Located a leisurely 35-drive from RAC Cervantes Holiday Park, Lesueur National Park is an oasis for wildflower lovers.
This 26,000-hectare park is renowned for its extraordinary botanical diversity, boasting over 900 species of flora – an incredible 10% of Western Australia’s known flora. Among these, ten rare species are found in the park, with nine unique to Lesueur.
While the park can be visited year-round, the best time to explore is during late winter and spring (August to October), when wildflower season transforms the landscape into a vivid display of colour. The milder temperatures during this time also make it ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
Lesueur National Park offers several trails catering to various fitness levels and interests:
- Lesueur Trail: This 4-kilometre return hike to the summit of Mount Lesueur rewards you with panoramic vistas stretching to the Indian Ocean.
- Yonga Trail: For an epic adventure, the 26-kilometre Yonga Trail traverses diverse terrain, through scenic hills, valleys and woodlands, offering a challenging all-day hiking experience.
- Lesueur Scenic Drive: This 18-kilometre loop drive trail is perfect for those seeking a less strenuous option. The drive includes plenty of pull-over bays to stop, admire and photograph the park’s incredible plant and animal life.
Pack picnic supplies to enjoy your time in the park, as facilities are limited. Picnic tables and toilets are available at Cockleshell Gully Picnic Area and the Drummond Recreation Area, but no drinking water is provided, so plan accordingly. Some sections of the trails near these areas are wheelchair accessible; check the information board at the park’s entrance for details.
National Park entry fees apply when visiting Lesueur National Park.
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