CYCLING IN PERTH
HELMETS
Bicycle riders travelling on Western Australian roads and paths must wear an approved helmet with the retention strap fastened at all times.
PARKING YOUR BICYCLE SECURELY
Lock your bicycle when you decide to leave it, no matter how long you intend to be away. For secure locking, lock the bike frame as well as the back wheel or both wheels. Park your bike in busy open areas.
CYCLING ON SHARED PATHS
Keep left and ride in a single file unless overtaking. Give way to pedestrians and ring your bell when approaching and overtaking pedestrians.
RUNNING, WALKING AND CYCLING MAP
ROUTE 1 – EASY
Length: 7.8km return - 45 minutes cycling or 90 minutes walking, without stops
Directions: Cross Elizabeth Quay and ride along the Matilda Bay foreshore
Places of Interest: The Old Brewery, Crawley Edge Boatshed, Eliza statue
Our Recommendation: Take a portable camera mount to capture a perfect blue boatshed photo. ROUTE 2 – MODERATE
Length: 10.5km loop - 60 minutes cycling or 140 minutes walking, without stops
Directions: Ride along Riverside Drive and South Perth foreshore
Places of Interest: The Bell Tower, Point Fraser, Heirisson Island, Old Mill
Our Recommendation: Stop for lunch at the cafes and restaurants along Mends Street in South Perth, and enjoy stunning views of the Perth city skyline.
ROUTE 3 – CHALLENGING
PARK - STEEP UPHILL
Length: 5km return - 30 minutes cycling or 60 minutes walking, without stops
Directions: Enter via Mount Street to Fraser Avenue
Places of Interest: State War Memorial, Aspects of Kings Park, DNA Tower
Our Recommendation: Walk along the Lotterywest Federation Walkway through a canopy of tall eucalyptus trees and enjoy spectacular views of the Perth city skyline.
