Learn more about your local bushland areas
We are fortunate to have such a diverse range of bushland reserves within the City of Armadale many of which feature unique walk trail experiences.
These natural areas are rich in plant diversity and provide habitat for native fauna. Local Bushcare groups/friends groups, like the Armadale Gosnell's Landcare Group (AGLG), work closely with the City's Bushland Crew and Environment team helping to manage our diverse bushland.
Environmental Management Plans are in place for a number of our reserves to help guide how the City manages these.
If you are interested in becoming a City Bushcare volunteer, please contact the City at 9394 5000.
Armadale Settlers Common (the Common) in Bedfordale is a 383 hectare bushland reserve, of which approximately 287 hectares is vested in the City of Armadale for the purpose of 'parks and recreation'. The Common lies on the Darling Scarp and forms a part of the broader Darling Range Regional Park.
The area is important for flora conservation, with a total of 318 plant species found in the Common, along with two 'Declared Rare and Priority Flora Species'. A diverse array of fauna and flora can be observed all year-round.
Much of the bushland is in good condition and its network of walk trails invites recreational activities such as walking and hiking, orienteering, nature appreciation, picnics, exercising and nature photography. The Common offers expansive views of the City, large areas of intact vegetation and public use facilities. The Common contributes significantly to the backdrop of the Armadale city centre and is part of the Heritage Country Tourist Drive.
The Armadale Settlers Common Working Group, comprising a group of community volunteers, provides oversight of the management of the area. The Armadale Settlers Common Strategic Directions Document also helps guide management activitiies
The 4.2 hectare Bob Blackburn Flora Reserve is located on Williams Road in Seville Grove. It is recognised as a 'Forrestfield Complex Threatened Ecological Community' - a community of species which was once common to the Swan Coastal Plain. However, now as little as nine per cent remains.
The vegetation is dominated by a woodland of Eucalyptus marginata (Jarrah), Xylomelum occidentale (Woody Pear), Banksia with some Corymbia calophylla (Marri).
Common species of the shrub layer include Stirlingia latifolia (Blueboy), Daviesia nudiflora, Hibbertia hypericoides (Yellow buttercups), Xanthorrhoea preissii (Balga), Conospermum stoechadis (Common Smokebush), Bossiaea eriocarpa (Brown Pea), Dryandra lindleyana (Couch Honeypot), Gompholobium capitatum (Yellow Pea) and Dasypogon bromeliifolius (Drumsticks).
The Forrestfield Complex Bushland Management Plan applies to Bob Blackburn. 'Friends of Bob Blackburn' is actively seeking fellow members to look after the reserve. To become involved in the care of this area, contact the City of Armadale on (08) 9394 5000.
Bungendore Park is a natural Jarrah-Marri woodland area that is part of Wungong Regional Park located on the Darling Scarp's border. The park is home to a diverse range of flora and animals, including endangered cockatoo species such as the Baudin's, Forest Red-Tailed Black, and Carnaby's.
The 498ha Bungendore Park Bushland Reserve is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. It's part of the Wungong Regional Park. In fact, its location on the western edge of the Darling Scarp means the park displays a wide range of soils, topography and vegetation types, producing well over 300 different plant species.
Most of the park is open Jarrah-Marri forest with a typical suite of understorey shrubs and orchids. The park also features many blossoms - a fact which helped it to earn its name, which means 'place of the gum blossom' and 'top of a hill' in local Aboriginal language.
Bungendore Park is situated on the edge of the Darling Scarp, with sweeping views to the Swan Coastal Plain. It's located three kilometres south-east of Armadale and can be accessed from Admiral Road. Walkers can set out on marked trails located throughout the reserve.
A committee of Council, known as the Bungendore Park Management Committee, assists in the management of the area. The Bungendore Park Strategic Directions Document also helps guide management activities. The Bungendore Park Environmental Group, a Committee of volunteers, provides oversight on the management of the reserve.
Located on the corner of Cammillo Road and Railway Avenue, Kelmscott
Cammillo Reserve is located at the corner of Cammillo Road and Railway Avenue in Kelmscott and is vested in the City of Armadale for recreation. The 0.2 hectares of bushland is recognised as 'Forrestfield Complex Threatened Ecological Community' - a community of species that was once common to the Swan Coastal Plain.
Now as little as nine per cent remains.The vegetation is characterised by a low woodland of Banksia attenuata (Slender Banksia) and Banksia menziesii (Menzies Banksia) over a mixed shrubland of Mesomelaena psuedostygia.Cammillo Reserve is threatened by weed invasion (predominantly bulbous and grassy weeds) and by human activities such as rubbish dumping and trampling. The Forrestfield Complex Bushland Management Plan applies informs management of Cammillo Reserve.
Colquhoun Reserve (formerly Eskdale Reserve, R39812) is a small reserve (2.5 ha) managed by the City of Armadale. It is located in the centre of Roleystone and has entrances on Eskdale Street and Peet Road that are clearly marked. Eskdale Street's Merton Road end is the best area to park. Parking is also available near the Peet Road and Sawmill Road intersection.
Dr. Ian Colquhoun was a research scientist who was regarded as an expert in Phytophthora dieback. In honour of Ian's dedication to the preservation of Roleystone bush reserves and to advancing the establishment of Dieback procedures in the City of Armadale, the reserve was recently given a new name after him. The Roleystone Dieback Action Group, currently known as Roleybushcare, was founded by Ian.
The reserve covers a remnant of well-preserved Jarrah-Marri forest with scattered Sheoak (Allocasuarina fraseriana) and Bull Banksia (Banksia grandis). With at least 120 types of plants, including at least 11 species of orchids, within the reserve, there is a remarkable diversity of flora for such a tiny reserve.
Creyk Park Flora Reserve, located on Lilian Avenue and Kembla Street in Armadale.
Creyk Park Flora Reserve is located on Lilian Avenue and Kembla Street in Armadale. The bushland is characterised by 'Forrestfield Vegetation Complex Threatened Ecological Community' - a community of species which was once common to the Swan Coastal Plain. Now as little as nine per cent remains.
The bushland is predominantly Jarrah, Banksia attenuata (Slender Banksia), and Banksia menziesii (Menzies Banksia) woodland over a scattered understorey of Jacksonia sternbergiana, Hakea ruscifolia (Candle Hakea) and Conospermum stoechardis (Common Smokebush).Ehrharta calycina (Perennial Veldt Grass) is a major threat to this bushland community.
Interpretative signage is displayed at the park and illustrates tracks designed to reduce the spread of weeds, dieback, and minimise the trampling of vegetation.The Forrestfield Complex Bushland Management Plan informs the management of Creyk Park Flora Reserve.
Eva and Bill Moore Heathland - located on Lake Road, Kelmscott is vested in the City of Armadale for recreation. This unique bushland is characterised by 'Forrestfield Complex Threatened Ecological Community' - a community of species once common to the Swan Coastal Plain. Now as little as nine percent remains.
The heathland is dominated by Melaleuca preissiana, Hypocalymma angustifolium (White Myrtle), Acacia pulchella (Prickly Moses), Astartea fasicularis and Kunzea ericifolis (Spearwood).
This bushland area is threatened by weeds, frequent fire and trampling. The Forrestfield Complex Bushland Management Plan informs the management of the heathland.
Gibbs Road Bushland, Forrestdale (Bush Forever Site 344) covers a number of Banksia woodland and Melaleuca paperbark dampland areas either side of Gibbs Road and Taylor Road. The areas are managed by both the City of Armadale and Parks & Wildlife Service as part of the Jandakot Regional Park. The Reserve, which is vested in the City of Armadale, is located in a pristine 12.5ha Banksia woodland in Forrestdale and forms part of the Jandakot Regional Park.
The Reserve is an environmentally sensitive area and provides an important food source for species of threatened and endangered Black Cockatoos. They are floristically diverse and contain many areas of native vegetation that have received little disturbance.
Car parking for access to some of the bushland is located at: • Corner of Gibbs Road and Taylor Road, Forrestdale. Access gates nearby on Taylor Road, • Gibbs Road about 800 m from Taylor Road there is an access gate.It also provides access to the adjacent Denis de Young Reserve, Banjup (City of Cockburn).There are well defined fire access/management tracks that are suitable for easy bushwalking, although some can be through soft sand in parts.
Lloyd Hughes Park on Martin Street, Kelmscott is approximately 17ha in size. A watercourse (tributary to the Canning River) runs through the reserve, which contains bushland in good condition. The Park is bounded by Martin Street, Marmion Street, Canning Mills Road, and abuts Banyowla Regional Park to the north. The Park straddles the boundary between the Ridge Hill Shelf and the Darling Scarp soil types.
The vegetation is dominated by Marri woodland on the lower slopes, and Wandoo woodland on the upper reaches of the reserve. Weeds threaten areas of the bushland (probably resulting from past disturbances such as rubbish dumping). These weeds include Ehrharta calycina (veldt grass), Avena fatua (wild oat), Watsonia Sp., and Eragrostis curvulata (African Love Grass).
Friends of Lloyd Hughes Park contribute to the conservation of this area. The Lloyd Hughes Management Plan helps guide management activities.
Roley Pools Reserve, located along the banks of the Canning River in Roleystone, is a picturesque area with many small waterfalls over granite rocks along the steep sided valley. There is a natural pool that is accessed by steps from Collins Road. This is the original Roleystone swimming hole, and was a popular swimming place for Roleystone residents from the early 1900's.
The reserve’s bushland is diverse, featuring Flooded Gum, Wandoo, and Marri trees. The river supports many native animals, birds and fish including Quenda, Rakali, Black Cockatoos, and Freshwater Cobbler
There are four walk trails:
Boardwalk Trail - Starting on the south side of the river from Soldier Road bridge and finishing at Thompson Road
Nature's Spa -
Coming off the Boardwalk Trail on the south side of the river and going down to the river.
Roley Pools Walk Trail -
Starting from the north side of the river in the upper car park near Soldiers Road bridge and going along the north side to Roley Pool itself where the steps up the hill lead to Collins Road.
Heritage Walk Trail -
Starting at Thompson Road and finishing at Heritage Drive on the south side of the river.
Find out more about the walk trails here.
Warwick Savage Park is a small 10ha bushland reserve located on Simons Drive in Roleystone. It consists of good quality Darling Range vegetation communities and is threatened by weed invasion and frequent fire.
There's an active Friends group for the reserve and they are actively seeking fellow members to help look after the reserve. Please contact the Bushcare Environmental Working Group at bewg@armadale.wa.gov.au for further information.
The City of Armadale acknowledge the Traditional Owners and the Custodians of the land upon which we stand, work and play.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Peoples of this land and their connection to the lands and the waters, as they are part of them spiritually and culturally.
We acknowledge their ancestors, the Elders past and present, who have led the way for us to follow.
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