If you live in or plan to visit Perth, you must probably be familiar with the capital city’s numerous attractions. There is no shortage of entertainment and things to do and see in the coastal city as it is the most populous city in the state and country. There is plenty of that to be had within fairly easy drives of Perth if you want outdoor adventures. Some of Australia’s most spectacular forests and parks are within just an hour or two’s drive and can provide endless activities, sights, and sounds.
John Forrest National Park was founded in 1898. It is located in the Darling Range, only 24 km east of Perth. It is a historical place including a railway, wildlife, and a waterfall. It is an excellent destination for light hikes and home to both the National Park Falls and the Hovea Falls. The park has numerous trails throughout, including the John Forrest Heritage Trail, Railways Reserves Heritage Trail, Eagle View Walk Trail and Glen Brook Walk Trail.
Beedelup National Park will provide you with hours of adventure amidst breathtaking nature as it is set in the beautiful Karri forest region. It has Beedelup Falls, springtime wildflowers, and enormous trees that will inspire you. It boasts numerous walking trails, which are four hundred years old and walk through the karri tree. There is also an ancient giant with a man-made tunnel cut through it, allowing visitors to stand inside. If you find a perfect picnic spot to relax your mood, go to Beedelup Lake. While you visit the park, you must visit the Gloucester tree, as it is the world’s tallest lookout tree used to spot fires. If you want to visit this national park, you can take a car rentals Perth for your enjoyable journey.
Just another half-hour south of Beedelup National Park rests the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, also known as the Walpole wilderness area. This region is famous for Australia’s tingle trees, also called the world’s tallest trees. This park is a must-see precisely because of its unique valley of the Giants Treetop walk. You can visit 40 metres up to the very top of these massive trees and meander 600 metres into the forest.
If you want to view the plains, bush, and rocks, visit the Porongurup National Park. At Porongurup, you will see the beautiful vistas of the plains and bush, filled to the brim with native flora and fauna. You will see over 750 species of native plants, including wattles and bluebells, banksia, dryandras, and more. Birds are plentiful, including yellow and scarlet robins, Rufus treecreepers, wallabies, and grey kangaroos. Besides the flowers and blush, you will also enjoy the granite dome formations 670 metres above the ground. These formations are excellent for you if you are rock climbing, as some trails also take you up into them.
If you are ready to go adventuring in one or all the above destinations, Safe Drive Car Rentals provides you with a large selection of perfect car rentals in Perth with outstanding customer support and reasonable rates to ensure that your trip through us will be secure, smooth and enjoyable. We also have helpful and friendly employees who are happy to help you with your rental needs.
