Serpentine Falls
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WA Parks and Wildlife Service
Overview
Highlights
With beautiful waterfalls, bushwalking trails and an abundance of native wildlife, Serpentine National Park is an idyllic day-trip from Perth. Located on the Darling Scarp, Serpentine National Park is known for Serpentine Falls which cascade over a sheer granite face. The steep slopes of Serpentine River valley create a stunning landscape which is home to all kinds of birds and animals.
Go bird watching and you could see as many as 70 different species of birds including red-capped parrots, western rosellas, red-tailed and white-tailed black-cockatoos, and yellow robins. Kangaroos, wallabies, possums and many other animals also call the park home.
A 500-metre walk trail runs along the river and leads to the falls. There are barbecues, picnic areas, and public toilets available throughout the park which covers 4,300 hectares of land. Serpentine National Park is about an hour’s drive from Perth.
The Serpentine Falls area often fills to capacity and is then closed to new visitors - plan to arrive before 10am. Tourists are advised to check for alerts and road/park closures before commencing their travel on www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au.
Activities
- Hiking
- Sight-seeing
- Swimming (sometimes closed for swimming depending on the conditions)
Facilities
- Picnic areas with barbecues
- Hiking trails
- Parking
- Toilets
Important Information
Guidelines
- Please do not climb or attempt to jump from the Serpentine Falls. People have died doing this.
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the local website for up to date information on the current conditions.
- Stay safe and get the most out of your visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to wear appropriate clothing to protect yourself from the elements.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Pets are not permitted in the park as consideration for the rights of other park users, and to protect native animals.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park and camping fees apply. Prices may change at anytime and without notice at the discretion of WA Parks. Check the parks website for bookings and/ or further details.
- No entry fee applies if you walk or cycle into a park.
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Location & Supplier
Serpentine Falls
Address: Serpentine Falls Car Park, 100 Falls Rd, Serpentine WA 6125
