Karakamia Sanctuary Walk

Karakamia sanctuary is located approximately an hour east of Perth near the small town of Chidlow. This sanctuary is the first property owned by Australian Wildlife Conservancy, purchased in 1991 to protect the threatened mammals of the northern jarrah forest. The sanctuary is surrounded by a vermin-proof fence and all foxes, cats and rabbits have been eradicated providing a safe haven for many threatened mammals. The name "Karakamia" is an aboriginal word meaning home of the Red-tailed Black Cockatoos; so named because at dusk the air is filled with the sound of their "karak, karak" call.