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 which is home to all kinds of birds and animals. Go bird watching and you could 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.