Star Swamp Exterior Circuit
3.6 km
Circuit
1 h to 1 h 30 min
20 min to 45 min
Starting from the end of Groat Street, North Beach, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Star Swamp Bushland Reserve. Well-formed, flat tracks allow you to focus all your attention on whatever you want to do, whether it be birdwatching or learning about the cultural heritage. You have a chance to spot any of the 65+ bird species previously seen here. The most common sights are the cockatoos on the high branches of trees and ducks wandering around the water. The reserve is also home to other wildlife, such as the southern brown bandicoot aka the quenda (coming from 'kwinda' in Noongar) and lizards. Wildflowers thrive from August to October, and more than twelve species of orchids can be seen in the area. Keep an eye out for the interpretive signs along the track. Dogs are allowed on lead. If you're visiting in summer, protect yourself from the sun and maybe do the trip early as there isn't much shade. Watch out for snakes. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Highlights
Birdwatching
Heritage
Pets
Environment
Natural
Urban
Transport options
To start
Car
Run