WALKING AND
JOGGING ROUTES
IN THE CITY OF PERTH
WALKING AND JOGGING ROUTES - INTRODUCTION / GUIDELINES
Whether it’s a brisk lunchtime walk or a weekend jog along
the riverside, you can use this guide to explore the city’s
parks and gardens or even treat yourself to the spectacular
views of the Swan River and the city skyline from Jacob’s
Ladder lookout.
Why not take a break from your day and find thirty
amongst the beautiful backdrop that is the City of Perth….
AUSTRALIAN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES
Guidelines for Adults
• Think of movement as
an opportunity, not an
inconvenience
• Be active every day in as
many ways as you can
Guidelines for Children
(those under the age of 18)
LEGEND
CAR PARK
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
CAT BUS STOP - BLUE
PICNIC FACILITIES
CAT BUS STOP - RED
PLAYGROUND
CAT BUS STOP - YELLOW
TOILETS
DRINK FOUNTAIN
PLACE OF INTEREST
WALKING AND JOGGING TRACK
• Children need at least 60
minutes (and up to several
hours) of moderate to
vigorous physical activity
every day.
• Put together at least 30
• Children should not spend
minutes of moderatemore than two hours
intensity physical activity on
a day using electronic
most, preferably all, days
media for entertainment
(e.g. computer games,
• If you can, also enjoy some
TV, internet), particularly
regular, vigorous activity
during daylight hours. for extra health and fitness
To help you gauge how much activity you do, use a pedometer
and aim for at least 10, 000 steps a day.
Please note that walking and jogging route completion times in this
guide are approximate and will vary depending on individual fitness
levels. All routes (with the exception of route 10), have a footpath
along every part of the route. As some central city routes experience
heavy traffic please allow extra time for completion.
WALKING AND JOGGING ROUTES - LEGEND
GET ACTIVE IN THE CITY
This pocket guide has been developed with the entire
community in mind and provides all the information you need
to know about the best walking and jogging routes in the City
of Perth.
WALKING AND JOGGING LOCALITY MAP
8
WEST
PERTH
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1
10
4
5
9
PERTH
EAST PERTH
6
KINGS
PARK
7
1. Jacob’s Ladder
2. West Perth (Parliament Route)
3. West Perth (Mount Street Route)
4. The Esplanade
5. City
6. Riverside
SWAN RIVER
7. The Swan River
8. Northbridge
9. Wellington Square
10. Claisebrook Cove
11. East Perth
12. Queens Gardens
12
11 7
WALKING AND JOGGING LOCALITY MAP
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1. JACOB’S LADDER
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With 242 steps Jacob’s Ladder is a fantastic
challenge to include in your physical activity
program
Walk, jog or run Jacob’s Ladder – it’s up to you! The
spectacular views of the city skyline and the Swan River
are well worth the effort once you reach the top.
KINGS
PARK
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242 Steps
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2.5km
A steady walk past Parliament House through
the leafy streets of West Perth
Distance: 2.5 km
Number of steps: 3012
Walking time:
28 minutes
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2. WEST PERTH (PARLIAMENT ROUTE)
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JACOBS
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2.4km
Take a lunchtime walk through West Perth
– challenge yourself and include Jacob’s Ladder
in this route
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PERTH CONVENTION
EXHIBITION CENTRE
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PARK
Distance:
2.4 km
Number of steps: 2880
Walking time: 27 minutes
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3. WEST PERTH (MOUNT STREET ROUTE)
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4. THE ESPLANADE
ORD
HAY
3.1km
Jog or walk this central route which combines
the challenge of Jacob’s Ladder and Mount Street
Distance: Number of steps:
Walking time: Jogging time: 3.1 km
3720
40 minutes
20 minutes (allow a few extra minutes for Jacob’s Ladder – depending on which
way you are going!)
5. CITY
6. RIVERSIDE
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2km
4.35km
Take this perfect lunchtime walk through the
Murray and Hay street malls
Step outside your office and walk or jog this
scenic city route
Distance: 2 km
Number of steps: 2400
Walking time: 22 minutes
Distance: Number of steps: Walking time: Jogging time: 4.35 km
5220
48 minutes
29 minutes
7. THE SWAN RIVER
Start Here
ROYAL ST
VICTORIA GARDENS
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PERTH CONVENTION
EXHIBITION CENTRE
JACOB’S LADDER
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ESPLANADE
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SUPREME COURT
GARDENS
SWAN BELLS
3
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BARRACK SQ
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DAVID CARR MEMORIAL PARK
KOKODA TRACK
MEMORIAL WALK
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JOHN OLDHAM PARK
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LANGLEY PARK
NARROWS BRIDGE
THE OLD
SWAN BREWERY
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SOUTH PERTH
CRAWLEY INSET
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ROUTE
JETTY
Finish Here
JETTY
UWA
BOAT CLUB JETTY
8.2km
Walk or jog - it is up to you how far you want to go!
Break off and challenge yourself with the Kokada
Track leading up through Kings Park or take a loop
around one of the parks and gardens lining this route
DIST
(KM)
NO. OF
STEPS
WALK
TIME
JOG
TIME
1
2
3
Claisebrook Cove
- Causeway
1.6 km
1920
18 mins 11 mins
Causeway
– Swan Bells
2.3 km
2760
25 mins 15 mins
Swan Bells
– The Old Swan Brewery
2.1 km
2520
23 mins 14 mins
4
The Old Swan Brewery
– UWA Boat Club Jetty
2.2 km
2640
24 mins 14.5 mins
TOTAL Riverside Distance
8.2 km
9840
90 mins 54.5 mins
7. THE SWAN RIVER
MARDALUP PARK
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8. NORTHBRIDGE
JO
9. WELLINGTON SQUARE
PR
BIS
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2.1km
NGT
ON
BRO
NTE
ST
ST
ROW
1km
Take a quick and easy walk through Northbridge
Endure a loop or two around Wellington Square
Distance:
2.1 km
Number of steps: 2520
Walking time:
23 minutes
Distance: 1 km
Number of steps: 1200
Walking time: 11 minutes
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JETTY
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RESERVE
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EAST PERTH
CEMETERY
GLOUCESTER
PARK RACEWAY
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BEACON TCE
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TRAFALGAR RD
ROYAL ST
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TRINITY
COLLEGE
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PLA
VICTORIA
GARDENS
ST
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CLAISEBROOK
COVE
QUEENS
GARDENS
BRE
HAY
TRAFALGER
BRIDGE
LAM
HENRY LAWSON WALK
ARDEN ST
WIC
MULBERRY WY
TRAFALGAR RD
JEWELL LANE
AVE
RENAISSANCE
10. CLAISEBROOK COVE
KENSINGTON ST
MARDALUP
PARK
DE
Y AVE
TCE
MACEY ST
ARDEN ST
RESERVE
2.3km
3.2km
Take a walk around Claisebrook Cove and
enjoy the wonderful array of public art that
lines this route
Walk or jog past sporting landmarks the WACA
and Glouster Park. Take in the Queens Gardens
on your way around
Distance: 2.3 km
Number of steps: 2760
Walking time: 25 minutes
Distance:
3.2 km
Number of steps: 3840
Walking time: 35 minutes
Jogging time: 21 minutes
QUEENS GARDENS
Distance: 0.7 km
Number of steps: 840
Walking time: 8 minutes
11/12. EAST PERTH
BUNBURY CRS
OLD BELVIDERE PROMENADE
ARDEN ST
MACEY ST
RECORD OF ACTIVITY
Make copies of this chart and record your activity for
each week.
INTERESTING LINKS TO FURTHER
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION
Bibbulmun Track Foundation
www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au
Claisebrook Cove - Public
Art Walk
www.claisebrookcove.com.au
Department of Conservation
and Land Management
www.naturebase.net
Department of Health
www.health.wa.gov.au
Department of Planning and
Infrastructure
www.dpi.wa.gov.au/walking
Department of Sport and
Recreation:
www.dsr.wa.gov.au
Find thirty
www.findthirtyeveryday.com.au
WEDNESDAY
Bank of Queensland
Corporate Challenge
www.boqcorporatechallenge.com.au
THURSDAY
Kings Park and Botanic
Garden
www.bgpa.wa.gov.au
Main Roads WA
www.mrwa.wa.gov.au
National Heart Foundation
www.heartfoundation.org.au
SATURDAY
Premier’s Physical Activity
Taskforce
www.beactive.wa.gov.au
SUNDAY
WA Local Government
Association
www.walga.asn.au
West Australian Marathon
Club
www.wamc.org.au
Starting Date:
DAY
DISTANCE
TIME
NUMBER OF
STEPS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
FRIDAY
Further copies are available on the City of Perth website:
www.perth.wa.gov.au
LINKS TO FURTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION
RECORD OF ACTIVITY
d e s i g n
c o w
b r o w n
City of Perth
GPO Box C120, Perth WA 6839
T (08) 9461 3333
W www.perth.wa.gov.au