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There is a smooth, wide, concrete cycle/footpath running along the coast from just north of Rockinghma Beach, south to Port Kennedy. It doesn't go around Point Peron but cuts acoss the isthmus and carries on around the bays on the other side.
Most of it is flat and suitable for wheel chairs/pushchairs but some places through the dunes are hilly.
Spaced along it at regular interals are BBQ ares with shaded gazebos over picnic benches and free electric BBQ's, toillets, showers, drinking fountains, and children's play areas.
Parts go through the dunes (native bush) and there are many places with stunning views. Please stay on the paths in the places where the dunes have been revegatated and fenced off, dogs should be kept on a lead.
You are likely to see some of wildlife; all sorts of birds including hawks, pelicans, cormorants and other seabirds, small reptiles such as gheckos and other lizards, and often dolphins in the bay.
It passes the Naval Memorial Park, Rockingham Beach, Palm Beach deli and jetty, Rotory Park, the ferry to Pengiun Island, the causeway over to Garden Island (Naval Base, not open to the public), Trent Island and much more.
There are cafes/restaurants along the way.
The last beach at Port Kennedy is a nudist beach. Leave a Comment Directions: The path runs form the grain terminal a few kilometers north of Rockingham Beach and follows the coast south to Port Kennedy (about10k)
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Lake Richmond is stunningly beautiful, calm and tranquil.
The 1,000m x 600m lake and it’s surrounds make up a 40 hectare environmentally protected area, home to much native flora and fauna.
The day the photo was taken we many heard many types of frogs calling; banjo frogs, clicking frogs, slender green tree frogs and others I don’t recognise. We saw pelicans diving for fish, cormorants and wading birds.
The Anne Mueller environmental walk surrounds the lake and includes boardwalks going out across the wetlands into the lake.
There is picnic area at one end of the lake with shaded tables/benches and free electric BBQ's. Naragebup environmental centre is situated just across the road; here you will find explanations of rare structures called Thrombolites (fossilised remains of ancient living creatures) which are also in this area.
At the opposite end of the lake to Naragebup is a large steel viewing tower offering stunning views across the lake.
PLEASE REMENBER TO PROTECT THIS AREA
Much work has been done on native replanting of the bushland around the lake, (You can see the plastic rabbit shields around the new plants in the photo) it is fragile and easily destroyed by people walking on it, stick to the paths and boardwalks.
WARNING
Another reason for staying on the paths and boardwalks is TIGER SNAKES. Tiger snakes are seriously poisonous, but not likely to cause problems if you don't disturb them. Look where you're going and stay on the boardwalks and paths even in the summer when the wetlands area is dry enough to walk on. Leave a Comment Directions: Picnic area and environmental centre at the corner of Lake Street and Safety Bay Road, Shoalwater. Viewing tower can be reached by driving around the lake until you come to it.Website: www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/communities/thrombolites.html www.naragebup.org.au
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| | | | Walk around Trent Island | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Trent Island is a sand bar. A few years ago, you had to wade through a small channel of waist deep water to get there, but now the sandbar has moved and filled in the channel. You can walk all the way around it in less than 20 mins.(we always find something to stop and look at so it takes longer than that)
The centre of the island is used by nesting sea birds and you are requested not to walk through that area. The shores are full of shells, corals and other odd items. There are often pelicans and other birds. It's a popular fishing spot with the sandbar extending a long way out into the sea.
Wind surfers and kite boarders can often be seen here, fascinatingly beautiful to watch.
On the mainland, just by it, is a picnic area with shaded tables/benches, free electric BBQ, water fountain, toilets etc.
Although it's only a short way around the island, it's a hot hard walk on soft sand in the summer. Leave a Comment Address: Safety Bay RoadDirections: Just a few mins drive south of Rockingham beach by the Yacht Club in Safety Bay
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Rotary park is a nature reserve and picnic area with picnic benches under gazebos and free electric BBQ's.
It is designed so that you can see the birds with wooden walkways going out over the lake.
Many native birds can be seen here including pacific black ducks, eurasian coot, purple breasted swamp hens, little pied cormorants, black winged stilt and white faced heron. Leave a Comment Address: The Esplanade, RockinghamDirections: On the main road a minute's drive south of the main beach front area
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