Jarrahdale is a picturesque, historic town in the Darling scarp, surrounded by some of WA’s best Jarrah forests. Recently classified by the National Trust, the numerous old timber cottages reveal its origins as Western Australia’s first timber town in 1872.

There are several outlets in town where you can obtain visitor information, including The Jarrahdale General Store and the Old Post Office (weekends).

What to see and do

• A good base for an easy day ride close to Perth.
• The Old Post Office Museum (built 1896) is a lovely place to start exploring Jarrahdale’s history. From here, visit Whitnish Cottage to see how families lived, and the Machinery Museum to view a collection of cars, tractors and other machinery from throughout the twentieth century.
• Take one of the guided walks with an experienced guide, or soak up the country atmosphere on your own using a walking map available from the Old Post Office Museum.
• Serpentine Dam, Gooralong and Langford Parks all have picnic and barbecue facilities and offer perfect locations to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
• Visit the markets, held every 4th Sunday of the month from 8am - 1pm in Munro Street. Or try a taste of local wines and fine dining at nearby wineries.
• This spectacular rural setting has inspired many artists to establish their homes and studios in the area. Some of the old heritage buildings house arts and crafts.