(Serviced by Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre)
Name: Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre (servicing Jarrahdale)
Address: 2 Paterson Street, Mundijong WA 6123
Phone: (08) 9525 5917
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (weekdays)
Rating: Not formally rated as a VIC (community resource centre with visitor‑servicing role)
Type: Local Visitor Information Point / Community‑based tourism hub
The centre provides maps, forest‑drive guidance, heritage‑trail information, national‑park advice, and regional touring support for Jarrahdale and the wider Serpentine–Jarrahdale district.
What Area It Caters For
The SJCRC supports visitors across the Jarrahdale–Serpentine–Darling Scarp corridor, covering forests, national parks, heritage precincts, walking trails, cycling routes, and nature‑based attractions.
1. Jarrahdale Township (Primary Area Serviced)
- Historic timber‑mill precinct
- Jarrahdale General Store & cafés
- Heritage buildings and local museums
- Community parks and trailheads
2. Jarrahdale State Forest & Darling Scarp
- Forest drives and scenic lookouts
- Wildflower viewing (seasonal)
- Bushwalking and mountain‑biking routes
- Picnic areas and nature‑based recreation
3. Serpentine National Park
- Serpentine Falls
- Wildlife viewing (kangaroos, birds)
- Forest trails and picnic grounds
- Park‑entry guidance and safety information
4. Kitty’s Gorge Trail
- One of WA’s premier long‑form walking trails
- Jarrahdale → Serpentine Falls route
- Waterfalls, gorges, forest scenery
5. Jarrahdale Railway Heritage Trail
- Historic railway formations
- Walking and cycling route
- Forest and heritage interpretation
6. Mundijong & Serpentine Townships
- Local cafés and services
- Access to Serpentine Dam and recreation areas
- Community events and markets
7. Serpentine Dam & Pipehead Dam
- Scenic lookouts
- Picnic areas
- Forest‑drive access routes
8. Regional Touring Routes
- Jarrahdale Forest Drive loop
- Jarrahdale → Serpentine Falls → Serpentine Dam circuit
- Kitty’s Gorge long‑trail walk
- Darling Scarp scenic drive (Jarrahdale → Keysbrook → Serpentine)
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps (Jarrahdale, Serpentine, Darling Scarp)
- Forest‑drive and scenic‑route guidance
- Walking‑trail information (Kitty’s Gorge, Railway Heritage Trail)
- National‑park advice (Serpentine National Park)
- Heritage‑site interpretation (timber‑mill precinct, historic buildings)
- Dining and café recommendations (Jarrahdale township)
- Event information (Jarrahdale Log Chop, markets, community festivals)
- Nature‑based recreation support (bushwalking, birdwatching, picnicking)
- Access and safety guidance for forest roads and park areas
Summary
The Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre, is the central tourism hub for Jarrahdale’s forests, heritage precincts, national‑park attractions, and walking trails. It assists travellers exploring Jarrahdale township, Serpentine Falls, Kitty’s Gorge, Jarrahdale State Forest, Serpentine Dam, and the Railway Heritage Trail. With its maps, forest‑drive guidance, heritage interpretation, and nature‑trail support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Western Australia’s most historic and scenic Darling Scarp destinations.