Start at the river end of Jacobs Drive. Proceed along the concrete pathway past the RSL Club until you arrive at the Chris Creek bridge. Cross River Road and inspect the entrance to the canal system in Harbord St.
Proceed along River Rd back towards the town, left into Thora St, right into Finch Place, cross the footbridge and turn left into Ellmoos Ave.
At the end of Ellmoos Ave turn left into Sandpiper Way and follow it around until it terminates at Jacobs Drive.
Paradise Cres is on the opposite side of Jacobs Drive, proceed to a reserve at the end of Paradise Cres. Follow the unpaved footpath to Lagoon Cres.
Proceed along Lagoon Cres to River Road. Turn left, walk past the caravan park until access to the riverside reserve can be achieved which is just short of the bridge.
Stroll along the riverside reserve back to your starting point.
Detours may be made to a reserve at the end of Thora St and into Whimbrel Drive from Sandpiper Way.Surf Club - Along Jacobs Drive towards the Princes Highway. At the Totem Pole corner left into Sussex Inlet Rd, third right into Government Rd, straight ahead to the Surf Club. Extend the route along the beach as far as you wish.
On return from the Surf Club try fifth right into Iverison Rd, third right into Sussex Rd, first left into Lyons Rd which joins River Rd which is followed to Jacobs Drive.
As a variation, travel any of the above in the opposite direction.