Please note: The walk path is only partially wheelchair accessible.
The complete walk (all three loops) is approximately 7.3 km long.
At a leisurely pace this walk will take 2.5 hours to complete.
Discover unique wildflowers – enjoy spectacular coastal views
and sightings of birds and reptiles. At a leisurely pace this loop
takes approximately 1 hour.
We invite you to take a walk and reflect upon the history which
makes this area unique.
Cafés, toilets and signs are marked on the map overleaf.
Past tragedies
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History of local surf lifesaving
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Dancing at the ‘Snakepit’
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Native plants and animals
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Historic sites and events
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The walk includes:
The walk recognises the Nyungah people’s prior occupancy and
custodianship of this land. The local Nyungah people in this
coastal area are know as the Bibbleman (or Pibleman). They
occupied the region between Pinjarra, Fremantle, Perth and
Moore River.
Trigg Bushland Reserve Loop – Green (3.2 km)
From fishermen to settlers, surfers and swimmers - take a walk
back in time to Trigg Island. At a leisurely pace this loop takes
approximately 1 hour.
Trigg Coastal Loop – Blue (2.9 km)
Explore the unique history of the Scarborough beachfront, the
hub of the Sunset Coast. At a leisurely pace this loop takes
approximately 30 minutes.
Scarborough Coastal Loop – Red (1.2 km)
The walk consists of three loops:
The Walk
Walk brochures can be obtained from www.stirling.wa.gov.au,
from local libraries or at the City’s Administration Centre.
The walk is sign posted with stories about the area’s history.
It is a part of the City of Stirling’s Bushlinks Walktrail linking
significant bushlands within the City.
Scarborough, the starting point of the walk is located 12
kilometres northwest of Perth. This seaside recreational area
has a magnificent beach with spacious grassed areas, shady
trees, coastal bushland and a quality mix of accommodation,
restaurants, beach cafés and shops.
How To Get There
The Scarborough-Trigg Heritage Walk celebrates the Centenary
of Federation by highlighting stages and events in the past 100
years of the Scarborough-Trigg area. An older natural history is
described in the Trigg Bushland Reserve loop.
Overview
Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre
Trigg Point
Scarborough-Trigg Heritage Trail
Acknowledgements
Nyungah elders
Nyungah elders of the Bibbleman (or Pibleman) nation provide
advice regarding indigenous heritage in this area.
City of Stirling
The City of Stirling supports this walk through planning,
development advice and its ongoing maintenance and promotion.
Friends of Trigg Bushland
Centenary of Federation
The Friends of Trigg Bushland group conducts guided nature walks
through the reserve, works with the City of Stirling to implement
the Trigg Bushland Management Plan and assists with bushland
regeneration. New members are welcome.
The Commonwealth of Australia celebrated 100 years in 2001.
It was on 1 January 1901 that six colonies came together in
a federation, embarking Australia on its journey to become a
single nation.
Scarborough Beach Rotary Club
Centenary of Federation is a time to remember the pioneers of
our constitution and democracy, to value the rich culture and
heritage of Australia’s indigenous peoples and to recognise the
contributions of people from all over the world who have settled
in this country.
The Scarborough Trigg Heritage Walk is supported by the Rotary
Club of Scarborough Beach as part of its commitment to the local
community.
The walk will give the Scarborough and Trigg community
a lasting legacy by which future community members can
remember our nation’s 100th anniversary celebrations.
Enjoy your walk!
Care code:
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Stick to designated paths
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Do not take cuttings from native plants
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Do not disturb native animals
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Place all litter in a designated bin or take it home with you
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Protect yourself from the sun by wearing appropriate
clothes, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
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Be aware that snakes are present in
the coastal reserves and Trigg
bushland reserve
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Do not light fires or
dispose cigarette butts
The Rotary Club of Scarborough Beach is actively involved in
vocational, international and local Scarborough community projects
including Australia Day celebrations and the sinking of a time
capsule detailing the early history of Scarborough.
Jobs West
Jobs West is the Project Manager for the Heritage Walk. Jobs West
specialises in community development projects and employment
and training services for the benefit of all members of the
community.www.jobswest.com.au
Commonwealth Department of Communications,
Information Technology and the Arts
The Scarborough-Trigg Heritage Walk is supported by the
Commonwealth.
City of Stirling 25 Cedric Street Stirling WA 6021
Telephone (08) 9345 8555 | Facsimile (08) 9345 8822
www.stirling.wa.gov.au
Sustainable City Transport
Rail and Bus - www.transport.wa.gov.au | Bike - Free bike parking
Scarborough-Trigg
Heritage Trail
Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre
19
Map Key
Karrinyup Road
20
18
Clarko
Reserve
25
Trigg Island
Saint Mary’s
Anglican Girls
School
17
Trigg Island
Cafe
Trigg
Surf Lifesaving
16
Club
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26
29
30
28
23
Drive
Trigg Beach
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Coas
West
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31
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33
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34
15
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Trigg
Bushland
Reserve
South Trigg Beach
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Lookout
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Indian Ocean
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7
West Coast Highway
1. Overview of walk
2. Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club
3. Directional sign - Proceed down
the path across the face of the
amphitheatre and up the adjacent ramp
4. Directional sign - Proceed down the
steps and follow the bicycle path north
5. Development of Scarborough Beach
6. Social life at Scarborough
7. Directional sign - Proceed right to
complete Scarborough Coastal Loop
Directional sign - Proceed up pathway
to Trigg Coastal Loop and Trigg
Bushland Loop
Directional sign
8. Scarborough Beach
9. Directional sign - Proceed left onto
West Coast Highway
10. Road development in Scarborough
and Trigg. Proceed left down pathway
towards ocean
11. Directional sign - Proceed right along
seashore towards Trigg Beach
12. Directional Sign - Proceed right to West
Coast Highway
13. Directional sign - Turn left and proceed
left along West Coast Highway
14. Directional sign - Proceed left along
coastal pathway
15. Trigg Beach tragedy
16. Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club
17. Trigg Island
18. Overview of walk
19. Directional sign - Follow the path
around Clarko Reserve
20. Directional sign - Proceed across the
road and follow the path South
21. Overview of walk
22. Coastal Shrubland
23. Parrotbush
24. Quandong
25. Directional Sign - Turn right and follow
the path through the underpass
26. Directional sign - Proceed right across
road to continue on Trigg Bushland
Loop
27. Overview of walk
28. Rottnest Tea Tree or Moonah
29. Summer-Scented Wattle
30. Tuart
31. Corkybark
32. Coastal Shrubland
33. Directional Sign - Proceed left to
cottage ruins, then return to this point
and proceed right to continue Trigg
Bushland Loop
34. Cottage Ruins
35. Coastal Shrubland
36. Rottnest Cypress
37. Directional Sign - Turn right and
proceed through the underpass to
return to Scarborough Beach
Quandong Fruit
Fishing at Trigg Island
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Legend
Scarborough Coastal Loop
Trigg Coastal Loop
Trigg Bushland Reserve Loop
Signage Points
Roads
Footpaths and Cycleways
Buildings
Public Toilets
Carpark
Pedestrian Underpass
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1
Scarborough Beach
Observation
City
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3
Scarboro
2
Surf Lifesaving
Club
Scale Bar – Metres
Scarborough Beach Road
0
500