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The outback national parks and reserves of the Goldfields region
are characterised by golden plains, eucalypt forests, freshwater swamps
and salt lakes. Surprisingly rich in plant and animal life, you’ll find
tiny, fragile looking marsupials hiding in the undergrowth, bush birds
flitting through the branches and water birds migrating for miles to
reach the wetlands and waterways.
The Goldfield’s vast network of national parks and conservation reserves includes:
Burra Rock Conservation Park
Goldfields Woodlands National Park
Goongarrie National Park
Jaurdi Conservation Reserve
Rowles Lagoon Conservation Park
In order to enter any of Western Australia's stunning national parks you will need to obtain a National Park Pass from the Department of Conservation and Environment (DEC). Visit www.naturebase.net to find out more about passes and the outback national parks of the Goldfields region.
The regions of Western Australia’s Golden outback can easily be
accessed by road from Perth. The two main arteries running into the
region are the Great Eastern Highway to Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the
Great Northern Highway to Meekatharra. Esperance can be reached via the
Albany Highway and along the South Coast Highway.
However, there’s a huge choice of alternative routes that will give
you a more enriching experience of as you travel to Western Australia’s
Golden Outback. Check out the Outback drive routes
section for more details. A full range of rental vehicles, ranging from
motor homes to four wheel drives, is available in Perth. Search for Perth-based vehicle hire companies and see the Road safety and Important travel tips sections of this site to help you plan ahead for a safe trip.
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