Whiteman Park

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Whiteman
Western Australia

Whiteman park Village, with tramway through centre
Population: Unknown (2006)
Postcode: 6068
LGA: City of Swan
Federal Division: Division of Pearce
Suburbs around Whiteman:
Lexia Lexia Ellenbrook
Cullacabardee Whiteman Henley Brook
Ballajura and Malaga Beechboro West Swan


Whiteman Park is a 4000 hectare/40 square kilometre (10,000 acre/15 mi²) bushland area located 22 km north of Perth, Western Australia. In the suburb of Whiteman, the park is in Swan Valley in the upper reaches of the Swan River.[1]

Whiteman Park is known for its biodiversity, including an over 450 endemic plants and more than 120 vertebrate animals (some of which a rare and endangered). Over 17% of Western Australian bird species occur in Whiteman Park, including migratory birds attracted to the habitat provided by Bennett Brook and associated wetlands including Grogan's Swamp, a Conservation Category Wetland.

The State Government purchased the land from a variety of private owners in 1978, to protect the underlying aquifer as a drinking water source for Perth. The major owner was Lew Whiteman (1903-1994), after whom the park is named.[2]

[edit] Attractions

Whiteman Park includes bushwalking trails, bike paths, sports facilities and playgrounds.

  • The Perth Electric Tramway Society runs a 4 km electric tram journey around the park.
  • Caversham Wildlife Park
  • Bennett Brook Railway
  • The Tractor Museum of Western Australia
  • The Western Australian Motor Museum
  • Bus Preservation Society
  • childrens forrest

[edit] External links

[edit] References

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  1. ^ www.dpi.wa.gov.au Parks and Properties. Accessed 21 March 2006
  2. ^ www.whitemanpark.com.au Park Information and Getting There. Accessed 21 March 2006