The Helena River is a tributary of the Swan River in Western Australia. The river rises in country east of Mount Dale and flows north-west to Mundaring Weir, where it is dammed. It then flows west until it reaches the Darling Scarp.
The Helena River at Mundaring Weir. The building on the right is the original Number 1 pump station for the Goldfields Pipeline.
The Pipehead Dam area in 2012.
Swan River (Western Australia)
The Swan River is a major river in the southwest of Western Australia. The river runs through the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia's capital and largest city.
Swan River (Western Australia)
Light painting on the banks of the Swan River
Satellite imagery of the Swan River and surrounds
Swampy wetlands between Perth and Guildford have been reclaimed for land development; however, this one still remains. The Perth skyline can be seen in the far distance.