Easy hikes and walks in Canning River Regional Park

The Boorloo Bridge was built in 2024 and crosses the Swan River while providing access to Heirisson Island. The bridge spans 250 meters and is not open to cars, only foot and bike traffic. Once the sun goes down there is a light display. Boorloo Bridge is a popular link and carries about 1,400 cyclists and 1,900 pedestrians across the river daily.

This large conserved greenspace is made up of forests, marshlands and a park, spanning almost 100 hectares. Fern Park sitting on its northern end with amenities like shaded picnic areas, BBQs, restrooms, and the Lo Quay River Cafe.

Tomato Lake Walking Trail is a flat, sealed loop that circles the lake and is suitable for walking, running, and cycling. The path follows the shoreline through open parkland with several mature trees providing shade along the way, and plenty of views across the lake, including a lovely gazebo right on the water. Its short, accessible circuit and even surface make it a popular local spot for casual laps and everyday exercise.

Tomato Lake Reserve is a lovely suburban park centred around a freshwater lake, with open lawns, mature trees, and wetland vegetation. There are picnic tables, shelters, playgrounds, toilets, a café, and barbecues, offering plenty of recreational options. The reserve is well known for its abundant birdlife and offers plenty of space for walking, picnicking, or simply spending a few hours outdoors.

In the middle of the Swan River, Heirisson Island is home to a small sanctuary where visitors can sometimes see western grey kangaroos roaming freely. Walking paths loop through the island’s grassy bushland, offering a surprisingly quiet nature break just minutes from central Perth. The kangaroos are wild but often accustomed to people, so with a bit of patience you may spot them resting under trees or grazing in the open areas.

Canning Bridge is a major road bridge that carries Canning Highway across the Canning River between the suburbs of Applecross and Como. Originally built in the 1930s, this key bridge has been rebuilt several times over the years. Under the bridge, various walking and cycling paths wind along the river, connecting several of the surrounding foreshore parklands and offering plenty of options for exploring this beautiful area.

Kwinana Freeway Shared Path is a major walking and cycling route that runs alongside the Kwinana Freeway through Perth’s southern suburbs. Part of Perth’s Principal Shared Path (PSP) network, the sealed trail provides a direct corridor used by both recreational users and commuters. This quiet section offers a beautiful view of the Canning River and is ideal for connecting to several river foreshore routes and nearby suburbs.

Mount Henry Bridge is a major road bridge that crosses the Canning River as part of Kwinana Freeway. Opened in 1986, the bridge was one of the longest incrementally launched bridges in the world at the time of its construction. Shared walking and cycling paths run along the river under and adjacent to the bridge, connecting several sections of the Canning River foreshore trails.