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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


Masonmill Gardens and Mini Golf - Carmel
After heading out for a morning bushwalk along the Victoria Dam Trail we needed a coffee and conveniently Masonmill Gardens was just...
May 21, 20191 min read


Coastal Loop Broadbeach Park to Pinnaroo Point - Hillarys
Broadbeach Park is a great place to go to for a play on the playground but also provides an opportunity for a lovely walk through the...
Apr 26, 20193 min read


John Oldham Park (Goodinup) - Perth City
This gem of a park is hidden around the freeway interchanges in Perth. From Elizabeth Quay Train Station it is about a 20 minute walk...
Apr 26, 20193 min read


Yellagonga Regional Park - Lake Joondalup - Neil Hawkins Park to Drovers Place
Starting at Neil Hawkins Park and heading north this time was a different experience to the southern walk. Depending on the time of...
Apr 24, 20193 min read


Craigie Bushland and Quenda Reserve
This piece of bush behind the Craigie Leisure Centre is full of surprises. Easy access is by walking behind the leisure centre and...
Mar 30, 20194 min read


Warradale Park Nature Play Area Landsdale
Warradale Park Nature Play Area is part of the larger Warradale Park which is encircled by Warradale Terrace in Landsdale. The Nature...
Mar 19, 20192 min read


Cottesloe Coastal Walk
There is more to Cottesloe than the iconic beach view of the Indiana or the magnificent Sculptures by the Sea held each year in early...
Feb 23, 20193 min read


The Secrets of Careniup Wetlands
UPDATE - The secret garden surrounding the Careniup Wetlands is no longer a secret and it is also no longer as visually stunning. Much...
Feb 16, 20194 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


Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space, Dalkeith
We headed down to the Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space in Dalkeith on a very cool summers day. The playground, located on the...
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


Lake Gwelup Reserve
A multipurpose paved 2.5km path loops around Lake Gwelup Reserve. There is plenty of parking at the Scouts Hall and adjacent public...
Dec 18, 20184 min read


Beenyup Swamp Loop with Perry's Paddock - Yellagonga Regional Park
The first day of Spring needs to be celebrated outdoors so we set off for a quick walk before tackling the weekend chores. Beenyup Swamp...
Sep 1, 20183 min read


Yellagonga Regional Park - Lake Joondalup - Neil Hawkins Park to Picnic Cove
Catching a brief spot of sunshine on another wet weekend we went down to Yellagonga Regional Park and walked from Neil Hawkins to Picnic...
Aug 11, 20182 min read


Fred Jacoby Park and the Portagabra Track, Beelu National Park - Mundaring
We returned to Mundaring for our mid winter bush walk. Previously we had tried to walk the Portagabra Track but due to a lack of...
Jul 22, 20184 min read


Bells Rapids and Bells Falls - Brigadoon
BELLS RAPIDS Bells Rapids is a favourite place for Perth people to go walking and no wonder. There is plenty of parking available...
Jul 15, 20183 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

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