Mundaring Weir

One of my favourite places in Perth :)- Plenty of picnic spots- bins and bench areas- heaps of stairs for fitness finatics- beautiful rose garden- full of kangaroos!- beautiful view- fun walkway over the weir :)- full of helpful historic maps and plaques to find out how the weir came to be- interesting historic buildings :)

Beautiful area well worth a drive good access and views

A wonderful place to visit on the Perth Hills, having the state’s one of the most important engineering structures, access to the weir overseeing the idyllic C Y O’ Connor lake, plenty of walk trails and benches through the greenery of wild flowers and trees. Large number of gas top barbecue facilities along with separate toilets for male, female, disabled on both sides (west and east) of the weir. Several water fountains nicely positioned, offering quick rehydration and a splash on the face on a hot day. We were lucky enough to have been greeted by a family of kangaroos in the bush to the east of the rose garden. The viewing area to the south of the C Y O’Connor Memorial offers a splendid view of the both sides of the weir. One caution; be aware of mosquitoes and flies in the afternoon.

Great place for a family picnic and explore the old gardens and pump station.

A very peaceful spot to relax.

The Mundaring dam is a top local attraction and just 15 minutes from the Mundaring town site. There are panoramic photo opportunities during a crossing of the dam wall. On one side is the picturesque reservoir and on the other the heritage pumping station with its tall chimney stack. A less explored area can be discovered at the far end of the dam wall (coming from Mundaring Weir Road). A steepish descent, down a series of steps (with handrail) to the base of the dam wall, leads visitors to the pumping station (100m). A tranquil place surrounds the museum with a few rest benches under some shady trees. There is also an interesting electronic meter that turns over / counts - every time 1000 litres of dam water is used in Kalgoorlie (located nearby the pumping station museum).The Mundaring Weir park area is extensive and perfect for BBQ's with a number of designated areas complete with stove tops. There is an abundance of majestic trees (many varieties). A natural habitat for birdlife and the perfect place for a relaxing stroll. A few friendly kangaroos are always out and about.

Nice place to drive and cycle to. There are kangaroos, free fruit and a weir that supplies drinking water for Perth.Also there is the story and the bust of C.Y O'Connor. An engineer that supplied the goldfields with liquid gold (water).There is also a rose garden in the middle of nowhere, a great plethora of colours is observed during spring and a bit of summer.It is an awesome walk along the top of the weir.

Great walk with the kids, picnic areas, great view and the drive was lovely. Toilet facilities too which makes it handy for a pitstop. Parking can be hard to find but extra available with a small walk from entry point.