WA Parks Foundation

WA Parks Foundation Be part of an enduring contribution to the environment. The WA Parks Foundation is an independent not-for-profit organisation.

We’re the official charity partner of Western Australia’s national parks, State forests, conservation, nature and marine reserves. Our Mission is to connect people to our parks and nature and through collaboration, deliver projects that celebrate, protect, increase understanding and enrich our parks to increase peoples sense of connection. Western Australia’s national parks and reserves are nothin

g short of spectacular. From the World Heritage areas at Purnululu in the East Kimberley, the Ningaloo coast and Shark Bay, to the majestic karri forests of the State’s South West, our parks are home to flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world. Our focus is to deliver projects that celebrate, protect, promote and enrich WA parks so we can all enjoy them, now and in the future.

Public comment is now open on the draft joint management plan for the Yinggarda Conservation Estate, a diverse and cultu...
02/06/2026

Public comment is now open on the draft joint management plan for the Yinggarda Conservation Estate, a diverse and culturally significant landscape spanning more than 405,600 hectares in WA’s Midwest-Gascoyne.

These areas are important for biodiversity and home to more than 400 native plant species, including some unique to the region, as well as over 150 animal species – some not found anywhere else in the world.

The public comment period for the Yinggarda Conservation Estate draft joint management plan ends 12 June 2026. Online submissions can be made here: www.dbca.wa.gov.au/haveyoursay

Image: Tourism Western Australia.

The Pilbara’s largest and most significant wetland, Fortescue Marsh Nature Reserve (Nyiyaparli Country), has been formal...
01/06/2026

The Pilbara’s largest and most significant wetland, Fortescue Marsh Nature Reserve (Nyiyaparli Country), has been formally protected under a new joint management plan.

Covering around 107,000 hectares between the Chichester Range and Hamersley Range, the reserve holds deep ceremonial and mythological importance for Nyiyaparli Traditional Owners.

One of just three inland wetlands in north-west WA capable of supporting up to a million waterbirds, this remarkable landscape also shelters rare species like the night parrot, northern quoll, greater bilby and Pilbara olive python.

This milestone forms part of the WA Government’s Plan for Our Parks, which has established more than 6.5 million hectares of new protected areas across Western Australia.

Visit our website to find out more: https://www.ourwaparks.org.au/

Image: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

There’s been an exciting ocean discovery off the coast of Albany by marine ecology researcher, Océane Attlan, a PhD cand...
27/05/2026

There’s been an exciting ocean discovery off the coast of Albany by marine ecology researcher, Océane Attlan, a PhD candidate with the UWA Oceans Institute. One of Australia’s rarest fish, the elusive Pictilabrus brauna, was spotted during a recent dive off Albany.

Seen only once since its discovery in 1996, this tiny, vividly coloured wrasse grows to less than 7.5cm and exists nowhere else on Earth. Its extremely limited range along WA’s south-west coast, and its well-camouflaged nature, make sightings incredibly rare.

After years without confirmed records, and concerns the species may have been lost due to recent marine heatwaves, this rediscovery is a significant and hopeful moment for marine conservation. Visit our website to find out more: https://www.ourwaparks.org.au/

Image: Dr Albert Pessarrodona, The University of Western Australia.

It’s WA World Ocean Day on 8 June. Get ready for an evening of ocean stories, science and community on the WA coast. Hos...
26/05/2026

It’s WA World Ocean Day on 8 June.

Get ready for an evening of ocean stories, science and community on the WA coast. Hosted by The Jock Clough Marine Foundation, WA World Ocean Day brings together scientists, ocean lovers, industry and the broader community to connect with and celebrate our marine environment.

This year’s free event will be held on Monday 8 June from 5pm to 9pm at Gage Roads Brew Co on Victoria Quay, Fremantle Port. Visit our website to find out more: www.ourwaparks.org.au

Western Australia’s national parks encompass some of the most wild and undisturbed places remaining on Earth. At WA Park...
25/05/2026

Western Australia’s national parks encompass some of the most wild and undisturbed places remaining on Earth. At WA Parks Foundation, we deliver programs that help protect and preserve these landscapes through programs that support conservation, education and long-term environmental care across WA’s parks.

As the end of financial year approaches, we’re inviting people who love these places to help care for them too.

EOFY donations are tax deductible. Click on www.ourwaparks.org.au to find out how to donate or become a member.

Australia’s iconic eucalypts take centre stage in a fascinating new book by internationally recognised scientist Stephen...
25/05/2026

Australia’s iconic eucalypts take centre stage in a fascinating new book by internationally recognised scientist Stephen Hopper AC.

A leading expert from University of Western Australia, Professor Hopper has spent over 50 years researching these remarkable trees. His latest work dives deep into their history, biology, cultural significance, and the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in understanding and protecting them.

From the towering Eucalyptus regnans — one of the tallest flowering plants on Earth —to the resilient, bonsai-like mallees of Western Australia, the book showcases the extraordinary diversity of over 900 eucalypt species. Incredibly, almost all species can only be found only in Australia.

Visit our website to find out more: https://www.ourwaparks.org.au/

Image: Professor Stephen Hopper AC.

Shannon National Park on WA’s south coast is the latest destination to be mapped in the WA Parks Foundation’s Smartreka ...
21/05/2026

Shannon National Park on WA’s south coast is the latest destination to be mapped in the WA Parks Foundation’s Smartreka series. Just 55km south-east of Manjimup, this spectacular park spans the entire Shannon River basin and forms part of the internationally recognised Walpole Wilderness Area.

From towering karri forests along the 50km Great Forest Trees Drive to bushwalking trails, scenic lookouts and abundant birdlife, there are countless ways to experience this remarkable landscape. Visitors can also enjoy canoeing, camping and horse riding through one of WA’s most majestic forest regions.

Over 90,000 people are already using the Smartreka maps. Visit our website to start your journey: https://www.ourwaparks.org.au/

Image: Shannon National Park, Northcliffe Visitor Centre.

The Under Gascoyne Skies Festival is almost here! This free, two-day event from 22 to 23 May 2026 is a celebration of th...
19/05/2026

The Under Gascoyne Skies Festival is almost here! This free, two-day event from 22 to 23 May 2026 is a celebration of the rugged beauty and lifestyle of the outback in the heart of Western Australia’s Upper Gascoyne, Gascoyne Junction.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Kennedy Range and the Gascoyne and Lyons Rivers, it includes a three-act music festival, walking tours, guided stargazing sessions, cooking demonstrations and a taste of local history.

Bookings can be made online here: www.junctiontouristpark.com

Image: Tourism Western Australia.

The WA Parks Foundation congratulates Dr Regina Flugge on her appointment to the independent Environmental Protection Au...
18/05/2026

The WA Parks Foundation congratulates Dr Regina Flugge on her appointment to the independent Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

A valued Parks Ambassador, Dr Flugge brings more than 30 years’ experience across resources, agriculture, governance and conservation. She has chaired the Ningaloo Coast World Heritage Advisory Committee since 2019 and continues to contribute at a national level through her advisory roles.

Her extensive expertise and commitment to environmental stewardship make her a strong addition to the EPA. Visit our website to find out more: https://www.ourwaparks.org.au/

Image: Dr Regina Flugge. Environmental Protection Authority.

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