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Emergency 000 Police 131 444 SMS Assist 0403 277 478 www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au Karda Bidi links bushland across local Government areas of; City of Subiaco, City of Perth, City of Nedlands, and the Town of Claremont following the picturesque Swan River to Freshwater Bay. Whadjuk Trails Part of the 10.6 km Karda Bidi History of the Trail Western Suburbs bushland walks were initiated in 2002 by Friends groups to link remnant bushlands in Perth’s Western Suburbs. It was their vision to run a series of annual walks along sections of the trails to encourage the community to use and appreciate their local bushland areas. The Karak Bidi is 1 1.3 km and links parks and bushland areas with the notorious Swan River, Iconic and Heritage Trails. Due to numerous access points, the route can be walked in sections, allowing all to enjoy the diverse landscape. The development of trails in Western Australia is proudly sponsored by: WESROC Regional Councils Map Options • A free APP is available for download for iPhone or Android providing a clearly-mapped off-line route. • Great audio guides are available with QR codes on your smart phone. • A Google map option is available for a large variety of phones, or can be printed from the webpage. • Trails are marked with triangular directional signage inserted into paths and bollards. The trail has this directional marking. Photo: Sally Wallace Karda Bidi www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au Kings Park is a 4.06 square kilometre park located on the western perimeter of the central business district in Perth. The park consists of grassed parkland, botanical gardens and natural bushland on Mount Eliza. Two thirds of the grounds are conserved as native bushland. Enjoy panoramic views of the City and Swan River whilst marvelling at the home of over 300 native plant varieties and 80 bird species. Matilda Bay Reserve features grassy parkland framing the waters of the Swan River. It accommodates cafes, restaurants and yacht clubs and has a series of fully accessible pedestrian and cycle paths. The reserve offers the ideal place to picnic on shady river banks, or simply sit and watch the sun sparkling on the waters of the bay whilst enjoying the view of the Perth City skyline. Paul Hasluck Reserve is a beautiful location on the Swan River with the estimated terrain elevation above sea level being 10 metres. Sir Paul Hasluck, a historian, poet and politician was the 17th Governor-General of Australia and Minister for Territories. He brought about significant reform in the treatment of indigenous people. Pictured below is the Monitor Lizard. Point Resolution’s four hectare reserve offers grassed picnic areas and extensive views of the Swan River towards Point Walter. Enjoy the sandy beach on the western shore of Freshwater Bay which can be accessed from here. This remnant bushland is a bush forever site offering a variety of wildflowers between July and September. Represented below is the Cowslip (Caladenia flava) This lovely parkland with a children’s playground and picnic facilities is named after the teacher of the Freshwater Bay school built in 1862. The first school between Perth and Fremantle, the building is now the site of the Freshwater Bay Museum. Also located here is the historic boatshed where interpretive materials tell a cultural heritage story relating the Swan River and Freshwater Bay. Kings Park Matilda Bay Paul Hasluck Reserve Point Resolution Reserve Mrs Herberts Park Photo: David Free Photo: Sally Wallace Photo: Sally Wallace Noongar Significance Photo: Wikimedia Photo: Sally Wallace The Karda Bidi (Monitor Lizard Trail) follows the banks of the entrancing Swan River. The Derbal Yarigan (Noongar translation) is highly significant being woven into the dreaming stories of the local Aboriginal people who’s culture is characterised by a strong spiritual connection to ‘country’ (Boodja). The 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. Bold Park Hollywood Reserve Birdwood Parade Bushland Jabe Dodd Park Chidley Point Point Resolution Sunset Hospital Minim Cove Mabel Talbot Park Pelican Point Grant Marine Park Kings Park Lake Monger Herdsman Lake Perry Lakes Lake Claremont Buckland Hill Lake Jualbup Shenton Bushland Underwood Bushland Bold Park Allen Park Whadjuk Trails Network PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DOTTED TRAILS ARE CURRENTLY UNMARKED Wardun Beelier Bidi Yange Kep Bidi Karda Bidi Whadjuk Trail Names and Icons Bush to Beach Trail Karak Bidi Waarlitj Bidi Existing Iconic Trails Trail Links Bidi Bo Djinoong WARDUN (INDIAN OCEAN) D E R B A L Y A R I G A N ( S W A N R I V E R )
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Emergency 000Police 131 444
SMS Assist 0403 277 478 www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au
Karda Bidi links bushland across local Government areas of; City of Subiaco, City of Perth, City of Nedlands, and the Town of Claremont following the picturesque Swan River to Freshwater Bay.
Whadjuk TrailsPart of the
10.6km
Karda Bidi
History of the TrailWestern Suburbs bushland walks were
initiated in 2002 by Friends groups to link remnant bushlands in Perth’s Western Suburbs. It was their vision to run a series of annual walks along
sections of the trails to encourage the community to use and appreciate their local bushland areas. The Karak Bidi
is 1 1.3km and links parks and bushland areas with the notorious Swan River,
Iconic and Heritage Trails. Due to numerous access points, the route
can be walked in sections, allowing all to enjoy the
diverse landscape.
The development of trails in Western Australia is proudly sponsored by:
WESROCRegionalCouncils
Map Options• A free APP is available for download for iPhone or
Android providing a clearly-mapped off-line route.
• Great audio guides are available with QR codes on your smart phone.
• A Google map option is available for a large variety of phones, or can be printed from the webpage.
• Trails are marked with triangular directional signage inserted into paths and bollards.
The trail has thisdirectional marking.
Phot
o: S
ally
Wal
lace
Karda Bidi www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au
Kings Park is a 4.06 square kilometre park located on the western perimeter of the central business distr ict in Perth. The park consists of grassed pa rk land , bo tan i ca l gardens and natural bush land on Mount Eliza. Two thirds of the grounds are conserved as native bushland. Enjoy panoramic views of the City and Swan River whilst marvelling at the home of over 300 native plant varieties and 80 bird species.
Mati lda Bay Reserve features grassy parkland f r am ing the wa te r s of the Swan River. It accommodates cafes, restaurants and yacht clubs and has a series o f f u l l y a c c e s s i b l e pedestrian and cycle paths. The reserve offers the ideal place to picnic on shady river banks, or simply sit and watch the sun sparkling on the waters of the bay whilst enjoying the view of the Perth City skyline.
Paul Hasluck Reserve is a beautiful location on the Swan River with the est imated terrain elevation above sea level being 10 metres. Sir Paul Hasluck, a historian, poet and politician was the 17th Governor-General of Australia and Minister for Territories. He brought about significant reform i n t h e t r e a t m e n t o f indigenous people.Pictured below is the Monitor Lizard.
Point Resolution’s four hectare reserve offers grassed picnic areas and extensive views of the Swan River towards Point Walter. Enjoy the sandy beach on the western shore of Freshwater Bay which can be accessed from here. This remnant bushland is a bush forever site offering a variety of wildflowers between July and September.Represented below is the Cowslip (Caladenia flava)
This lovely parkland with a children’s playground and picnic facilities is named after the teacher of the Freshwater Bay school built in 1862. The f i rst school between Perth and Fremantle, the building is now the site of the Freshwater B a y M u s e u m . A l s o l o ca ted he re i s t he historic boatshed where interpretive materials tell a cultural heritage story relating the Swan River and Freshwater Bay.
KingsPark
Matilda Bay
Paul HasluckReserve
Point Resolution Reserve
Mrs Herberts Park
Photo: David Free Photo: Sally Wallace Photo: Sally Wallace
Noongar Significance
Photo: Wikimedia Photo: Sally Wallace
The Karda Bidi (Monitor
Lizard Trail) follows the
banks of the entrancing
Swan River. The Derbal
Ya r i g a n ( N o o n g a r
translation) is highly
significant being woven
into the dreaming stories
of the local Aboriginal
people who’s culture is
characterised by a strong
spiritual connection to
‘country’ (Boodja). The
r iver is incorporated
in to song- l ines and
shared through, art, song
and dance. QR codes
on interpretive signs
along the trai l share
some personal Noongar
reflections.
Bold Park
Hollywood Reserve
Birdwood Parade Bushland
Jabe Dodd Park
Chidley Point
Point Resolution
Sunset
Hospital
Minim Cove
Mabel Talbot Park
Pelican
Point Grant Marine Park
Kings Park
Lake Monger
Herdsman Lake
Perry Lakes
Lake Claremont
Buckland Hill
Lake Jualbup
Shenton Bushland
Underwood Bushland
Bold Park
Allen Park
Whadjuk TrailsNetwork
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DOTTED TRAILS ARE CURRENTLY UNMARKED
Wardun Beelier Bidi
Yange Kep Bidi
Karda Bidi
Whadjuk Trail Names and Icons
Bush to Beach Trail Karak Bidi
Waarlitj Bidi
Existing Iconic Trails
Trail Links
Bidi Bo Djinoong
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MelvistaPark
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Public Golf
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KarrakattaBank
Sir CharlesGairdner Hospital
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
TheUniversityof WesternAustralia
TaylorsCollege
ChristChurch
GrammarSchool
Railway Rd
Stirling Hwy
Princess Rd
Melvista Ave
Waratah Ave
Melvista Ave
Gallop Rd
Jutland Pde
Bayview Terrace
Jetty Rd
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Beatrice Rd
Victoria Ave
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RosaliePark
Rosalie ParkThe meeting point for the Bush to Beach, Karak Bidi and the Karda Bidi, Rosalie Park offers native trees in a pretty parkland setting.
Kings ParkKings Park is one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. It is rich in Aboriginal and European history. Its contemporary culture offers innovative design, displays and services including a wonderful network of bush trails.
Photo: Sally Wallace Photo: Sally Wallace
Additional InformationTransport: www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Bushland Friends Groups Kings Park: http://www.friendsofkingspark.com.au/
Noongar Information: www.noongar.org.au/new-page-11/
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Bushland Areas
Car Parking
Cycle Routes
Facilities
Information
Noongar Significance
Public Toilets
Public Transport
Water Fountains
Guide to SymbolsWESROC trails are free. They are dog and mostly cycle and wheelchair friendly.
The trail has this directional marking.Further information available online www.whadjukwalkingtrails.org.au
Freshwater BayThis area of limestone cliffs, known to the Noongar people as Curveergaroup, feature strongly in the dreamtime stories.
Photo: David Free
Point Resolution ReserveEnjoy this diverse 4 hectare bushland reserve, with its marvellous variety of birdlife and an extensive assortment of wildflowers. The beach area overlooks Point Walter.
Photo: Sally Wallace
Matilda BayThe reserve offers the ideal place to picnic on shady river banks. Look out for the Pied Oyster Catchers pictured above.
Photo: David Free
JH Abrahams ReserveAlso known as Pelican Point is the home of the Royal Perth Yacht Club.
Photo: Sally Wallace
White Faced HeronAre frequently seen near to the shore along the banks of the iconic Swan River.
Photo: Sally Wallace
Wheelchair Access- refer to website for detailsAdditional Routes
Dotted trails are accessible during summer months at low tide. See http://tides.willyweather.com.au/wa/perth/swan-river--causeway.htmlWESROC trails are free and dog friendly. See website for alternate cycle and wheelchair access sections.
