National Park "Walungu" located on the ridge on both sides Darling steep valley 40 km from Perth. To the east of the park in a picturesque valley Avon River Avon River merges with Brokmen River and together they give rise to the Swan River, which flows through the center of the park. In the summer it turns into a string of quiet creeks, and in the winter - in a raging stream with numerous rapids. It was held here in the winter courses canoeing on the so-called "white water" - the most dangerous.

"Walungu" is also famous for its wild flowers, fragrant winter and spring, the abundance of animals and breathtaking mountain scenery. In the last century the park used the natives of the tribe niungar. In general, archaeological findings suggest that Aboriginal people have lived in these areas for the past 6000 years! Meet with the past, to hear the myths and legends of indigenous people and to admire the flora and fauna of the park is possible by following the 1, 2-kilometer trail Aboriginal heritage, which winds along the shore of the Swan River.

The word "Walungu" is Aboriginal, but his value is still uncertain. According to one version, it means "land of the north niungar" on the other - "happy place."

On the banks of the river and the lowlands of the park grow eucalyptus huge umbrella, and on both slopes of the valley - zagnutokryuchkovatye eucalyptus. The hills are covered with forests, and on the steepest mountain ridges you can see the West Australian eucalyptus. Heath abound shrubs Heike, Grevillea and other low plants.

The bird population of the park is typical for bushlenda Darling Range. Many species living here were once widespread on the coastal plains, but the pace of urbanization and agricultural development have significantly reduced their population. As a result, today in the "Walungu" can be found much more characteristic of bushlenda birds than in the famous park near Perth including Kings Park and the National Park "Yanchep."

When the Swan River goes down on its banks there are black duck and sometimes gray teals. The flood they hide among the submerged trees, away from the turbulent river flow. Here you can meet Australian shelduck and Karolinska duck. Fish, frogs, tadpoles and small invertebrates are attracted to the banks of the river a variety of water birds, such as the small black cormorants and colorful, which are piled up in the trees and there are diving for prey.