Explore WA’s white mangroves on this new Bunbury boardwalk

By: Lisa Cook 

Located just five minutes from Bunbury’s city centre, the boardwalk is part of the 5.3km Mangrove Walk loop in Kalgulup Regional Park, along the scenic Leschenault Inlet.   

The unique site offers visitors a chance to see the last remaining white mangroves from a forest that thrived in the area around 20,000 years ago. Typically found north of Shark Bay, their presence in the South West makes this a special destination. 

The new boardwalk links to an 820-metre accessible path designed for walking, cycling, wheelchairs, and prams, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the area’s natural beauty.  

Mangrove Cove is a popular destination for families to picnic, play and witness the unique white mangroves. 

As well as the boardwalk, the park has undergone several recent upgrades, including new interpretive signage displaying facts about Noongar history, local birdlife and the mangroves. If you plan on visiting, bring your binoculars to see how many of the 60 species of water birds you can spot along the walk. 

It also has a mangrove root-inspired accessible playground, lookout towers, barbecue and toilet facilities.  

To experience the full 5.3km Mangrove Walk circuit, start your journey at Mangrove Cove off Koombana Drive or from Queens Gardens on Austral Parade.   

Image credit: Australia’s South West