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Walks & Picnic Spots in Perth:
Our Seniorocity guide has you covered with ideas for walks & picnic spots in Perth. Find picnic and walking locations to walk or picnic, including parks and gardens, bush tracks and much more!
For instance, why not explore Whiteman Park? Wear your comfiest walking shoes and explore the many bush walking trails lined with seasonal wildflowers. Each trail encompasses the many facets of the lush bushland and all trails are well signposted. Interpretive notes are available free of charge from the Visitor Information Centre.
If orienteering gets you more excited, Whiteman Park has two permanent orienteering courses. These courses are suitable for anyone from ages 9 to 90! For example, a short course is centred around the Village area, and a larger course covers both the Village and Mussel Pool areas.
On the other hand, why not pack a picnic and take the grandchildren to wander The Children’s Forest? Children will get in touch with nature and learn the beauty of Western Australia’s bushland. Discover the many wonders of the Forest together, including colourful birds and peeking possums. This is a perfect location for a magical family outing!
Likewise, explore John Forrest National Park, one of Australia’s oldest conservation areas and WA’s first national park. The visitor area of John Forrest National Park contains barbecue and picnic facilities, in addition to cultivated gardens of native plants. The area around the brook provides a beautiful area for a picnics. There are tables surrounding the Rock Pool and barbecue facilities close by.
Similarly, Bells Rapids Brigadoon, where the Avon and Swan rivers meet, is a favourite spot for a picnic at any time of year. Marvel at the abundant wildflowers and the many swimming holes that are great for cooling off in.
In conclusion, all these outdoor recreation locations are listed with reviews, photos and more in our Seniorocity guide. Check it out and enjoy a beautiful day out today!
Lake Joondalup is Perth’s largest freshwater lake and is part of Yellagonga National Park. There is a fair amount of wildlife, but views of the lake are few and far between. Starting at Neil Hawkins Park the clockwise walk takes three and a half hours to complete the 16.5km loop. https://seniorocity.com.au/lake-joondalup-walking-trail/ Read more…
Jackadder Lake, in Woodlands, is a lovely park with lake and plenty of birdlife making it a great spot for a little light exercise. A circuit is only 1.24kms in length and is totally flat, so perfect for those wanting to have a short walk. Jackadder Lake, Woodlands Read more…
Araluen Botanic Park c1930 is a 14 hectare extraordinary garden in a breathtakingly beautiful bushland setting. Stroll through stoned pathways to enjoy the gardens. Chalet Healy Log Cabin Cafe depicts the heritage of the Park. Araluen Botanical Park, Roleystone Read more…
Mason Bird Heritage and Victoria Dam Loop is a 13 km moderately trafficked loop trail located near Carmel in the Perth Hills. The trail is primarily used for hiking and features a dam. Victoria Reservoir and Mason Bird Heritage Loop Trail, Canning Mills Read more…
Many families enjoy an evening dinner and BBQ on the spacious Burswood Park. Children chase birds, play in the playground and have fun playing a game of hopscotch. It is close proximity to Crown resort, Chevron Park, Optus stadium, Sensory Park and Matagarup Bridge. It’s a great spot for a flat river walk too. Burswood Park Read more…
A lap around the inner lakes area of Hyde Park is a pleasant 800m round trip. The walk is flat, making it easy to stroll along the path at your own pace. It’s also gopher and wheelchair friendly. Hyde Park Walk Read more…
A Swan River walk from Burswood to East Perth, via the Mardalup Bridge is a very easy walk and easy on the eye. Wander around VIctoria Gardens and stop for a cuppa at an East Perth cafe. Swan River Walk – Optus Stadium to Claisebrook Cove Read more…
Visit Mundaring Weir. There’s so much to do at the picturesque picnic spot. As well as the stunning dam, there is a fascinating history behind the weir, bbq facilities and walk trails too. Mundaring Weir, Perth Hills Read more…
The Watermans Bay Coastal Walk section of pathway (north of Lennard Street) takes you along the road, then deviates off through the dunes and along the rocky cliffs of Watermans Bay. Along this pathway there are covered lookout points, with benches to stop and enjoy the ocean view. For wildlife enthusiasts, there are birds and other native wildlife like blue-tonged Read more…
Started a walk at the Coode Street Jetty carpark. From here walk west, towards the Mends Street Jetty at South Perth, which is an easy 2km round trip. There are benches, covered picnic tables and BBQs along the way. Coode Street Jetty Walk, South Perth Read more…
Whiteman Park is a unique recreation and conservation reserve that covers nearly 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities in Perth’s northern suburbs. The History of Whiteman Park The Park takes its name from Mr Lew Whiteman (1903-1994) who purchased land in the area in 1939 for the purpose of grazing cattle, before developing the popular picnic spot of Read more…
Lake Leschenaultia is a 168 hectare bushland well-known for its canoeing, swimming, cycling and barbeque facilities. The Lake is the perfect spot for an outing with cool shaded areas, lawns, white sand beaches and playground equipment. Shelters and lawn areas can be hired for exclusive use. Please note that pet dogs are not permitted at Lake Leschenaultia. Lake Leschenaultia, Chidlow Read more…
WA Detective Trails are self-guided historical walks around WA with a unique puzzling-solving twist. Each wheel-friendly walk trail comes with a fictitious crime to solve and a list of suspects; each stop on the trail will have you hunting high and low to solve the clue and reveal the identity of an innocent suspect. At the end, there will be Read more…
From the start point at Burns Beach, you can walk south towards Iluka Foreshore Park, a relatively easy 40 minute, 3km walk. If you prefer to walk or cycle further, a round trip to Ocean Reef Marina (8kms) or even Mullaloo Beach (14kms) will certainly give you a challenge. Burns Beach Coastal Walk Read more…
The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail is a wonderful Perth Hills bushwalk that follows the route of the old Eastern Railway. The 41 kilometer loop can be as long or short as you wish. There are many points at which to start your walk, at many of the hill’s suburbs including Glen Forrest, Parkerville and Mundaring. The trail has beautiful scenery Read more…
The picturesque 110 hectare Lake Monger has a 3.5km trail for you to walk, jog or cycle around. The sealed loop makes for an easy walk that can be completed in 30-45 minutes – although it is a shared walk and cycle track so you need to be conscious of passing cyclists. Lake Monger Reserve, Wembley Read more…
Previously known as Hillary’s Beach Park, the Whitfords Nodes Health and Wellbeing Hub is popular with everyone who wants to get a little bit fitter. And its big attraction is an exercise staircase known locally as the Jacob’s Ladder of the North. Whitfords Nodes Health and Wellbeing Hub Read more…
