Wildflower Trails
Spectacles Banksia Trail
This 3.5 kilometre easy walk through The Spectacles Wetland in Beeliar Park passes through banksia, sheoak and grasstree vegetation. The Spectacles is 360 hectares of natural bush and wetland and is part of the chain of freshwater lakes on the Swan Coastal Plain known as Beeliar Regional Park. It is so named because it comprises two wetlands joined by a waterway, giving it the appearance of a pair of spectacles.
Don Shepherd Nature Reserve and Nyoongar Trail
The Don Shepherd Nature Reserve Trail is situated on the old Karnup townsite. Enter the Don Shepherd Nature Reserve Trail, and walk along the crushed limestone/mulched path to as far as Lugg Road, approximately 575 metres. Jarrah, Banksia species and Marri with an undergrowth of flowering shrubs, orchids and other wildflowers (Anigozathos manglesii; Burchardia congesta; Calectasia narragara) represents a type of bushland of the sandy coastal plain.
Baldivis Nature Reserve Trail
At the start of this 2km trail a very colourful information panel provides an interesting read on the vegetation, birdlife and wildflowers that you are likely to see along the trail. A sandy, mulched trail leads you around the back of the Baldivis Oval with some trail markers along the way. Remnant natural bushland exists, including jarrah, sheoak and banksia trees and is protected in this fragile environment. Find out more.
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Lake Walyungup Loop Trail
The Lake Walyungup Loop within the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, is a 2.1km dog-friendly trail through coastal bushland with sweeping views across the dried salt lake. A peaceful walk rich in cultural significance for the Nyoongar people, it's ideal for a short outing with varied scenery, birdlife, and a strong sense of place. Ideal for those seeking a scenic short trail close to town, Lake Walyungup offers a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and peaceful surroundings to enjoy year-round.
Paganoni Loop
The Paganoni Long Loop (Banksia Trail) within the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, is a 6.3km dog-friendly bushwalk through diverse coastal plain habitat in Karnup. Wander sandy tracks past wetlands and towering tuart, marri, and a variety of banksia species. This tranquil trail offers a soothing nature escape just 45 minutes south of Perth. The Paganoni Short Loop (Orchid Trail) within the Rockingham Lakes Regional Park, is a 4.2km dog-friendly circuit through stunning bushland and wetland habitat in Karnup, just 45mins south of Perth. Featuring tuart, jarrah, marri, and banksia trees, vibrant fungi, and orchid blooms in spring, this peaceful trail offers rich biodiversity in a suburban area.
Walking Trails
With sprawling nature reserves, pristine beaches and captivating woodlands, Rockingham is an outdoor lover’s dream! Discover some of the most popular walking trails in Rockingham below or click here for more.
Penguin Island Boardwalk Walking Trail
The Penguin Island Boardwalk Trail starts at the Penguin Island Jetty, and allows walkers to experience close encounters with flora and fauna. You can pick up a map and information brochure from the Rockingham Visitor Centre. It's important to stick to the walking trails and demarcated beaches only as the island is a bird sanctuary.
Baldivis Children's Forest
Baldivis Children's Forest is a unique public reserve of 49 and contains Tuart Woodlands and a conservation category wetland. Local students have played a key role in establishing plants indigenous to the area, providing a safe habitat for animal, reptile and bird species.
Rockingham to Secret Harbour Foreshore Flow Trail
This walking trail connects Rockingham to Secret Harbour and offers spectacular views from the Rockingham foreshore, passing cafes, beaches and cultural heritage icons. There are plenty of rest stops along the way. Find out more.
Kwinana Loop Trail
The Kwinana Loop Trail offers an exciting experience for walkers and mountain bikers alike, winding through Kwinana’s scenic coastal bushland on a mix of crushed limestone, concrete, sand, and asphalt paths. This accessible trail is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, featuring sections of wide, firm limestone for a comfortable walk or ride, as well as hillier, more challenging stretches.
Heritage Trails
Rockingham Waterfront Heritage Trail
The Rockingham Waterfront Heritage Trail features several cultural heritage icons that though public art, interprets the community’s connections to the past and reflects the community’s relationship to the waterfront and its multicultural identity. The Derbral Nara Community Gardens, Rockingham District Historical Society Museum, Gary Holland Community Centre (Kent Street), the Wave and Family of penguins (Corner Patterson & Read Street), Catalpa, Marine Environment, Jetties and Waterfront Pioneer Rotary Public Art Walk (Esplanade Foreshore) form the flow of the heritage trail.
Spectacles Aboriginal Heritage Trail
The Aboriginal Heritage Trail is a five kilometre loop walk around the northernmost wetland of the Spectacles, within the Beeliar Regional Park and located in the City of Kwinana. Interpretation panels along the trail explain the animals, flora and lifestyle of the original Aboriginal inhabitants. There is also a bird hide and two side paths through paperbarks.
