Toolibin Nature Reserve

Toolibin Nature Reserve is an 'A' class nature reserve located in the headwaters of the Northern Arthur River Catchment, which flows south-west to form the Blackwood River. The reserve encompasses approximately 3,000 hectares of native vegetation, including wetland thickets, heath, eucalypt woodland, and open acacia woodland. The highlight of the reserve is Toolibin Lake, a Ramsar-listed wetland that, when filled, becomes an oasis for waterbirds, providing excellent breeding and feeding habitats. During drier periods, the lake supports a threatened ecological community of perched wetlands with extensive stands of living swamp sheoak and paperbark across the lake floor. Visitors can enjoy bird watching and bushwalking, with the walk trail closed when the lake is full. It's important to plan your visit accordingly and contact the Parks and Wildlife Narrogin office before arrival. The reserve offers free entry and is a valuable opportunity to explore the native vegetation that has largely been cleared from the Wheatbelt region.