BushwalkBushwalk
30 min to 45 min
15 min to 25 min
30 min to 1 h
| Start | At the intersection of Lapsley Road & Elliott Road (-31.9763121,115.7799854) |
| Mode | Bus Car Train |
| Directions | From Stirling Highway, 5
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Lake Espresso (about 55 m back from the start).
Lake Espresso
Lake Espresso
Lake Espresso is a hole in the wall type cafe with a small alfresco dining area overlooking Lake Claremont. They offer tea, coffee and various sweets. A walk around the lake followed by a coffee at Lake Espresso is the perfect combination. If it's a sunny day, you can also sit out on the lawn. There are also a few picnic tables out the front under the shady trees.
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Lake Espresso is a hole in the wall type cafe with a small alfresco dining area overlooking Lake Claremont. They offer tea, coffee and various sweets. A walk around the lake followed by a coffee at Lake Espresso is the perfect combination. If it's a sunny day, you can also sit out on the lawn. There are also a few picnic tables out the front under the shady trees.
After 135 m find the "Lake Claremont Nature Playground" (15 m on your right).
Lake Claremont Nature Playground
Lake Claremont Nature Playground
Found beside the waters of Lake Claremont is a small but lovely playground. The main fort has wooden steps and a climbable rope, so older children may enjoy this section better. There is also a wooden obstacle course in place. The sheltered picnic area with barbecue facilities sits just next to the playground.
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Found beside the waters of Lake Claremont is a small but lovely playground. The main fort has wooden steps and a climbable rope, so older children may enjoy this section better. There is also a wooden obstacle course in place. The sheltered picnic area with barbecue facilities sits just next to the playground.
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After another 145 m find the "Lake Claremont" (50 m on your left).
Lake Claremont
Lake Claremont
The lake was a large wetland area abundant in plant and animal life prior to the European settlement. Mooro people used to hunt and gather food here. It was known as Butler's Swamp when it was taken up for farming and grazing in the early days of European settlement. In 1850 the land was allotted to pensioner guards for farming, timber was taken out, the water level rose, and the Mooro Aboriginal people were moved out of their territory. It is now recognised as a site of significant Aboriginal heritage. Housing development didn't happen due to degradation, which lead to the establishment of the golf course. Some of the original land is covered by the Scotch College playing fields nowadays. Stirling Road passed here as well, and you can even see it when the water is low.
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The lake was a large wetland area abundant in plant and animal life prior to the European settlement. Mooro people used to hunt and gather food here. It was known as Butler's Swamp when it was taken up for farming and grazing in the early days of European settlement. In 1850 the land was allotted to pensioner guards for farming, timber was taken out, the water level rose, and the Mooro Aboriginal people were moved out of their territory. It is now recognised as a site of significant Aboriginal heritage. Housing development didn't happen due to degradation, which lead to the establishment of the golf course. Some of the original land is covered by the Scotch College playing fields nowadays. Stirling Road passed here as well, and you can even see it when the water is low.
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The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Gloucester Street. Details below.
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After another 120 m find the "Duck Pond Park" (20 m on your right).
Duck Pond Park
Duck Pond Park
Nestled in a leafy corner by Lake Claremont is a lovely, naturally shaded playground. The playground is a good mix of nature play and traditional playground equipment. Stepping stones, wooden platforms and balancing logs connect the different sections of the playground. Dotted around the playground are a few picnic tables, some naturally shaded, others with purpose-built shading. Next to the playground are some exercise stations, and there is also a barbecue near the lake end of the playground. The playground is right on the edge of the lake, so keep an eye on your kids at all times.
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Nestled in a leafy corner by Lake Claremont is a lovely, naturally shaded playground. The playground is a good mix of nature play and traditional playground equipment. Stepping stones, wooden platforms and balancing logs connect the different sections of the playground. Dotted around the playground are a few picnic tables, some naturally shaded, others with purpose-built shading. Next to the playground are some exercise stations, and there is also a barbecue near the lake end of the playground. The playground is right on the edge of the lake, so keep an eye on your kids at all times.
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After another 165 m find the "Lake Claremont Golf Course" (50 m on your right).
Lake Claremont Golf Course
Lake Claremont Golf Course
Located in the heart of Claremont and adjacent to Lake Claremont, the golf course provides something for everyone from the complete novice right through to the skilled professional.
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Located in the heart of Claremont and adjacent to Lake Claremont, the golf course provides something for everyone from the complete novice right through to the skilled professional.
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Class 2/6 Easy track |
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| Length | 2.5 km |
| Time | 30 min to 45 min |
| Quality of track | Smooth and hardened path (1/6) |
| Gradient | Flat, no steps (1/6) |
| Signage | Clearly signposted (1/6) |
| Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6) |
| Experience Required | No experience required (1/6) |
| Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6) |
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After another 420 m continue straight, to head along Lake Claremont Shared Path.
