All the best walking trails in Perth to explore

Going for a bushwalk doesn’t mean you need to be undertaking a strenuous, day-long hike. For an easy bushwalk that also has incredible views of the Perth skyline, the Kings Park Law walk is perfect. Spanning over a 2.5 kilometre loop, this trail takes you through the bushland of Kings Park – ​​one of the world’s largest and most beautiful inner city parks. With tonnes of signage along the trail, you’ll also get the chance to learn about all the unique flora throughout the park. You’ll also be treated to views of the Swan River and Perth’s skyline, making it both a gentle and scenic walk.

Looking for a slightly more challenging bushwalk? The Zamia Trail in Bold Park is a favourite among locals for being a peaceful, yet moderately challenging walk. Located just 15 minutes from the city, this 5 kilometre trail takes you through woodland and along Perth’s stunning coastline. On a clear day, you’ll even be able to spot Rottnest Island in the distance. Taking approximately an hour and a half to complete in its entirety, it’s a moderately easy trail with a few gentle inclines which makes it a great, attainable walk for a range of different fitness levels.

The Bibbulmun Track is one of the most famous long-distance trails in Australia, stretching 1,000 kilometres from Perth to Albany. Though the entire track is an epic multi-day hike, if you’re not prepared for such a huge undertaking, there are smaller (and just as challenging) sections you can tackle, too. The trail between Mundaring Weir and Kalamunda is a 20 kilometre walk that’ll take you through the Perth Hills for a demanding yet rewarding hike. Because of the distance and steep sections, the walk is graded as challenging and might not be accessible to beginner walkers.

For those of us who are more time poor but still want to get the blood pumping out in nature, Perth is also home to a number of shorter nature walking trails too. Sitting on the outskirts of Perth is Lesmurdie Falls, one of Perth’s most stunning waterfalls. There’s a short and sweet 2 kilometre tail which gives you the best views of the waterfall and the city of Perth from the various lookout points along the trail. Taking just under an hour to walk the entire loop, this trail is the perfect way to squeeze in a bit of exercise during the week.

Located just 25 minutes outside of Perth is Swan Valley. Not only is this area home to some of Western Australia’s best wineries, it also houses one of the most breathtaking ecosystems in the country. One of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of the Swan Valley is the Bells Rapids Walking Trail where you’ll walk along the rapids and outcrops. If you happen to be in the area during August, you’ll also be treated to the Avon Descent, which is a renowned white-water race in WA.

If you’ve got a day to spare, the Ghost House Walk Trail in Yanchep National Park is a great, moderately challenging walking trail that’s just outside of Perth. The 12 kilometre loop trail takes you past the ruins of an eerie old homestead. Besides this, there’s plenty of caves, creeks and bushland to explore along the way, too. You’ll also be treated to the incredible native wildlife that call Yanchep National Park home, including kangaroos and koalas. Taking approximately three hours to complete, the trail is somewhat challenging but is still suitable for most walkers.