REGISTRATIONS of interest are being sought from individuals and organisations interested in operating a new café within John Forrest National Park.

Forming part of a new park centre, which will be the central point of the visitor hub once the John Forrest National Park improvement project is complete, the café will have an internal dining area of 180 square metres and an alfresco dining area of 150sqm.

The café’s operator will also be given the opportunity to provide dine-in, takeaway and function catering, as well as obtain a liquor licence.

In addition to the new café, the park centre will be home to an interpretation centre and function space that will showcase and interpret the cultural values and heritage sites within the park.

Interested operators have until August 16 to register their interest.

Kalamunda MLA Matthew Hughes encouraged local entrepreneurs to register interest in running the important new dining and refreshment concession in the Perth Hills.

“We’re delivering, as we promised, a better experience all round for visitors to John Forrest National Park.”

Environment Minister Reece Whitby said the redevelopment and upgrades underway at John Forrest National Park would create a world-class, accessible park that will include a broad range of activities available to allow the public to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

“This new café presents a fantastic opportunity for an enterprising operator to be part of the transformation of Western Australia’s first national park.”

The John Forrest National Park Improvement Project is expected to be completed in 2026.

For more information, visit www.dbca.wa.gov.au/johnforrestimprovementproject