Description
Located in the scenic Swan River between the suburbs of East Perth and Victoria Park, Heirisson Island is a beautiful island with a rich history. Formerly made up of several small islands and mudflats, it occupies an area of 285600 m2 now, and is connected to the two foreshores by The Causeway. The area around Heirisson Island is traditionally associated with the Beeloo people, a subgroup of the Whadjuk Noongar who knew the small islands and mudflats as Matagarup, referring to the river as being
Later, French midshipman François-Antoine Boniface Heirisson who was on the French ship Le Naturaliste named the island after himself during a scientific expedition led by Nicolas Baudin between 1801 and 1804. Captain James Stirling later investigated the area in 1827 just before the Swan River Colony was settled in 1829.
The single island is now a landscaped nature reserve, complete with a 2 km (1.2 mi) walking path, playground area for young children and public toilets. The park's serene environment is a favorite for many who enjoy a relaxing walk, bird watching, or taking a quiet stroll to immerse themselves in the surrounding nature. He
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