Moore River National Park, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Moore River National Park, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
| Locality | Moore River National Park |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Gingin |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.12524 |
| Longitude | 115.66224 |
| Area | 219.7 km² |
| Postcode | 6503 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 94 km north-northwest |
Moore River National Park is a locality in the Shire Of Gingin local government area of Western Australia, Australia. The locality covers an area of 219.7 km². It lies approximately 94 km north-northwest of Perth. Moore River National Park is located at 31.1252°S, 115.6622°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6503. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Moore River National Park unfolds as a landscape of ochre earth and hardy scrub, where the Swan Coastal Plain begins its gentle embrace of the interior. It lies 77.2 km north-north-west of Ellenbrook, WA (from Ellenbrook, WA: bearing 338°T), and is situated 23.7 km north-east of Gabbadah. The air here carries a dry, resinous scent, a testament to the ubiquitous eucalypts whose silver-green foliage shimmers under the vast Western Australian sky. Winding sandy tracks, barely more than suggestions in the landscape, lead through stands of jarrah and marri, their rough bark a stark contrast to the smooth, pale trunks of ghost gums that sometimes emerge like spectral sentinels. The land itself feels ancient, a patient observer of countless seasons, its subtle contours hinting at the underlying geology and the slow, persistent work of wind and water. Even the silence here has a texture, a deep stillness broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures or the distant cry of a bird.
Historically, the lands surrounding Moore River have been shaped by both Indigenous custodians and later European settlers, their presence leaving distinct imprints on the country. The river, a vital artery for millennia, provided sustenance and passage for the Wadandi people, whose connection to this place is as deep and enduring as the riverbed itself. Later, the area became a focus for pastoral leases and agricultural development, the fertile pockets near the river supporting early farming ventures. Today, Moore River National Park is a treasured natural reserve, its economy bolstered by the quiet influx of travellers drawn to its bushwalking trails and the simple beauty of its wild spaces. The river, whether a trickling stream or a flowing ribbon depending on the season, remains the focal point, a constant reminder of the life-giving power of water in this sun-drenched land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moore River National Park, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Moore River National Park, in the Shire Of Gingin local government area.
Detailed location data for Moore River National Park includes the postcode (6503), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Gingin), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Moore River National Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |