Lesmurdie Falls National Park
National Park National park featuring waterfalls and jarrah forest
Lesmurdie Falls National Park near Perth features a waterfall, short walking trails and lookouts across the Darling Range; popular for morning hikes and city views.
Lesmurdie Falls National Park protects Lesmurdie Falls, a prominent waterfall on the Darling Scarp near Perth in Western Australia. The park conserves native jarrah and marri forest and is a local recreation and bushwalking area.
The falls form a significant drop on Lesmurdie Brook and are most impressive after seasonal rains, when flows are highest. The park offers walking trails and lookout platforms that provide views over the falls and across the Swan Coastal Plain.
The park lies in the Perth Hills near the suburb of Lesmurdie, east of Perth’s central business district, and is readily accessible to residents and visitors to the metropolitan area.
- Best time to visit: Water flow is seasonal, with strongest cascades and the most impressive views after winter and spring rains.
- Trails and lookouts: A network of walking tracks and lookouts provides short hikes and vantage points over the falls and the surrounding Jarrah-Marri forest.
How to Get to Lesmurdie Falls National Park #
From Perth CBD, drive east on Great Eastern Highway or Roe Highway toward Kalamunda and follow signs for Lesmurdie/Lesmurdie Falls (about 20-25 minutes, ~22 km). There is a small carpark at the Falls Road entrance. Public transport: take Transperth train to Midland then a bus toward Kalamunda/Lesmurdie (service routes vary); final approach usually requires a 10-20 minute walk from the nearest stop.
Tips for Visiting Lesmurdie Falls National Park #
- Go after heavy winter or spring rain-falls are at their best then, otherwise they are a trickle.
- Park at the Lesmurdie Falls carpark and take the main lookout path; the lower Gorge walk can be slippery-wear boots with grip.
- Combine the visit with a short walk along the Darling Range Ridge Lookout (15-30 minutes) for a panorama of Perth's suburban sprawl against the jarrah forest.
Best Time to Visit Lesmurdie Falls National Park #
Best visited in the cooler, wetter months (June-October) when the falls are flowing and the bush regenerates after winter rains.
Weather & Climate near Lesmurdie Falls National Park #
Lesmurdie Falls National Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 8°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (941 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (188 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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