The City of Wanneroo manages bushland, wetlands and coastal areas to protect biodiversity and provide safe, accessible spaces for the community. Our conservation programs help preserve these natural environments for future generations.
Approximately 6% of natural areas within the City’s boundaries is City owned or managed. Another 17% is contained within private property, and the remainder is managed by State government agencies. The City manages over 150 natural areas throughout its local government area.
Protection, management and conservation of natural areas are assisted by the Local Biodiversity Plan (PDF) and the Natural Areas Asset Management Plan (PDF).
To find your nearest park or natural area, use the near me search tool.
Bushland reserves
The City of Wanneroo’s bushland is an important part of the local environment. It supports native plants, animals and ecological communities across the Swan Coastal Plain and the Southwest Australian Biodiversity Hotspot. These areas provide animal habitat, connect natural spaces, help cool urban areas and support community wellbeing. As the City grows, it is important to protect and restore bushland areas to reduce habitat loss, build resilience to climate change and keep the City’s natural character for future generations.
Yellagonga Regional Park
The Yellagonga Regional Park is jointly Managed by the Department of Biodiversity and Attractions, The City of Wanneroo and the City of Joondalup.
The Yellagonga Integrated Catchment Management (YICM) Plan is a joint initiative by the Cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo in partnership with the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions to improve the health of Yellagonga Regional Park wetlands. This plan takes a holistic, long-term approach by addressing the causes of wetland issues rather than just symptoms. Developed through extensive community and stakeholder consultation, the YICM Plan identifies key threats and outlines projects to protect the park’s ecological values.
National Parks
Neerabup and Yanchep National Parks occur within the City of Wanneroo and are managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail
Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail runs from Neil Hawkins Park through Yellagonga, Neerabup and Yanchep National Parks. Following an ancient movement track used by Yellagonga’s tribes between Lake Joondalup, Neerabup and Yanchep, it was later adopted by Europeans as a stock route.
The 28 km trail showcases cultural, historical and natural features and can be walked as a full trail or in shorter sections. It starts at either Neil Hawkins Park in Joondalup or Yanchep National Park (entry fees apply). Yaberoo Budjara means “land of the people north of Perth.”
Suitable for bushwalking, trail running and mountain biking.
Dogs are permitted on a lead, except within Yanchep National Park.
Beaches and coast
The City of Wanneroo has numerous recently completed and ongoing coastal management works relating to the management of coastal erosion issues, maintenance of coastal protective structures and coastal monitoring. To view information on the City’s coastline and its management, visit the coastal management page.
Wetlands
The City contains 179 wetlands, 86 of which are classified as Conservation Category. To view information on the wetlands network and how they are managed, visit the wetlands management page.
Flora and fauna
The City’s natural areas support several Priority Ecological Communities and Threatened Ecological Communities and contain numerous flora and fauna species protected under state and federal legislation. More information on these can be found in the City’s Local Biodiversity Plan (PDF).
To view information on wildlife protection and management, visit the wildlife protection and management page.
Walk trails
The City has numerous formal and interpretive walk trails within natural areas.
Explore our trails and bike riding page to discover walking trails, find locations and plan your next adventure.
To find your nearest park or natural area, use the near me search tool.
Community and research partnerships
If you would like to undertake a research activity within the City’s managed natural areas contact the Environmental Asset Planning team to discuss your project proposal.
Numerous community groups (including Friends of Groups) undertake reserve maintenance activities, planting events and planned nature walks within City managed natural areas. To find out what activities are occurring in your neighbourhood and throughout the City visit the volunteering page.
