- Duration
- 3 km on foot after a 10-minute ferry (≈ 1 h 37 min: moving and stop time only)
- Who it suits
- Everyone
- Transport
- walk
- Start
- The Old Mill
- Finish
- Sir James Mitchell Park
- Pace
- relaxed pace
- Best time
- the hour before sunset
- Budget per adult
- a regular Transperth fare for the ferry (A$2.40 cash or bank card, cheaper on SmartRider); free on Sundays with SmartRider or contactlessPrices as of: July 2026; transport and zoo prices October 2026
Getting there
Ferry from Elizabeth Quay to Mends Street. Pay with a bank card, the same as on the bus, and follow the shore back to the ferry.
Stops in order
The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.
1. The Old Mill~15 min at the stop
The old mill by the river exit. A short stop at the start, while the light is still high.
Tip: If you come by ferry, land at Mends Street, walk up to the mill, then come back along the water.
Open on the map ↗↓ walk · 12 min · 0.8 km
2. Mends Street Jetty~20 min at the stop
The ferry from Elizabeth Quay runs every 20 minutes and takes about 10 minutes. Cafes at the jetty, and the long park starts here.
Worth knowing: Mends Street Jetty is the South Perth ferry wharf. The short crossing has linked the zoo side of the river to the city for generations.
Tip: Pay with a card, as on the bus. The return ferry runs into the late evening.
Open on the map ↗↓ walk · 20 min · 1.5 km
3. Sir James Mitchell Park~30 min at the stop
The long lawn on the Swan. People come here after work to watch the city across the river.
Tip: Walk while the light is good, then follow the shore back to the ferry. Cyclists move quickly on the shared path.
Open on the map ↗
Before you go
- Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
- Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
- On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.