西オーストラリアの湖・トップ8

トムソンズ・レイク自然保護区は、広大な季節性湿地であり、豊かな鳥類、カンガルー、その他の固有の野生生物で知られる保護された自然保護区です。パースの南郊外にある静かな自然の隠れ家となっています。湖は雨季に満水になり、渡り鳥や水鳥が集まります。周辺のスゲや自生の灌木地は、スワン沿岸平野の典型的な湿地の景観を作り出しています。ここは、湿地の保全と野生生物の生息地として国際的に重要なフォレストデールとトムソンズ・レイクのラムサール条約登録地の一部です。

Beeliar Regional Park is a network of wetlands, lakes, and native bushland stretching across the southern suburbs of Perth, protecting both natural land and cultural values. The park supports diverse wildlife, including waterbirds, marsupials, and native plants, while also preserving sites of significance to the Whadjuk Nyungar people. It offers extensive recreational opportunities, including walking, cycling, and birdwatching, connecting urban communities with the region’s beautiful natural landscapes.

Lake Joondalup sits within the Yellagonga Regional Park. Lake Joondalup Circuit is a trail that encircles the lake and is great for a long run, walk, or ride. The full loop spans 16 kilometers, as this is the largest lake in the Perth metro area. While visiting the lake, you can catch a glimpse of Western Grey Kangaroos, quendas, Southwestern snake-necked turtles, or some of the 120 different species of birds that call this lake home.

Galup Trail is a flat, shared path that forms a loop around Lake Monger (Galup), connecting wetlands with open water views, and pockets of urban bushland close to central Perth. The mostly sealed surface and gentle grades make it popular for walking, running, and cycling, with plenty of spots to pause for birdlife and skyline views. At roughly 3.5 kilometres, it’s an easy, accessible circuit that highlights the lake’s importance as both a wildlife habitat and a well-used city green space.

Serpentine Falls is a great place to visit on a hot day. The falls and swimming hole are easily accessible just a short distance from the parking area where you'll also find BBQs and picnic areas to enjoy before or after your hike and swim.

The thrombolites of Lake Clifton are living, microbial, rock-like structures that form in the brackish water zone of the lake. They arise from the activity of microorganisms, particularly filamentous cyanobacteria such as Scytonema, which, through photosynthesis, deposit calcium carbonate (aragonite) from the water, thus forming a rock-like structure. These structures are a living representation of the oldest life forms on Earth and are considered a modern analogue to fossil thrombolites, which can be up to 3.5 billion years old.

What a magical place! Huge granite rocks lying in turquoise water or on the white beach! A paradise on earth!

possible to swim. pretty safe. enjoy.