Point Walter’s river edge combines shady grass, a jetty, playgrounds and the striking sandbar visible at lower water. The City of Melville also uses the name Dyoondalup. Choose a picnic or riverside walk independently of the reserve’s mountain-bike trails, and check the current viewing-platform notice before setting out for those structures.
| Visit detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Access | Honour Avenue, Bicton |
| Facilities | Playgrounds, barbecues, toilets, café and jetty |
| Dogs | Not allowed in the reserve |
| Current notice | Viewing platforms closed from 17 August; current target late November 2026 |
The foreshore has several distinct parts
The City of Melville lists two playgrounds, picnic space, a boat ramp, a jetty and the sandbar. Walking out onto the sandbar depends on tide and river conditions; it is not a fixed dry path or safe crossing. Keep children close and do not step into deeper water on the strength of an old photograph. The Dyoondalup bike park has graded trails; use that area only with suitable equipment and follow its trail signs.
Check the temporary closure and dog ban
The City of Melville's current notice lists the Dyoondalup viewing platforms as closed from 17 August until late November 2026 for maintenance, extending the earlier September target. That affects the platforms rather than the whole foreshore. Follow barriers and confirm reopening before a viewpoint visit. The City says dogs are not allowed at Point Walter Reserve.
