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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


Perry Lakes Reserve and Empire Games Score Board - Floreat
Perry Lakes Reserve covers 80ha and has a number of walking trails weaving around the reserve and the two lakes in it's centre. ...
Feb 1, 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


Tomato Lake - Kewdale
EDIT: July 2024 This swampy wetland was a meeting place for Aboriginal people. After European settlement it was initially known as...
Jan 7, 20203 min read


Kings Park - Bushland Nature Trail with DNA Tower and Firefighters Memorial Grove
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...
Jan 7, 20203 min read


Freshwater Park - Ascot Waters - Hidden Gems
Ascot Waters is a lovely residential development nestled on the banks of the Swan opposite Ascot Racecourse. We had come here to walk the...
Jan 3, 20202 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


Beeliar Regional Park - North Lake Loop and Playgrounds
Beeliar Regional Park covers a vast area of 26 lakes and associated wetlands on the coastal plain south of the Swan river. The wetlands...
Dec 3, 20193 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


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


Lake Claremont - Galbamaanup
Lake Claremont is a beautiful wetland which is a nesting site for turtles, swans and other waterbirds. You can walk or cycle around the...
Nov 12, 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


Dinosaur Playground and Water Play - Kingsway
Tucked away in the middle of the Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex is the gorgeous Dinosaur Playground. A great way to entertain the...
Oct 10, 20192 min read


Spring Walk - Warwick Bushland
This wonderful piece of bush is an internationally recognised biodiversity hotspot with numerous unique species and habitats. The Warwick...
Sep 29, 20192 min read


Mabel Talbot Park - Jolimont
We parked in the carpark on Maddox Lane off Jersey Street in Jolimont. This car park is alongside Henderson Park playing fields so...
Jul 20, 20192 min read

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