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KWINANA
FREMANTLE
Cockburn
– BEELIAR BOODJAR
COCKBURN /
BEELIAR BOODJAR
Just south of Fremantle,
Cockburn is a hidden gem with
pristine beaches, nature reserves,
walking trails, and family-friendly
attractions. Coogee Beach,
consistently ranked among
Australia’s best, stretches to nearly
4km of white sand and turquoise
waters, complete with an eco shark
barrier and summer pontoons.
Coogee Beach Reserve hosts
BBQs and a playground, while
nearby Woodman Point Regional
Park, C. Y. O’Connor Beach, and
Port Coogee offer marinas, cafés,
swimming beaches, and water
playgrounds. Ngarkal Beach
ensures access for all with beach
HENDERSON CLIFFS
matting and free wheelchair hire.
Families can let little ones
run wild at Bibra Lake Regional
Playground or meet native animals
up close on a behind-the-scenes
tour at WA Wildlife Hospital. Or for a
change of pace, thrill-seekers can
get their 昀椀x on more than 25 rides
at Adventure World or cool off with
a spin around the rink at Cockburn
Ice Arena.
Nature lovers can explore scenic
trails at Manning Park, Mt Brown,
and Henderson Cliffs, while culture
enthusiasts can follow the Nyungar
Tourist Trail at Port Coogee or the
Cockburn Drive Thru Art Gallery,
featuring over 30 striking public
artworks located around the area.
Still sitting within the Perth
metropolitan area, yet surrounded
by natural bushland, wetlands,
and open spaces, is Kwinana.
With a vibrant trails network, visitors
can explore diverse landscapes
while connecting with both nature
and heritage.
The Kwinana Loop Trail, a 21km
circuit around the city, showcases
the region’s natural beauty,
linking highlights such as Chalk
Hill, the Wild昀氀ower Reserve, Sloans
Reserve, Leda Nature Reserve, and
the historic Tramway Trail. Other
notable walks include the Lake
Magenup Trail in Wandi, which
connects to Jandakot Regional
Park and offers interpretive signage
about local culture and wildlife,
and the Homestead Ridge Mosaic
Trail, adorned with bird-themed
mosaics and 昀氀ourishing wild昀氀owers
in spring.
Kwinana is also rich in history,
with heritage sites such as Smirk’s
Cottage and the Medina Historic
Townsite, while The Spectacles, part
of Beeliar Regional Park, has 360
hectares of wetlands and bush.
There are two walk trails here where
you can observe the abundant
birdlife and visit signi昀椀cant Whadjuk
Noongar cultural sites.
With its unique combination of
trails, nature, and heritage, Kwinana
invites visitors to step into a city
where exploration and discovery
are around every bend.
From the wetlands to the waves, there’s so
much to explore in the City of Cockburn.
cockburn.wa.gov.au/Adventure-and-Lesiure
#CockburnTheBestPlaceToBe
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