Lesmurdie

The City of Kalamunda Library Service offers an engaging and welcoming environment across its branches (Kalamunda, Forrestfield, High Wycombe, and Lesmurdie), providing diverse programs and resources for children from birth to 12 years. With a strong focus on early literacy and development, the libraries offer both traditional and digital resources, making learning fun and accessible for all ages. Regular Activities: Rhymetime (0-2 years) – Weekly sessions at multiple branches Storytime (2-5 years) – Weekly sessions with stories, rhymes and craft Baby & Toddler Sensory Play (4 months-3 years) – Interactive developmental sessions Youth Creative Writing Group (8+ years) – Term-long Read more…

In the heart of Lesmurdie is Bill Shaw Reserve. The suburban park in the Perth Hills is like many other Perth parks with the playground made up of a sand fall area with a large playframe that features a slide, climbing nets, climbing wall and more. There are also a couple of swings, one being for babies/toddlers. This play area is covered by shade sails in warmer months. Next to the playground, there is a covered picnic table and BBQ. The quiet park is in a residential area and is not fenced. There is ample space to kick a footy, chuck a frisbee or fly a kite on the large grassed area, which is fringed by Read more…

Spring is the perfect time to visit Lesmurdie Falls, found on the escarpment of the Perth Hills in Mundy Regional Park. And you don’t need to travel very far. Lesmurdie Falls is just a 30 minute drive east from Perth CBD. If we’ve had decent rainfall over winter, then the falls will be flowing and there are also a host of wildflowers on display too. We even spotted a bright blue fairy wren, though I wasn’t quick enough to take a picture! From the carpark on Falls Road, it’s an easy stroll along concrete and gravel paths to the stunning 50 meter waterfall and the two main lookout points. It’s fine for younger Read more…