Point Walter, Bicton to John Tonkin Reserve, WA, Australia

The relatively narrow river way, meanders through a channel between the north and south sides of the Swan River.

This stretch of the Swan River is spectacular to paddle along.

There is prolific wildlife along the sandbar 

The water is calm, it is protected from the wind and the scenery along the shore is beautiful. 

• Launch point
  

  Start: Point Walter

  Bourke Drive

  Bicton, Western Australia

  Point Walter or Dyoondalup is a point on the Swan River, Western Australia, notable for its large sandbar that extends into the river. It is located on the southern shore of Melville Water,

• Places to stay
  

  Pier 21

  https://www.pier21.com.au/

  Directly across the river from the left bank is the North Fremantle foreshore, a beautiful little beach that is almost always sheltered from the wind.

  It is dog friendly (as are most of the areas along the paddle circuit) but here, you can have your dog off leash.

  This is where the boutique hotel accommodation Pier 21 is located. 

  You may want to start and finish your paddle right from the doorstep of your hotel room. 

  To the left of Pier 21, if you paddle north, you will pass the Water Police and find yourself in a stunning cove with high limestone cliffs.

  It can get very shallow, with a sand bank running through, but with the possibility of seeing a pod of dolphins you may want to hop off your board and have a swim in the sparkling Swan River waters.

  Tradewinds Hotel

  https://tradewindshotel.com.au/

  Seashells Apartments

  https://seashells.com.au/resorts/fremantle/overview/

   

• Places to eat and drink
  

  There are so many rest stops along the way, you can stop and have a picnic, or if you want to paddle light, also an array of places to buy a snack, a full meal, or just a refreshing ale!!!!

  At Point Walter, there is a beautiful restaurant/café - https://www.waltersrivercafe.com.au/

  Playgrounds, toilets, showers, ample and safe parking, walking trails. 

  Cool beans – https://www.instagram.com/coolbeansfremantle/ This cute little ‘hole in the wall’ is the perfect pit stop for a caffeine hit or snack (or both) on your journey up the river.

  Eat Greek - http://www.eatgreek.com.au/

  Swan Yacht Club - http://www.swanyachtclub.com.au/

  Zephyr Cafe - https://www.zephyrcafe.com.au/

  Dome Coffees - http://www.domecoffees.com/stores/dome-east-fremantle/

  The Left Bank is an iconic Fremantle establishment built in 1889 – it sits right on the water’s edge and is the perfect place to end your paddle, with fish and chips and a pint! https://www.leftbank.com.au/