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Deepwater Point and 2 Bridges Loop - Djarlgarro
Stunning river views are not the only thing on offer around Deepwater Point which sits on the Canning River, Djarlgarro, midway between Canning Bridge and Mt Henry Bridge. There are several walks you can do depending on the time you have available or you can choose any one of these areas and just spend some time enjoying the river or the playground. Apart from the stunning views we found Canning Bridge with it's surprise artwork underneath and Mt Henry Bridge with dedicated
Jan 23, 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


Kuljak Island - Swan River - Ascot
I didn't even know there was another island (other than Heirisson Island ) in the Swan River until recently. We stumbled across Kuljak...
Jan 3, 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


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


Chevron Parkland and Optus Stadium with Sensory Playground -Burswood Playgrounds Adventure
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! ...
Nov 7, 20195 min read


Lagoon to Living Streams Trail - Canning River Regional Park
This 4.8km trail starts from the Riverton Bridge Park and takes 45 minutes each way or 90 minutes return. The dog-friendly Lo Quay Cafe...
Oct 29, 20193 min read


Lesmurdie Falls
Lesmurdie Falls is a Perth favourite and it easy to see why. With walking trails ranging from easy to more challenging combined with a...
Oct 16, 20195 min read


Yaberoo Budjara Trail - Burns Beach Road to Neerabup Road
One sunny morning with rain forecast we set out to explore the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail from Burns Beach Road. We regularly...
Oct 8, 20194 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


Jorgensen Park, Kalamunda
Jorgensen Park , situated on the old Kalamunda Golf Course, offers the best of both worlds. You can wander across the old fairways...
Sep 17, 20193 min read

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