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Canning Bridge Mural Art Trail - Wagoorjup
Canning Bridge spans Djarlgarro, the Canning River, on land the Noongar people called Wagoorjup. This area is of great spiritual significance as it is the place of the Waugal - the giant Rainbow Serpent: the place of creation, the place of life. This new trail explores numerous murals in Applecross and Mt Pleasant along the Canning Highway west of Canning Bridge. The City of Melville's new guide, Murals of Canning Bridge was launched in August 2025 and guides you around th
Oct 185 min read


Hidden Gems - Mary Carroll Park Wetlands and Playground - Gosnells
This has been on my list for years and the opening of a brand new play space gave me the nudge I needed. I was not disappointed with the...
Jul 272 min read


Swan View Tunnel from Swan View Station - John Forrest National Park
The easiest and shortest way to access this old railway tunnel in John Forrest National Park is from the old Swan View Railway Station on...
Jul 83 min read


Hidden Gems - Samson Park - Samson
Sir Frederick Samson Memorial Reserve (Samson Park) is a significant Bush Forever reserve with substantial Jarrah, Marri and Tuart...
Jul 82 min read


Popeye Lake Loop - Herdsman - Ngurgenboro
Herdsman Lake is a wonderful trail for a walk or a cycle but at 7km it is perhaps a bit long for little legs. Why not try the shorter...
Jul 73 min read


City of Vincent Wetlands Heritage Trail
The City of Vincent Wetlands Heritage Trail follows the path of past and present wetlands from the northern end at Charles Veryard Reserve, North Perth to Warndoolier - Banks Reserve on the Swan River in Mount Lawley at the southern end. The extensive wetland system to the north of Perth was a crucial part of life for the traditional owners and custodians of this land, the Whadjuk Noongar people. They held significant social and spiritual significance for the Noongar people
Jul 18 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


Mindarie Marina Loop
Mindarie Marina and surrounds showcases some unique signature artworks and these can be explored on a short loop trail taking in the...
Jan 123 min read


Boorloo Bridge and Heirisson Island (Matagarup) - Perth
Boorloo Bridge opened on December 22, 2024 providing a stunning access way for pedestrians and cyclists from East Perth to Victoria Park...
Dec 30, 20248 min read


Stinton Cascades Nature Reserve - Karragullen
This is a short there and back hike along fire trails in the Stinton Cascades Nature Reserve. There are many trails weaving through the...
Sep 25, 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


Point Heathcote - Goolugatup - with Heathcote Pirate Playground - Applecross
We walked this as an extension of our Deepwater Point Two Bridges walk and crossed under Canning Bridge to the northern side of Canning...
Jul 20, 20243 min read


Kent St Weir - Canning 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...
Jun 30, 20243 min read


Walking Subiaco - The Commonage including the Six Seasons Bidi Trail and Subiaco Oval Precinct
The history of this area begins with the tradition of Indigenous spiritual dreaming. The Nyungah people of the Swan River and the Swan...
Jun 1, 202410 min read


Walking Subiaco - Subi Centro with Subiaco Common
This is another Walking Subiaco self guided walk exploring the redevelopment of the old industrial sites along the railway line. ...
May 18, 202411 min read


Moort - ak Waabiny with Koolangka Koolangka Waabiny Playspace - Wellington Square East Perth
Wellington Square in East Perth has been completely redeveloped into a beautiful family friendly parkland. The award winning Koolangka...
Apr 28, 20242 min read


Rio Tinto Naturescape - Kings Park
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...
Apr 14, 20244 min read
Wardun Beelier Bidi - a Whadjuk Trail
The Wardun Beelier Bidi (Trail) lies on Whadjuk Noongar land and connects the Indian Ocean with the Swan River. It is an aboriginal...
Apr 3, 20247 min read

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