The best cycling routes in Woodman Point Regional Park

Woodman Point Regional Park is a 54-hectare coastal reserve at Coogee with a layered history. It was once a failed settlement, a quarantine station, and an explosives reserve, with the former munitions magazines and quarantine station now listed on the State Register of Heritage Places. These days it’s a popular spot for coastal walking, with paths winding through the park’s bushland and along the shoreline, picnic areas, beaches, and beautiful views out over Cockburn Sound and Owen Anchorage.

Woodman Point is the headland that gives the regional park its name, extending out into the Indian Ocean with Owen Anchorage to the north and Jervoise Bay to the south. Whadjuk people are recognised as the traditional owners of the point and the surrounding country, and today, it’s a favourite spot for shore-based fishing and is a fantastic place for a walk, with coastal paths winding along the shoreline and views back across the water toward Coogee and Fremantle.

Woodman Point Jetty, also known locally as the Ammo Jetty for its history as the old ammunition jetty dating back to the early 1900s, extends about 100 metres out from the shore. Underneath the jetty, there is a sheltered stretch of reef and a seagrass meadow that provides habitat for a variety of fish and other marine life, making it a popular snorkelling and scuba diving spot. It’s also a great place to walk to the end and take in the views across the Cockburn Sound, especially if you’re here at sunset.

This riverside park has great views over the water and access to the foreshore trails. The park's standout feature is the large stairs that lead down toward the river. It is named after a local politician who held the positions of Minister of Police and Minister of Education among other governmental roles.

CY O’Connor Reserve sits along a stretch of coastline with low limestone cliffs, rock groynes, and small sandy sections between. The shoreline here is more rugged compared to South Beach, with clearer views along the coast and out across the Indian Ocean. Paths run above the water, connecting into the wider coastal walking network.

South Beach Recreation Reserve combines open grassed areas with direct access to South Beach. The reserve includes picnic areas, playgrounds, and shaded sections beneath Norfolk pines, with paths linking through to the foreshore. It sits directly between the beach and surrounding streets, with multiple entry points along the edge.

Running alongside the Fremantle rail line, this shared path forms part of the wider cycling and walking network linking Perth to Fremantle. The route follows the rail corridor with a mostly flat, sealed surface, used by cyclists and pedestrians. Compared to the nearby coastal paths, this section feels more direct and enclosed, with fences, vegetation, and passing trains along the line. It connects easily into surrounding paths near South Beach and the Fremantle foreshore.

Located along Perth’s coastline, Cottesloe Beach is known for its white sand, clear water, and long open stretch facing the Indian Ocean. The beach is backed by a foreshore of grass and Norfolk pine trees, with a groyne extending into the water creating a calmer section for swimming. It’s one of the most well-known beaches in the area, with conditions ranging from calm mornings to stronger surf later in the day depending on wind.