 Visit the Serpentine Jarrahdale district WA
Only thirty minutes southeast of Perth, the Serpentine Jarrahdale district, which includes the towns of Serpentine, Mundijong, Jarrahdale and Byford, offers some of Western Australia's most popular parks, art galleries, restaurants, wineries and wildlife.
The earliest settlers to Serpentine in the 1840s were attracted to the abundance of fresh water cascading over the famous falls and the river meandering to the coast. The breathtaking scenery includes many forests, parks, rivers and other natural attractions, offering the perfect location for a traditional Australian barbecue or bushwalk. Serpentine Falls Park is an attractive picnic spot, with free barbecues and resident kangaroos.
The area is a true depiction of Western Australia's country lifestyle with many farms, orchards and historic country towns. Some of the historic buildings house heritage and museum collections, arts and crafts and tea gardens. This spectacular rural setting has inspired many artists to establish their homes and studios in the area.
 Serpentine National Park
Serpentine National Park is about 50 kilometres or one hour's drive south of Perth and sits on the Darling Scarp. It protects more than 4,300 hectares of land.
The park is known for Serpentine Falls which cascade over a sheer granite face. The Serpentine National Park abounds with the scenic beauty of ancient landforms and forest. It follows the steep slopes of the Serpentine River valley. Early European settlers came in droves to swim, picnic and enjoy a day out in the bush.
Serpentine National Park exhibits a wide variety of plant life with wildflowers best viewed from July to November. Birdlife abounds with about 70 different species including red-capped parrots, western rosellas, red-tailed and white-tailed black-cockatoos, and yellow robins. Kangaroos, wallabies, possums and many other animals call the park home.
A 500 metre walk (also accessible by wheel chair) trail runs along the Serpentine River leading to the Falls. Barbecues picnic areas, public toilets and drinking water are available throughout the Park.
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WA's National Parks & Reserves can be closed at times because of bushfire danger, Cyclone or flooding and other natural emergencies. Phone 1300 657 721 for emergency alerts or visit the FESA for more information. Find out about the National Parks and forests of WA by visititing CALM. Remember, play it safe and tell others where you go and when you will be back.
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