The best dog-friendly hikes and walks in Greenmount National Park

Lesmurdie Falls National Park (part of Mundy Regional Park) centres around a steep valley with jarrah forest, granite outcrops, and Lesmurdie Falls. The park includes a network of walking tracks and lookout points across the escarpment. Facilities are available at the main trailhead, including a toilet block with wheelchair access via a concrete ramp and handrail. Dogs are permitted on leash, and entry to the park is free.

Head of the Falls sits at the top of Lesmurdie Falls in Mundy Regional Park, where the water begins its drop over the escarpment. From here, you get a more elevated perspective looking out across the valley, with the falls starting just below the viewpoint. It’s an easy-to-reach spot from nearby parking, with minimal walking compared to the lower sections.

Foot of the Falls Lookout sits at the base of Lesmurdie Falls in Mundy Regional Park, where you can get closest to the cascade as it flows over rock shelves into the valley. It’s a more immersive viewpoint compared to the higher lookouts, with water, rocks, and surrounding bushland right around you. Flow varies depending on recent rainfall.

This is an excellent place to stop and enjoy the view from the top of Lesmurdie Falls. You'll also have great views of the surrounding area, so be prepared to spend a few minutes here to take it all in.

From this highpoint on the Palm Terrance Walk you'll have an excellent view to Perth and over the surrounding bushland.

Nyaania Creek Reserve is a bushland conservation area in Helena Valley in Perth’s eastern hills that protects a rugged creek corridor and the surrounding jarrah forest. The natural granite formations, seasonal waterfalls and diverse native vegetation make it a popular spot for informal walking and nature appreciation. Facilities are minimal, and tracks are mostly unmarked, giving the area a more remote feel despite its location on the suburban outskirts.

Nyaania Creek is a small seasonal stream that winds down the Darling Scarp, flowing through bushland before joining the Helena River. In the wetter months, there are several small waterfalls, shaded gullies, and birdlife, and during summer, it often quiets to a trickle. Even when minimal, the backdrop of the surrounding valley of jarrah and marri woodland is welcome scenery along the path.

The Nyaania Creek Walk Trail is a Grade 3 loop track that winds through bushland along the northern side of the Helena River Valley, with waterfalls, rapids, and plenty of scenic views, making it a popular short hike. The route can be tricky to follow due to a lack of markers, so using your komoot offline route is a good idea to stay on track. It takes roughly an hour to complete, is dog-friendly on lead, and is best from autumn to late spring when the creek and surrounding flora are at their most vibrant.