Parks

100 Year Forest. Photo by Michael Pez/DBCA

National parks, marine parks, nature reserves and State forests encompass coastlines, coral reefs, ranges, gorges and forests, as well as inner city Kings Park and Rottnest Island, a Class A reserve.

WA's parks conserve biodiversity. They also protect social, cultural and spiritual values and provide opportunities for Aboriginal Western Australians to connect with country and their identity as the original custodians of this land.

Many of these areas are nationally and internationally significant. Shark Bay, Purnululu National Park and the Ningaloo Coast are World Heritage properties – a status shared by East Africa’s Serengeti, the Pyramids of Egypt and the Great Barrier Reef.

The lands and waters managed by DBCA are a part of Australia’s National Reserve System (NRS). The NRS is Australia's network of protected areas, conserving examples of our unique landscapes, plants and animals for future generations. More information about the NRS can be found on The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water website.

The Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. We manage Western Australia's parks, forests and reserves for wildlife conservation, sustainable recreation and tourism, while protecting communities from bushfire. If you're planning a visit to Western Australia's national and marine parks, visit our Explore Parks WA website.

Western Australia's best
adventures start here.

There are so many amazing places to visit in Western Australia.

Visit Explore Parks

Socials

Management plans

The department is responsible for preparing and implementing management plans for marine and terrestrial parks and reserves in accordance with the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984.

cape-peron-rockingham-lakes-regional-park-bronwyn-wells

Cape Peron Recreation Master Plan

Cape Peron Reserve will be managed and developed to provide high quality recreation facilities within this urban bushland area while respecting its natural and heritage values.

Dan͟ggu Geikie Gorge Recovery Project

Heavy rainfall in late-December 2022 and early-January 2023 associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie resulted in record flooding of the Fitzroy catchment, and major impacts in Dan͟ggu Geikie Gorge National Park.

Hamelin Pool boardwalk project

A new boardwalk is coming to this iconic spot in the Shark Bay World Heritage area

Artist’s impression of Park Hub and Jane Brook

John Forrest National Park Improvement Project

Upgrades planned for WA's first national park.

Karijini National Park Improvement Project

Karijini National Park is one of WA’s most internationally recognised destinations, annually attracting more than 650,000 visits.

Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park Improvement Project

Upgrades underway at WA’s most visited national park.

Murujuga Project

New and improved visitor infrastructure is coming to Murujuga National Park.

Penguin Island Project

We're establishing new habitat for wild little penguins and other seabirds, while also building new and upgraded visitor facilities on the island

Plan for Our Parks

The State Government is creating five million hectares of new national and marine parks and other conservation reserves across Western Australia.

DBCA social scientists interviewing Esperance Tjaltjraak Aboriginal Rangers on country.

Social Research

Social scientists in DBCA’s Visitor and Social Research Unit conduct social and visitor research in Parks and Wildlife Service-managed lands and waters.

Torndirrup National Park Improvement Project

Significant upgrades to commence at Torndirrup National Park in 2024.

Yellagonga Regional Park Improvement Project

New mountain bike trails, parking areas, boardwalks and more.