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Point Walter (Noongar: Dyoondalup) is a point on the Swan River, Western Australia, notable for its large sandbar that extends into the river. It is located on the southern shore of Melville Water, and forms its western end. Point Walter is located in the suburb of Bicton, approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi) south of the Perth central business district, and 7 kilometres (4 mi) north-east of Fremantle, and is on the opposite side of the river to the suburbs of Mosman Park, Peppermint Grove, and Dalkeith.Point Walter is a site of Aboriginal Australian heritage, both for its place in the Dreamtime and because of the local Whadjuk people's historical activities at the site. Named in 1827 by James Stirling, it was popular among the public for its variety of recreational activities and its facilities, such as tea rooms, a bathing house and a tavern. Through a series of events, the point suffered a drop in patronage from the late 19th century to World War II. At that time, it was rehabilitated from a state of disrepair, and an army camp was built on the premises, which was later transformed into a migrant settlement camp. Since the migrant camp's closure in 1972, the facilities have been used for multiple activities.Since 1912 Point Walter has been run by Melville City Council, and today is contained in the Point Walter Reserve. The reserve and the sandbar serve as important sites for flora and fauna, particularly bird-life. It is popularly used for a variety of recreational activities, and currently hosts the annual Point Walter concert.
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20 hectares of bushland 2kms along the South West trails, cliffs, fishing
1km sandbar, jetty, cap park, cafe, toilets,
Point Walter BBQ Hill top
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Bicton / Point Walter / Blackwall reach
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Name / URL | Distance / Elevation / Surface | Features | YY.MM comments |
Point Walter Sandbar | 1000 / 0 / sand / | tide low in morning / afternoon sections lost to water | 20.04 google mapping 360 trail | Jenna Biddi Yorga | 2000m / 18m / hard surface | Nature reserve / cliff views over river | 20.04 google mapping path 360 trail | loop Bicton Baths Quarantine Park 1km | 1000m / 18m / | cap par, toilets, riverside views, trails, historical Icons | 20.04 drafted | Centre Point Walter 800m | 800m / 12 m / hard surface | Dog Beach East to BBQ hill top centre | 20.04 drafted | Loop 9km riverside | 9000m / 20m / | Sandbar / Nature trails, Road, baths, river views | 20.04 drafted |
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