Serpentine National Park Camping

Serpentine National Park is an Australian park roughly an hour's drive south from the city of Perth. Serpentine National Park is named for Serpentine Falls, which cascades down a granite cliff. The picturesque park offers wonderful camping areas and has been in existence for over 50 years. It's located within the Armadale region in the Darling Scarp of Western Australia. Jennifer Jackman's book, "Serpentine National Park: A History" details the rich cultural history and preservation of the park.


In addition to camping, popular activities inside include hiking, picnicking, sightseeing and swimming. Abundant rest areas within the park provide disability access, water and picnic groves. Other popular activities are bird watching and animal observing. The park is home to many species of stunningly beautiful parrots and cockatoos. There are also plenty of kangaroos and wallabies to see during a walkabout.
  1. The Falls

    • Serpentine Falls is perhaps the park's best-known attraction. Serpentine Falls' cascades can be seen from the small town of Serpentine, which borders the falls. There is a swimming hole popular with campers at the top of Serpentine Falls. A spectacular view of the falls is offered from atop nearby Baldwin's Bluff, where camping is permitted.

    The Walk

    • Kitty's Gorge Walk within the park offers an enjoyable sightseeing opportunity. This walk begins at Serpentine Falls along Gooralong Brook with its many cascades. Higher elevations up the trail offer stunning views of the falls. Serpentine Camping Centre is located along the Brook and its location offers a view of the Indian Ocean.

    Picnics

    • Serpentine National Park offers numerous scenic picnic facilities in its camping areas. Serpentine Falls, Serpentine Dam and Pipehead Dam are great areas for picnics, and camping is permitted. Each location provides recreation activities such as swimming and panoramic views. Camping sites in these three areas also each provide rest rooms and barbecue pits and are all wheelchair-accessible.

    Bird and Wildlife Watching

    • There are over 70 species of birds within the park. The park provides a nature center and observatory within walking distance of the main camping center. Here you can find information and watch native birds such as beautiful red-headed parrots and rare yellow robins. Campers are also treated to watching boxing kangaroos.

    Other Accommodations

    • There are not only plenty of places to camp around Serpentine National Park but also resorts, such as Mandurah Gates, as well as quaint bed and breakfasts nestled along nearby Lazy River. Additional information on camping Serpentine National Park can also be found online.

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