This information is provided as an description of the locations only. Paddlers considering partaking in any paddling activity need to exercise their own judgement taking into consideration their own experience/abilities, conditions and craft capabilities. Paddlers should also be aware that some security issues exist at certain locations.
AP Hinds Reserve
End of Milne St, Bayswater
Best Conditions: NW’ly
Avoid: Strong SW’ly, E’ly, NE’ly
Facilities: Toilets, taps, playground, home to Bayswater Paddlesports Club + WAIS Sprint Kayak Squad
Close Access to: Easy access to Ascot Waters, Maylands, Ron Courtney Island
Distances: To Ron Courtney Island return: 6km
To Guildford Traffic Bridge return: 14km
If section between Garrett Rd Bridge and Redcliffe Bridge (Tonkin Hwy) is windswept, sheltered water can be found upstream from Redcliffe Bridge, or downstream from Garrett Rd Bridge in particular the canal at Ascot Waters.
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Banks Reserve
Carpark off Joel Tce, East Perth
Best Conditions: Sheltered waters can be found in most conditions on surrounding banks
Avoid: Strong S’ly
Facilities: Toilets
Close Access to: Claisebrook, Maylands, Herrisson Island
Distances: To Garrett Rd Bridge return: 12km
Around Herrisson Island return: 14km
Warning: This area of river is frequented by recreational boats. There is no speed limit for this area of the river.
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Champion Lakes
Lake Rd, Westfield
Best Conditions: SW’ly, S’ly, SE’ly (Sheltered water can be found in most conditions unless racing on the course.)
Avoid: NE’ly
Facilities: Boat Ramp, Pontoons, Amenities (for organised activities), Lanes
Close Access to: N/A
Distances: Laned course = 2km in length
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Claremont Bay
Chester St, Claremont
Best Conditions: N’ly, NE’ly, E’ly
Avoid: S’ly, SE’ly, SW’ly
Facilities: Boat Ramp
Close Access to: Freshwater Bay, Pt Walter
Distances: To Pt Walter Jetty return: 5.1km
To Freshwater Bay return: 3.2km (straightline)
To Swan Canoe Club return: 4.8km (straightline)
Warning: Waterski area in NW corner of Claremont Bay. If attempting to cross to Pt Walter, paddle with caution as you will be crossing a major Perth traffic route.
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Freshwater Bay
The Esplanade, Peppermint Grove
Best Conditions: SW’ly, W’ly, NW’ly
Avoid: NE’ly, E’ly
Facilities: Kiosk, Public Toilets (Southern end)
Close Access to: Claremont Bay, Mosman Bay & Pt Walter
Distances: To Pt Walter return: 4km
To Claremont Bay return: 3.2km (straightline)
To Swan Canoe Club return: 3km
Warning: Waterski area in N/NE of Freshwater Bay. If attempting to cross to Pt Walter, paddle with caution as you will be crossing a major Perth traffic route.
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Garvey Park
Fauntleroy Ave, Redcliffe
Best Conditions: Sheltered waters can be found in nearly all wind conditions
Avoid: Sheltered waters can be found in nearly all wind conditions
Facilities: Public toilets, Cafe, playground, Home to Ascot Kayak Club. Join to gain access to more facilities and club rooms (visit Links page for details).
Close Access to: Sandy Beach, Redcliffe Bridge
Distances: To Garrett Rd Bridge return: 6km
To Guildford Bridge return: 8km
To Barkers Bridge/West Swan Rd return: 12km
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Matilda Bay
Hackett Dr, Crawley
Best Conditions: SW’ly, W’ly
Avoid: NE’ly, E’ly
Facilities: Public Toilets, BBQ facilities, Cafe, Boat Ramp
Close Access to: Pelican Point, Narrows, Swan Brewery
Distances: To Canning Bridge return: 9.6km
To Narrows return: 6.4km
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Middle Swan Bridge
Reid Hwy, Middle Swan
Best Conditions: Mostly sheltered waters
Avoid: Upper Swan Bridge inaccessible in summer, hazards exist in winter
Facilities: Public toilets, BBQ facilities
Close Access to: Sandalford Winery
Distances: To Barrett St Footbridge return: 10km
To Sandalford Winery return: 4km
To Ascot Kayak Club one-way: 12km
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Mosman Bay
end of Johnston St, Mosman Park
Best Conditions: SW’ly, W’ly, NW’ly
Avoid: NE’ly, E’ly, SE’ly
Facilities: Public Toilets on hill adjacent to Meads Restaurant, Boat Ramp, Swan Canoe Club and Slalom training area
Close Access to: Pt Walter, Freshwater Bay
Distances: To Pt Walter return: 3.3km
To Claremont Bay return: 4.1km
To Stirling Traffic Bridge return: 11.5km
Warning: If attempting to cross to Pt Walter or Claremont Bay, paddle with caution as you will be crossing a major Perth traffic route
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Mt Henry Bridge
The Esplanade, Mt Pleasant (access areas 50m East & 200m West of Bridge)
Best Conditions: SW’ly, W’ly, S’ly
Avoid: Ski Area
Facilities: Public Toilets at Deep Water Point
Close Access to: Canning Bridge, Deep Water Point, Shelley
Distances: To Shelley Bridge return: 11km
To Canning Bridge return: 6.1km
Warning: This stretch of river covers frequented ski areas, paddle with caution.
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Pt Walter
Honour Ave, Attadale
Best Conditions: Northern Aspect: S’ly, SW’ly
Southern Aspect: NE’ly, E’ly
Avoid: Northern Aspect: N’ly, NE’ly, NW’ly, E’ly, W’ly
Southern Aspect: S’ly, SW’ly, W’ly
Facilities: Showers, Public Toilets, Cafe, Boat Ramp
Close Access to: Mosman Bay, Claremont Bay, Freshwater Bay, Bicton Baths
Distances: To Stirling Traffic Bridge return: 9.8km
To Pelican Pt Reserve return: 9.3km
To Swan Canoe Club return: 2.9km
Warning: Major traffic area. Kitesurfers frequent area around sand-spit.
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Shelley Bridge
Riverton Dr East, Riverton
Best Conditions: Sheltered in most conditions if heading towards Kent St weir
Avoid: Low tide, windy conditions if paddling towards Mt Henry Bridge/Salter Point
Facilities: Kiosk opposite bank
Close Access to: Kent St Weir, Salter Point
Distances: To Kent St Weir return: 6.3km
To Salter Point return: 6.9km
To Mt Henry Bridge return: 11km
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Waylen Bay
The Strand, Applecross
Best Conditions: S’ly
Avoid: NE’ly, W’ly, NW’ly, E’ly
Facilities: Public Toilets at W end, Jetty
Close Access to: Canning Bridge, Pelican Point
Distances: To Canning Bridge return: 6.3km
To Matilda Bay return: 6.9km
To Pelican Point return: 5.1km
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This page is provided to inform paddlers only. Paddlers should exercise caution when undertaking any paddling activity, and only paddle within the restrictions of their skill, physical and equipment capabilities.
Paddlers should also be aware that some security issues exist at certain locations.