In between the grey and rainy winter’s days Perth spoils us with the most beautiful weather sometimes. We are very fortunate to have these blue sky days and I love being outdoors on a day like this. If it’s over the weekend, so much the better. While I was driving the other day, I heard the radio announcer say that it’s really beautiful out at Lesmurdie Falls at the moment. I’ve never been there so I thought it would be a great idea for an outing.

Today dawned crisp and clear – a perfect day for a little drive. Armed with my Thermos coffee flask and camera I set off to Lesmurdie – about a 40 minute drive southeast in the Perth Hills. My husband was off mountain biking and the kids all had other plans for the day which meant I could take my time dawdling and taking as many photos as I like without wasting anybody else’s time.

I walked around for about an hour, taking in the beautiful scenery, enjoying being out in the sunshine and of course, taking lots of photos. The falls are in the Swan river catchment area. The views towards Perth and the coast are breathtaking, and there were lots of wildflowers out. An added bonus was that I got to see my first bandicoot (a small, usually nocturnal, marsupial) in the wild. There are a few hikes out there, which we’ll definitely go and do some time (preferably in winter because it will be too hot in summer). My husband joined me for a quick coffee from the flask after his ride, since he was close by. I had a great time, relaxed and enjoying nature and the beautiful weather with my camera in hand – a perfect day!

The top of Lesmurdie Falls with view towards the coast

The top of Lesmurdie Falls

Lesmurdie Falls

Wildflowers

Wildflowers

Lesmurdie Falls National Park

Lesmurdie Falls National Park

Cascades above the Lesmurdie Falls

Wildflowers

Wildflowers

Bandicoot (small marsupial)

Wildflowers

Cascades above the Lesmurdie Falls

Bandicoot

Wildflowers

Lesmurdie Falls National Park

My attempt at a panorama with my iPhone. Pity about the light. Lesmurdie Falls with view towards Perth city and the coast.

View towards Perth city and the coast