City to Surf for Activ | Sunday, 31 August 2025

This event supports Activ Foundation, raising vital funds for thousands of Western Australians living with disability. To ensure the safety of all participants, extensive road closures and access restrictions will be in place along the course from 1am to 2pm.

Click here for detailed road closure information and timings

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Recreational activities

Fishing locations

Fishing practices that attract large sharks and pose a risk to human safety are prohibited under the Town of Cambridge Local Government and Public Property Local Law 2017.

To ensure everyone can enjoy our beautiful coastline, the Town of Cambridge has designated specific areas where fishing can be carried out safely and harmoniously alongside other visitors.

As fishing takes place in shared spaces with swimmers, surfers, and other beach users, we ask that you follow the restrictions and local laws in place. This helps keep the beachfront safe, pleasant, and enjoyable for all.

For details on permitted fishing locations, please refer to our Fishing Area Map(PDF, 512KB).

Fishing restrictions:

  • Do not clean fish or cut bait on the beach.
  • Do not deposit fish offal or bait on land or in the sea within 200 metres of any part of the beach.
  • Do not use berley, oil, or composite materials.
  • Do not fish for sharks using set or buoyed lines, or use blood, offal, or any other lure to attract sharks within 200 metres of any beach.

Commercial fishing businesses are prohibited unless a permit has been granted by the Town.

Anyone who observes suspicious fishing activity you can report this to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Litter

To help maintain our beautiful environment, please dispose of all waste responsibly.

Penalties apply for breaches of the Litter Act 1979 and relevant local laws.

The Town also offers a Verge Valet collection service alongside regular waste and recycling collections, making it easier to dispose of unwanted items correctly.

Find out more about our waste and recycling services here.

For responsible waste disposal, you can use ourLocal Recycling Centres and Drop-off Points.

Camping

Camping is not permitted in any public areas within the Town of Cambridge, including Town facilities and any Crown land. Penalties may apply should illegal camping be identified within the Town. 

Drones

Drones are increasingly popular for recreation, business, and even emergency services. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority(CASA).

No Drone Zones in the Town of Cambridge include:

  • Cowden Park
  • Rutter Park
  • Grantham / Selby Park
  • Henderson Park
  • Pat Goodridge Reserve
  • Perry Lakes/Alderbury Reserve
  • McLean Park
  • Floreat Park
  • Beecroft Park
  • Helston Park
  • Jubilee Park
  • City Beach Ovals
  • Bent Park
  • Galup

Recreational use in public space

If flying for private recreational use, you must comply with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority safety rules(PDF, 104KB). 

Commercial use in public space

If flying for commercial purposes, you must comply with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority safety rules(PDF, 159KB).

If flying for commercial purposes, you must:

  • Follow the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's commercial drone regulations.

  • Hold a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) or operate in the excluded category (sub-2kg or private landholder).

  • Book the park/reserve via the Town’s online booking platform and pay applicable fees.

Reporting unsafe flying

If you are concerned with drone usage in your area, you may wish to report your concerns to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's.

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