Only minutes from Australind, the Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park is stunningly located between the Indian Ocean and the serene Leschenault Estuary.
Summer is best for ocean activities, and the park’s wildflowers are at their best in Spring.
Stroll along the sandy beach. It seems to go on forever, with access points at Belvidere or Buffalo beaches. In the water, there’s a lot of ocean to discover, with swimming and snorkelling being the most popular activities. Fishing fans will find excellent spots to cast a line from the beach. Cook up your catch on the provided barbecues.
Behind the dunes, the landscape transforms into a Tuart and peppermint woodland. The Conservation Park includes a plant species of special interest: the Carex pumila, the only recorded species in Western Australia, and a previously unrecorded species of the family Brassicaceae (Rorippa sp.) (G. Keighery). Take a bush walk or cycle on the Harris Track to uncover this unique flora.
Can you spot a brushtail or ringtail possum? Both these shy, nocturnal creatures call the park home. Birdwatchers will love the Peninsula. More than 60 species of birds have been recorded between the beach and woodland, so don’t forget your binoculars!
The Conservation Park also contains one of the largest and healthiest populations of the Yellow Admiral Butterfly.
Camping is available at the Belvidere or The Cut campgrounds (bookings essential).
There are no fees to access the Park for day-use. Camping fees apply.
