Can you swim in Matilda Bay?

Tabs Group. Matilda Bay Reserve is a popular social gathering spot providing a well groomed grassed foreshore with a stunning back drop of the Swan River. Located opposite the University of WA, between Hackett Drive and the Swan River, visitors can also enjoy canoeing, swimming, cycling or fishing.

Are there BBQ at Matilda Bay?

Park Facilities: The free electric barbecues are cleaned daily. The stunning back drop of the Swan River, combined with sheltered nature of the Matilda Bay Reserve, make it a very popular site for social functions such as staff Christmas parties, birthdays and weddings.

Where is Matilda Bay Western Australia?

Matilda Bay or Crawley Bay (known originally as Currie’s Bay), then Sutherland’s Bay) is a natural bay in the Swan River in Western Australia, adjacent to the Perth suburb of Crawley. It extends from Pelican Point to Mounts Bay Road below Kings Park.

Is it safe to swim in Perth?

Yes! It is very safe to swim in Western Australia. Australian’s love the beach, and most of our residential beaches are patrolled by surf lifesavers, with calm protected waters and very modern facilities.

Can I swim in Swan River?

The Swan River offers many different locations to enjoy a swim, play or bite to eat with beautiful cafes, playgrounds and picnic spots located right on the shady Swan River foreshore and magnificent swimming spots with calm waters perfect for young children.

Can you drink alcohol at Matilda Bay?

Alcohol is not to be sold on the reserve, unless the appropriate licence is held. 12. Alcohol consumption is only permitted within the designated hired area.

Are dogs allowed at Matilda Bay?

Matilda Bay Brewhouse is a dog friendly pub in Hunter Valley. If you, or your pup is in luck, their very own border collie brewdog might drop by to greet you on arrival. Dogs are allowed outside at the terrace protected from the rain and heat by big sails.

Where can I skinny dip in Perth?

Yanchep Lagoon Beach. Yanchep.

Is there sharks in the Swan River?

In February the Swan River was shut to swimmers after two sightings of a 3m bull shark were made near Point Walter and just metres from the spot Mr Wrathall was attacked.

Why is the Swan River so dirty?

The main cause of the river’s chronic poor health can be traced to a cocktail of pollution entering the river system. Thousands of tonnes of nutrient-rich fertilisers that run-off from farms in the Swan and Avon River catchments are the main culprit.

Can you still buy Matilda Bay wine coolers?

The Matilda Bay wine cooler will cease production in early November, according to Miller. Industry observers were not surprised by the decision, since the wine cooler market has been declining and Matilda Bay, introduced in 1987, has not played a major role.

Where is Matilda Bay Beer brewed?

Yarra Valley
The Matilda Bay Brewing Company was a West Australian brewery. It was the first new brewery opened in Australia since World War II and Australia’s first craft brewery….Matilda Bay Brewing Company.