Prohibited at the Lake

To help everyone have an enjoyable experience and to keep the lake safe and clean, the following are prohibited at the lake: 

• Dogs (except where they are approved in writing by the Shire or are registered Assistance Dogs (an authorisation card must be carried when entering the park)
• All other pets (ie cats, horses/ponies, etc)
• Motorised boats or model boats
• Sailing boats
• Confetti, funny string, or water balloons
• Glass bottles on the sand or in the water
• Off-road motorbikes or vehicles
• Tent/shade pegs on lawn areas (to avoid breaking reticulation lines)
• All motorised aircraft (including drones, which can only be used with prior approval of the Shire). Please email shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au to request permission
• Fishing.

Enhanced Safety Measures

To ensure Lake Leschenaultia remains a safe and enjoyable destination, the Shire has taken significant steps to reduce bushfire risks in the area. Working alongside DFES and local Bush Fire Brigade volunteers, the Shire's Fire Protection Officers conducted hazard reduction burns, covering around 160 hectares of bushland in addition to upgrading firebreak access tracks.

These efforts have greatly lowered the fuel loads in and around the lake, reducing the potential impact of a bushfire. Moving forward, regular maintenance and carefully planned burns will continue to keep the area safe while preserving its natural beauty.

Fire (effective 1 December 2024)

The updated safety protocols at Lake Leschenaultia align with the Australian Fire Danger Rating System, which uses four categories—Moderate, High, Extreme, and Catastrophic—to explain fire risks.

These ratings are based on a Fire Behaviour Index (FBI), a scale from 0 to 100+ that evaluates weather conditions and vegetation to assess the potential intensity of a bushfire and its risk to people, property, and the environment. The following protocols will now guide decisions on lake access:

In the event of a bushfire emergency, trained lake staff will guide patrons on what to do, which could include leaving the area early or moving to a designated shelter area within the lake grounds

Keep up to date with lake closures via the Lake Leschenaultia Facebook page.

Water safety

Lake Leschenaultia is a natural water body and lifeguards are not on duty. Parents and guardians are responsible for their children’s safety in and around the water. Children under five should always be within arm’s length of a parent or guardian. Please supervise the behaviour of your group around the pontoon.

As with all natural water bodies there may be organisms present that could be harmful to humans. People have been safely swimming at Lake Leschenaultia for more than 100 years so the risks are very low. The Shire provides information on any changes to the risk of swimming at the lake during the summer season.

In addition, the current water temperature is displayed at the main entrance gate daily.

If entering the water the following precautions are recommended:

• Keep head above water
• Avoid jumping or diving into water.

BBQ's and cooking at the Lake

If you would like to cook food at the Lake, please note the following:

• Push button electric BBQ's are available for patrons to use
• During a Total Fire Ban, use of personal gas BBQ's or burners is not permitted
• During a Prohibited Burning Period, Weber-type BBQ's, roasting pits, pizza ovens or any solid fuel coals or heat beads are not permitted.

After hours

Use of the park or accessing the lake after the gates are closed is not allowed.  This is to provide the campers a quiet and enjoyable camping experience and to avoid the dangers presented by swimming in the dark. 

Alcohol

Alcohol is permitted at the Lake, however responsible consumption and behaviour is expected. Underage drinking will not be tolerated and police will be called.