Yanchep National Park



The kangaroos are out in force again



Wednesday I took my young daughter to the Yanchep National Park.  We often go there for a couple of hours as it is only 10 minutes away and we love it.

The 28's certainly aren't shy.

The weather was perfect, which meant the kangaroos that had previously been hiding in summer, were now out in force feeding on the green grasses.  My daughter loves kangaroos and she managed to get right up close to a young one who didn't realise she was there.  Thankfully she knows not to yell or chase them so the joey just got up and moved a few hops away.  She was thrilled.


Koala sleeping after a big lunch

Then we had a look through the Koala Walk, where our first encounter was this very sleepy fellow taking a nap after a lunchtime feed.  We saw another 3 koalas, but these were very hard to spot as they get up so high in the trees.  Balancing precariously on branches, it's a wonder they don't accidentally fall out of their tree when asleep.

One of the many Swamp Hens that wander around the Park

 And we can't forget the birdlife that calls the Park home.  From very game 28 Parrots to Swamp Hens, Ducks, Kookaburras, Black Cockatoos, Pelicans, Crows and more.  It was wonderful to see the rains had bought the Lake levels up and with the rain we've had since, it should be almost back to where it should be.

The Park has many grassy, shaded areas with seating and barbecue facilities, or you could try the Chocolate Drops Tea Rooms or Yanchep Inn for a delicious meal.

So, if you are looking for something to do one relaxing afternoon (or morning), then take a trip to the Yanchep National Park (followed by a stop in at Sunshiners Gifts & Souvenirs in Two Rocks!).