Au Naturale - Noble Falls, Gidgegannup

Perth has a number of waterfalls scattered in its surrounds, of which Lesmurdie Falls and Serpentine Falls are perhaps the best known due part to the amount of literature available online and their size.

Noble Falls, located near the town of Gidgegannup, is tiny in comparison to these two, but it does make up for it in a number of ways.

Firstly, its easily accessible. Although Noble Falls is about 50 kilometres east of Perth, it is located next to Toodyay Road and can be easily spotted.

Secondly, it has picnic facilities for the whole family. There are numerous picnic tables, some electric BBQs and even a playground for children.

The falls are located so close to that you can enjoy the bubbling of the stream and falls while enjoying your picnic.

It is also worth noting that with the water in the falls being relatively shallow, kids can wade into parts of the stream with parental oversight and caution.

Thirdly, Noble Falls is very pretty, making it perfect for photographers. There are numerous spots to perfect your skills and if you're not shy of getting a little wet, many angles to take the falls from.

Last, but not least, the Noble Falls Tavern - open 7 days a week - is just across the road for a drink or a heartier meal.

Besides its merits as a picnic site, Noble Falls is also a brilliant place to stop over if you're taking a drive around the Avon Valley region with its historic townships of Toodyay and York.