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What's
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Point
Fraser Demonstration Wetlands
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Fraser boardwalk and wetlands |
Point
Fraser is a relatively new recreational reserve located on the Swan
river foreshore only a few steps away from the Perth CBD. These
fabulous wetlands are made up of a series of lakes, boardwalks,
children's playground and interpretive trails.
Take
a walk or cycle the new boardwalk along the Swan River foreshore.
Or follow your nose along the interpretive trails to learn stories
about the area including historical, environmental and indigenous
issues. Did you know Point Fraser is built on land that was reclaimed
in the first half of last century? Or that the wetland is treating
the stormwater run-off from the East Perth Catchment?
Since
the Point Fraser demonstration wetlands have been introduced, migratory
waders are beginning to return to the area. Spot a great egret,
a ballion's crake or bar-tailed godwit at Point Fraser wetlands.
These birds love dense rushes and sedges for nesting.
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Spot
the bird at Lake Vasto, Point Fraser
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The
series of lakes at Point Fraser also include Lake Vasto. Vasto in
the region of Abruzzo, Italy is one of the City of Perth's sister
cities. What bird is that in the photo of Lake Vasto featured on
the right? For those bird enthusiasts, if you can identify the bird
featured in the photo, please contact
us at PerthWalkabout and let us know.
How
to get to Point Fraser:
By
Car
Travel
along Riverside Drive from the Causeway and the Point Fraser car
park is located on the near left as you exit off the Causeway.
Better
still walk or ride to Point Fraser.
By
Bike or Walking
Follow
the shared path (cycling/walking) along Riverside Drive (if heading
from the Narrows Bridge, Western Side of Perth or from Barrack Street
Jetties) till you get to just before the Causeway Bridge (Eastern
side of Perth).
Point
Fraser can also be reached by accessing the shared path from Victoria
Park, South Perth, East Perth or Burswood.
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