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Rogues, Rebels & Remarkable Lives Walking Trail, Perth City

Discover Perth’s early characters. Step into the past and hear the extraordinary stories of the people who shaped our city’s boldest moments, from daring escapes to ambitious dreams.

Trail difficulty
  • Length 2.4km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Accessible trail
  • One-way
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Discover Perth’s early characters. Step into the past and hear the extraordinary stories of the people who shaped our city’s boldest moments, from daring escapes to ambitious dreams.

This is one of several self-guided trails around the City of Perth.  Volunteers also guide free walking tours each week day, departing from the i-City Information Kiosk in Murray Street Mall near Forrest Place. You can join in or depart from the trail anywhere along the way.  For more information go to visitperth.com/getting-around/walking-tours 

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 2 hours

Length

2.4km

Trail Access

Drive or use public transport to Perth CBD. There are free CAT buses are available on the trail. Visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au.

Trail Start

Forrest Place, Wellington Street

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Trail End

Government House, St Georges Terrace

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When to go

A nice walk all year round.

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Facilities

  • Guide
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Cafe
  • Car Park

Trail Accessibility

All buses that operate on the Transperth bus network are fully accessible. There are also free CAT buses covering all of the city.  To find out more click here.

Best parking for this tour are CPP Citiplace, 1 Roe Street, and CPP Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace.

Streets in the City of Perth incorporate kerb ramps, tactile indicators and in the central area, crossings have audible signals. 

Accessible public toilets are located throughout the City: Citiplace Rest Centre (Perth Railway concourse) has supervised toilets; State Library; Art Gallery; EQ and Perth bus and train stations; Allendale Square; Barrack Square City of Perth Library. There are also very good parent's rooms at The State Buildings (Point Zero!) and Enex (Hay St Mall)

  • All accessible parking
  • All accessible toilet facilities

Today Aug 09, 8:54pm

14°C

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Max 15°

Min 12°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.64km/h W

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