Catchment tours and talks

To raise awareness about environmental issues affecting the inner city, we hold walking or cycling tours through the area.

Cycle Tour around Perth CBD during Bikeweek

Saturday 15th March 2008

2pm-5pm

Start from corner Plain Street and Riverside Drive

Did you know that Perth Railway Station used to be a lake?

And that Langley Park and the Esplanade used to be in the river? 

To find out how the river and lakes impacted on the early history and design of our city and how changes have affected the Swan River, join our members for an easy bicycle tour around Perth city.

Starting with a ride along the river foreshore, the tour includes the Narrows Interchange lakes, Perth Railway Station, Claisebrook Cove and Point Fraser wetland.

All are welcome to join us on this free tour.
Bicycles can be hired from About Bike Hire 9221 2665.
Parking is available at 2 Plain St. Parking Fees apply (but the tour is free).

Much of the cyclepath along the city foreshore is over land that used to be river. Formerly the foreshore ran much closer to the city buildings which face Terrace Rd and Point Fraser was a distinct promontory jutting out into the river. The map below shows part of the route we will take on the cycle tour, marked on an 1897 map of Perth. The changes to the foreshore have had significants impacts on the birds of Perth water as well as the health of the river. Click here to download a pdf map.

Click here to see photos of our last cycle tour in March 2006 (supported by the City of Perth and the Swan River Trust).

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Recent tours

Cycle tour - Point Fraser. March 2006.

Reconciliation Walk and smoking ceremony with the Vincent Reconciliation Group. Robertson Park. October 2006. Click here for more details.

Walking tour of East Perth. February 2006.

Wildflower Walk through Leederville in October 2005 with the Town of Vincent.