The 9 Best National Parks in Western Australia

Cape Range National Park

Cape Range is one the the best places in the world to get a glimpse at the life cycles of sea turtles. As well as turtle-spotting, Cape Range's empty white beaches offer excellent snorkeling and diving spots.

 

It's also located near Ningaloo Marine Park, which is home to the best conserved, and arguably most beautiful, reef in Australia. Buy a snorkel from a local shop and set out from the beach, or opt for one of the many tour providers offering trips.

 

Cape Range National Park is right next to Exmouth, which has a small airport. Alternatively, it takes around 13 hours to drive from Perth, or 14 from Broome.

Yanchep National Park

Another of the most popular parks in Western Australia, Yanchep is only a 45-minute drive from Perth. The park is perfect for anybody interested in some light bushwalking through the cool forests, exploring some of its 400 caves, or koala and kangaroo spotting.

 

The park has camping facilities for anybody hoping to extend their stay overnight.