Heirisson Island is an island in the Swan River. It is located in between the suburbs of East Perth and Victoria Park. If you are going to the city from Victoria Park, you will have to go through the island. The road (Causeway) goes straight through middle of the island and separates the island in two halves.
The first time I went there was to have lunch on the island. We then decided to go for a walk, for they have some nice walking/cycling paths. We also wanted to enjoy some stunning views and scenery across the Swan River. So, we went under the bridge and started our walk on the east side of the island from the south.
The most memorable event, though, was to spot some kangaroos. It was definitely my first time encountering some wild kangaroos- two of them- and you would guess my excitement. One of the them was just laying down, unaware of everything and the other one, just hoping and looking for food, I guess. After taking just enough photos, we followed the path, went round the lake and then made our way back to the parking spot.
It was certainly a most enjoyable day. It is an easy place to get to and it is amazing to find such a sanctuary just a few kilometres away from the city. I would highly recommend to visit this place, have a leisurely walk and see some of the wildlife in Perth.
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