Serpentine National Park
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Serpentine National Park was established to protect the dry eucalyptus forest, particularly jarrah and marri. It has long been a favorite excursion, particularly when the wild flowers are in bloom.
The main attraction used to be the Serpentine Falls and a large rock pool at the foot of the falls. Since the construction of a dam farther upstream in the 1960s to supply water for Perth the falls are now worth seeing only in the wet winter season; the rock pool is still there for swimmers.
There are beautiful walks along the river above the falls.
Serpentine National Park was established to protect the dry eucalyptus forest, particularly jarrah and marri. It has long been a favorite excursion, particularly when the wild flowers are in bloom.
The main attraction used to be the Serpentine Falls and a large rock pool at the foot of the falls. Since the construction of a dam farther upstream in the 1960s to supply water for Perth the falls are now worth seeing only in the wet winter season; the rock pool is still there for swimmers.
There are beautiful walks along the river above the falls.
Address:
Department of Conservation and Land Management Swan Regional Office, Box 1167, Bentley, WA 6983, Australia
Tips: Best time to visit: spring to autumn.
Access from South Western Highway east on Falls Road.
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