Ahoy Mateys @ S.S. Alkimos - Shorehaven Treasure Island Adventure Playground
We found ourselves shipwrecked at Alkimos recently and spent the day reading treasure maps, walking the plank and climbing the rigging. ...
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Swan Valley Station - Henley Brook
Tucked in behind the wineries and eateries along West Swan Road is Swan Valley Station - a fabulous place to stop in for a completely...
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Sep 28, 20232 min read
Kalamunda History Village
Kalamunda History Village occupies the site of the old Upper Darling Range Railway Station and is unique in Australia with two periods of...
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May 7, 20232 min read
Newcastle Gaol and Connors Mill - Toodyay
Historic Toodyay is one of Western Australia’s oldest towns and is located less than an hours drive from Perth. Enjoy learning some...
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Jan 15, 202311 min read
Subiaco Children's Adventure Map
I had saved this map some time ago and added the trail to my list of places to explore. When I finally found the time I was unable to...
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Dec 29, 20222 min read
Museum of Natural History - Guildford
Tucked away on James Street in Guildford is an old theatre which is jam packed with all sorts of animals including every child's...
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Feb 1, 20224 min read
Northbridge Street Art
This blog is a combination of a planned and an unplanned walk to explore the street art in Northbridge. For our first walk (the orange...
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Jan 26, 20226 min read
The New Art City Walking Tour - Perth
I've previously blogged the Art City Walking Trail in Perth City but as I did so I realised that there was a new updated version which...
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Jan 15, 20224 min read
Icons of Influence - Perth City
When John Septimus Roe, naval officer, surveyor and explorer, first laid out the City of Perth in 1829, he envisaged a powerful city at...
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Oct 29, 20214 min read
Mt Lawley Urban Art
When urban art started to become a "thing" in Perth I did quite a bit of research about where the various artworks could be found. My...
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Oct 9, 20214 min read
Mundaring Heritage, Art and Sculpture Trail
We had a little bit of spare time after hiking around the Mundaring area so decided to explore Mundaring's 2km Heritage Trail. We...
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Oct 5, 20212 min read
Kid Friendly Nurseries
Zanthorrea Nursery Zanthorrea Nursery in Maida Vale is not only a fabulous nursery specialising in native plants but it is also a great...
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Apr 21, 20213 min read
Ngarkal Beach - Port Coogee
Ngarkal (Seagull Beach) is a lovely protected beach within the Port Coogee Marina development. With the whalebone ribs of the Maraboo...
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Feb 1, 20214 min read
Art Trail - Perth City
Within Perth City are numerous public art works reflecting the city's identity, both past and present. This trail includes a small...
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Jan 1, 20212 min read
Fishing Boat Harbour Fremantle
Fishing Boat Harbour at Freo is not just about the fish and chips! The food might be the main reason you head there but don't forget to...
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Dec 27, 20202 min read
Subiaco Nature Passport
Discover Subiaco and it's surrounds, including 6 local parks, using the Nature Passport developed in partnership between the City of...
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Dec 20, 20204 min read
Araluen Botanic Park
Most people head to Araluen for the annual spring display of tulip blooms but Araluen is spectacular all year around. We visited late in...
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Oct 9, 20203 min read
Coogee Beach and the Omeo Wreck
The wreck of the Omeo is located about 40 metres off the coast north of Coogee Beach. It lies submerged in about 2-4 metres of water and...
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Sep 5, 20205 min read
New Norcia A Day in the Country
New Norcia is Australia's only monastic town and is still home to around 9 Benedictine Monks. Founded in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine...
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Aug 5, 20203 min read
Two Feet or Two Wheels @ Shepherds Bush Reserve - Kingsley
Shepherds Bush Reserve, off Barridale Drive in Kingsley, is a lovely 17ha pocket of bushland perfect for a nature walk. We walked in...
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