Lake Leschenaultia is a man-made lake situated in the country town of Chidlow, 50 minutes drive from Perth City. The lake was created by the W.A Government Railway to provide water to the steam engines that had come up the hill from John Forrest National Park and were journeying on to Northam, York or stations further east.
Lake Leschenaultia is the perfect place for a family day trip. The calm waters of the lake teamed with it’s sandy beaches make it the ideal spot for small children to paddle in.
For the older family members, you could choose to swim out to the pontoon off the main beach or hire a canoe and take a tour around the lake. Canoe hire is available most weekdays 10am – 3pm and weekends and public holidays 10am until gates closed. There are 19 canoes available to hire from the canoe shed at the far end of the main beach. Fees are $13 per 30 mins or $20 per hour.
If you have a wheelchair user in your group they don’t have to miss out on the water fun. An All-terrain Aquatic wheelchair is available to hire from the Lake Office (08 9572 4248). The wheelchair is suitable for submerging and can be wheeled right into the lake.
If you enjoy walking there is a 3km walking trail around the lake where you might meet the resident wildlife which includes Kangaroos, echidnas, possums and numerous species of native birds. My children took great delight in feeding their picnic to the ducks that paid them a visit whilst they were paddling in the lake.
As a family, we enjoyed spending the day getting in touch with nature. There is a low-lying bridge crossing a winter stream that runs from the lake. We had great fun collecting sticks and then playing poo-sticks on the bridge. It brought back memories of my own childhood.
There is an abundance of picnic tables and BBQs dotted around the lake. Even on a busy day, I should imagine that you would be able to find the perfect spot. If you have brought along your snags you have a choice of using one of the free gas BBQs or the more rustic wood-fired ones as long as you have remembered to BYO your own wood.
If you are planning a large gathering at Lake Leschenaultia you can hire shelters and lawn areas from Mundaring council. Shelters are charged at $50 for the day and Lawn areas $110 for half a day.
If you fancy spending longer at Lake Leschenaultia, there is a campsite situated close to the lake. The site has 23 sites, approximately 6mx6m. There are 22 powered sites and 1 large non-powered site that can accommodate up to 40 people.
Lake Leschaultia is really a gem of a place to visit and I encourage you to go and discover it for yourself.
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After spending 11 years in London working in the television industry for the BBC, Jennie McNichol made the move to Perth in 2010. As the Co-Founder and Editor of Buggybuddys, she has been able to use her experience and passion for helping families to create a trusted online resource for parents across Perth. After spending 11 years in London working in the television industry for the BBC, Jennie McNichol made the move to Perth in 2010. As the Co-Founder and Editor of Buggybuddys, she has been able to use her experience and passion for helping families to create a trusted online resource for parents across Perth.About Jennie McNichol
Jennie is the proud mother of two daughters, aged 14 & 12 and is a big advocate of the family-friendly lifestyle that Perth has to offer.
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