Photos from 2012 Riverside Bush to Beach Walk

Wet weather has been a feature of Bush to Beach walks for most of its 10 year history, and this year's walk was no exception. Almost forty participants braved the weather to begin their exploration of the river at Claremont Jetty, and followed a 14 kilometre course along the river to end at Kings Park.

 At Pt Resolution, City of Nedlands Bushcare Officer Vicki Shannon (right) talked to us about the massive amount of work being done at the site to restore the bushland and foreshore area.

(photo courtesy of Marg Owen)

Local historian Anthea Harris showed us photos of the history of the foreshore and gave participants an insight into the way the area has changed over the past 100 years.

Murray Thomas, senior science teacher at Shenton College showed us around Pelican Point and told us about the local and migratory birds that use the reserve.

(photo courtesy of Marg Owen)

After lunch at Matilda Bay Stephanie Clegg and Robyn Benken informed our walk up through the escarpment of Kings Park that was burnt in the fire of 2009.


Anyone interested in planning next year's walk is welcome to contact Dani Boase-Jelinek, Friends of Shenton Bushland Inc (0420334601)

Riverside 2012 Bush to Beach Walk

Riverside 2012 Bush to Beach Walk, Sunday 7th October
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Lakeland Bush to Beach Walk October 2011

The 12km Lakeland 2011 Bush to Beach Walk runs from Herdsman's Lake via Wembley Golf Course to Reabold Hill and then via Bold Park to Lake Claremont and finishes at Claremont Train station.

The walk begins at 10am at the Settler's Cottage car park, Herdsman's Lake, stopping at 12pm for lunch at Reabold Hill lookout.

After lunch, the walk continues 6km through Bold Park and Lake Claremont to end at Claremont at 3pm.


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2011 Bush to Beach Walk

The 15km route being planned for the 2011 Bush to Beach walk heads north from Shenton Bushland to three wetlands - Mabel Talbot, Lake Monger, and Herdsmans. The 98 bus takes us back to our starting point at Shenton Park.

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The walk is currently scheduled for Sunday 4th September.


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Western Bushland Forum Pre-amble Walk

Join us for a 4.6km walk through some of the bushland areas at risk - Sunday 20th March - start at Monash Ave Bushland, QEII Medical Centre at 8.30am.

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2010 Bush to Beach Walk Photos and Reflections

We had a great turnout despite the clouds, rain, and cold wind.

Thanks Phil for suggesting the photo! Thanks also to Robyn for taking it.
A wonderful display of orchids and wildflowers greeted us as we entered the bushland, including this spider orchid just beside the path.

Further along we came across the blue lechanaultia in the former POW camp site.

Adjacent to the blue lechanaultia was a blue lady orchid (Thelymitra crinita) (not yet in flower).

Also nearby to the blue lechanaultia was a patch of Blue Squill (thanks Marg for identifying it for me) (Chamaescilla corymbosa). The flowers should open soon.

After leaving Shenton Bushland we headed South to a very warm reception at Hollywood Reserve and a welcome morning tea. Thank you Trish and the Friends of Hollywood! At one point I noticed everyone pointing up into a tree ... what could it be?

When I got close enough I found Marg photographing a Tawny Frogmouth (thanks for the correction Les) in the tree.

(Thanks Marg for the photo)

Revived and refreshed we headed off to Lake Claremont. Where Heidi and Jane showed us around and gave us background information about the wetland and its history.

Making our way around the edge of the lake we went out onto the bird hide out in the lake.

Looking down from the hide we could see Long Necked Tortoises.

(Thanks Marg for the photo)

 We continued around the lake admiring the bird life ...

(Thanks Marg for the photo)

Eventually got to the spot where the Friends of Lake Claremont were busy with their work - they have been very busy this winter with thousands of plants planted and fenced off ...

It was great to relax in the sun and contemplate all that we had seen... and plan our walk for next year.

2010 Bush to Beach Walk Guides

Please download and print off copies of your walk guide before the walk:

Guide to the 2010 Bush to Beach Walk (route and walk information) - if you experience difficulties with Google Docs then try this link.

Guide to Shenton Bushland section (information about wildflowers and other things to look out for) - if you experience difficulties with Google Docs then try this link.