Serpentine Falls is a popular attraction within Serpentine National Park, 55km southeast of Perth in Western Australia.
While the Falls is the main attraction in the national park, there are a number of different hiking trails from short to long and challenging. We were satisfied with a shorter (1km) Serpentine Falls Trail to enjoy the actual waterfall and the flora along the way, then having a picnic while watching the kangaroos and spotting many different types of birds.
Lemon scented Darwinia (above left). Banksia sessilis (above right).
Main picnic area at Serpentine Falls National Park (above left). Red Wattlebird Honeyeater (above right).
The main picnic area in the park is one of the places where western grey kangaroos are extremely friendly, so it was possible to take the shots like these ones.
Serpentine Dam
At the edge of the Serpentine National Park, on the eastern side, on Kingsbury Drive in Jarradale there is a Serpentine Dam picnic area with playground, toilets, picnic tables and bbq. The views of the Serpentine reservoir surrounded by the bushland are quite spectacular and the abundance of birdlife in that area is amazing.
Serpentine Dam (above left). Australian Ringneck (above middle and right).
Australian Laughing Kookaburra (above left). New Holland Honeyeater (above middle). Splendid Wren (above right).
In conclusion, this is a great place to visit as a day trip. It is probably best enjoyed in cooler months. In spring the variety of wildflowers are blooming. Autumn and winter are great for hikes too.
