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Whiteman Park W.A

Whiteman Park is a 4,000-hectare (9,900-acre; 15 sq mi) Bushland area located 22 km (14 mi) north of Perth. The park is in the suburb of Whiteman, in the Swan Valley where I used to live in the upper reaches of the Swan River It encompasses the source of Bennett Brook – an important Aboriginal location, and source of mythology of the Wagyl and stories about aboriginal occupancy of the area The Park is known for its biodiversity, including over 450 endemic plants and more than 120 vertebrate animals (some of which are rare and endangered). Over 17% of Western Australian bird species occur in Whiteman Park, including migratory birds attracted to the habitat provided by Bennett Brook and associated wetlands including Grogan’s Swamp, a Conservation Category Wetland.The state government purchased the land from a variety of private owners in 1978, to protect the underlying aquifyer  as a drinking water source for Perth. The major owner was Lew Whiteman (1903–1994), after whom the park is named.

We lived minutes away from this magnificent park and often frequented it with our own kids and Residents from the Hostel

The last Picture shows a special tree that is very unique and used to be called Black Boy trees  BUT   P.C has changed the name to Grass Tree !!!Was at the Park only a short time due to closing and I have missed alot of photographic chances .Absolutely beautiful tho

October 3, 2017 - Posted by Luxxys Lovely Lived Life | Uncategorized