Perth CBD–City workers sit up long hours all day. Tourists fly in from the Airport line and head over to P-Town for hustle, biz, and city breaks. ‘Ya never gotta choose between city amenities and jogging and walking trails near Perth… if only ‘ya got a travel guide by locals, for locals (and visitors)!
What if we told ‘ya there’s a number of walking trails near Perth City, just 15-40 minutes away?
‘Ya read that right: Joey Zaza’s, the New York-style sandwich bar based in P-Town, got ‘ya a guide on both popular and lesser-known walking trails Perth’s vicinity has to offer ‘ya bosses.
1. Lesmurdie Falls National Park
- Location: Forrestfield, WA
- Travel time: 30mins
- Distance from Perth City: 39km
- Parking: yes
- Trail difficulty: easy to moderate
First off: Lesmurdie Falls National Park got ‘ya some of the walking trails second-nearest Perth City.
Catch a view of the waterfalls and hear that epic rush of water without straying far from the metro! Picnicking is defo allowed.
Bringing ‘ya canine companion? Lesmurdie Falls National Park got some good rap for being dog-friendly.
Lesmurdie Falls Walking Trails
- Valley Loop Trail 🥪🥪
- Foot of the Falls Trail 🥪🥪
Parking Lots near Lesmurdie Falls
- Lower Lesmurdie Falls Car Park
- Weir Car Park
- Terraces Car Park
2. Bold Park
- Location: City Beach, WA
- Travel time: 15mins
- Distance from Perth City: 11km
- Parking: yes
- Trail difficulty: easy to challenging
Home to the nearest walking trails, Bold Park is only 15 minutes away from Perth City. This lesser-known pocket of fresh air in the CBD gives ‘ya a variety of trails, some with views of the ocean. Just head west of Subiaco!
(And because Bold Park walking trails are so near Perth City, ‘ya can be sure that fresh and filling sangas stay good and tasty when ‘ya get there. Get some from Joey Zaza’s–It’s a great way to fuel up for ‘ya walk.)
Bold Park Walking Trails
- Camel Walk Heritage Trail 🥪
- Zamia Trail 🥪🥪
- Tuart Walk 🥪🥪🥪
Parking Lots Near Bold Park
- Camel Lake Car Park
- Tuart Car Park
3. Whistlepipe Gully Trail
- Location: Forrestfield, WA
- Travel time: 30mins
- Distance from Perth City: 26km
- Parking: yes
- Trail difficulty: moderate
Whistlepipe Gully is the most-searched walking trail near Perth. Found in Mundy Regional Park, Forrestfield, it runs along a creek and connects to Lesmurdie Falls National Park.
Trekkers and urban explorers can also spot the ruins of a Japanese-style home built in the 60s and designed by a local architect.
(Love local? Take some handmade sangas packed with house-roasted meats with ‘ya. Run by Perth locals, mum-and-pop Joey Zaza’s got hearty sandwiches to keep ‘ya appetite company on the trail.)
Parking Lots Near Whistlepipe Gully
- Weir Car Park
- Terraces Car Park
- Lower Lesmurdie Falls Car Park
5. John Forrest National Park
- Location: Hovea, WA
- Travel time: 40mins
- Distance from Perth City: 36km
- Parking: yes
- Trail difficulty: easy to moderate
John Forrest National Park is the go-to for hikers of all skill levels and interests. It’s home to different attractions like Hovea Falls, Glen Brook Dam, and the historical Swan View Tunnel (yes, ‘ya can walk right through it)!
John Forrest National Park Walking Trails
- Wildflower Walk🥪
- Eagle View Walk 🥪🥪
- Railway Reserves Heritage Trail 🥪🥪🥪
Parking Lots Near John Forrest National Park
- Picnic area parking near Park Road
- Pechey Road Car Park
6. Bells Rapids Park
- Location: Brigadoon, WA
- Travel time: 40mins
- Distance from Perth City: 39km
- Parking: yes
- Trail difficulty: easy to moderate
Bells Rapids gets busy around August thanks to its bridge being a great spot to watch the annual Avon Descent White Water Race. At other times of the year, it’s a scenic park home to different walking trails near Perth City.
Bells Rapids Walking Trails
- Bells Rapids River Walk 🥪
- Goat Walk 🥪🥪
- Mount Mambup Trail 🥪🥪🥪
Parking Lots Near Bells Rapids
- Car park near Bells Rapids Park public toilet by Cathedral Ave.
7. Ellis Brook Valley Reserve
- Location: Martin, WA
- Travel time: 30mins
- Distance from Perth City: 30km
- Parking: yes
- Trail difficulty: easy to difficult
Ellis Brook walking trails just 30 minutes from Perth are known for their idyllic views filled with wildflowers. If ‘ya aren’t allergic to pollen, a hearty stroll down Ellis Brook Valley Reserve is sure to get ‘ya energized, hungry for epic sandwiches, and pumped up for more walking.
Not a fan of flowers? Ellis Brook Valley Reserve’s also got rock formations at the Barrington Quarry.
Ellis Brook Walking Trails
- Easy Walk Trail 🥪
- Sixty Foot Falls Loop 🥪🥪
Parking Lots Near Ellis Brook
- Honeyeater Hollow Car Park
- Valley Head Car Park
8. Bibbulmun Track
- Location: Kalamunda, WA
- Travel time: 30mins
- Distance from Perth City: 32km
- Parking: yes
- Trail difficulty: challenging
One of the world’s longest walking trails is Bibbulmun Track. This long-distance track spans 1,003km, beginning Kalamunda just outside Perth and reaching all the way to Albany. It’s estimated to take weeks to complete this track, so even just walking a part of it makes for a great story.
Because Bibbulmun Track is a difficult trail, we recommend ‘ya pack some trail mix for energy and awesome boss sandwiches for enjoyment. (Just because some of ‘ya start it for the challenge doesn’t mean ‘ya can’t enjoy a great sanga~)
Parking Lots Near Bibbulmun Track
- Jorgensen Park
- Mundaring Weir Discovery Centre
- Camel Farm, Hackett’s Gully
9. Kalamunda National Park
- Location: Piesse Brook, WA
- Travel time: 40mins
- Distance from Perth City: 40km
- Parking: yes
- Trail difficulty: easy to challenging
Kalamunda National Park has several walking trails for experienced bushwalkers. There’s easy to moderate options like Jorgensen Park Walk, Kalamunda Heritage Trail, and Channel 10 Tower Walk, but most of the trails are for bosses looking for more challenges.
Bibbulmun Track, which we mentioned earlier, also bypasses sections of Kalamunda National Park.
Kalamunda National Park Walking Trails
- Rocky Pool Walk 🥪🥪🥪
- Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail 🥪🥪
- Jorgensen Park Walk 🥪
- Channel 10 Tower Walk 🥪🥪
- Lewis Road Walk 🥪🥪🥪
- Schipp Road Walk 🥪🥪🥪
Parking Lots Near Kalamunda National Park
- Rocky Pool Parking Area
Fuel Up Your Walk With Joey Zaza’s
Joey Zaza’s boss sandwiches are a great choice for staying recharged throughout your hike on walking trails near Perth City. Grab ‘ya protein and carbs as early as 7am every weekday at Joey Zaza’s. We’re right on St. George’s Terrace. (And if ‘ya aiming to catch the sunset, we’re open til 2pm!) Don’t miss out on epic sangas; check out our menu.
8+ Walking Trails, Catering for 8+ People
To get ‘ya Perth walking trail and picnic sandwiches ready to go, ‘ya can also book a catering order for our epic sandwich and fruit platters. Packed in boxes, they stay in shape so ‘ya can frolick worry-free.
We deliver within Perth City and the broader Perth CBD, your headquarters and starting point for that amazing walk into the outdoors! Check out our platter menu, satisfying serving sizes, flexible dietary options, and delivery rates all on our catering page.
