Description
Dryandra Arboretum is a living gallery of many kinds of native trees in the heart of Dryandra Woodland.
Dryandra arboretum was established between 1956 and 1960 by the Forests Department to demonstrate the suitability of tree species for revegetating farmland. Ninety-six different kinds of trees were planted, predominantly eucalypts, along with an assortment of melaleucas, acacias (wattles) and sheoaks. This living gallery features a wonderful variety of colours, textures, shapes and forms. It’s a great place to stop for a picnic or take a leisurely stroll amongst the trees and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest.
Birdwatching is a favourite activity at Dryandra and this is also a good site to look for a colourful collection of birds that include scarlet robin, red-capped robin, western yellow robin and painted buttonquail. The elusive numbat, a threatened species and Western Australia’s State mammal emblem, has also been seen here.
This information was provided by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions: dpaw.wa.gov.au
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