Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

John Forrest National Park

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,517 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

John Forrest National Park

John Forrest National Park, Nature reserve in City of Swan, Australia.

John Forrest National Park is a nature reserve situated in the Darling Scarp region featuring eucalyptus woodlands, seasonal waterfalls, and diverse wildlife throughout its landscape. The park provides walking trails of varying lengths, picnic facilities, barbecue areas, and a nature playground for visitors.

The land was reserved for conservation and recreation in 1898 and named Greenmount National Park two years later, when it became Western Australia's first national park. It kept that name into the late 1930s; the change to John Forrest came only in 1947, honouring the state's first Premier. The Eastern Railway, built through the park in the 1890s, carried excursion trains until the line closed in 1966.

The park's name honours Sir John Forrest, Western Australia's first Premier, from 1947; before that it was Greenmount National Park. The old railway alignment through the park is now the John Forrest Heritage Trail, and the former National Park station site dates from 1936. The wildflower tavern opened in 1978 and closed in 2022.

All walking trails start from the main picnic area, where barbecue and toilet facilities are provided. Routes range from short walks to longer options such as the John Forrest Heritage Trail, Glen Brook Walk Trail and Eagle's View Walk Trail. Parts of the park are also open to horse riders and mountain bikes.

The park's old railway alignment, including the Swan View Tunnel, is now the John Forrest Heritage Trail, vested in the Mundaring Shire Council. The line closed in 1966 when the Avon Valley route opened, and the formation became a walking route.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,517 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
GPS coordinates
-31.86914,116.09116
Latest update
October 29, 2026 04:01
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« John Forrest National Park - Nature reserve in City of Swan, Australia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.