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Canning River Wetlands, Cannington

Paddle
Trail difficulty
Easy
  • Length 8km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Return
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Starting at the Kent Street Weir the trail heads downstream where you can explore as many side streams as you can float in. An information board at the launch ramp has the canoe trail map and inforrmation permenantly on display.

Castledare Minature Railway is on the river about 500m downstream from Kent Street. They operate a station from Kent St with the train running on the third Sunday of every month.

As marked, the distance one way to Riverton Bridge is about four kilometres.There are cafe's at the start and finish points.

Heading upstream from Riverton Bridge you will discover many dead-end channels and plenty of bird and fish life. A great spot to kayak or canoe.

City of Canning

1300 422 664

Western Australian (Perth City) Visitor Centre

(08) 9483 1111

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Up to half a day depending on how much you explore!

Length

8km return

Trail Access

Road 2WD

Trail Start

Wilson Park, Kent St, Cannington which is 15km (20 mins) from Perth.

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Trail End

Riverton Bridge

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When to go

Anytime

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Hazards & Warnings

Occasionally, in summer, Algal Blooms occur and sections of the river may be closed.

Facilities

Cafe and kayak launch ramp at the start point.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Kiosk
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible toilet facilities
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today May 13, 9:25am

18°C

Feels like 17°C

Max 22°

Min 15°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.91km/h N

8-day forecast

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Thu

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Fri

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Sat

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Tue

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7 trail goers have rated this trail as 4.71 out of 5!

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Lee Limburg

Reviewed 6 May 2024, 12:34am

Did the full 8km on kayak (next Gen mk2) loved it was a blast. Plus the birds giving you that tf is that side eye 🤣
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Kreisel Pinto

Reviewed 7 Apr 2024, 6:32pm

What a serene trail this is. A really easy 8k loop, beginner friendly. Spotted heaps of birds, the highlight was the family of black swans
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 14 Sep 2022, 11:14am

A fantastic paddle trail
Chris Marsh

Reviewed 26 Feb 2022, 11:52am

Great spot, easy access to the water, plenty of parking, toilets and a good cafe. Super calm water, lots of birdlfe and the absence of motor boats is so refreshing, just the sound of your paddle and the odd splash of a fish jumping and water bird calls. Loop trail to the little cafe between the bridges scenic and pretty effortless paddle. Watch out for knee deep mud at the cafe closest to Shelley Bridge!
Adam Dean

Reviewed 21 Aug 2017, 3:13pm

First-time kayaking without a group - perfect for beginners.

Such a calm, relaxing, and re-energising experience.
Zen Courier

Reviewed 22 Mar 2016, 5:14pm

Done this trail in various parts, not in one go. But one of my favourites. Serene and tranquil. Plenty of wildlife, pelicans, ducks, birds, waterhens etc. Not to mention Lo-Quay cafe, Kent St cafe or picnic spote. Great spot too for wildlife photography. (http://www.meetup.com/swankayakers/events/226644987/)
Kristin Reddin

Reviewed 9 Feb 2016, 1:09pm

I love this easy access canoe mostly because there are no motor craft in the river here and there are lots and lots of birds nesting along the banks in trees.
The car park is close to launch sites and well lit at night. There is a great cafe and the wonderful canning river eco education centre during the day.
It is about a 7 km round trip up to near the Shelley bridge where you can reward yourself at another cafe.

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