Kings Matilda Paul Hasluck Point Resolution Mrs Herberts Noongar Park Bay Reserve Reserve Park Significance Kings Park is a 4.06 square Matilda Bay Reserve Paul Hasluck Reserve Point Resolution’s four This lovely parkland with The Karda Bidi (Monitor kilometre park located on features grassy parkland is a beautiful location hectare reserve offers a children’s playground Lizard Trail) follows the the western perimeter framing the waters on the Swan River with grassed picnic areas and and picnic facilities is of the central business of the Swan River. It the estimated terrain extensive views of the named after the teacher banks of the entrancing district in . The accommodates cafes, elevation above sea level Swan River towards Point of the Freshwater Bay Swan River. The Derbal park consists of grassed restaurants and yacht being 10 metres. Sir Paul Walter. Enjoy the sandy school built in 1862. The Yarigan (Noongar parkland, botanical clubs and has a series Hasluck, a historian, poet beach on the western first school between gardens and natural of fully accessible and politician was the shore of Freshwater Bay Perth and , translation) is highly bushland on Mount pedestrian and cycle 17th Governor-General which can be accessed the building is now the significant being woven Eliza. Two thirds of the paths. of Australia and Minister from here. This remnant site of the Freshwater into stories grounds are conserved The reserve offers the for Territories. He brought bushland is a bush forever Bay Museum. Also as native bushland. Enjoy ideal place to picnic on about significant reform site offering a variety of located here is the of the local Aboriginal panoramic views of the shady river banks, or in the treatment of wildflowers between July historic boatshed where people who’s culture is City and Swan River simply sit and watch indigenous people. and September. interpretive materials tell characterised by a strong whilst marvelling at the the sun sparkling on the Pictured below is the Represented below is the a cultural heritage story home of over 300 native waters of the bay whilst Monitor Lizard. Cowslip (Caladenia flava) relating the Swan River spiritual connection to plant varieties and 80 bird enjoying the view of the and Freshwater Bay. ‘country’ (Boodja). The species. Perth City skyline. river is incorporated into song-lines and shared through, art, song and dance. QR codes on interpretive signs along the trail share some personal Noongar reflections.

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Karda Bidi www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au

Whadjuk Trails History of the Trail Network Herdsman Western Suburbs bushland walks were Lake initiated in 2002 by Friends groups Karda Lake Monger to link remnant bushlands in Perth’s Mabel Talbot Western Suburbs. It was their vision Park Perry Bidi to run a series of annual walks along Bold Lakes Park Underwood sections of the trails to encourage the Bushland Bold Park community to use and appreciate their

Lake local bushland areas. The Karak Bidi Jualbup Shenton is 11.3km and links parks and bushland Bushland Kings areas with the notorious Swan River, Park Iconic and Heritage Trails. Due to Lake Claremont Hollywood Allen numerous access points, the route Reserve Park

can be walked in sections, (INDIAN OCEAN) WARDUN Birdwood Pelican Grant allowing all to enjoy the Parade Marine Point Bushland diverse landscape. Park Sunset ) R Hospital E V I Jabe R Map Options Dodd N Point A Park Resolution W • A free APP is available for download for iPhone or D (S ER N Android providing a clearly-mapped off-line route. Buckland BAL RIGA Hill Chidley YA Point Trail Names and Icons Minim • Great audio guides are available with QR codes on Cove Bush to Beach Trail Karak Bidi your smart phone. Wardun Beelier Bidi Waarlitj Bidi

Bidi Bo Djinoong • A Google map option is available for a large variety Yange Kep Bidi of phones, or can be printed from the webpage. Trail Links Karda Bidi Existing Iconic Trails • Trails are marked with PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DOTTED TRAILS ARE CURRENTLY UNMARKED triangular directional signage inserted into The development of trails in is proudly sponsored by: paths and bollards. WESROC Regional Councils Photo: Photo: Sally Wallace 10.6km

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The trail has this Emergency 000 Police 131 444 Whadjuk Trails directional marking. Karda Bidi links bushland across local SMS Assist 0403 277 478 Government areas of; City of Subiaco, City www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au of Perth, City of Nedlands, and the Town of Claremont following the picturesque Swan River to Freshwater Bay. Rosalie Park Kings Park The meeting point for Kings Park is one of the the Bush to Beach, Karak world’s largest and most Bidi and the Karda Bidi, beautiful inner city parks. Rosalie Park offers native It is rich in Aboriginal trees in a pretty parkland and European history. Its setting. contemporary culture offers innovative design, displays and services including a wonderful network of bush trails. Photo: Sally Wallace Photo: Sally Wallace

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Alfred Rd Karrakatta Hollywood Gairdner Winthrop Ave Winthrop Station Reserve Rd Smyth Hospital The reserve offers the ideal place Monash Ave to picnic on shady river banks. Railway Rd 2 5 Look out for the Pied Oyster Showgrounds Loch Street y Rd Lake Ba Catchers pictured above. Equestrian Station s Claremont nt Centre ou Public M Golf Carrington St

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Freshwater Point Guide to Symbols WESROC trails are free. They are dog and mostly cycle Bay Resolution and wheelchair friendly. This area of Reserve Bushland Areas limestone cliffs, Enjoy this diverse 4 hectare Car Parking known to the bushland reserve, with Cycle Routes Noongar people its marvellous variety of Facilities as Curveergaroup, Information birdlife and an extensive feature strongly assortment of wildflowers. Noongar Significance in the dreamtime The beach area overlooks Public Toilets stories. Point Walter. Public Transport Photo: David Free Photo: Sally Wallace Water Fountains Wheelchair Access Additional Routes - refer to website for details Dotted trails are accessible during summer months at low tide. See http://tides.willyweather.com.au/wa/perth/swan-river--causeway.html WESROC trails are free and dog friendly. See website for alternate cycle and wheelchair access sections. Additional Information Transport: www.transperth.wa.gov.au The trail has this directional marking. Bushland Friends Groups Further information available online www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au Kings Park: http://www.friendsofkingspark.com.au/ Noongar Information: www.noongar.org.au/new-page-11/ www.perthregionnrm.com/media/75101/Updated-Noongar-Coastal-Trail.jpg