Bidi Bo Djinoong translates to "trail with views forever" and there are certainly some splendid wardun (ocean) and city views along the way. The ocean and Rottnest Island are woven into the dreaming stories and song lines of the local Noongar people whose culture has a strong spiritual connection to ‘country’. QR codes on interpretive signs along the trail reveal some personal Noongar reflections. Bidi Bo Djinoong is a 6.2km one way trail linking parks and remnant bushland ar

Sir Frederick Samson Memorial Reserve (Samson Park) is a significant Bush Forever reserve with substantial Jarrah, Marri and Tuart woodland. The reserve is home to over 50 bird species, reptiles and bats and it features an abundance of native plants so is spectacular in Spring. Traditionally part of the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people the site was taken over by the Armed Forces during WWII and established as Melville Military Camp. The camp was demolished in 1955 and in 1

The Yaberoo Budjara Trail is a 28km trail between Neil Hawkins Park in Joondalup and Loch McNess in Yanchep traversing sections of Yellagonga Regional Park, Neerabup National Park and Yanchep National Park. The trail roughly runs parallel to Wanneroo Road and has various access points. Previously we have hiked the 4km section from Burns Beach Road to Neerabup Road so this time we decided to explore the next section. This section can be done as a 4km end to end if you can p

The word Yanchep is derived from Yandjip or Yanget which is the aboriginal name for the local bulrush reed found fringing the lakes. Nyanyi-Yandjip (Yanchep National Park) is named after the reeds and the lake which were thought to resemble the hairy mane of the dreamtime creature the Waugul . This area is culturally significant to the Noongar people and has been inhabited and used as a hunting ground for thousands of years prior to European settlement. In 1834 the first Eur

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 goes... Kings Park and Botanic Gardens perch high above the Perth (Boorloo) CBD atop the Mt Eliza escarpment. The park and gardens are open 24 hours and entry is free. Entering from the city you will drive or walk along Fraser Avenue which is lined with stunning white lemon-scented gums Corymbia citriodora. standing tall and framing the city an

This is a short there and back hike along fire trails in the Stinton Cascades Nature Reserve. There are many trails weaving through the various sections of reserve but for this one you start from Gardiner Road. As you turn off Brookton Highway onto Gardiner Road there is a property immediately on your right with a dirt layover which is the perfect place to park. Walk along Gardiner Road to the edge of the property where you will find the trail head. The trail heads steeply

Paruna was chosen as a safe haven for wildlife because of it's location between two national parks, Avon Valley National Park and Walyunga National Park. Just getting here is an adventure as you wind your way around the hairpin bends and winding curves on O'Brien Road, itself a designated Flora Road. Public access to Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary is restricted to the cooler months from 1 May through to 31 October. Bookings must be made in advance through their website as an $11

This new 7.9km trail has been developed as a shorter option to the 15km Eagle View Walk Trail and replaces the Christmas Tree Creek Trail which has been closed. The trail starts at Jane Brook where you cross the brook at the little weir next to the nature playground. The trail then veers left, passing under the railway bridge and follows the brook to National Falls. The trail is shared with mountain bike riders for a very short section before their trail heads off to the rig

Rio Tinto Naturescape is the ultimate free nature play adventure situated right in the heart of Kings Park. This is a play space like no other in Perth where you can wade along creeks through the bush, hide in towering tree hides, look down from aerial walkways, make muddy potions and challenge yourself in tricky rope tangles. Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park is designed to encourage unstructured nature play in a bushland environment. Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park is close

Bungendore Park was gazetted in 1897, originally as a timber reserve. This remnant piece of bushland covers 498 hectares and is used for research purposes and field studies because it is home to 350 plant species and 160 animal species. Access to the park is from Albany Highway or Admiral Road. We parked at Admiral Road as we had just been exploring Wungong Dam, featured in our 3 Very Different Dams blog. From the carpark a wide fire trail passes behind Southern Hills Chris

Bungendore Park was gazetted in 1897, originally as a timber reserve. This remnant piece of bushland covers 498 hectares and is used for research purposes and field studies because it is home to 350 plant species and 160 animal species. Bungendore means "Place of Gum Blossom". Access to the park is from Albany Highway or Admiral Road. We missed the turnoff from Albany Highway to the northern Dryandra Drive carpark so ended up at the Admiral Road carpark where we had stopped

Armadale Settlers Common was proclaimed a reserve in 1897 after years of logging. It served as a commonage on which people could cut timber and graze animals. It is now a recreational reserve with many walking trails winding through the main section and the eastern section. On our first visit to Settlers Common in June we headed to the Triton Close entrance off Albany Highway. We picked up a brochure on the outside of the Field Study Centre but even so we couldn't locate an o

Rocky Pool is a fabulous place to visit but there is some confusion on the best way to get there. This trail is called the Rocky Pool Walk and it does go to Rocky Pool by way of a 5km loop from Spring Road in Kalamunda. It is a long way around and there are shorter options listed below. We were following the trail notes published by the Shire of Kalamunda but have found these confusing in the past and this time was no different as we "lost" the trail at some point and found

We set off one lovely winter day to rediscover the challenging 11 km Echidna Trail in Walyunga Naitonal Park. Having hiked this trail from Walyunga Pool we decided to park at the Boongarup Pool carpark as this would shave off a few kilometres. In any case the carpark at Walyunga Pool was full as the kayakers were practising on the kayak course ahead of the Avon River Descent in early August. We set off just after 9am sharing the path along the Syds Rapids Trail with a numbe

With wildflower season fast approaching we decided to hike the 4.6 km Wildflower Walk Trail in John Forrest National Park. John Forrest National Park is always popular with it's wide variety of trails to explore ranging from the 300m Jane Brook Promenade to the 16 km Eagle View Walk Trail. We discovered that park management have been busy realigning some of the trails to conserve the bush and for added interest. Starting at the main picnic area alongside Jane Brook we stop

While completing the Ghost House Trail we crossed this trail and decided to hike it during Spring but time got away and that didn't happen so here we are, a year later in July. We set off to hike this14km trail hoping we would spot the Yanchep Rose (Diplolaena angustiflora) for which the trail is named as it flowers from Winter to Spring. It had been raining but cleared up beautifully for our hike. We went to sign in at the Visitor Centre as this is an extended hike and sign

So many trails to choose from again this year. It is always difficult to only choose 5 but here they are: Wadjup Gabbilju - Shelley Foreshore https://www.outandaboutfnc.com/post/wadjup-gabbilju-foreshore-walk This stunning river walk takes you from Bull Creek to Riverton along the Canning River through Shelley and Rossmoyne. This is a long walk but can easily be broken into shorter sections. It is pram and dog friendly and universally accessible. 2. Djarlgarro - Roley Pool

Jenna Bidi Yorga means “women’s feet walking on the path” in Whadjuk Noongar. This trail traverses the ancient lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people from Djoondalup (the Point Walter Sand spit) along Jenalup "the place where the feet make a track" (Blackwall Reach) to Kwoppa Kepa "beautiful water" (Bicton Foreshore). It is a culturally significant trail which carries the Dreamtime story of Djunda the Charnock woman. Jenalup is traditionally a place for women and children to le

September is Waterfall and Wildflower season so we decided to hike the four trails within Ellis Brook Reserve in Banyowlah Regional Park. Most visitors hike the 60 Foot Falls Trail taking in the magnificent waterfall and Barrington Quarry but the lower walks are easier and have more prolific wildflowers. Blue Wren Ramble Trail Blue Wren Ramble is a 1.4km trail which winds it's way uphill linking the lower carpark and Honeyeater Hollow picnic area with the upper carpark and

This 3.2km trail starts at the Hardinge Park picnic area which has a small playground with entrances shaped like the Mason & Bird Tramway bridge. The car park here is quite isolated and there is evidence of car break ins so remove all valuables and leave all your interior compartments open to discourage would be thieves. The trail shares this section with the Kattamordo Heritage Trail and takes you parallel to Hardinge Road passing Bickley Brook Reservoir and then the Bickl