Dryandra WOODLAND NATIONAL PARK
What happens in the Dryandra Woodland when no humans are around?
This fabulous video was shot by Rod Utting, using a movement activated trail camera.
This fabulous video was shot by Rod Utting, using a movement activated trail camera.
Dryandra Woodland National Park, is situated in the Shires of Cuballing and Narrogin and is a valuable nature conservation area featuring the largest remnant of original vegetation in the western Wheatbelt. 24 mammal, 98 bird and 41 reptile species are all known to call Dryandra home, including Western Australia’s state mammal emblem, the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus).
Fauna Although the numbat is Dryandra's best known inhabitant, woylies, tammar wallabies, brushtail possums, tawny frogmouths, kangaroos and wallabies are regularly seen here. Birds seen in the area include the mound-building malleefowl. Barna Mia Experience the wonder of the woodland and its wildlife on a guided nocturnal tour of Barna Mia, a predator-proof animal sanctuary in the heart of Dryandra (bookings essential). Flora Dryandra is an especially scenic area with magnificent woodlands and spectacular wildflowers in winter and spring. The open eucalypt woodlands of white-barked wandoo and powderbark covered much of the Wheatbelt before it was cleared for farming. Thickets of rock sheoak and kwongan heath provide habitat for several of Dryandra's rare species. Stay a While Accommodation is available at Congelin Campground and the new Gnaala Mia Campground which have camp sites suitable for tents, camper trailers and caravans. Or you can choose to stay at a number of B&B's, hotels, motels and caravan parks in Cuballing, or Narrogin. Getting There Dryandra Woodland is less than two hours drive from Perth on sealed roads. Roads within the Woodland are unsealed, but accessible by all vehicles. Walking Trails There are numerous walking trails you can take to discover the diversity of life in Dryandra Woodland. Ranging from 1km to 12.5km, there is a trail to suit everyone. Visit the Dryandra Country Visitor Centre in Narrogin (look for the INFORMATION 'i") for a comprehensive set of guides to walking in the region. Drive Tour The 23-kilometre self-drive Darwinia Drive Trail includes five pull-over bays where interpretive information is provided on the complexity and interdependence of natural systems at Dryandra. Using specific examples of relationships thisdrive will take you into the heart of the woodlands. Pack a picnic lunch or take a short walk to search for orchids near the granite outcrop at stop five. We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of Dryandra Woodland. |
The image above was shot by Rick Playle. Rick is one of our wonderful volunteers and a very talented photographer.
If you are interested in finding out all the best spots for photography at the Woodland, just ask us! Call the centre on 9881 2064 and we can put you in contact with Rick. |
LOCATION
The Dryandra Woodland National Parkis an easy two hour drive from Perth or Fremantle, and three hours from Margaret River.