Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre

Such a tranquil spot, no wonder they don't want to get too busy, thanks Sam.

I live by this lake and it’s beautiful all through the year, it’s wonderful for a jog or to walk your pet or a quick stroll, one of the best in Perth

Having lived in Perth most of my life, I didn't know this gorgeous centre existed. I recently was here for a conference and it was delightful. They are doing wonderful things for conservation and there's lots of opportunities to learn more at the centre. I'll be coming back soon to do a walk around the lake.

Herdsman Discovery Centre is always enjoyed by my children. The staff are friendly and always Willing to share their knowledge. They never get impatient with small children.Is enjoyed by us too because the coffee is Delicious!

The Discovery Centre is cram-packed with fun and information! So much to do in such a small space. Super well planned and interesting! It's not always open, so check before you go, but both my 6-year-old and 3-year-old were entertained for the afternoon!We took my 6-year-old to an event where he learned about Eagles and then they made an Eagles nest. Super fun, look up their events. There is a play room for younger kids too. Toilet facilities are well kept. The paths and reserve are great for walking too, but that's not what I'm reviewing, just the Discovery Centre.

Really nice spot to view the lake

Approx. 8km - Nice 2 hour walk or 1 hour run around with beautiful views, very scenic with wide variety of birds, good flat path all the way around. A calm tranquil place to chill in middle of suburbia.

We went to Herdsman lake near the car park close to the Discovery center. Just took some chairs and sat by the lake and contemplated life. It was evening on a sunny Saturday in that week just following all the rain, and water was everywhere, so were the ducks and the swans. When we were leaving, the light was playing through the trees so beautifully as you can see in these photos.This area was a favourite camping spot for the indigenous noongah people for many thousands of years as it was a great food source and plenty of water was always available. Their spirit lives on in this beautiful place.

It was a beautiful morning for a ecosystems class at Herdsman Lake. We enjoyed looking at organisms in the lake, sorting them and classifying them under the microscope, searching for and identifying insects in the soil, observing the surrounds of the lake and spotting birds around the lake and identifying them. We then got to observe some small reptiles on exhibit. I highly recommend visiting, it was a fantastic experience.