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| Put in at . . . | Facilities | Best known for . . . | Watch out for . . . |
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The Narrows via Mill Point Road |
car park, grassed area |
- paddle to Herisson Island - the South Perth foreshore - Boatshed Cafe/ Kiosk -beach for landing close by - the city skyline |
- often windy and rough conditions on Perth Water -Barrack Street Jetty & South Perth river traffic - other river traffic |
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Bardon Park, Maylands via Fourth Avenue East, near Maylands Yacht Club |
car park, toilets, picnic facilities, barbecues, children's playground |
- the paddle downstream to Claisebrook inlet with Lamont's restaurant, Burswood resort complex & Herrisson Island with picnic area - beaches for landing - the paddle upstream to explore Ascot Waters and to visit Tranby House,(National Trust) with tea rooms. Ring and check for opening times. |
- traffic from power boat association located at Burswood, downstream - water ski area upstream |
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A.P. Hinds Park, near Garrett Road Bridge via Milne Street, Bayswater |
car park, toilets, picnic facilities, barbecues, children's playground |
- the jetty which is the finish line of the Avon Descent! - Clarkson Reserve |
- ferries & other river craft - fishing lines along the bank, jetties & from boats |
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Garvey Park, Redcliffe via Fauntleroy Avenue |
car park, toilets, picnic area, kiosk at weekends, disabled ramp, Ascot Kayak Club |
- Ron Courtney Island, riverside homes, nature reserves and picnic areas on northern bank - upstream, small beaches for easy landing |
- ferries & other river craft - fishing lines along the bank, jetties & from boats |
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King's Meadow, Guildford: via Market and Hill streets
Point Reserve, Bassendean |
car park, picnic facilities, children's playground, byo fuel barbecues
car park, picnic facilities, children's playground, barbecues |
- Helena River which enters here - narrower river , leafy banks, cliffs in places -Fish Market Reserve |
- ferries & other river craft - fishing lines along the bank, jetties & from boats |
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Barkers Bridge,/Lilac Hill Park, Guildford via West Swan Road |
car park, pinic facilities, barbecues, children's playground |
- visiting Mulberry Farm Restaurant , Woodbridge House, National Trust, (with tea rooms) or Sandalford winery/restaurant which are all accessible from the river. Ring and check for opening times -Marshall Park, Reg Bond Park |
- ferries & other river craft - fishing lines along the bank, jetties & from boats |
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Middle Swan Bridge via Middle Swan Road (to Upper Swan Bridge) |
car park, toilets, picnic area, byo fuel barbecues | - easy paddling:wooded banks, orchards, farms and vineyards - Houghton winery |
- shallow water as you reach the upper limit of summer paddling - strong current which races through trees during winter for 4 km below Upper Swan Bridge. For experienced paddlers only. |