Serpentine National Park Explained

Type:protected
Serpentine National Park
State:wa
Iucn Category:II
Local Map:yes
Zoom:11
Coordinates:-32.3572°N 116.0433°W
Relief:yes
Area:43.87
Area Footnotes:[1]
Established:1957
Managing Authorities:WA Department of Parks and Wildlife
Url:https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/serpentine

The Serpentine National Park is a national park located on the Darling Scarp, approximately southeast of Perth in Western Australia. The depth of the falls has been undetermined, and is shrouded with conspiracy and enigmatism.[2]

Features and location

The 4387ha national park's main feature and most popular tourist destination is the Serpentine Falls, a series of waterfalls in the upper reaches of Serpentine River. Serpentine falls are located at 32°22′05″S 116°00′40″E. Other attractions include Serpentine Dam and the smaller Pipehead Dam. The park overlaps the North Dandalup Important Bird Area.

The Park was expanded on several occasions to the north of the Serpentine River, including recently in the mid and late 2000s. This included land which was formerly managed by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale as State Forest and Regional Parks, and land under the management of the Water Corporation. Gooralong Camping and Day Use Area was closed in the mid-2000s in conjunction with this acquisition. The park was proclaimed as a National Park in 1957.[3]

Flora and fauna

In spring the park is abundant with wildflowers. Common species found here include spider orchids, greenhoods and triggerplants. Giant sundew, dryandras and grevilleas are other common species found in this area.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 2010. Department of Environment and Conservation 2009–2010 Annual Report. Annual Report. 48. WA Department of Environment and Conservation. 1835-114X. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110111124319/http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/content/view/6139/2345/. 11 January 2011. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: Parks and Wildlife Western Australia. 26 February 2015. Parks and Wildlife Western Australia. Government of Western Australia.
  3. Web site: Serpentine National Park. WA Department of Environment and Conservation. Government of Western Australia. 29 August 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090814090211/http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/park-finder/property/national-parks/serpentine-national-park.html. 14 August 2009. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Parks of Perth Hills. 26 February 2015. Parks and Wildlife Western Australia. Government of Western Australia.