Perry's Paddock — Attraction in Woodvale

Yelladonga Regional Park is named after the leader of the Aboriginal Mooro people who inhabilted the area at the time of European settlement. The Mooro District stretches from the coast to Ellenbrook, from the Swan River to Moore River. Yelladonga was significant to the Mooro people as a camping area, for water, food gathering, tool making, hunting and performing corroborees. Perry's Paddock is a registered heritage site in the Yellagonga Regional Park, accessible from Ocean Reef Road is the location of Wanneroo's first land grant, surveyed in 1838. Perry's Paddock is named after John (Jack) Perry who bred racehorses, held picnics and races at the site in the1920s. The ruins, built around 1850, are of his old stables and homestead. The winding paved trails through the area connect cyclists & walkers with nearby Beenyup Swamp and through to Woodvale Drive. A popular area for families and dog walkers. It is also a very popular area for photo shots with families, couples, pregnancy and children shoots.  I was lucky enough to be invited to witness a first birthday shoot and cake smash for a beautiful little girl. Look out for the many variety of wildlife here too. There is no water or toilets on...

This park has so much greenery and beauty to behold, as well as variations of scenery along the walk.Used a lot for photos near old buildings. Many different sized walks on pathway or on tracks. No toilets or water taps. No playground for children.Felt "safe" because there is plenty of traffic nearby, people on the tracks & mobile coverage throughout (path passes through dense areas and can feel isolated in places-best to go with a partner or group). There are no drinking fountains and little shade so definitely recommend wearing a hat and taking a lot of water. This place is great for walking alone or with your family and dogs, it's a favorite of wedding photographers because of the old buildings.it still feels really interesting and peaceful. lots of pathways for long walks...

What a stunning place to explore! We rode our bikes all through this area, some on shared concrete paths, some on clay/ loose gravel paths and others on grass paths! It's fun to navigate these surfaces as you go along! We enjoyed visiting the ruins and reading the information about the history of them! Felt "safe" because there is plenty of traffic nearby, people on the tracks & mobile coverage throughout (path passes through dense areas and can feel isolated in places-best to go with a partner or group). There are no drinking fountains and little shade so definitely recommend wearing a hat and taking a lot of water. Our group thoroughly enjoyed this experience and will do it again!...