Serpentine Falls Saabbq Experience
About this event
9.20am Meet at Ye Olde Narrogin Inn, 2 South West Highway, Armadale, 6112
At 9.50 am we set off for Serpentine Falls via Byford State Route 20. It’s 25kms so about half an hour. Sometimes the park gets very busy and they will close the gates at 11am so we must be on time.
Park Entry $10 per Vehicle (Concession). The concession rate is per vehicle, so if you show a valid Australian concession card (Seniors, Veterans Affairs, Aged Pension) it will be accepted. You can just pay it on the day to the Information Officers upon entry. Otherwise, the fee is $17 per vehicle.
Please note that a strict no pets policy is enforced
BYO food drinks, chairs etc. There are BBQ’s on site, but the Club will also be taking our one and only Saabbq for those who prefer the cordon bleu experience.
Enjoy the picnic area the BBQ and the short walk to the falls. No swimming or diving, please!
Jan will be bringing a home-made double chocolate cake for those who’d like to indulge!
Leave when you like. The park closes at 5.00pm. For those who would like a scenic route home after the Inn, try the reverse route from above and divert off when you like. If you’d prefer the Mundaring experience home, feel free to join the convoy that Jan will be leading.
Walk to Serpentine Falls
Distance: 400m return from the Carpark
Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
The Serpentine Falls picnic area is the perfect spot to rest your legs, enjoy a packed lunch, and watch the resident kangaroos graze in the afternoon sun. Shaded picnic tables, BBQ facilities, with. the sound of the river flowing nearby
Harder Walks if you like.
Stacey's Loop
A moderate 1.9km loop trail that winds through beautiful jarrah forest within the Serpentine National Park. It starts and ends in at the Jarrahdale Cemetery carpark on Atkins Road, Jarrahdale Distance & Type: 1.9 km loop (circuit)
Difficulty: Class 3 moderate (features short steep hills, rough surfaces, steps, and rock hopping)
Duration: About 1 to 1.5 hours
Baldwin’s Bluff Trail – A Quiet Climb with Panoramic Views
Distance: 6km return
Time: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
If you’re after a little elevation, the Baldwin’s Bluff Trail takes you high above Serpentine Falls for expansive views over the Serpentine Valley. It’s a steady climb through native bushland, with a mix of shaded and open sections. The summit is worth the effort—especially in late winter and spring, when the wildflowers come alive.
3. Kitty’s Gorge Trail – The Ultimate WA Adventure Trail
Distance: 16.5km return
Time: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: Hard
For those who like their hikes long, rugged, scenic hikes, packed with natural beauty, Kitty’s Gorge is the ultimate adventure. This challenging trail near Perth follows the Serpentine River and Gooralong Brook, this trail takes you deep into the forest, past waterfalls, granite outcrops, and fern-filled valleys. It’s one of the most beautiful hiking trails in WA, especially after winter rain when the waterways are flowing.
