Did you know the Thrombolites are living rock called Noorook?!
Gunners & Ali - Ali's Random Facts
Tuesday, 16 June 2026 - 3 minutes
Just down the road at Lake Clifton, you'll find something pretty incredible - thrombolites - ancient living formations that are among the oldest living organisms on the planet.
Now, they might look like ordinary rocks sitting in the water, but they're actually built by tiny microorganisms that have been hard at work trapping minerals and sediment over thousands of years. Similar organisms are believed to have helped create much of the oxygen in Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago!
The thrombolites at Lake Clifton are also culturally significant. Known to the Bindjareb people as Noorook, they're considered the eggs of the Wagyl, the great creation serpent.
And here's the exciting news: a $3.4 million upgrade is coming to the site. A new 145-metre timber boardwalk and 50-metre connector path will give visitors a better view of these amazing living formations while helping protect their fragile ecosystem.
The current boardwalk has been there since 1996, so the new structure has been carefully designed to minimise environmental impact and ensure this special place can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Construction is expected to be completed in early 2027... helping protect one of the Peel region's most remarkable natural treasures while boosting local tourism at the same time.
Source: Facebook: The City of Mandurah | Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia
