EDIT: July 2024 This swampy wetland was a meeting place for Aboriginal people. After European settlement it was initially known as...

With a few hours to spare we decided to explore the Bushland Nature Trail in Kings Park. This trail is a 900m loop taking about 30...

I didn't even know there was another island (other than Heirisson Island ) in the Swan River until recently. We stumbled across Kuljak...

Ascot Waters is a lovely residential development nestled on the banks of the Swan opposite Ascot Racecourse. We had come here to walk the...

The green and shady areas of public open space found in Shenton Park include the tranquil waters of Lake Jualbup, part of the wetlands...

This park offers two playgrounds within the one fenced area - a large nature play area separated from the traditional playground by a...

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! ...

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...

Caversham Wildlife Park situated within Whiteman Park is popular with both tourists and locals. Although entry to Whiteman Park is free...

The corner of Saw Avenue and May Drive in Kings Park has been the site of a natural playground since 1974 but refurbishments in 2009 and...

We last walked the Wunanga Trail way back in 2017 and were pleasantly surprised by it's quiet beauty when we walked it again in 2025. ...

This trail has been closed during the construction of the Ellenbrook Train line. A new map and trail notes are on their way. (May 2025)...

The 3km Werrilyiup bush trail loops around Horse Swamp , a natural palusplain wetland that comes to life in the winter months, but is usually dry for the greater portion of the year. In the past when horses in the Swan Valley region went missing they were commonly found roaming in the lush pastures surrounding this wetland on the southern edge of what is now Whiteman Park. The area became known as Horse Swamp. Note the different spellings Werrilyiup and Werillyiup are both

The Children's Forest situated between Whiteman Village and Mussel Pool in Whiteman Park provides an exciting link between the two main...

Located around and behind the Subiaco Arts Centre these gardens stretch between Hamersley and Bagot Roads. This is a delightful park...

Hyde Park is only 2km outside of the city off Vincent Street in North Perth/Highgate. Originally known as Third Swamp  this area was...

Edited November 2023 Interpretive signage marking the Alkimos Beach Interpretive Trail was revealed for Reconciliation Week so we...

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

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...

Starting at Neil Hawkins Park and heading north this time was a different experience to the southern walk. Depending on the time of...