Heirisson Island
Heirisson Island (Matagarup) is an island in the Swan River in Western Australia at the eastern end of Perth Water (31°57′59″S 115°52′57″E / 31.96639°S 115.8825°E / -31.96639; 115.8825). The city of Perth and the Town of Victoria Park are linked by The Causeway which is actually two bridges which span the two foreshores and the island. It occupies an area of roughly 285,600 square metres.
Prior to development, there were actually two islands, surrounded by mudflats. It also had alternate names. The nyungar name of the island (Matagarup) and surrounds related to the nature of the mudflats being leg deep
Over the years, dredging and reclamation has created a single island, which is now a landscaped nature reserve, with a two kilometre walking path.
In recent years a colony of Western Grey Kangaroos have been introduced onto the island.
Read more about Heirisson Island: Plans, History, Yagan's Statue, Current Political Situation
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