The State Government is investing $14.7 million to preserve and enhance Yellagonga Regional Park.
The improvements will make the park more accessible to a broader range of visitors and allow more people to enjoy the park’s natural beauty.
Works have included construction of the Yalbunullup urban mountain bike trails and supporting infrastructure including a carpark and toilets. A new boardwalk has been built at Lake Goollelal and a nature playground will be constructed adjacent to Luisini Winery, which will complement the upcoming development of a cafe in the heritage listed winery building by a commercial operator.
New limestone pathways have been constructed that provide a link between Lake Goollelal and Duffy House and work is underway for formalised car parking at Perry’s Paddock. A bird viewing tower and boardwalk has been constructed on the Wanneroo side of Lake Joondalup.
Interpretive signage at the new facilities throughout the park further enhances the precinct.
Additional planting around the lake will help to improve water quality and funding to increase rehabilitation works through local friends of groups has been provided to ensure the ongoing protection and restoration of the park.
Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails
Named after the traditional Aboriginal name for the site, Yalbunullup Mountain Bike (MTB) Trails are now open and proving popular with locals and the mountain biking community!
Located on the corner of Lakeside Drive and Joondalup Drive, the new mountain bike park also includes a new carpark, toilets, large pavilion shelter, bike racks, water fountains and interpretive signage.
In late-2025, two new jumplines were added to Yalbunullup MTB park, catering to intermediate and advanced riders by offering a dedicated space to develop, progress and showcase their jumping skills. A new flyover bridge enhances the event circuit on the trails, allowing cross country events to be held in the park.
The new infrastructure has been purposefully designed to maintain an open view to the lake, provide accessible facilities and complement the surrounding bushland setting. The Yalbunullup MTB Trails is suitable for ages, fitness levels and abilities featuring beginner and intermediate trails. Long term sustainability was key in planning the new trails. Trail corridors were carefully selected to minimise impacts on natural and cultural values and were constructed by professional trail builders in accordance with the Western Australian Mountain Bike Management Guidelines.
Local trail builders, Three Chillies Design constructed this exciting new trail network. WCP Civil undertook the carpark works while Element Construction constructed the toilets and pavilion.
For more information about the trails, please visit the Trails WA website.
Lake Goollelal boardwalk
A new 380m boardwalk with two viewing platforms now extends out over Lake Goollelal, adjacent to the site of the former Luisini Winery. A contract to construct the boardwalk was awarded to local company Element Construction in February 2025, with work completed and the boardwalk open to the public in late-2025.
The new boardwalk is a great addition to this popular area of the park, which is very popular with walkers and bike riders, and will complement the café and nature-based playground that are planned for the area.
Lake Goollelal boardwalk
Perry's Paddock carpark
A new 50 bay carpark is ready to be constructed at Perry’s Paddock in Woodvale. This new carpark uses innovative design to manage stormwater, and protect the surrounding Marri trees, the inclusion of accessible pathways and small seating areas will further enhance the park users experience at Perry’s Paddock.
This project will be jointly funded with Mainroads WA and includes upgrades to Ocean Reef Rd to enable safe access with the inclusion of slip lanes, modification of the median strip and upgraded pedestrian crossings.
The tender for construction is currently advertised, and works are expected to begin in mid-2026.
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