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ARMADALE
Connecting contemporary living
and heritage attractions, Armadale
is nestled among a number of
PARKERVILLE TAVERN, MUNDARING
TIP // Take a guided tour of
WATERFALLS
PERTH HILLS
coffee. Come with an appetite to
taste as much of the incredible
produce on offer, and a bag to fill
for later.
On the first Saturday of each
month you’ll also be able to
experience the Kalamunda Artisan
Market, a melting pot of bohemian
artists and passionate crafters,
selling everything from soy candles
to bespoke pottery.
Nearby Bickley Valley is home
to the heritage-listed Perth
Observatory, where powerful
telescopes bridge the gap to the
stars and also celebrate the history
of Noongar celestial storytelling
and Aboriginal astronomy.
Having taken in some celestial
culture, turn to local viticulture with
a trip through the scenic Bickley
Valley, home to boutique wine and
cider makers, and award-winning
distillers. And, with a short drive,
find your way to Pickering Brook
to the artisan cidery, bistro, and
farm, Core Cider — a stunning
venue where you can spend the
afternoon cider tasting or even
fruit picking.
In Pickering Brook, book into
Italian treasure La Fattoria for a
unique and wholesome food and
wine experience.
the hills with award-winning
operators Off The Beaten Track
WA and The Hike Collective.
scenic parks and blossom-leaden
orchards. Among vast untouched
bushland is Araluen Botanic Park,
which features winding walks
through 14 hectares of developed
garden among almost 60 hectares
of native forest that makes for a
stunning backdrop to concerts
and festivals throughout the year.
Although home to many native
plants, the park is particularly
famed for its Springtime Tulip
Festival, where visitors can take in
the breathtaking view that is more
than one hundred thousand tulips
in a multitude of vivid hues.
Within the Darling Range lies
the colourful Armadale Settlers
Common, offering rich history
and over 318 species of flora.
Divided into two networks, within
an important flora conservation
area, the bushland offers beautiful
scenery, picnicking spots and
walking trails guiding you through
diverse landscapes.
The lush Perth Hills landscapes
are home to many stunning
waterfalls in winter through to
spring, with Serpentine Falls,
Noble Falls, FR Berry Reserve in
Gidgegannup, and Hovea Falls
in the John Forrest National Park
all waiting to be discovered.
Lesmurdie Falls on the Darling
Range is arguably the best
known. This waterfall takes a
40m drop over the rocky edge
of the range, into the Lesmurdie
Brook nestled below in the
valley, and is surrounded by
luscious bushland as far as
the eye can see. Lesmurdie
Falls is particularly popular for
the metal walkway that runs
parallel to the waterfall, allowing
visitors to view the rushing water
up close.
SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE
Scenic walk, bike and horse
trails wind through Serpentine
Jarrahdale’s expansive stretches
of jarrah tree-filled bushland,
revealing hidden, trickling brooks
and picturesque vistas. The region
is home to the Serpentine National
Park on the Darling Scarp. Come
spring, multihued wildflowers dot
the park in an otherworldly array of
colour. A rock-rimmed pool at the
base of the Serpentine Falls proves
a popular swimming spot, with the
cascading water making for an
awe-inspiring backdrop from winter
to spring. For bursts of flavour worth
remembering, Jarrahdale’s boutique
Millbrook Winery is a must-visit.
Its restaurant is renowned for the
variety of heirloom produce, picked
fresh from its one-acre garden, that
inspires the seasonal menu. Shiraz
and Viognier are its top varietals,
thriving in the climbing hills.
Discover
more of the
Perth Hills
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