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Serpentine Falls Walk Trail, Serpentine

Pindjarup & Whadjuk Noongar Country

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

  • Length 1km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Return

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A one hour drive from Perth will take you to the iconic Serpentine Falls, making the walk trail an ideal weekend outing for families. The finest displays of wildflowers are in September, when the hillsides and wooded areas become ablaze with colour.

A 500m walk from the carpark leads to a board walk and the Falls, a perfect location for memorable photos. Near the carpark and grass area are toilets, gas barbecues, tables and shaded areas, ideal for a family picnic surrounded by the forest.  

From the carpark, you can access two other trails: the Baldwins Bluff Trail and Kitty’s Gorge Trail. Summer month are very busy, and it is recommended that you arrive before 10am, as the Park closes when capacity is reached.

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Visit Jarrahdale

A series of beautiful trails on Noongar Country, around the historic Jarrahdale township, where you can choose to walk, trot and pedal — all within an hour from the CBD....

Mundaring Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9290 6100

Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale

(08) 9526 1111

Jarrahdale General Store Tourist Information Centre

(08) 9525 5114

National Parks

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Serpentine - Jarrahdale region

150+
Bird species
28
Reptile species
1200+
Flowering plant species

The Serpentine National Park and town of Jarrahdale are located on the edge of the Darling Scarp, the western edge of a huge ancient plateau that that reaches from Perth in the north to the lower south west.

This area has a diverse number plants, ranging from jarrah-marri forest to wandoo woodlands, scarp heath lands and specialised granite outcrop communities. Over 1000 species of plants are found in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale, including jarrah, marri and wandoo trees, plus many types of Acacia, and two rare species of Eucalyptus: the Darling Range Ghost Gum and the Salmon White Gum. The area has a spectacular wildflower display in spring, and donkey, spider and greenhood orchids can be found around granite outcrops.

There are over 100 species of fauna recorded in the area, inlcuding Echidnas, Western Grey Kangaroos, Water Rats and Quendas, plus the endangered Carnaby's Black Cockatoo. Those with keen eyes may also be lucky enough to spot a Carpet Python.



Keep an eye out for these species:

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) banksii

Animalia: Aves

Black-faced Kangaroo

Macropus fuliginosus melanops

Animalia: Mammalia

Short-beaked Echidna

Tachyglossus aculeatus

Animalia: Mammalia

Bird Orchid

Pterostylis barbata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Prickly Moses

Acacia pulchella

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Darling Range Ghost Gum

Eucalyptus laeliae

Plantae: Equisetopsida

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Time / Duration

20 minutes return

Length

1km return

Fees

National Park Fees

Trail Access

2WD

Trail Start

100 Falls Rd, Serpentine which is 55km (1 hour) south of Perth.

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Trail End

Serpentine Falls

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When to go

For wildflowers August to October.

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Bush Walk

Class 1

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets permitted. No alcohol on picnic area.

Safety

Water quality varies at this site and is subject to closures. Please check for known water condition alerts at WA Park Alerts. Visitors swim at their own risk.

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • View Platform
  • Water Access Points
  • Shaded Area

Trail Accessibility

  • All accessible parking
  • All accessible toilet facilities
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Important weather note for this trail.

Due to this trail spanning multiple regions, we recommend use of your own weather app for localised information, or visiting bom.gov.au for accurate updates.

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3 trail goers have rated this trail as 4 out of 5!

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Rebecca Reid

Reviewed 6 Jan 2023, 2:25pm

Easy and accessible short work through Eucalyptus forest with pockets of ferns in the valley, and a fabulous payoff at the end! A very peaceful spot for a relaxing dip in the watering hole in the wetter months, but be careful... it can be quite slippery!
Kim Fawcett

Reviewed 20 Jul 2022, 5:36pm

The great thing about this walk is, those using a wheelchair or mobility aid can get really close to the waterfall and enjoy the view.
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 7 Jun 2022, 8:31pm

A short walk to a beautiful waterfall and swimming area but be warned the water is freezing

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