Yonga Walk Trail

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Yonga Walk Trail campground is for walkers on the Yonga Walk Trail only. It is not accessible by vehicles.

Booking

Bookings are essential and can be made up to 180 days (approximately six months) before arrival, for one night only and for the shelter or one of the unsheltered platforms only. The trail and campground are open from March to November.

If you are an outdoor education provider, licensed commercial tour operator or are organising an event (friends, family and other social groups camping together does not constitute an event), contact Parks and Wildlife Service Turquoise Coast District Office (Jurien Bay) to discuss your requirements.

Campsites

One three-sided, roofed sleeping shelter and three unsheltered camping platforms for free-standing tents.

The sleeping shelter and each of the unsheltered platforms has a picnic table and benches.

Facilities

Drinking water not provided. Rainwater may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and treatment is required to make safe for consumption.

No-flush pit toilet.

Campground Rules

No campfires at any time.

No dogs or other domestic animals.

Generators are not permitted.

Do not empty chemical toilet waste into campground toilets. Carry waste out of the park for disposal in an authorised dump point.

Carry all waste out of the park. No bins provided.

No vehicle access. Park at the trailhead at Drummonds Recreation Area.

Fees

A per person camping fee and a per vehicle park entry fee apply.

Fees for camping and vehicle entry increased on 27 October 2023. The increased fees will apply for changes (except to vehicle registration numbers) to existing bookings, including for unchanged dates, campers and entry fees, as well as to new bookings.

If you change a booking made before the fees were increased, you can apply for refund of any increased fees paid for unchanged dates, campers and entry fees only. Apply by reply to the email confirming your booking change (subject line begins 'Your change to Park Stay WA booking'). Any delay in changing the booking may affect your right to refund.

Camping fee must be paid by Mastercard or VISA when booking.

Park entry fee may be paid when booking, on arrival at Lesueur National Park or by purchasing a park pass and is required for motor vehicles only. Payment is not required for trailers.

More about fees

No booking fee.

A fee may apply if you cancel or remove dates from a booking. Stricter conditions apply for peak periods. Peak periods for Lesueur National Park are:

Full terms and conditions

Your safety and health

Yonga Walk Trail is a 26km loop class 4 walk trail. The trail is steep and rocky in places. Bushwalking experience is recommended. The campground is 12km from the trailhead in one direction, 14km the other.

Drinking water is not provided. Rainwater may be seasonally available but supply is not guaranteed and should be treated to make safe for consumption.

No-flush pit toilets are the only personal hygiene facility.

December to April can be extremely hot and the risk of bushfire can be very high.

Nights can be cold from June to September.

Storms are common between May and October throughout WA.

Ensure you have, and can carry, sufficient supplies (including water, food, medication and first aid), and equipment and clothing appropriate for the conditions before travelling.

Be prepared for an emergency. For alerts, warnings and advice go to: Emergency WA

Location

Park at the trailhead at Drummonds Recreation Area 31km from Jurien Bay, 69km from Badgingarra, 48km from Leeman and 74km from Enneaba, via Cockleshell Gully Road and Lesueur Drive.

Access includes unsealed roads suitable for 2WD and AWD vehicles but road conditions can be variable and caution is advised.

Go to Main Roads WA Travel Map for route planning information.

Read more about Lesueur National Park

Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Turquoise Coast District Office (Jurien Bay)