Lesueur National Park Park
Coastal national park with diverse wildflower habitats
Coastal Western Australia park noted for wildflower displays, limestone outcrops, boat-access beaches and fishing, used by campers and nature walkers.
Lesueur National Park at a Glance#
Website: https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/
About Lesueur National Park#
Lesueur National Park is a protected area in Western Australia noted for its rich plant diversity and spring wildflower displays. The park preserves heathland and shrubland on the Lesueur Uplands and is recognised for botanical values.
Walks and lookouts within the park focus on wildflower viewing, short hikes and botanical interest rather than extensive developed facilities. Seasonal peaks in bloom attract botanists and wildflower enthusiasts.
The park conserves a mosaic of low-heath vegetation and rocky outcrops and was established to protect this unusually species-rich flora. Management emphasises conservation of endemic and threatened plant communities.
The park lies in the Midwest region of Western Australia on the Lesueur Uplands, inland from the west coast, and is accessed from regional roads north of Perth.
- Wildflower season: The park is celebrated for its spring displays of wildflowers and a high number of endemic plant species, making late winter to spring the prime season for visits.
What to See#
- Mount Lesueur: Mount Lesueur is the park’s namesake upland and provides viewpoints over the surrounding heathland and wildflower country.
How to Get to Lesueur National Park#
Lesueur National Park is roughly 280-350 km north of Perth by road, depending on the chosen approach. Access is via Indian Ocean Drive (State Route 60) and local roads; check condition reports and park notices before travel.
Tips for Visiting Lesueur National Park#
- Time spring visits to see the rich wildflower displays; bring a camera with a telephoto lens for rare orchids and bulb flowers.
- Some sections are best reached with a 4x4 or sturdy hire car - check road conditions with the park's ranger station before setting out.
Best Time to Visit Lesueur National Park#
Spring is the highlight for botanists and photographers; summer requires heat awareness and early starts.
Weather & Climate near Lesueur National Park#
Lesueur National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (574 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 17° - 33° | 25° | 7 mm | - | - | 5.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 18° - 34° | 26° | 17 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 17° - 31° | 24° | 16 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 15° - 27° | 21° | 32 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 12° - 23° | 18° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 20° | 15° | 117 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 9° - 19° | 14° | 87 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 22° | 15° | 50 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 11° - 24° | 17° | 29 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 13° - 27° | 20° | 19 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 15° - 31° | 23° | 8 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |