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Swan River

On the doorstep of Perth lies the natural beauty of the Swan River.

The river creates a stunning contrast against the skyline of city high rises. Dual-use paths make it possible to walk, ride or skate a circuit around the river or take a tour on a Segway. There are also many grassy areas to have a picnic, enjoy a sunset and watch the city come alive with light.

For water sports enthusiasts sailing, windsurfing and kayaking are popular choices in Perth, with hire facilities located along the foreshore. The 'bridges' walk around the river (crossing at Narrows Bridge and the Causeway) will take you approximately 2.5 hours.

The jetties at Barrack Square are the departure point for river cruises to Fremantle, Swan Valley Wine Region and Rottnest Island, as well as ferries to South Perth and Perth Zoo. The vibrant riverside location features public art, cafes, restaurants and a lively bar.

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Swan River Sailing

Swan River Sailing
Swan River Sailing provides corporate, team building and tourism sailing outings in Perth, Western Australia, with absolutely no prior sailing experience necessary! Our exciting activities are
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Rottnest Express

Rottnest Express
If you're a visitor to Perth, Rottnest is the must see destination and Rottnest Express would love to take you there.
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Captain Cook Cruises

Captain Cook Cruises
The finest cruising on Perth's magnificent Swan River, scenic and lunch cruises offer a perfect introduction to Perth and Fremantle.
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Swan River Seaplanes

Swan River Seaplanes
A unique luxury tourism operator specialising in bespoke day and extended tours amongst popular WA destinations.
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Paddle Steamer Decoy

Paddle Steamer Decoy
The Western Australian built Decoy is a genuine ocean-going Paddle Steamer powered by a 1905 Ransome, Sims, and Jefferies steam engine and is the last and only operating Paddle Steamer in Western
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Sightseeing Pass Australia

Sightseeing Pass Australia
With over 350 popular tours and attractions in Western Australia and receive instant confirmation & voucher when you book.
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Little Ferry Company

Little Ferry Company
The Little Ferry Service is on the water every day in our boutique electric ferries connecting the city with On The Point and Claisebrook.
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About Bike Hire

About Bike Hire
About Bike Hire is situated on the Swan River foreshore. They have been providing high-quality bikes, kayaks and quad-cycles to both locals and visitors.
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Seaestar Boat Charters

Seaestar Boat Charters
We are a small boutique charter company specializing in private boat charters that cater for clients that want an exceptional luxury service. Our aim is to make your boating experience one to remember
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Super Yachts Perth

Super Yachts Perth
This is your exclusive invitation to the world of secret getaways – welcome to Super Yachts Perth. Indulge your senses with unsurpassed six and seven-star service, complete discretion and remote,
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Water Wanderers

Water Wanderers
Experience Perth from a different perspective with kayak tours that offer wide open spaces and scenic landscapes while enjoying the fabulous Swan River.
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Swan Valley Tours

Swan Valley Tours
If you like to indulge in wine, beer and great food, then Swan Valley Tours is for you! We provide award-winning daily indulgence tours and cruises of the Swan Valley.
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Crystal Swan Cruises

Crystal Swan Cruises
Imagine a first class function centre that also cruises down the Swan River. The vessel combines great style, great food and warm friendly service.
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Kookaburra Air

Kookaburra Air
Experience the vast remoteness and natural wonders as can only be seen from the air.
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Swan River Cycle Trails

Experience the beauty of Perth City and the Swan River on a cycle trail. Perth City is situated on the banks of the Swan River and dual-use paths make it possible to walk and cycle a circuit around the river.

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Fishing on the Swan River

The Swan and Canning Rivers are bursting with idyllic fishing locations, with species including mulloway, black bream, flathead and sand whiting as well as crabs, prawns and mussels!

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North and East Fremantle

Harvest Road, North Fremantle is a good spot for tailor, flounder, cobbler, and the occasional mulloway. The Leeuwin Boat Ramp, East Fremantle is surrounded by large expanses of sand flats covered by varying depths of water and anglers wading the shallows catch flathead and flounder, particularly early morning in summer when the tide is changing.

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Narrows Bridge

Mulloway, cobbler and tailor can be caught from the shore on the city side of Narrows Bridge. On the South Perth side, there is a small beach providing a popular spot for families to fish. Just east of the bridge large catches of cobbler can be made and black bream can be found in winter near the pylons.

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Point Walter

The long sand spit and jetty at Point Walter allow anglers access to some of the best fishing on the river. Families can picnic on the adjacent lawns and barbecue their catches of tailor, cobbler, black bream, mulloway, flathead, flounder, prawns and crabs. Bicton Jetty is a junior fishing spot producing tailor, flathead and mulloway.

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Mosman and Claremont Jetties

Mosman Jetty, downstream from the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, is a quiet spot with deep water which produces good mulloway during early summer - a good location for junior anglers. Claremont Jetty is popular for anglers seeking black bream, cobbler, tailor and mulloway. Prawns and crabs can be scooped or trawled from the beaches either side of the jetty.

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