Explore Parks WA

20/10/2026

Walk or drive past the biggest dam mural in the world!
The new bridge is open for even better views of the Reflections mega mural.
And, there's so much more to see and do in Wellington National Park, its definitely worth adding to your WA road trip bucket list.

Discover more https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/wellington-national-park

Stay safe in WA parks - know before you go:
* 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

📷 Vanda Stewart/DBCA.

13/10/2026

Love trails? Love a good story?
The World Trails Film Festival 2026 is coming to Perth/Boorloo as part of the World Trails Conference from 18–21 October.

Featuring 47 films from 35 countries, the global premiere showcases adventure, conservation, culture and community from trails around the world.

Discover the stories and book your tickets at https://trails.film/festivals/2026-global-premiere/

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12/10/2026

Meet Scout! Yanchep National Park's newest koala joey has officially been named. Thank you to everyone who voted.
https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/site/koala-viewing-area

09/10/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗺 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿! 🚗🌿

Your next visit to 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 should be safer and easier, with a new dual-lane bridge at Wellington Dam opening yesterday.

The new bridge, delivered by the Water Corporation, has replaced the previous single-lane crossing bridge in 1966 and can accommodate larger buses and coaches, and includes a dedicated pedestrian access to view the 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 mega mural.

To align with the bridge replacement, the Parks and Wildlife Service has upgraded Falcon Road, which provides access to the lower Wellington Dam precinct including lookout areas and associated visitor facilities.

These upgrades include:
✅ new guardrails
✅ kerbing and signage to improve visitor safety
✅ a new parking area adjacent to the pump station
✅ a dedicated turnaround point to improve access to the park’s popular mountain bike trail network.

The new bridge and road upgrades make it safer and easier for visitors to explore one of the South West’s most popular destinations.

With more than 276,000 visitors enjoying Wellington National Park each year, there’s never been a better time to discover everything this incredible destination has to offer.

📸 Water Corporation

07/10/2026

Your next trail adventure starts here!
Find your next coastal walk or forest trail in the Trails WA app.
With access to more than 1,100 official trails, GPS navigation, offline maps and local stories, it's the perfect companion for your next adventure.

Download the free Trails WA app now on iOS and Android:
https://trailswa.com.au/get-the-trails-wa-app

Trails WA
📷 Daniela Tommasi Photography

04/10/2026

There's a new furry face in town!
Yanchep National Park's koala family has welcomed an adorable joey, and we'd love your help choosing a name.

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

04/10/2026

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.

02/10/2026

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

02/10/2026

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