JOHN FORREST NP

Land for conservation and recreation was set aside here in 1898 and John Forrest National Park was the first to be established in W.A.  It was only the second National Park established in Australia and was originally called Greenmount N.P. but the name was changed in 1947.

During the Great Depression 'sustenance' workers were employed to develop gardens and other improvements in the park.

A railway once ran through the park but the line was closed in 1966. The Swan View tunnel (1893) was constructed on this line but the railway was later moved but the tunnel still exists and can be explored.

There are three main walks in the park and after good rains there is an interesting waterfall along the John Forrest Heritage Trail.

The Rocky Pool picnic area is on the western boundary of the park. Here Jane Brook passes through a small series of rapids into a pool.

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