The best road cycling routes in Harry Waring Marsupial Reserve Nature Reserve

Mount Henry Bridge Reserve sits directly in the shadow of the historic Mount Henry Bridge. It's a popular riverside stop for families, fitness enthusiasts, and walkers with public toilets, manicured grassy picnic fields, park benches, and a large car park. The kids' playgrounds here are a stand-out amenity, with modern design including shade sails. For adults, there's free fitness equipment, the Mount Henry Jetty and the Kerbside Café.

The waterfront path does a little loop at the 'Fragment' sculpture, created by artist Kevin Draper. You can see downtown Perth across the water, and it's possible to follow the trail from here to walk or cycle basically the entire visible coast of the Swan River.

Trafalgar Bridge crosses the narrow entrance to Claisebrook Cove, connecting the waterfront promenades in East Perth. From the bridge, the views open up east across the Swan River toward Optus Stadium, and below, the marina and waterside apartments of Claisebrook Cove, which is a quieter contrast to the busy city skyline. Ferries, moored boats and reflections on the sheltered water give this section of the foreshore a peaceful harbourside feel.

This large conserved greenspace is made up of forests, marshlands and a park, spanning almost 100 hectares. Fern Park sitting on its northern end with amenities like shaded picnic areas, BBQs, restrooms, and the Lo Quay River Cafe.

Kwinana Freeway PSP is a principal shared path running for over 20 kilometres alongside the freeway, designed mainly for cycling and commuting. It’s fully sealed, mostly flat, and direct. However, around the Swan River section, it feels less like a typical commuter route, with open views across the water and towards the city skyline on the western side.

Bibra Lake, known as Walliabup in the local Nyungar language, is a freshwater lake that forms part of a chain of wetlands that make up Beeliar Regional Park. You can follow the shared cycle and walking path that loops around the shoreline, giving you easy access to bird hides and plenty of quiet spots to pause and watch the water. You’re likely to see a mix of local birdlife, especially in the early morning when the lake is still and reflective.

Canning Bridge is a major road bridge that carries Canning Highway across the Canning River between the suburbs of Applecross and Como. Originally built in the 1930s, this key bridge has been rebuilt several times over the years. Under the bridge, various walking and cycling paths wind along the river, connecting several of the surrounding foreshore parklands and offering plenty of options for exploring this beautiful area.

Kwinana Freeway Shared Path is a major walking and cycling route that runs alongside the Kwinana Freeway through Perth’s southern suburbs. Part of Perth’s Principal Shared Path (PSP) network, the sealed trail provides a direct corridor used by both recreational users and commuters. This quiet section offers a beautiful view of the Canning River and is ideal for connecting to several river foreshore routes and nearby suburbs.