Lake Joondalup
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| Location | Western Australia |
| Coordinates | 31°45′32″S 115°47′31″E / 31.759°S 115.792°ECoordinates: 31°45′32″S 115°47′31″E / 31.759°S 115.792°E |
| Basin countries | Australia |
Lake Joondalup is a medium sized lake in Perth, Western Australia. It is located in the Perth northern suburbs of Joondalup, Wanneroo, and Edgewater. It is part of the Yellagonga Regional Park.
[edit] Features
Lake Joondalup has a number of islands, and has a large sandbank during the dry summer months. It has a lot of wildlife including ducks, turtles and many other birds. Most of the banks are either swamp land or reeds.
[edit] Attractions
The main attraction at Lake Joondalup is Neil Hawkins Park[citation needed]. This is a popular family park for tourists as well as locals. There is a small jetty over the lake and visitors can feed birds and kangaroos, and have a barbecue.
[edit] Further reading
- Costello, Verna.(2003) Glistening attraction, Yellagonga Regional Park. Landscope (Como, W.A), Summer 2003, p. 20-25
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Lake Joondalup is home to many birds such as the black tail cookatoo and also is home to many types of frog. It is one of the fastest growing towns in western australia.
