Nature Trails & Heritage Walks
Our nature walks can be very educational and enjoyable at the same time, view the details on them below:
Lake Richmond is a perennial freshwater lake, 1000m long and 600m across. It is unusually deep for a lake on the Swan coastal plain (up to 15m in depth) but the level fluctuates seasonally according to rainfall. The water area is approximately 40ha. The lake is a marine relic, previously part of the southern extension of Cockburn Sound which was filled in during the last 4,000 years. In 1968 inlet and outlet drains were constructed to provide drainage for new housing development in Rockingham.
This has reduced salinity and the lake now remains fresh all year round and is also home to the critically endangered ecological community called the thrombolites (shown to the left).
For more information please visit http://www.naragebup.org.au.
Karnup Nature Trail Reserve is situated on what was known as the old Karnup Townsite in the City of Rockingham. The 11.5 hectares of Jarrah - Banksia woodland represents a type of bushland common to the Swan Coastal Plain.
The sandy soil is the perfect habitat for many native orchids and other amazing wildflowers to grow in. Apart from Jarrah and Banksia, the large Marri redgums grow extemely well as well as the Woody Pear and many flowering shrubs you will notice during the winter months. You will also find Kangaroos, Possums, Lizards and many bird species that thrive in the natural surroundings.
So whether you are "Finding 30" or just enjoy nature and everything it provides, call in to Karnup Nature Reserve to see a snapshot of Rockingham's finest flora and fauna.
