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Point Walter Reserve

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Point Walter Reserve is a large riverside reserve offering idyllic views of the Swan River.

Hire Reserve

Point Walter Reserve is located in Bicton on Honour Avenue.

Its size, natural beauty and abundance of facilities make it the perfect location for any occasion, from a casual family outing to a large wedding.

  • BBQs More info
  • Dogs
  • Wedding
  • Playground
  • Toilets
  • Sport More info
  • Seating
  • Cafe
  • For Hire

Location

Point Walter Reserve
Honour Avenue, Bicton WA 6157 Get Directions

Reserve Facilities:

  • Cafe and kiosk (located near the foreshore)
  • Paddleboard and Kitesurfing
  • Two shaded playgrounds
  • Refurbished tennis courts
  • Ample seating and barbeques
  • Large foreshore area featuring natural limestone cliff formations
  • Abundance of natural shading
  • Plenty of open, grassy areas
  • Many bike and walking paths
  • Boat ramp and jetty
  • Birdwatching opportunities

The picturesque Point Walter Golf Course is located within the reserve as well as the Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre.

When the tide is out, you can walk from the foreshore out into the river along the Point Walter Sandbar. Many people take advantage of this natural phenomenon to snap an interesting photo!

Point Walter Reserve was named after the principal feature on the Swan River, Point Walter, which was originally named by Captain James Stirling in 1827 after a favourite uncle.

Parking

Ample parking is available on Honour Avenue and at the end of Burke Drive. Overflow parking for events of more than 200 people is located at Attadale Foreshore, 51 Burke Drive and additional hire charges will apply as part of your booking.

Dyoondalup Bike Park

The mountain bike track facility at Dyoondalup Point Water Reserve provides a dedicated space for local riders of all experience levels to enjoy.
 
The facility includes three flow trails, a jump park and pump track to cater for a diverse range of biking, with green, blue and black-coded trails for differing skill levels. 
Three jump lines have been designed and built in accordance to the nationally governing standards of the Trail Difficult Rating Systems. 
 
The park includes considerable signage to highlight that riders should ride within their ability and progress to more advanced stages only when they are adequately competent at the lower levels, and on bikes that are appropriately built and maintained for those necessary features.
 
Mountain biking has grown exponentially within the suburbs of Perth. Increasing activity within our natural areas and parks has identified the lack of suitable facilities within the City of Melville for mountain bike enthusiasts, particularly our youth.
 
Dyoondalup Point Walter Reserve was identified as the preferred location due to a number of factors including:
  • the area was already being used informally and it made sense to formalise this use whilst addressing any potential access, safety, environmental and conflict issues
  • the area is well suited to establishing a small mountain bike track due to the local topography and the relatively isolated location of the facility
  • the area proposed for the track is a degraded section of the reserve with low priority for revegetation in the future, and is currently slashed annually and managed as degraded parkland
  • the mountain bike use would complement existing recreational facilities and amenities at the Point Walter Reserve
  • the site contains mature trees and a bushland setting, which is attractive for mountain biking activities
  • the site has a suitable level of public supervision, thereby minimising the occurrence of anti-social behaviour.

Watch and Explore


Experience Dyoondalup bike park.

Reserve Map

You can hire various areas of Point Walter Reserve for functions and events. There are two dedicated function spots and five wedding areas, including one specifically reserved for ceremonies.

The two function areas are located at the top of the reserve, overlooking the pond. Function Area 1 is the only place you can have marquees, bouncy castles or petting zoos and pony rides.

The five wedding areas are located towards the bottom of the reserve, near the foreshore. Download our map to view the locations. Please note Wedding Area 5 can only be booked for a maximum of three hours.

Reserve Hire Information

Please note there are some things you can't do or bring to this reserve:  

  • Bouncy Castles and marques may be permitted in Function Area 1 but must be approved and require a permit
  • Pegs/stakes are not permitted to secure structures or bouncy castles. Weights must be used to secure any structures (such as marquees)
  • Bookings are not accepted for Public Holidays, 18th and 21st birthday parties.
  • Confetti is not permitted
  • Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at Point Walter Reserve. View a list of our dog-friendly parks and reserves.
  • All bookings will be considered tentative until full payment is made.

To check for available dates, please contact the Customer Relations Team on 9364 0666 or use the Hire Enquiries form below.

Once you have consulted Customer Relations, please lodge a booking application:

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Fees and Charges

An initiative funded by our Happiness Stimulus Package, virtually experience a sensory tour of one of our premier parks, Point Walter

Hire Enquiries

Please note this form is for availability enquiries only. To request a booking, please submit a booking application.

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The City of Melville acknowledges the Bibbulmun people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the City stands today and pays its respects to the Whadjuk people, and Elders both past and present.

City of Melville nagolik Bibbulmen Nyungar ally-maga milgebar gardukung naga boordjar-il narnga allidja yugow yeye wer ali kaanya Whadjack Nyungar wer netingar quadja wer burdik.