Forrestdale Lake — Attraction in Forrestdale

We pay respects to the Nyungaar people the original and traditional custodians of these lands, their elders past, present and upcoming. It is one of the the most important wetlands in Western Australia home to a large range of migratory waterfowl, various reptiles and amphibians. It is a very important place for the Aboriginal peoples as well as being one of the earliest places people settled in the area. It’s more of a bird watching park as there’s not much room for walking or...

Made sure I had a look at this amazing wetland area whilst it has a lot of water in it. The symphony of frogs, birds and insects was quite mesmerising. Could not walk close to the waters edge as it is very swampy at the moment. Wear boots to get closer! Blue fairy wrens, parrots and dragon flies to watch. Could not see any frogs but many there- listening to their calls. Came across a youtube video by Indigenous Australians about the cultural heratige of this location,...

Beautiful peacefull place, teaming with wildlife, you can see lots of swans, ducks & pelicans. Nice pathway to a viewing platform that has informative information boards about the wildlife that lives at the lake as you walk along. Also at the viewing platform there is a really good board with info about the history of the lake.....see if you can find the remaining flag pole from the...