Bushland areas within the City consist of several natural vegetation communities ranging from coastal shrublands and grasslands; Banksia, Marri, Jarrah and Tuart woodlands, and rushlands along the Swan River. These natural areas provide important habitat and ecological linkages as well as offering passive recreation opportunities such as exercise, nature study, photography and bushwalking.
The City of Nedlands is committed to the preservation of our unique and varied bushland areas and has Management Plans for all natural areas including:
Use the tabs below to read more about each bushland area in the City of Nedlands:
Shenton Bushland
Shenton Bushland located on Lemnos Street in Shenton Park is a 24.5 hectare bushland (with 21 hectares vested to the City of Nedlands and 3.5 hectares to the Western Australian Department of Health).
The Bushland contains a Bush Forever Site 218 and Banksia Woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain which is listed as an endangered Threatened Ecological Community under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The bushland has significant environmental and heritage values and represents an important greenway corridor between Kings Park and Bold Park. It contains a rich biodiversity of plant, fungi and animal species and and is located on the Bush to Beach trail, one of the six key walking trails along the Whadjuk Trails Network.
The City of Nedlands Environmental Conservation department manages the bushland collaboratively with the Friends of Shenton Bushland in accordance with the Shenton Bushland Management Plan.
Allen Park Bushland
Allen Park Bushland, located in Swanbourne is a 19.1 hectare coastal bushland (with 16.2 hectares vested to the City of Nedlands and 2.9 hectares owned by the Commonwealth Department of Defence).
Allen Park Bushland contains part of Bush Forever Site 315 in the section adjacent to the Indian Ocean along with remnant dune vegetation and 360 degree views offered towards the ocean and Perth Hills. The bushland connects the coastal dunes to inland woodland areas and therefore represents an important greenway corridor.
The bushland has significant environmental and heritage values including a historic precinct containing heritage houses near Wood Street. It contains many native plants, fungi and animal species with significant stands of mature Marri and Tuart trees. It is located on the Bush to Beach trail one of the six key walking trails along the Whadjuk Trails Network.
The City of Nedlands Environmental Conservation department manages the bushland collaboratively with the Melon Hill Bushland Group in accordance with the Allen Park Bushland Management Plan.
Hollywood Reserve
Hollywood Reserve is a 6.5 hectare bushland located directly east of Karrakatta Cemetery between Karella Street and Smyth Road in Nedlands. The bushland consists of remnant bushland including Jarrah, Tuart and Sheoak Open Forest along with a mixture of non-indigenous species. The Reserve includes a grassed parkland area, a bush food garden and a network of pathways. It is divided into two sections by a narrow walkway referred to as the northern and southern sections.
The bushland has significant environmental and heritage values with a vast array of plant, fungi and animal species and is located on the Karak Bidi trail - one of the six key walking trails along the Whadjuk Trails Network.
The City of Nedlands Environmental Conservation department manages the bushland collaboratively with the Friends of Hollywood Reserve in accordance with the Hollywood Reserve Bushland Management Plan.
Birdwood Parade Bushland
Birdwood Parade Bushland located in Dalkeith is a 5.7 hectare bushland between the Esplanade and Birdwood Parade in Dalkeith, adjacent to the Swan River.
The bushland represents an important greenway corridor along the Swan River foreshore and has lovely stands of Marri and Banksia trees. It includes the historic Gallop House and Gunners Memorial along with an assortment of native plants, fungi and animal species. It consists of Tuart, Jarrah, Marri and Banksia woodland and is located on the Karak Bidi and Karda Bidi trails, two of the six key walking trails along the Whadjuk Trails Network.
The City of Nedlands Environmental Conservation department manage the bushland in accordance with the Birdwood Parade Bushland Management Plan.
Point Resolution Bushland
Point Resolution is located on the northern shores of the Swan River at the junction of Victoria Avenue and Jutland Parade, in Dalkeith. The bushland covers 4.7 hectares and the entire site including the parkland area, is included in Bush Forever Site 221.
Point Resolution contains grassed picnic areas, extensive views of the Swan River towards Point Walter and “White Beach” on the western shore of Freshwater Bay. There are several impressive mature Tuart trees and the bushland forms part of an important greenway corridor along the Swan River foreshore. It has significant environmental and heritage values with a vast array of plant, fungi and animal species and a history of limestone quarrying. It is located on the Bush to Beach trail - one of the six key walking trails along the Whadjuk Trails Network.
The City of Nedlands Environmental Conservation department manages the bushland collaboratively with the Friends of Point Resolution in accordance with the Point Resolution Bushland Management Plan.
Mt Claremont Oval Reserve Bushland
Mt Claremont Oval Bushland in Mt Claremont is a 2.2 hectare bushland located to the north of Mt Claremont Oval between Alfred Road and Cleland Street.
The bushland forms a greenway corridor between Lake Claremont and Bold Park and consists of Marri, Jarrah and Tuart trees. The bushland contains several large Macrozamia plants. The bushland has an array of plant, fungi and animal species and is located on the Yange Kep Bidi one of the six key walking trails along the Whadjuk Trails Network.
The City of Nedlands Environmental Conservation department manages the bushland in accordance with the Mt Claremont Oval Reserve Bushland Management Plan.
Small Remnant Bushland Areas
There are a number of smaller remnant bushland areas within the City such as Bishop Road Reserve, Waratah Place and Watkins Road along the Swan River Foreshore, that are managed for conservation and wildlife protection. There is also bushland adjacent to Heritage Lane, Pine Tree Park, the Mt Claremont Community Centre, surrounding the Swanbourne High School site and on Cottesloe Golf Club.
These small patches of bushland are considered important greenways as they provide habitat and links to larger bushland areas. The City’s Environmental Conservation department manages these areas for their long-term protection.