Top places to visit
You’ll fall in love with the glorious coastline of the City of Joondalup and the locales of Hillarys Boat Harbour and Yellagonga [...]
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Beach safety
Beach patrols Sorrento, Hillarys and Mullaloo beaches are the most visited within the City. The Sorrento and Mullaloo Surf Life Saving [...]
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Beach facilities
The beaches within the City have many facilities for residents and tourists of all ages. Several are opposite parklands, with [...]
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Disability access beaches
Beach wheelchairs The City’s two beach wheelchairs provide access to the beach for children and adults with disability. The chairs are [...]
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Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) Sign Program
The City of Joondalup has recently received funding to install 65 Beach Emergency Numbers (BEN) signs as part of the Department of [...]
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Hillarys Dog Beach
The Hillarys Dog Beach located in Hillarys is a stretch of coastline, dedicated all year round to the exercising of dogs. Dogs may be [...]
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Find your accommodation
The City of Joondalup is the ideal base to explore the many beaches and sights of the capital city of Western Australia. From coastal [...]
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Hillarys Horse Beach
The Hillarys Horse Beach (also known as the Whitfords Horse Beach) is located immediately north of the Hillarys Dog Beach. It is used [...]
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Explore: Beaches and the Coast
Beaches Turquoise water lapping on brilliant white sand. Local gems offering everything from coffee and wine to tapas and teriyaki. [...]
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Caring for beaches
The City’s coastline is a popular destination for the local community, visitors and tourists. Actions you take when visiting the beach [...]
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Swimming
A number of swimming beaches are located within the City of Joondalup, with the most popular beaches patrolled regularly by lifeguards, [...]
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Adopt a coastline teaching resources
The Adopt a Coastline Program is for students in years 4 to 7 to raise awareness of the ecological values of the local coastline and [...]
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Public toilet facilities
There are public toilet facilities in the City parks below. All public toilets are on a cleaning schedule. Open 24 hours Open 6.00am [...]
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Weddings – Park or Facility Bookings
The City of Joondalup has many ideal locations for weddings. There are an abundance of beautiful parks and beaches that would enhance [...]
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Top things to do
Wondering what to do in Joondalup? With 17 kilometres of stunning Indian Ocean beaches, award winning Hillarys Boat Harbour and many [...]
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Coastal walks and cycling trails
The City of Joondalup is privileged to have fantastic beaches, sunsets over the Indian ocean and many cycle paths that venture inland [...]
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Kitesurfing
Kitesurfing is an emerging and exciting sport that has become increasingly popular on the City’s beaches. Local, interstate and [...]
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Dog restriction areas
There are some areas in the City where dogs are prohibited and others where dogs must be on a leash at all times. This is to assist [...]
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Children’s Birthday’s – How To Book a Park or Facility
The City of Joondalup has many ideal locations that make entertaining children a breeze. The City has an abundance of outdoor parks [...]
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Learning about beaches
The City is home to an amazing coastline stretching for 17kms between Marmion and Burns Beach including sandy beaches, rocky cliffs, [...]
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Explore: Parks and Playgrounds
The sun is shining, the kids are laughing, and the promise of your lunch is making itself known as the aroma of BBQ fills the air. This [...]
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Magpies – Swooping
August to November is nesting season for magpies and occasionally male magpies become territorial to protect their young and may swoop [...]
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Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive interchange construction works
The upgrade of the Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive intersection is being undertaken by Main Roads WA. The upgrade will modify the [...]
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Growing local native plants
Planting a local native garden is a great way to increase biodiversity and will save you water and money. Native plants require less [...]
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Sorrento kitesurfing exclusion zone
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Fishing
Fishing along the coast of Western Australia is superb. The City of Joondalup has a number of outstanding spots that are easy to access [...]
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Changing places
What is a Changing Place? In addition to a standard accessible toilet, Sorrento Beach has a Changing Place Facility. Changing Places [...]
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Abalone fishing
The Department of Fisheries manages abalone fishing throughout the metropolitan area. The recreational catch is managed through size [...]
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Public Art
The City’s Public Art Policy applies to all public art projects. The City’s current Public Art Collection contains artworks [...]
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Residents and ratepayers associations
There are many residents and ratepayers associations within the City of Joondalup. These groups meet regularly with the aim to protect [...]
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Rates FAQs
Have you recently purchased a property in the City of Joondalup? Here is some information about the settlement process in relation to [...]
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Rates at a glance
How your Rates are calculated? Your Rates = Rate¹ x Valuation² + Yearly fees 1: cents in the dollar set by the City 2: set by [...]
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Approved structure plans, activity centre plans and local development centre plans
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Planning in coastal hazard areas
State Planning Policy 2.6 State Coastal Planning requires local governments to identify coastal hazard areas and to inform future and [...]
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Snorkelling
An abundance of local reefs ensure there are a variety of fantastic snorkelling opportunities along the coast. The most popular areas [...]
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Jet skiing
Jet skiing in excess of eight knots is prohibited within 200m of the shoreline along the entire City coastline. All jet skis not used [...]
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Explore: Food and Dining
Sharing a meal with people you love can be one of life’s great pleasures. From celebrations starring champagne and crayfish, to getting [...]
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Explore: Events and Culture
Culture and Events Food trucks are firing up, festoon lights fill the night and festivals are in full swing. Balmy Perth nights are [...]
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Meet your Council representatives
Upcoming meet and greets There are no upcoming elected member meet and greets scheduled at this time. City of Joondalup Ward Map [...]
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Emerge Stronger – Support for Local Business
Economic Development is often considered to be the realm of Commonwealth and State Governments; however Local Governments play an [...]
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Invitation Art Prize
Invitation Art Prize The 2020 Invitation Art Prize was on view at Westfield Whitford City from Sunday 11 October – Sunday 25 [...]
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Casual business and events spaces
ECU Business and Innovation Centre (ECUBIC) This managed centre offers a working hub membership option, which includes all of the [...]
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Current DAP applications
Current Lot 409 (3) Canham Way, Greenwood Development details: Proposed Service Station (BP). Meeting date: TBA. The Agenda for the [...]
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Water sports and activities
Whether it’s on the water, on land or in the air, you’re sure to find an activity that caters to your sense of adventure [...]
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World-class golfing
The City of Joondalup is home to one of Australia’s best golf courses. Challenge your golf skills and let the landscape take your [...]
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Specified Area Rates (SAR)
A Specified Area Rate (SAR) is an additional rate charge that is applied separately to designated areas within the City. This covers [...]
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Sunset Coast holiday planner
Discover the heart and soul of the City of Joondalup in this new edition of the Sunset Coast Holiday Planner. This planner will be your [...]
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Cafés, Kiosks and Restaurants
The City has commenced a project to develop cafés, kiosks and restaurants at various sites through the City of Joondalup. The project [...]
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Septic tanks – waste water disposal, installation and decommissioning
Septic tank systems provide a method of on-site wastewater disposal that can be used to allow development of land where deep sewerage [...]
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Family history research
Family history and genealogy research The Reference and Local History team are available to assist you with your family history [...]
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