Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Karakamia Sanctuary - Getting There

Karakamia Sanctuary is almost half way along Lilydale Rd between Chidlow and Toodyay Rd. Keep an eye out for the Karakamia sign marking the driveway. 

Please allow at least an hour from the Perth CBD.
The gate will open 15 minutes prior to the walk.

From Great Eastern Highway

Drive east along Great Eastern Hwy through Mundaring and Sawyers Valley.  Turn left into Old Northam Rd at the sign to Chidlow.  Turn left into Northcote Road (past the Chidlow Oval & Roundabout).  The first right (past the Primary School) is Lilydale Rd.  Karakamia is 4.25 km down Lilydale Rd on the left hand side.  Firmly press the white button and come through the electronic gate, up the gravel drive for about 1 km to the Visitors Centre.

From Toodyay Rd

Travel along Toodyay Rd from Roe Hwy (in Midland).  Approximately 3 km past Gidgegannup, turn right into Lilydale Rd. Karakamia is 5.5 km along Lilydale on the right hand side.  Firmly press the white button and come through the electronic gate, up the gravel drive for about 1 km to the Visitors Centre.

*Please note that the staff office is located in the house 200m north of the visitors centre.