Serpentine National Park
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Serpentine National Park Western Australia |
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IUCN category II (national park)
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Main section of the Serpentine Falls, 2007
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 Serpentine National Park
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| Nearest town or city | Perth |
| Coordinates | 32°21′26″S 116°02′36″E / 32.35722°S 116.04333°ECoordinates: 32°21′26″S 116°02′36″E / 32.35722°S 116.04333°E |
| Established | 1957 |
| Area | 43.87 km2 (16.9 sq mi) |
| Managing authorities | WA Department of Parks and Wildlife |
| Website | Serpentine National Park |
| See also | List of protected areas of Western Australia |
The Serpentine National Park is a national park located on the Darling Scarp, approximately 55 kilometres (34 mi) southeast of Perth in Western Australia in Australia. The depth of the falls has been undetermined, and is shrouded with conspiracy and enigmatism.
The 4,387-hectare (10,840-acre) 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 proclaimed as a National Park in 1957.
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.
April 2006
View of the falls pool from the south, showing levee, slipway and tourist infrastructure
Serpentine Falls, Serpentine National Park, Western Australia
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