Category: Free (or Almost) and Easy

Trigg Beach is a popular location for bodyboarders, kite surfers, and surfers, and is located within the suburb of Trigg and on the southern end of the 6km West Coast Drive by the Indian Ocean coast.

Walk by The Indian Ocean: Trigg Beach

Trigg Beach, located within the suburb of Trigg, is a popular location for bodyboarders, kite surfers and surfers, and is on the southern end of the 6km West Coast Drive by the Indian Ocean. Try to visit Trigg Beach on a weekday and a weekend and you will see 2 distinctly different vibes. Whereas weekdays are popular for leisure walkers and joggers, weekends, especially in warmer weather, are popular with beach lovers, friends, and families enjoying beach outings and picnics.

mylivingmylife December 1, 2021

The Swan River in the sunset at Burswood Park

Walk by The Swan River: Burswood Park <-> Taylor Reserve

While walking from Burswood Park to Optus Stadium by the Swan River is very popular among walkers, you may choose to walk from Burswood Park in the other direction towards South Perth.You will enjoy great views of the Swan River, East Perth foreshore, Heirisson Island, and Perth city centre skyline on the other side of the Swan River. Starting from Burswood Park, you will walk past Charles Paterson Park that is adjacent to Burswood Park, then underneath the Causeway Bridge, then McCallum Park, before arriving at the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation complex in the Taylor Reserve.

mylivingmylife November 24, 2021

Mundaring Weir is a dam on Helena River located in natural bushland in the Perth Hills, about a 40-minute drive east of Perth CBD

Walk by The Water: Mundaring Weir, Perth

Mundaring Weir is a dam on Helena River located in natural bushland in the Perth Hills, about a 40-minute drive east of Perth CBD.

mylivingmylife October 20, 2021

Two Rocks Marina as viewed from Two Rocks Marina southern breakwater

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Two Rocks Marina

Two Rocks is the furthest northern suburb within the Perth metropolitan region. Two Rocks town centre, the commercial and shopping centre for the Two Rocks local community, is a 60-minute drive north of Perth CBD. Two Rocks Marina is located right next to the Two Rocks town centre.

mylivingmylife October 13, 2021

Fishermans Hollow Beach in Yanchep is partially shielded by natural reef and hence the beach has relatively clam water without strong waves

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Yanchep Foreshore

Yanchep Foreshore is a 50-minute drive north of Perth CBD. You get to see the best of Yanchep foreshore if you walk between Compass Circle Lookout in South Yanchep and Yanchep Lagoon Lookout near Yanchep Surf Life Saving Club.

mylivingmylife September 29, 2021

Walk by The Water: Lake Gnangara, Perth

The amount of rainfalls determine the water level of Lake Gnangara. Therefore, the water level is low in the drier summer months, and the water level is higher in the wetter winter months.

mylivingmylife September 22, 2021

North Beach Jetty is a popular fishing jetty and is also a very good lookout platform to enjoy the ocean views.

Walk by The Indian Ocean: Watermans Bay <-> North Beach

North Beach is located between Watermans Bay and Trigg Beach and is also the name of this coastal suburb. Here, you will find beaches that offer calm waters for snorkelling and swimming such as North Beach, Hamersley Pool, and Mettam’s Pool.

mylivingmylife September 15, 2021

Sorrento Beach, located adjacent to Hillarys Boat Harbour, offers excellent family and group beach outings and swimming in warm summer months

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Sorrento Beach <-> Marmion Beach

West Coast Drive is only a 25-minute drive from Perth CBD. The scenic coastal walk path by West Coast Drive is a popular walking/jogging destination for locals and visitors. The walking path is generally on high ground above sea level thus offers unblocked views of the beautiful Indian Ocean, the reef, the coastal rock formations, and beach activities.

mylivingmylife September 8, 2021

Mount Henry Jetty at the Mount Henry Bridge Reserve on Mount Pleasant foreshore by Canning River with views of Perth CBD skyline 10km away

Walk by Canning River: Mount Henry Bridge Reserve

Mount Henry Bridge Reserve is located right underneath the Mount Henry Bridge by Canning River in the Mount Pleasant suburb, a 15-minute drive south of Perth CBD.
The reserve is a green space with exercise equipment, playground, seating, accessible toilets, and ample parking. This is the perfect park for you to use the exercise equipment while the kids play in the playground.

mylivingmylife August 18, 2021

Applecross Jetty, and Kings Park and Perth CBD across the widest section of the Swan River as viewed from Jeff Joseph Reserve

Walk by The Swan River: Applecross Foreshore

Jeff Joseph Reserve is a large reserve on the Applecross foreshore, a 25-minute drive south of Perth CBD.
The reserve has plenty of open space and stunning views of the widest section of the Swan River.

mylivingmylife August 11, 2021

Walking on Mount Pleasant foreshore walk path by Canning River while enjoying beautiful river views

Walk by Canning River: Deep Water Point Reserve <-> Canning Bridge

Deep Water Point Reserve is located along The Esplanade by Canning River in the suburb of Mount Pleasant, a 20-minute drive south of Perth CBD. The popular reserve has lawned picnic areas under majestic trees and BBQ facilities, a boat ramp, a swimming jetty, a nice beach area, accessible parking, toilet facilities, kids’ favourite play spaces, and the crowd-drawing waterfront Dôme Café.

mylivingmylife August 4, 2021

Burswood Park Public Open Space by The Swan River

Walk by The Swan River: Burswood Park Public Open Space

Burswood Park Public Open Space is the open area between Optus Stadium and Crown Towers that was previously Burswood Park Golf Course. The Open Space has 2 distinct areas divided by Camfield Drive.

mylivingmylife July 28, 2021

The Swan River, Point Walter Sandspit, and Mosman Park foreshore as viewed from Point Resolution Reserve

Walk by the Swan River: Point Resolution Reserve

Point Resolution Reserve is a large reserve with an area of 8.45 hectares in the suburb of Dalkeith and is a 20-minute drive southwest of Perth CBD. You can walk or jog on the sealed walk/job paths around the grassed parkland in the upper part of the Reserve. If you want to get close to the water, you can take the stairs to get down to the lower part of the Reserve to explore the dirt paths and the beach area.

mylivingmylife July 21, 2021

Freshwater Bay Peppermint Grove foreshore area

Walk by the Swan River: Freshwater Bay

Freshwater Bay is a 20-minute drive southwest of Perth CBD and is about 5 km upstream from the mouth of the Swan River at Fremantle. The foreshore of Freshwater Bay stretches over 4 suburbs from Dalkeith, Claremont, Peppermint Grove, to Mosman Park.

mylivingmylife July 14, 2021

Walk by the Swan River: Claremont Foreshore

Claremont Foreshore is a 20-minute drive southwest of Perth CDB. The foreshore area is sheltered within the Freshwater Bay on the Swan River and the water here is calm. Claremont Fishing Jetty linking Claremont Foreshore Reserve is an excellent fishing spot.

mylivingmylife July 7, 2021

Mosman Bay as viewed from Bay View Lookout

Walk by The Swan River: Mosman Bay Foreshore <-> Bay View Park

Mosman Bay Foreshore and Bay View Park are located in the suburb of Mosman Park and are about 30-minute drive west of Perth CBD. Mosman Bay foreshore is very popular for water activities such as swimming and boating because of the calm water, and for picnicking.

mylivingmylife June 23, 2021

Safety Bay Foreshore - It is relaxing and enjoyable to walk on the pine tree-lined pathway

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Safety Bay foreshore

It is relaxing and enjoyable to walk on the pine tree-lined pathway of Safety Bay Foreshore.

mylivingmylife June 16, 2021

The beautiful Rockingham Foreshore shoreline, viewed from Palm Beach Jetty

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Rockingham Foreshore

The revitalised Rockingham Foreshore which opened in September 2019, has made the beautiful foreshore and beach areas more vibrant and accessible for the enjoyment of both the locals and the visitors.

mylivingmylife June 9, 2021

Shoalwater Bay and reefs and islands within Shoalwater Islands Marine Park

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Shoalwater Foreshore

Shoalwater foreshore is within the Rockingham city and is around 48 km (30 miles) southwest of the Perth CBD and 4 km (2.5 miles) south of Rockingham foreshore.

mylivingmylife June 2, 2021

Whitfords Nodes Park (Hillarys Beach Park) viewed from Whitfords Nodes Health and Wellbeing Hub lookout

Walk by the Indian Ocean: Whitfords Nodes Park

Whitfords Nodes Park, also known as Hillarys Beach Park, is a beautiful, grassy beachside park by the Indian Ocean.

mylivingmylife May 26, 2021

Woodbridge Riverside Park and the Swan River in the sunset

Walk by The Swan River: Swan Regional Riverside Park

Swan Regional Riverside Park, alongside the Swan River, combines Woodbridge Riverside Park in Woodbridge suburb, Reg Bond Reserve in Viveash suburb, and the John George walk trail that connects Woodbridge Riverside Park and Reg Bond Reserve.

mylivingmylife May 5, 2021

Perth city view over Lake Douglas and the Swan River

Walk by The Swan River: The Lakes of South Perth Foreshore

South Perth foreshore Lakes, located just 50 m away from the Swan River riverbank, offers an opportunity to walk around the scenic and peaceful freshwater lakes for a change if you feel like walking away from the riverbank.

mylivingmylife April 28, 2021

Stunning view of the Swan River and Perth city skyline from Matilda Bay Reserve

Walk by The Swan River: Matilda Bay Reserve

Matilda Bay Reserve is just a 5-minute drive from Perth CBD and is adjacent to the University of Western Australia (UWA) in the Crawley suburb by the Swan River. The reserve is a 1.5km-long thin strip of peaceful grassed parkland with shady trees between Hackett Drive and the Swan River and extends from Mount Bay Road to Pelican Point.

mylivingmylife April 21, 2021

Guildford Rail Bridge as viewed from Fishmarket Reserve over the Swan River

Walk by The Swan River: Fishmarket Reserve <-> Success Hill Reserve

Fishmarket Reserve in the Guildford suburb is located on the bank of the Swan River. The reserve is quite huge with around 400m walk trail lining the riverbank, and largely left in a natural state.

mylivingmylife April 14, 2021

Point Reserve has an abundance of wildlife

Walk By The Swan River: Point Reserve <-> Kings Meadow Reserve

Point Reserve in the Bassendean suburb is located on the bank of the Swan River. The reserve is not huge but it has large native trees and an abundance of wildlife. You may sit on a bench by the river bank, enjoy the picturesque riverview and appreciate the quiet moments.

mylivingmylife April 7, 2021

Champion Lakes: Dragon Boat Race in progress in the 2,000m international standard 8-lane rowing course purpose-built for competition

Walk by The Water: The Champion Lakes, Perth

Champion Lakes is actually the name of a suburb in Perth, in the City of Armadale. The lake is 55-hectare in size, with a 5km sealed pathway that encircles the lake for walking and cycling, jogging.

mylivingmylife March 31, 2021

The Kent Street Weir Park and The Canning River in The Downstream Direction

Walk by Canning River: Canning River Regional Park

Canning River Regional Park is very flat, therefore very easy to walk or jog or cycle, as well as for the wheelchairs. If you just want to enjoy a relaxed walk or jog or cycle in the Park, then you can just walk on the sealed and well-signed walking paths. If you are more adventurous, you can walk or jog (unfortunately cycling on the less well-defined trails can be a bit difficult) on the less-well-defined walk trails by the river banks. You choose the distance you want to walk or jog.

mylivingmylife March 24, 2021

First Contact, a 5m tall cast aluminium artwork by indigenous artist Laurel Nannup, and Elizabeth Quay Bridge

Walk by The Swan River: Point Fraser <-> Elizabeth Quay

Within a 5-minute walk from Perth CBD and by the side of Langley Park, the Riverside Drive walk path between Point Fraser and Elizabeth Quay is a popular walking destination for office workers. Why not? The Swan River foreshore area is a great place to get away from the office for a very light exercise.

mylivingmylife March 17, 2021

Walk by The Swan River: Heirisson Island

Heirisson Island is often overlooked as a walking destination, even though it is just outside Perth city centre. The island is just roughly a 15-minute walk from the city centre.

mylivingmylife March 10, 2021

Paul Hasluck Reserve offers unblocked views of the Perth City skyline and South Perth Foreshore over the Swan River

Walk by The Swan River: JH Abrahams Reserve <-> Paul Hasluck Reserve

If you like walking by the river bank just next to the water, walking from JH Abrahams Reserve to Paul Hasluck Reserve allows you to do just that, walking just next to the Swan River. And while walking, you enjoy great unblocked views of the Perth city skyline, and South Perth and Applecross Foreshores over the Swan River.

mylivingmylife March 3, 2021