Description
Iluka Foreshore Reserve is a narrow strip of coastal bushland located south of Burns Beach to the Ocean Reef marina, 25 km northwest of Perth. The scenery is spectacular with rugged limestone cliffs, consolidated limestone dunes and high quality coastal vegetation. Looking out to sea is the Marmion Marine Park, an area with very high conservation value.
The Joondalup coast consists of dune limestone, in patches overlain by low sand dune ridges known as the Quindalup dune system. The plants in this area are usually found in a sequence, from beach foredune landward.
The vegetation provides a wonderful habitat for heath loving birds. In particular, this place is probably the most reliable in Perth's metropolitan area for White-winged Fairywren. Also often seen are Nankeen Kestrel and Osprey.
Details
Access
Iluka Coastal Path is located in Joondalup, north of Perth. This site is mainly visited by vehicle although a well maintained pedesrian/cycle pass traverses its length. Start your visit to Iluka Foreshore Reserve at either the car park at the end of Burns Beach Road or at Iluka Foreshore Park. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking lot.
Terrain and Habitat
Canyon/cliff , Sea , Dunes , Moors/heathlandConditions
HillyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Bicycle , Car , FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoLinks
- Urban Bushland Council - Treasures Pages - Iluka Foreshore Reserve
- Iluka Coastal Path is an eBird hotspot