team have got an exciting calendar of outdoor activities for you.
Discover Pollinator Picnic, Wetland Investigators, Creatures of the Night, Dolphin Discovery and so much more.
Check out the new spring calendar and book now at https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/nearer-nature-school-holidays-calendar

WA Parks Foundation