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Rocky Bay Heritage Trail

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Rocky Bay in North Fremantle is about thirteen kilometres south west of the Perth city centre.

The Rocky Bay Heritage Trail explores the settlement, development and natural environment of the North Fremantle, Rocky Bay area. It's divided into two sections. The first is a one kilometre scenic nature walk along the cliff tops of Rocky Bay linking with the foreshore bicycle path to Point Roe. The trail commences at the end of Harvest Road on the banks of the Swan River.

Second is a two kilometre walk around the old town of North Fremantle, commencing at the War Memorial in Queen Victoria Street.

Rocky Bay Cliff Walk include: Harvey Beach, Cypess Hill, Proposed Harbour Entrance, The Tunnel, The Cave, Soap Factory, Former Quarry Platform, Buckland Hill and Minim Cove.

Rocky Bay Heritage Trail

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Features: North Fremantle Historic Town Walk includes: World War I Memorial, North Fremantle Town Hall, Queen Victoria Street, Post Office, Pearse Street (formerly Mason St), Thompson Road, Turton House, Harvest Road, Corkhill Street (Elizabeth St), 2-4 John Street, Passmore Avenue, Corkhill House (Gingerbread House), Gresham Hotel, Gilbert Fraser Oval, Hillcrest Hospital, Winter House, John Street and Burns Street.
Further Information: The Cave: According to Aboriginal mythology the Waugal (Rainbow Serpent) rested here, curling itself around the central pillar of the cave, before continuing its journey upriver. Around 1900 the cave was used to burn lime by T.H. Briggs and Company. The natural hole to the surface has been enlarged, probably to allow materials to be hoisted up and down by headgear on top.