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North Perth Heritage Trail with Urban Art
I came across the North Perth Walk on a website and thought it looked interesting. This is a part of Perth I am not familiar with so we...
Jul 17, 20194 min read


Alkimos Beach Interpretive Trail
Edited November 2023 Interpretive signage marking the Alkimos Beach Interpretive Trail was revealed for Reconciliation Week so we...
Jun 18, 20195 min read


Claisebrook Cove Art Trail - East Perth
After visiting Perth City Farm one Saturday morning we decided to explore the Claisebrook Cove Art Trail. There are several car parks around Claisebrook but most charge even on the weekend so we found a shaded spot on Fielder Street opposite the ABC building with free unrestricted weekend parking. There are plenty of other streets with free weekend parking but during the business week you would have to pay. Alternatively you could catch the train to Claisebrook Station w
Jun 12, 20196 min read


Mundaring Dam and Mundaring Weir Precinct with Weir View Loop - Minderinjy
Mundaring Weir is one of the world's greatest engineering projects. Completed in 1903, the Weir was the start of the water pipeline,...
Jun 2, 20193 min read


Victoria Dam Trail
The Victoria Dam Trail is is a gentle 7.2km loop through lovely bush in Korung National Park with the added interest of the dam and...
May 21, 20194 min read


Cockman House - Wanneroo
Cockman House is the oldest remaining house in Wanneroo. It was built in the 1850's using locally quarried limestone for it's 500mm...
Mar 1, 20192 min read


Dalkeith Turtle Adventure with Mason Gardens
Luckily it was an unseasonably cool summer's day as this walk was a bit more ambitious than originally thought but the kids (10 and 7)...
Jan 20, 20193 min read


Birdwood Nature Playground and Sunset Heritage Precinct - Dalkeith
While visiting the Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space we thought we would also explore Birdwood Nature Playground as it sits just up...
Jan 20, 20193 min read


Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels - Leighton Battery
I have driven past this so many times without ever realising it was here. It is a bit of a tricky turn off from Stirling Highway at...
Dec 18, 20183 min read


Historic Heart of Perth - Architecture, Art and Stadium Walks
Historic Heart of Perth is a non-profit organisation established with the aim of revitalising Perth's east end and promoting it's great...
Oct 3, 201810 min read


Whistlepipe Gully, Mundy Regional Park, Kalamunda
After an early start to enjoy a delicious breakfast at Mason and Bird Cafe in Kalamunda our group set off to explore Whistlepipe Gully in...
Sep 14, 20184 min read


John Forrest National Park
John Forrest National Park was established in 1900 and has been a popular picnic and walking spot ever since. There are large picnic...
Jul 1, 20184 min read


10th Light Horse Heritage Trail - Wanneroo
We walked this trail again in 2025 as part of the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail - Neerabup Road to Hester Avenue section. The 10th...
Jun 6, 20182 min read


Toodyay - A Day in the Country
It is always enjoyable going for a weekend drive to the country. Toodyay, just over an hour outside of Perth is a lovely country town...
Jun 4, 20184 min read


Kokoda Track and Zamia Path - Kings Park
Well I really geared myself up for this one. I read there were 150 steps leading down the Eliza Scarp and that people use this as a...
May 4, 20183 min read


Guildford Heritage Walking Trails
Guildford was established during the founding of the Swan River Colony in 1829 and today is one of only three towns in Perth on the ...
Mar 30, 20187 min read


Mosman Park Heritage Trail - Keanes Point to Minim Cove Riverside
It was a cool summer's morning when we met at Keane's Point Reserve in Peppermint Grove. The kids had a little play on the playground...
Mar 30, 20185 min read

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