John Forrest National Park
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1508ha.
The national park, named after John Forrest, first prime minister of Western Australia, extends along the Great Eastern Highway between Greenmount and Glen Forrest. It was established as a nature reserve in 1895, making it the first National Park in Western Australia.
From the crest of the Darling Range there is a good view of Perth. There are short walking trails leading up to waterfalls and pools on the Jane Brook. In line with ideas at the turn of the century, the park was laid out in the style of an English park, altering the original landscape and vegetation. The park is a very popular resort of the people of Perth.
The national park, named after John Forrest, first prime minister of Western Australia, extends along the Great Eastern Highway between Greenmount and Glen Forrest. It was established as a nature reserve in 1895, making it the first National Park in Western Australia.
From the crest of the Darling Range there is a good view of Perth. There are short walking trails leading up to waterfalls and pools on the Jane Brook. In line with ideas at the turn of the century, the park was laid out in the style of an English park, altering the original landscape and vegetation. The park is a very popular resort of the people of Perth.
Address:
Department of Conservation and Land Management Swan District Mundaring Office, Mundaring Weir Road, Mundaring, WA 6073, Australia
Tips: Best time to visit: winter and spring (August to October for the wild flowers).
Access via exits from Great Eastern Highway at three points. On foot, from Swan View or Hovea.
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