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The walks:
Yellagonga Regional Park, Joondalup
Up to 5 km | 1-3 hrs | Grade 1 dual-use paved
limestone and boardwalk
Explore a variety of walks at Yellagonga Regional Park,
including the Neil Hawkins Park to lookout return (5 km).
Lake Goollelal Circuit (4.8 km) is a family-friendly walk.
Beenyup Swamp Circuit (2.4 km with limited facilities) is
an easy stroll along a boardwalk and walking trail.
Whiteman Park, Whiteman
1-5 km | 1-3 hrs | Grade 1 paved
Choose your own trail adventure at the sprawling
Whiteman Park through banksia woodlands and
wetlands, most of which are paved and obstacle-free.
Families can explore the Whiteman Park Children’s
Forest. Download an activity sheet before you go.
John George Trail, Woodbridge
5 km | 1-3 hrs | Grade 1 paved or gravel option
One of the city’s most scenic trails, John George Trail is a
dual-use path along the Swan River linking the Woodbridge
Riverside Park & Play Space to Reg Bond Reserve. It’s
the perfect place for families to enjoy the nature inspired
playground with plenty of shade and BBQ facilities.
Lake Leschenaultia, Chidlow
3 km | 1-3 hrs | Grade 1 unsealed gravel path
Walk the lake perimetre of Lake Leschenaultia to view a
range of native trees like marri and wandoo, together
with an abundance of bird life. It’s a great place for a
picnic and a swim in summer.
Whitby Falls, Mundijong
1.5 km | 1-3 hrs | Grade 1 paved
Wander along the accessible path to Whitby Falls. You
can observe native flora and fauna along the stream as
you pass livestock at Whitby Farm. The 1.5 km return
loop has multiple tables along the trail where you can
relax and enjoy a picnic. Families can explore the
Nature Play WA Play Trail for this location!
Settlers Common (East), Armadale
1-5 km | 1-3 hrs | Grade 1 paved
The 1 km Jeeriji trail is wheelchair and pram friendly.
Home to a diverse range of flora, the bushland at
Settler’s Common offers beautiful scenery, guiding you
through a diverse range of landscapes. Extend your
walk to include up to 5 km of unsealed Grade 2 trails.
Canning River Regional Park, Wilson
1.5-4 km | 1-3 hrs | Grade 1 paved
Explore a variety of accessible trails from this location
including the Banksia Hill Loop Trail (1.5 km) or the
Butterflies, Birds & Bridges Trail (4 km) that will take you
over sedge meadows, through mature woodlands, over
creeks and amongst the crowns of a paperbark forest.
Families can explore the Nature Play WA Play Trail at this
location.
Tomato Lake, Kewdale
1.6 km | 1 hour | Grade 1 dual-use paved
A vibrant nature sanctuary with a paved dual-use pathway
around the perimeter, Tomato Lake is the perfect place
to enjoy a picnic and watch an abundance of bird life.
Walyunga National Park, Darling Range
1.2-11 km | 1-3 hrs | Easy-Difficult
Learn about Aboriginal stories on the Aboriginal Heritage Trail (1.2km) on the Avon River between Walyunga Pool and Boogarup Pool. From there, you can walk along Syd’s Rapids trail (5.2km) to enjoy native bushland and wildflowers in spring. The difficult Echidna Trail (11 km) climbs steeply for amazing views of the Avon Valley.