Matagarup Bridge – Elizabeth Quay Bridge loop from Murdoch

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Matagarup Bridge – Elizabeth Quay Bridge loop from Murdoch

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Matagarup Bridge – Elizabeth Quay Bridge loop from Murdoch

03:05

52.9km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 71 m for 15 m

After 52.9 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Canning River Management Area

Nature Reserve

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Wooden Pier at Clontarf

Highlight • Structure

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Canning River

Lake

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Milyu Nature Reserve

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Matagarup Bridge spans the Swan River in Perth, linking East Perth with Optus Stadium and the Burswood Peninsula. Known for its curved, cable-supported arches, it’s a pedestrian and cycling bridge with wide paths and open views along the river. From the bridge, you can look out towards the city skyline and surrounding foreshore. It’s also used for a guided bridge climb experience.

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38.5 km

The Bell Tower (Swan Bells), Perth

Highlight • Monument

The Bell Tower is one of Perth's landmarks. The 26 bells on the 6th floor play several well-known tunes and national anthems.

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38.7 km

Elizabeth Quay Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The 20-meter-high suspension bridge for pedestrians and cyclists is a great photo opportunity

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38.8 km

First Contact Sculpture by Laurel Nannup

Highlight • Monument

Located along the waterfront at Elizabeth Quay, the First Contact sculpture by Noongar artist Laurel Nannup tells a story from the early encounters between Noongar people and European ships arriving on the Swan River. The 5-metre-tall aluminium sculpture is shaped like a bird with outstretched wings, representing how the Noongar people believed the distant sailing ships looked like giant birds carrying the spirits of their ancestors. Set beside the water, the artwork is a meaningful cultural stop along the path and an important reminder of the area’s deeper history.

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41.4 km

Beach

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'Fragment' Sculpture by Kevin Draper

Highlight • Monument

Near Canning Bridge and the Raffles Hotel, lots of cyclists meet here. Car park and train station (Perth-Mandurah line) nearby, very convenient.

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48.9 km

View of the Canning River

Highlight • River

The Canning River is a major river in Perth that flows west from the Darling Range to join the Swan River near Applecross. Its lower reaches are lined with parklands, wetlands, and shared walking and cycling paths that form part of the Swan and Canning river foreshore network. The river is a popular place for walking, cycling, kayaking, birdwatching, and enjoying the picturesque riverside scenery.

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