Birdwood Mason’s Claremont Karrakatta Hollywood Noongar Parade Garden Park Reserve Significance Bushland Western Long-neck Claremont Park, located Karrakatta Cemetery first Originally a Dairy farm, The Karak Bidi Have you seen the Turtles, also known as in the Town of Claremont opened for burials in 1899 the reserve was once (Carnaby’s Cockatoo Oblongs are rapidly adjoins the Council and has Monuments and planted with various local pinnacles? These Trail) includes views of limestone outcrops can declining in suburban Offices on Stirling headstones bearing many foreign grasses. Large the entrancing Swan still be seen on the steep lakes around . Dog Highway. Take a break and famous names. These trees from World War II slopes. The bushland at and raven attacks as enjoy the shade of the include those of university were felled by soldiers River (Derbal Yarigan) well as declining rainfall wonderful old indigenous founders, writers and from the nearby hospital Birdwood Parade has an Noongar translation. elevated position that are playing havoc with trees where birdlife historians, state premiers as part of their therapy This highly significant offers views of the Swan their numbers. These abounds in the treetops. and other auspicious and rehabilitation, and River, Kings Park and Perth carnivorous creatures After crossing Stirling individuals. Enjoy the these can still be seen. river is woven into the play an important role Highway, you enter the walk through the stately The reserve offers an City. The parkland areas dreaming stories and adjacent to Birdwood in controlling mosquito shopping precinct, and stands of cypress trees a almost circular walk Parade contain many infestations as their pass the Claremont Hotel. hallmark of Karrakatta, via the Bill Day path song lines of the local significant habitat trees hatchlings love eating Following the markers will that preside over presenting a wonderful Aboriginal people, the the little wrigglers. link you up with Rowe beautiful garden areas in opportunity to view a such as Marri’s and Noongar. Their culture is Jarrahs. Keeping dogs on leads Park and the Yange Kep the historic heart of the vast array of wildflowers near wetlands is one way Bidi intersecting point. cemetery. especially pretty during characterised by a strong to help to protect them. the spring. spiritual connection to ‘country’. Information is shared through, art, song and dance. QR codes on interpretive signs along the trail reveal some personal Noongar reflections.

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Karak 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 Karak 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 Swan River, Iconic and Park Heritage Trails. Due to numerous Lake Claremont Hollywood Allen Reserve access points, the route can be walked Park

in sections, allowing all to enjoy (INDIAN OCEAN) WARDUN Birdwood Pelican Grant the diverse landscape. Parade Marine Point Bushland 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 D (S ER N for iPhone or Android providing a Buckland BAL RIGA Hill Chidley YA Point Whadjuk Trail Names and Icons clearly-mapped off-line route. Minim Cove Bush to Beach Trail Karak Bidi • Great audio guides are available with QR codes on your smart phone. Wardun Beelier Bidi Waarlitj Bidi Bidi Bo Djinoong Yange Kep Bidi • A Google map option is available for a Trail Links Karda Bidi Existing Iconic Trails

large variety of phones, or can be printed PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DOTTED TRAILS ARE CURRENTLY UNMARKED from the webpage.

• Trails are marked with The development of trails in Western is proudly sponsored by: triangular directional WESROC signage inserted into Regional paths and bollards. Councils Photo: Photo: Sally Wallace 11.3km

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The trail has this Emergency 000 Police 131 444 Whadjuk Trails directional marking. Karak Bidi links bushland across local SMS Assist 0403 277 478 Government areas of; Subiaco, Nedlands www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au and Claremont including the iconic Kings Park with views of the picturesque Swan River. Hollywood Rosalie Park Reserve Listen for the noisy This remnant bushland Red-eye Wattle with its contains a mixture of definitive red wattles. non-indigenous and native This is the largest of the species offering a stunning honey eaters. Poorly built array of wildflowers. It is nests result in high infant home to wildlife including mortality. Black Cockatoos and Monitor Lizards.

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Onslow Rd Start Derby Rd Derby Herbert Rd Herbert Here Photo: Sally Wallace Shenton Kings Park and Bushland Botanic Garden

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Ave Guide to Symbols Jutland Parade End WESROC trails are free. They are dog and mostly cycle and wheelchair friendly. Tawarri Reception Bushland Areas Centre Car Parking Cycle Routes

Facilities Information Mason Birdwood

Noongar Significance Gardens Parade Public Toilets Many Oblong Turtles live Bushland Public Transport amongst native sedges This urban bushland has Water Fountains in the ponds here. Enjoy stunning views of the Wheelchair Access exploring the enchanting Swan River and includes - refer to website for details gardens and playground the historic Gallop House and following an art trail. and Gunners Memorial. Enjoy the wild flowers in WESROC trails are free and dog late winter. friendly with cycling permitted throughout this trail. Photo: Shutterstock Photo: Sally Wallace

Additional Information The trail has this directional marking. Transport: www.transperth.wa.gov.au Further information available online www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au Bushland Friends Groups Hollywood Reserve: http://hollywoodreserve.weebly.com/index.html WESROC Regional Councils Noongar Information: http://www.noongar.org.au/new-page-11/ Additional Information Transport: www.transperth.wa.gov.au Bushland Friends Groups Claremont Gardens: http://www.friendsoflakeclaremont.org Hollywood Reserve: http://hollywoodreserve.weebly.com/index.html Noongar Information: www.swanrivertrust.wa.gov.au