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Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail

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On-lead welcome

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Open 24 hours

Joondalup, WA 6027

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Rules verified 10 June 2026

Dogs: Welcome
Where: Joondalup, WA
Policy checked: 2026-06-10

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The Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail is a long, linear bush walk that runs about 28km from Neil Hawkins Park in Joondalup north towards Yanchep, following traditional Aboriginal movement paths through tuart and banksia woodland, wetland and coastal heath. Dogs are welcome on lead for most of it, and the trail breaks neatly into short sections, so you do not have to take on the whole thing.

The walk. The full route is roughly 28km one way, but it splits into manageable legs; the southern Neil Hawkins Park to Burns Beach Road section is about 3.9km. The surface is mixed sandy track, limestone path and bush trail, generally easy to moderate with some undulating stretches nearer the northern end. It is popular with mountain bikers, so expect to share the track.

Leash status. Dogs are allowed strictly on lead. Importantly, they can walk the trail only up to the Yanchep National Park boundary; dogs are prohibited inside the main national park, so plan a section that turns back before it.

Water. There are no water points along the trail, so carry plenty for both you and your dog and do not rely on finding any en route.

Hazards. Snakes are active in the bushland and sandy stretches through the warmer months, another reason to keep dogs on lead. Shade is patchy on some sections and the track can get hot underfoot for paws. Watch for cyclists sharing the trail and kangaroos, particularly towards the northern end.

Getting there. The recommended southern start is Neil Hawkins Park off Boas Avenue in Joondalup, where there is ample parking. Road crossings at Burns Beach Road, Hester Road and other points give alternative entries if you want a shorter out-and-back.

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Pick a short out-and-back from Neil Hawkins Park, keep the lead on for the snakes, and turn around well before the Yanchep National Park boundary where dogs are not allowed.

Best walked in the morning or late afternoon, especially in summer when the exposed sections heat up. Good for a fit dog that walks steadily on lead; carry all your own water.