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National Park Falls – Swan View Tunnel loop from Swan View

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Western Australia

National Park Falls – Swan View Tunnel loop from Swan View

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4.8

(16)

hikers

National Park Falls – Swan View Tunnel loop from Swan View

05:22

19.0km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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John Forrest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.71 km

National Park Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

National Park Falls is a small waterfall in John Forrest National Park, best visited after rain when the flow is strongest. The setting is quiet, surrounded by bushland and rock ledges where water runs through the valley.

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3.82 km

John Forrest National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

John Forrest National Park is one of Western Australia’s oldest national parks, known for its jarrah forest, seasonal waterfalls, and walking tracks that follow old railway lines. Sections of the …

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7.48 km

John Forrest National Park

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Located just 30 minutes east of Perth, John Forrest National Park was established in 1900 and is Western Australia’s oldest national park. It is famous for its jarrah and marri …

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7.80 km

John Forrest National Park

Nature Reserve

10.7 km

Fallen tree rest spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

This rest spot is just a fallen tree, that can be used as a bench in a clearing to take a rest on.

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12.8 km

View of Perth

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best parts about John Forrest National Park is just how close it is the Perth. At just 24 kilometres from town you can be out on the …

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14.3 km

Eagle View Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Eagle View Lookout is a spot where the Eagle View Walk Trail emerges from the forest to a boulderers outcrop with 360 views. Watch out for ants if you're sitting up here enjoying the view.

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16.9 km

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail follows a former rail line through the Perth Hills, with long, mostly level sections that are easy to walk or cycle. You’ll pass through forest, …

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17.5 km

Swan View Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Swan View Tunnel is one of the most memorable features on the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, passing through a curved railway tunnel in John Forrest National Park. It’s completely dark …

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19.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.85 km

6.44 km

2.67 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

7.13 km

2.45 km

627 m

242 m

105 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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National Park Falls – Swan View Tunnel loop from Swan View

National Park Falls

John Forrest National Park

John Forrest National Park

Fallen tree rest spot

View of Perth

Eagle View Lookout

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

Swan View Tunnel

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