Nature and Marine Parks

Get back to nature whenever you feel like it at one of the many parks in the Peel region.

Serpentine National Park

Serpentine National Park is 50 kilometres south-east of Perth, approximately an hours drive. Situated on the Darling Scarp, the picturesque Serpentine National Park protects more than 4,300 hectares of area and is home to a diverse range of vegetation and wildlife. However it is best known for the waterfall and dams.

Serpentine Falls, Serpentine Dam and smaller Pipehead Dam are the perfect places for picnics and all have play areas available, with spectacular views.

The Park is beautiful all year round, however spring time when the wildflowers are in bloom is especially spectacular. There is a 500 metre walktrail along the Serpentine River that leads to the falls and is accessible by wheelchair.

Serpentine National Park Guide - includes map (pdf 345KB)

Serpentine Flora and Fauna Guide (pdf 429KB)

For further information on Serpentine National Park please visit the Department of Environment and Conservation website.

The Forest Heritage Centre

The Forest Heritage Centre offers visitors a unique look at forestry tourism. The Centre is located near the town of Dwellingup, 100kms south of Perth and about a 90 minute drive.

The Centre is set among the beautiful jarrah forest and is built in a unique leaf shape. Visit a working school of wood, the fine wood gallery, the interpretive display area or just stroll along the many walk trails, one of which takes you up into the canopy of trees for a tree-top perspective of the forest. You can also stay in forest accommodation.

Close by you will find the Lane Poole Reserve, Hotham Valley Railway and the Marrinup Forest Tour. There are picnic areas in Dwellingup and at other spots along the Murray River in the Lane Poole Reserve.

The Forest Heritage Centre is open daily and charge an entry fee. Guided Tours are available to groups of 15 or more.

For further information on The Forest Heritage Centre please visit the Department of Environment and Conservation website.