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 that is home to all kinds of birds and animals. Go birdwatching and you can 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. 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