The trail is wheel chair accessible, however some areas require walking through dirt and grass sections between monuments and can be diffcult for wheel chair access.
About Walking with Western Australian Women Historical Walk Trail, Karrakatta Cemetery
This walk trail is designed to start, leave and re-join at any point. Armed with a smart phone or tablet, each point of interest can be scanned for more biographical information. Maps are available outside the office in the main driveway or can be accessed by scanning the QR code in the waiting house.
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Time / Duration
3 hours
Length
5km
Trail Access
Karrakatta Cemetery is accessible by Fremantle Train Line, stopping at Karrakatta Station. Parking is available on Railway Road and throughout the cemetery.
Trail Start
The trail starts from the Waiting House in the main driveway where you can scan the QR code for a map, or collect a map from outside the administration office, opposite the Waiting House.
The trail is wheel chair accessible, however some areas require walking through dirt and grass sections between monuments and can be diffcult for wheel chair access.
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group A - Urban Trails
(Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
Full large water bottle per person
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
Clothing to suit the activity, environment, and weather conditions.
Binoculars and camera (optional)
Daypack with comfortable shoulder straps
Facilities
Cafe is open Mon - Fri 8am - 3pm near the main entrance.
Wheelchair access limited to roadway between points of interest. Can be difficult terrain navigating over grass and dirt sections with narrow pathways between monuments.
Trails are free and offer countless benefits to our community, from fostering fun and fitness to encouraging social connection, exploration, and personal challenges. These exceptional trail experiences are made possible through the support and collaboration of these great organisations and initiatives:
Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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Walking With WA Woman Trail at Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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Waiting House, Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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Main entrance on Railway Road, Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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Lady Margaret Forrest, Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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Wildflowers in the historical section of Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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Discover Olga Woronoff, Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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Spring flowers, Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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Autumn splendour, Karrakatta Cemetery
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Metropolitan Cemeteries Board
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1-3 hours
4.7km
Family Friendly
