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Midland Railway Workshops and Coal Dam Park - Midland
I happened across the Midland Railway Workshop site one day when I got a bit lost. The area captured my interest so I decided to return...
Feb 4, 20203 min read


Joondalup Adventures
Think Joondalup and Neil Hawkins Park and Yellagonga Regional Park probably come to mind but walking in and around the city centre is...
Jan 30, 20204 min read


Fremantle Discovery Trail
Fremantle has plenty to see and do and you have probably discovered many of the sights already. This trail takes you off the beaten track...
Jan 21, 20209 min read


Claremont Meanders
There are four Claremont Meanders: Glimpsing the Past trails exploring the heritage and history of Claremont. There are very detailed...
Dec 28, 20194 min read


Claremont Meanders: Cobblers and Convicts
We particularly enjoyed this trail as it had lots of beautiful historic buildings, a scattering of parks and playgrounds, public art and...
Dec 26, 20194 min read


Lake Jualbup - Walking Subiaco - Shenton Park
The green and shady areas of public open space found in Shenton Park include the tranquil waters of Lake Jualbup, part of the wetlands...
Dec 17, 20199 min read


Cape Peron (Boya Kaarla)
Cape Peron is at the southern end of Cockburn Sound near Rockingham. Cape Peron has limestone cliffs, rocky headlands, fringing and patching reefs, island chains, protected beaches and panoramic coastal and ocean views. The cape was named after the French naturalist and zoologist François Péron, who accompanied the expedition of Nicolas Baudin along the western coast of Australia in 1801. Follow Point Peron Road from Rockingham and it will take you past several marine and
Dec 12, 20193 min read


Buckingham House - Wanneroo
Buckingham House is located in the original Wanneroo townsite at 10 Neville Drive. The house, built between 1880 and 1890, is one of...
Dec 9, 20192 min read


Rockingham Foreshore
It had been years since we had visited Rockingham Beach and Foreshore so with news that the area has been recently redeveloped and the extra enticement of the Castaways Sculpture Exhibition being on display we headed down the freeway. The Castaways Sculptures , made from recycled materials, were scattered along the beach with a few on the boardwalk and the school entries on the grassed areas. See separate blog on these unique and inspiring sculptures. It is good to se
Nov 30, 20194 min read


Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail - Lacey Road to Loch McNess, Yanchep National Park
This beautiful walk takes about 2 hours at a good pace and is just over 5km one way. The City of Wanneroo organises yearly guided walks...
Nov 26, 20193 min read


York - A Day in the Country
We ventured out to York in 2019 during the York Festival (late September to mid October) to catch the Wara Art Trail. It is a lovely...
Nov 24, 20195 min read


Butterflies, Birds and Bridges Loop - Canning River Regional Park
The Canning River Regional Park offers a number of walking, cycling and kayak/canoe trails following the Canning River up or down stream...
Nov 19, 20192 min read


Burswood Heritage Sculpture Trail - Burswood Park
Burswood Park is home to a unique collection of bronze sculptures celebrating Perth's historical figures. The sculptures have been...
Nov 16, 20194 min read


Chevron Parkland and Optus Stadium with Sensory Playground -Burswood Playgrounds Adventure
We chose to spend a day of the school holidays exploring what Burswood Park has to offer and it certainly kept us busy all day! ...
Nov 7, 20195 min read


Whiteman Park
Whiteman Park is a 4000 hectare piece of bushland located close to the Swan Valley in Perth's north. As well as being a biodiversity...
Nov 5, 20196 min read


Lagoon to Living Streams Trail - Canning River Regional Park
This 4.8km trail starts from the Riverton Bridge Park and takes 45 minutes each way or 90 minutes return. The dog-friendly Lo Quay Cafe...
Oct 29, 20193 min read


Wanneroo Museum
Not strictly Out and About in Nature but museums give an insight into how life was lived before all our mod cons as well as teaching us...
Oct 8, 20191 min read


Yaberoo Budjara Trail - Burns Beach Road to Neerabup Road
One sunny morning with rain forecast we set out to explore the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail from Burns Beach Road. We regularly...
Oct 8, 20194 min read


Railway Reserves Heritage Trail - Darlington to Boya
After walking the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail recently between Darlington and Glen Forrest we went back to explore the trail between...
Oct 6, 20193 min read


Railway Reserves Heritage Trail - Darlington to Glen Forrest
The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail loops between Bellevue and Mt Helena with both a northern and southern trail. While previously we...
Aug 31, 20194 min read

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