Walyunga National Park
| Walyunga National Park Western Australia | |
|---|---|
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
  Walyunga National Park | |
| Nearest town or city | Perth, Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°42′22″S 116°05′23″E / 31.70611°S 116.08972°ECoordinates: 31°42′22″S 116°05′23″E / 31.70611°S 116.08972°E |
| Established | 1970 |
| Area | 1,814 ha (4,480 acres)[1] |
| Managing authorities | Department of Environment and Conservation |
| Website | Walyunga National Park |
| See also |
List of protected areas of Western Australia |
Walyunga National Park is a national park in Western Australia, 35 km northeast of Perth along the Great Northern Highway.
The park is situated just behind the Darling Scarp in the Darling Range spread over a steeply sided valley. The Swan-Avon River and the Eastern Railway run through the park and the Avon Descent passes through a set of rapids along this section.[2] The area is dominated by granite outcrops along with smaller dolerite areas, the tops of hills are capped with laterite.[3]
References
- ↑ "Department of Environment and Conservation 2009–2010 Annual Report". Department of Environment and Conservation. 2010: 48. ISSN 1835-114X.
- ↑ "Walyunga Walk". 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2011.
- ↑ "Parks of the Perth Hills - Walyunga National Park". 2010. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
See also
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