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Herdsman Lake Loop - Ngurgenboro
Herdsman Lake Regional Park is Perth’s largest inner metropolitan wetland and consists of permanent water bodies, seasonally dry wetlands...
Jul 74 min read


Perth Zoo - A great day out!
Perth Zoo is a great day out with over a thousand different animals to see, a fabulous play area and special attractions and events ...
Jun 103 min read


Yanchep (Yandjip) National Park - Yanchep
The word Yanchep is derived from Yandjip or Yanget which is the aboriginal name for the local bulrush reed found fringing the lakes. ...
Apr 273 min read


Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba) and WA Botanic Gardens - Perth (Boorloo)
It has taken a while to get this blog up and running as Kings Park has so much to offer I didn't really know where to start but here...
Jan 2311 min read


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. ...
Oct 2, 20242 min read


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...
Sep 14, 20241 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...
Sep 28, 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...
May 7, 20232 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...
Jan 15, 202311 min read


Claughton Reserve Fairy Trail - Swan River Ramble with Bayswater BMX Track and Gobba Lake - Bayswater
Claughton Reserve in Bayswater has a new fairy trail and a new nature playground making this a delightful place to bring the kids. The...
Jan 2, 20233 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...
Dec 29, 20222 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...
Feb 1, 20225 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...
Jan 26, 20226 min read


Icons of Influence - Perth City - Boorloo
When John Septimus Roe, naval officer, surveyor and explorer, first laid out the City of Perth in 1829, he envisaged a powerful city at...
Jan 15, 20224 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...
Oct 29, 20214 min read


Mundaring (Minderinjy) 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...
Oct 10, 20215 min read


Kid Friendly Nurseries
Zanthorrea Nursery - Maida Vale Zanthorrea Nursery in Maida Vale is not only a fabulous nursery specialising in native plants but it is...
Oct 5, 20212 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...
Apr 21, 20213 min read


Original 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...
Feb 1, 20214 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...
Jan 1, 20212 min read

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