Point Walter
A sandbar extending nearly 1 km into the Swan River, where you can walk out to the middle of the river to watch the sunset and the city skyline.
Point Walter lies in Bicton, about 5 km northeast of Fremantle. Where the Swan River meets the sea, it has deposited a white sandbar about 1 km long that stretches into the middle of the river. At low tide, you can walk all the way to the tip. The shallow water on both sides is clear, and you can often spot pelicans and dolphins. On land are lawns, barbecue areas, cafés and a children's playground, and locals come here in summer to picnic and watch the sunset. Entry is free. It takes about 15 minutes to get there by car or bus. Note that parts of the sandbar are submerged at high tide, so check the tides before you go.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Leighton Beach
- Cottesloe Beach
- Army Museum of Western Australia
- Fremantle Arts Centre
- Fremantle Prison
- South Terrace (Cappuccino Strip)
- Fremantle
- Fremantle Markets