Moore River National Park Park

Address: Moore River National Park, Western Australia

Website: https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/moore-river

Admission: Park entry free; camping and vehicle permits may be required

Moore River National Park is a protected area in Western Australia that conserves sections of the Moore River corridor and adjacent coastal sandplains. The park protects riverine and dune habitats typical of the coastal Wheatbelt region.

The park includes the Moore River estuary at the coast and inland river valleys that provide shallow pools and channels used for informal swimming, picnicking and birdwatching. Vegetation ranges from low woodlands and mallee to coastal sandplain heath.

The area is managed by Western Australian conservation authorities to conserve the river system and its surrounding natural habitats while allowing low-intensity recreational use. Infrastructure is limited; visitors commonly use nearby towns for services and access.

Geographically the park lies on the coastal plain north of Perth, with the Moore River flowing to the Indian Ocean at the small coastal settlement near the river mouth. The landscape transitions quickly from agricultural land to coastal dunes and riverine corridors.

• Proximity to Perth: Situated about 100 km north of Perth, making it reachable as a day trip from the metropolitan area.
• Recreation: Contains stretches of riverine habitat where the Moore River reaches the coastal plain and the ocean, offering swimming and simple picnicking spots at the river mouth.

The park is north of Perth, accessed via Indian Ocean Drive (State Route 60) or Brand Highway depending on the chosen entrance. Guilderton and nearby towns provide local services and access points.

• Drive early from Perth to avoid traffic and to arrive before midday heat at walking trails.
• The Moore River mouth can be tidal and tricky for swimmers-check local signage and ask at tide times.
• Combine a park visit with a stop in Guilderton to see the Moore River estuary and the town's beachside cafés.