Lesmurdie: Walking Trails and Seasonal Waterfall Views

Lesmurdie appeals to travellers who like to pair nature experiences with a specific choice of trail. Walking options range from a short out-and-back route with several viewpoints to loop trails of varying lengths and difficulty. A family-friendly loop sits alongside a longer, fairly challenging walk—so you can factor in how much exercise you want when planning.

Waterfall views throughout the year

The cascades at Lesmurdie Falls are especially impressive in the wetter months. In the drier months, you can still enjoy a beautiful view over the Swan Coastal Plain. The seasons offer different highlights: if you’re most interested in seeing the cascades, the wetter season is worth considering; the view over the plain remains a reason in its own right to explore the landscape in drier months.

Walking trails by distance and difficulty

The short, 640 m out-and-back trail along Lesmurdie Falls provides access to several viewpoints. It is the shortest of the listed routes and offers views from several points along the Falls. If you’re looking for a brief trail with different vantage points, this is a clearly defined option.

The Lesmurdie Brook Loop is a family-friendly, 1.5 km trail in Mundy Regional Park. For families looking for a family-friendly loop, it combines that quality with a manageable distance. Compared with the 2 km and 5.5 km loop trails, it is the shorter loop.

The Foot of the Falls Trail is a moderate, 2 km loop to a viewpoint over Lesmurdie Falls and to the base of the waterfall. This route therefore offers two specific points of interest: the view over the Falls and the waterfall’s base. Its moderate distance and difficulty distinguish it from the shorter family-friendly loop and the longer Palm Terrace Walk.

The Palm Terrace Walk is a 5.5 km, fairly challenging loop through Mundy Regional Park and Lesmurdie Falls National Park. It is the longest loop among the listed trails. To help you choose, consider the route type and difficulty: a short out-and-back trail with viewpoints is different from a family-friendly loop or a longer walk through two parks.

Another way to get active outdoors

Free outdoor fitness equipment is available year-round at Bill Shaw Reserve. It offers a different way to exercise outdoors from the walking trails. If you don’t want to spend all your time outdoors hiking, the reserve adds fitness equipment to the range of activities.

Plan your journey and accommodation

Transperth bus routes 282 and 283 run from Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via Lesmurdie to Kalamunda. Check the current timetable before travelling, as bus services may change.

If Lesmurdie is your chosen destination, search for a hotel in Lesmurdie and check the specific location of the accommodation against your own plans. This helps you tailor your search to the trails and landscape experiences you actually want to focus on.

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