WA Parks Foundation in Perth, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

WA Parks Foundation

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Address: 17 Hackett Drive 6009 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.ourwaparks.org.au

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25.01.2022 Reception no barrier to exploring our parks A brand NEW downloadable map is now available to help you navigate Stirling Range National Park Exploring WA national parks is a whole lot easier and safer with our FREE #SmartParkMaps.... If climbing Bluff Knoll, Mt Trio or Mt Toolbrunup is on your bucket list, be sure to download this handy app before you leave and you'll have all the information you need in the palm of your hand. Thanks to geo-referencing, you can easily find camping and picnic areas, lookout spots, swimming areas, walking trails and much more. This project is delivered in partnership with Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia and made possible by BHP, find out more and download here www.ourwaparks.org.au/smart-p/stirling-range-smart-park-map ( Bluff Knoll by @markvvilson)

25.01.2022 The hardest part of holidaying in WA is choosing where to go first Discover eight of the best campsites in WA www.ourwaparks.org.au/happy-campers-and-how-to-be-one ... Share your experiences with #springintoparks ( Kangaroo at Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park | Tourism WA)

25.01.2022 Have you visited the beautiful Wellington National Park? It is just a 2-hour drive south of Perth and there are lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy such as swimming, bushwalking, picnicking, sightseeing, rafting, canoeing and fishing. Or pitch a tent and camp at the picturesque Honeymoon Pool or Potters Gorge campsites. Find out more ... https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/wellington Share your experiences with #springintoparks. ( IG @tessomewhere) See more

22.01.2022 Almost 50,000 hectares of new conservation and recreation reserve has been created along the Ningaloo Coast as a part of the State Government's Plan for Our Parks. The initiative aims to increase the conservation estate by five million hectares over five years. Read more

22.01.2022 Swimming, cycling, kayaking or relaxing? There’s a WA Park for every type of adventure and every adventurer. Find yours www.ourwaparks.org.au/theres-a-wa-park-for-everyone-find-yo Share your adventures using #springintoparks!... ( Kalbarri National Park, Tourism WA)

21.01.2022 12 Parks of Christmas On the twelfth day of Christmas, we can’t go past the picturesque Cape Range National Park! Hike through the rocky gorges of arid, rugged Cape Range in the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Area, and camp beachside adjacent to the vibrant, colourful Ningaloo Marine Park.... Don’t forget to download our Smart Park Maps before you leave! Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas ( @wanderingwilsons)

20.01.2022 Join the wonderful Dale Tilbrook from Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery for a bush tucker experience that you won't forget! This special Spring into Parks event takes you on a journey of delicious local bush tucker as you learn about Aboriginal culture in Walyunga National Park. Go on a journey to reimagine the great yam garden of Walyunga that once fed 600 people in Djeran (autumn) as they gathered for ceremony. Book tickets www.ourwaparks.org.au//feature-event-parks-and-bush-tucker

20.01.2022 Fire up your spirit of adventure with our top 5 Perth microadventures for busy people who want to explore it all Start your adventure today www.ourwaparks.org.au/microadventures-small-but-mighty-esca Don't forget to share your experiences with #springintoparks!... ( Omeo Shipwreck, Coogee Maritime Trail)

19.01.2022 12 Parks of Christmas On the tenth day of Christmas, it’s the unique Purnululu National Park! With the incredible beehive mounds of the Bungle Bungle Range to the spectacular gorges where you can trek or just sit back and watch the colours change throughout the day, you will never want to leave. ... ( @cjmaddick)

18.01.2022 These colours There isn't much like the striking contrast of the red pindan and the white sandy beaches of the Kimberley. Reddell Beach in the Yawuru Nagulagun / Roebuck Bay Marine Park is a favourite amongst the Broome locals, located less than 10 minutes drive from Broome and two minutes drive to Gantheume Point. https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/p/yawuru-nagulagun-roebuck-bay... ( Reddell Beach, Broome | @naturebynathan)

16.01.2022 PHOTO COMPETITION WINNER Congratulations to the winner of our Spring into Parks Hidden Corners Photo Competition, David Ashley David has won an Ultimate Park Prize Pack for his photo of Nature's Window in Kalbarri National Park.... Thank you to everyone who entered and joined us in celebrating #springintoparks for 2020. ( Winning photo of Nature's Window taken by David Ashley)

15.01.2022 The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia and Ms Susie Annus held a special reception for the WA Parks Foundation at Government House Western Australia last week. The evening was an opportunity to thank our supporters for their contribution in protecting WA’s precious national parks and conservation areas. : Michael Bain

14.01.2022 Have you visited this beautiful place? Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve is located 35kms east of Albany, boasting unspoilt coastal scenery and offers a wildly beautiful haven for some of the State’s most threatened animals. Plan your trip now ... https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/two-peoples-bay ( Two Peoples Bay by @larkshots)

14.01.2022 That top of the world feeling Have you tackled Mount Toolbrunup in Stirling Range National Park? https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/mt-toolbrunup... ( @cambostock) See more

14.01.2022 It's National NAIDOC Week! Celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. This year’s theme: Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations peoples have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.... Visit National NAIDOC to find out more and how you can get involved in your local community. www.naidoc.org.au #NAIDOC2020 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

12.01.2022 Did you know that nature can make you happier? We unpack the science behind nature for wellness and show you how to get more tree-time in your every day www.ourwaparks.org.au/can-nature-really-make-us-happier... Share your adventures using #springintoparks! ( Kings Park and Botanic Garden | Tourism WA)

12.01.2022 Here is the inspiration you've been looking for...Perth's Best Walking Trail and Swimming Hole Combos! Our friends at The Hike Collective have teamed up with So Perth to bring you these amazing experiences. Have you visited to them all?

11.01.2022 Guess what? We've signed up for the Containers for Change WA program It's easy! Take these three steps to get started ... 1. Collect eligible containers 2. Take them to a refund point 3. Donate your refunds to support our projects Read more

09.01.2022 Planning a visit to Francois Peron National Park? Don't forget to download our latest Smart Park Maps before you leave and you'll have all the information you need in the palm of your hand Exploring WA national parks has become a whole lot easier

08.01.2022 Ditch screen time for green time this weekend Time outdoors can help kids ignite creativity and imagination. We’ve rounded up our favourite nature adventures for kids so you can get outside and play ... www.ourwaparks.org.au/how-to-switch-screen-time-for-green-t ( Rottnest Island by Fabian Kuhn)

08.01.2022 IT'S HERE Our Hidden Corners Photo Competition is now OPEN and we can't wait to see your entries of our spectacular WA parks. Snap. Upload. Win! The best hidden corner photo wins the Ultimate Park Prize Pack! T&Cs apply. Enter now www.ourwaparks.org.au/photo-competition... ( Tourism WA)

07.01.2022 12 Parks of Christmas On the eleventh day of Christmas, it’s the very green Walpole-Nornalup National Park! Pristine forests, rugged coastline, peaceful inlets and tannin rich rivers are just a few of this parks attraction.... If it’s towering tingle trees to endless tranquil inlets you’re after, this is the park for you!

05.01.2022 No network coverage? No worries! A brand NEW downloadable map for Francois Peron National Park is now available to help you navigate with ease Exploring WA national parks has become a whole lot easier with our #SmartParkMaps series. ... If you're planning a visit to Francois Peron National Park, be sure to download this handy app before you leave and you'll have all the information you need in the palm of your hand. Thanks to geo-referencing, you can easily find camping and picnic areas, lookout spots, swimming areas, walking trails and much more. This project is delivered in partnership with Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and made possible by BHP, find out more and download here www.ourwaparks.org.au/resourc/francois-peron-smart-park-map ( Nature By Nathan)

04.01.2022 Hi, Hello. Did you know the WA Parks Foundation now have FREE downloadable maps available for Cape Le Grand National Park? Exploring national parks has become a whole lot easier and safer thanks to the #SmartParkMaps series, delivered in partnership with WA Parks and Wildlife Service and made possible by BHP. So, what are you waiting for? Hop to it ... www.ourwaparks.org.au/smart-par/cape-le-grand-national-park ( An inquisitive local at Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park | Tourism WA)

02.01.2022 It’s the one you’ve been waiting for Cape Le Grand National Park is the most recent edition to our #SmartParkMaps series There aren't many places in Australia where kangaroos sun-bake on the beach, but here you might just be lucky enough to see it! Cape Le Grand is home to the most spectacular coastal scenery and ancient landscapes that have sat above sea level for well over 200 million years. ... Navigate with ease and download your FREE maps now ourwaparks.org.au/smart-park-ma/cape-le-grand-national-park This project is delivered in partnership with Parks and Wildlife Service WA and made possible by BHP. ( Lucky Bay, Cape Le Grand National Park @naturebynathan)

02.01.2022 William Bay National Park is now open! Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks have reopened just in time for summer. The park has been closed since February and has undergone some big improvements, including upgrades to roads, 200 new parking bays including a number of disability bays, new fully accessible toilet-change room facilities built at Greens Pool, Elephant Rocks and Madfish Bay, new picnic tables and bike racks. For more info or to plan your trip ... https://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/william-bay ( Elephant Rocks from above by @mkz.imagery)

01.01.2022 Snap. Upload. Win! We want to see your favourite hidden corners of our WA parks. The Instagram-able spots that are worthy of the spotlight! If your photo is the best of the bunch, you’ll win $1000+ in prizes https://www.ourwaparks.org.au/photo-competition/