Lesmurdie: Trails, waterfalls and expansive views

Lesmurdie combines varied trails with Lesmurdie Falls and expansive views across the Swan Coastal Plain. Depending on the kind of outing you’re looking for, options include a short, family-friendly trail, circuit walks of varying difficulty and a short return walk to several lookout points. The season also changes how the waterfalls appear: the cascades are particularly impressive in the wetter months; in the drier months, the view across the plain remains a rewarding part of a visit.

Choose trails by distance and difficulty

The Lesmurdie Brook Loop is a family-friendly 1.5 km trail in Mundy Regional Park. Its length makes it a distinct option for anyone looking to include a shorter trail in their outing. Its family-friendly designation is a specific guide to help you choose, without implying anything about the characteristics of the longer routes.

Another option is the moderately difficult Foot of the Falls Trail: this 2 km circuit leads to a lookout over Lesmurdie Falls and to the foot of the waterfall. It combines views of the falls with a walk down to their base. Those who prefer a longer circuit described as quite challenging can opt for the 5.5 km Palm Terrace Walk. This circuit runs through Mundy Regional Park and Lesmurdie Falls National Park.

There is also a 640 m return walk for a shorter detour alongside Lesmurdie Falls, with access to several lookout points. This is another way to include scenic viewpoints in your visit, without conflating it with the information about the longer circuit walks. The distances and different descriptions of difficulty can help you choose an outing based on the length and character of trail you’re looking for.

Waterfalls and views through the seasons

Lesmurdie Falls is worth visiting in different seasons: the cascades take centre stage in the wetter months. In the drier months, you can still enjoy a beautiful view across the Swan Coastal Plain. A visit is therefore not limited to a single view; the waterfall and the plain each shape the place in their own way. If you’re considering several trail options, you can also think about whether a short route to lookout points or one of the circuit walks described here would better suit your outing.

Getting to Lesmurdie and enjoying your stay

Transperth bus routes 282 and 283 run from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via Lesmurdie to Kalamunda. This is a useful guide for travelling by bus between the places mentioned.

Bill Shaw Reserve also offers an activity of its own: free outdoor fitness equipment is available there year-round. Along with trails and lookout points, a stay in Lesmurdie can include a workout outdoors. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Lesmurdie, you can start by considering which of these different kinds of outings matters most for your trip: shorter trails, a circuit walk to the falls or time outdoors at the reserve.

Explore more places

If you’re considering other destinations too, here are some more places: Bentley, Scarborough, Millendon, Victoria Park, Midland, Secret Harbour, Joondalup and Caversham.

For the overview of the wider region: Perth.