Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Yanchep National Park adventure.
Camp next to kangaroos and koalas in this almost-on-the-coast national park in northern Perth.
About an hour north of Perth on Indian Ocean Drive, Yanchep National Park offers bush camping close to the beach as well as an abundance of wildlife, nature, and history. Centered around a lake called Loch McNess, there are surprisingly few monsters to be found in the park—just birds, kangaroos, and some of the few koalas in Western Australia. That isn’t to say Yanchep doesn’t have any secrets though. In fact, the Crystal Cave was once an exclusive meeting place for Perth’s rich and famous, who’d stay overnight in the heritage-listed Yanchep Inn. While still a great option for glampers, these days campers prefer the Henry White Oval campgrounds, which are just a stone’s throw from all the park’s sights and a short drive from the crystal-clear waters of Yanchep Lagoon.
Yanchep National Park is open for visitors and campers all year round. Camping is especially popular during the school holidays and weekends in the summer months, so you’ll want to pre-book as far in advance as possible. December to March can be quite hot, while winter is wettest (and coldest), with rain possible between May and October. However, this is also when the banksia woodlands are at their vibrant best—and also means you’ll be able to go bushwalking in peace and snag a chill camping area with just the kangaroos for company.