Paruna Sanctuary
Paruna Sanctuary
4.5
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,606 contributions
Sept 2020
I did the Numbat trail which was 12km. It’s not an easy trail, heaps and heaps of steps up and down. I would have preferred no steps and just steep walks up and down as usual trails. Saying that the place was wonderful, saw roos and so many birds. Being spring the wildflowers were in full bloom. There were plenty of benches and picnic tables around and a toilet at the entrance.
You have to book over the phone and pay $10 to get an entrance code. The turntable was working without the code which was weird and there was also a side entrance which one could have used if one didn’t have a code. But the $10 fee goes towards the conservation which is good.
You have to book over the phone and pay $10 to get an entrance code. The turntable was working without the code which was weird and there was also a side entrance which one could have used if one didn’t have a code. But the $10 fee goes towards the conservation which is good.
Written 23 September 2020
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omixam
Perth, Australia144 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Hubby and I went 19 May 2021, it was middle of the week, so it wasn't busy. There only 4 other hikers at them time but we didn't see them the whole time. Booking is now easy, one can go on the Australian Wildlife Conservancy website and pick the date desired and pay by credit card. I got an automatic response in my email with 4-digit access code for the gate. You will use the code to enter and exit the park. We did the Quenda trails, it's only 6.5km but mind you, a lot of stairs! We love hiking at Paruna Sanctuary. We are planning to go back probably August when wildflowers are blooming.
Written 19 May 2021
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Eden
75 contributions
Aug 2021
Lovely scenery and a very peaceful setting. The trail is very well maintained and there are lots of picnic spots and good toilets. It's also cheaper than the national parks. The keypad thing was a bit confusing. We didn't realise we needed it for us people and not the car and that we also needed it to get out. Also some parts of the trail are not well sign posted and it was lucky someone had been there before.
Written 29 August 2021
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tigidavid85
12 contributions
Make sure you book an appointment on the paruna site before travelling here as you need an access code to enter the gate. Really great place to visit,saw lots of birds and wild kangaroos.
Written 11 November 2013
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CharHugh
Perth, Australia97 contributions
Sept 2018
Its a nice walk, even thou there are thousands of steps no one ever mentions. We did the numbat trail (11.8kms) , start early as its quite a tough hot walk, we took nearly 4 hours to walk it and we are pretty fast. we did stop 3 times for quick snacks. lots of tables and chairs along the trail
Make sure you have descent ankle hiking boots, as there are some lose gravel. take at least 2 ltrs of water and snacks with you.
You do need to pay prior to going and get a gate code. you just can't turn up and get access.
very well signed posted.
Make sure you have descent ankle hiking boots, as there are some lose gravel. take at least 2 ltrs of water and snacks with you.
You do need to pay prior to going and get a gate code. you just can't turn up and get access.
very well signed posted.
Written 1 October 2018
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Swampgirl001
Perth, Australia412 contributions
June 2016 • Friends
We set off yesterday morning early to walk the Numbat Trail ( if you do this , make sure you wear waterproofs to get past the initial foliage) and laughed our way through having our second shower of the day. Such a beautiful start to the trail as the sun was rising. The 12kms of this track are beautiful with never a dull twist or turn. We were extremely impressed with the obvious love and care that the rangers, caretakers and volunteers take to maintain the whole area. The trails are well signed and maintained. We took 5 hours to savor everything, stopping often to admire the scenery, the wildlife- Kangaroos, birdlife, frogs and emus.
There are shorter walks if you don't wish to spend as long and I am sure the next time I go the 12kms won't take as long as I shan't be stopping at all the lookouts and wandering off down signed paths, You could do this trail in 3-4 hours but why rush when you have taken the time to come out here. Bring a picnic or lunch, find a spot and enjoy.
Be sure to make a booking prior to going up here as you cannot enter without a code for the gate.
There are shorter walks if you don't wish to spend as long and I am sure the next time I go the 12kms won't take as long as I shan't be stopping at all the lookouts and wandering off down signed paths, You could do this trail in 3-4 hours but why rush when you have taken the time to come out here. Bring a picnic or lunch, find a spot and enjoy.
Be sure to make a booking prior to going up here as you cannot enter without a code for the gate.
Written 12 June 2016
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leanne_pearc
perth499 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
A beautiful and serene sanctuary an hour from Perth. There are three trails to choose from and we walked the Quenda trail which was 6.5kms. A rewarding challenge the trail is circular and hilly, climbing up to 250m. Beautiful wildflowers were out and not one single sole on the trail. The trail is rated as moderately difficult.
Written 4 October 2014
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7Redrobin
Perth, Australia114 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
There are a few walks here, the views are lovely, there is wildlife and beautiful wild flowers. The numbat trail is very hilly so I'd recommend a good fitness level. Call ahead on a weekday to get a code to get in.
Written 17 July 2016
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CCJ1958
Lichfield, UK145 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
This sanctuary is off the beaten track, although it could be linked with a visit to beautiful Toodyay about 40km down the road. Is it worth the journey? I think this could depend on the time of the year of your visit. We were there on a hot November day, & the 6.5km bushwalk was certainly more challenging than we expected as regular hikers. Our close-up wildlife sitings were limited to a couple of kangaroos, a skink, & the highlight, black parrots. Although, there was plenty of birdlife, but at a distance.
This wasn't a bad walk, but it was one that by the end we were pleased to see our car. That said, if it had been a cooler winter's day we might well have got more from it.
This wasn't a bad walk, but it was one that by the end we were pleased to see our car. That said, if it had been a cooler winter's day we might well have got more from it.
Written 27 November 2014
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mike hunt
Albany, Australia35 contributions
Aug 2019
Lovely place to visit. It's a shame the park is run by a very outdated management who do nothing but create a multitude of barriers to access this park.
They used to have a seasonal pass which you'd have to pay over the phone because they don't have an online payment gateway (even though they spent money to update their website - yeah well done new CEO)
So now you gotta call in, pay the fee and book ahead that you're coming in, which means having to call them during business hours, and then pay over the phone using credit card, then they have to email you the code and the details to get in.
Seriously, for such a great park, they do everything you can to make it difficult for people. After complaining about it, they stated there was a few issues last year with visitors etc, so instead of finding a way to make it work, they made it even more difficult.
Find a way to make it work, quit blaming your visitors - they're your customers.
They used to have a seasonal pass which you'd have to pay over the phone because they don't have an online payment gateway (even though they spent money to update their website - yeah well done new CEO)
So now you gotta call in, pay the fee and book ahead that you're coming in, which means having to call them during business hours, and then pay over the phone using credit card, then they have to email you the code and the details to get in.
Seriously, for such a great park, they do everything you can to make it difficult for people. After complaining about it, they stated there was a few issues last year with visitors etc, so instead of finding a way to make it work, they made it even more difficult.
Find a way to make it work, quit blaming your visitors - they're your customers.
Written 15 August 2019
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Hello! I am trying to find the Website to pay for Paruna Sanctuary so I can get the Gate Code!
Written 28 September 2019
They have an outdated process - no payment gateway, you have to call up the sanctuary and pay over the phone prior to going there, then they'll email you the gate code.
1990s level management lol
Written 15 October 2019
No you can't stay there. It is near Gidgegannup so plenty of places to stay nearby
Written 12 October 2016
Yes, you do. You won't be able to access the trail without booking and getting a code for the gate
Written 17 September 2016
How do I get to Paruna Sanctuary. We would like to walk the Numbat trail
Written 24 August 2016
You need to book entry to it. It is near Gidgegannup so easy distance from Perth. Visit their website for details how to access it. $5/person and goes to the upkeep of the park. (Seems I'm not allowed to post the web link here but you can google it)
Written 12 October 2016
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