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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


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


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


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


Cockatoo Circuit Trail - Bungendore Park
Bungendore Park was gazetted in 1897, originally as a timber reserve. This remnant piece of bushland covers 498 hectares and is used for...
Nov 19, 20233 min read


Sandy Beach Playspace - Bassendean
This brand new playground opened late in 2022 and it is definitely one to add to your list! Located at Sandy Beach Reserve there is lots...
Jan 2, 20233 min read


Jenna Bidi Yorga - Blackwall Reach - Bicton
Jenna Bidi Yorga means “women’s feet walking on the path” in Whadjuk Noongar. This trail traverses the ancient lands of the Whadjuk...
Dec 24, 20224 min read


Blue Wren Ramble, Eagle View and Echidna Trails at Ellis Brook Reserve - Banyowla Regional Park
September is Waterfall and Wildflower season so we decided to hike the four trails within Ellis Brook Reserve in Banyowlah Regional Park....
Sep 25, 20224 min read


Roley Pools - Djarlgarro
Roley Pools is located along the Canning River (Djarlgarro) below the Canning Dam in Roleystone. It can be accessed from Soldiers Road,...
Sep 14, 20226 min read


Caves Trail - Yanchep (Yandjip) National Park
Yanchep National Park has such a wide variety of trails there is one to suit everybody from the flat 2km Wetlands Walk Trail around Loch...
Aug 16, 20223 min read


Piney Lakes Sensory Play Park - Winthrop
We first visited this amazing play space late in 2017 and it was my first blog! Finding ourselves in the area we decided to revisit the...
Jun 13, 20222 min read


Mettams Pool Coastal Walk - North Beach to Trigg
This walk is about 2 km in length and takes 30 minutes each way. Parking is always at a premium along this stretch of coast so you can...
May 22, 20224 min read


Star Swamp Heritage Trail
In between showers during a crazy wet July we decided to head to Star Swamp Reserve . Wetlands are always at their best during or...
Jul 19, 20212 min read


Woodlands Walk Trail - Yanchep (Yandjip) National Park
Yanchep National Park is always beautiful at any time of the year. In early winter there were still a few splashes of autumn colour to...
Jun 12, 20213 min read


Nyungar (Noongar) Tourist Trail - Port Coogee Marina
The Nyungar Tourist Trail is located within an important traditional gathering place for the Nyungar people at Wardan Gepa Boodjaralup...
Apr 6, 20215 min read


Fishing Boat Harbour Fremantle
Fishing Boat Harbour at Freo is not just about the fish and chips! The food might be the main reason you head there but don't forget to...
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Garvey Park - Ascot - Swan River Ramble
Finally we completed the last section of the Swan River Ramble . Garvey Park is the start or end point for this fabulous trail which...
Oct 13, 20204 min read


Hepburn Heights Conservation Area with a hidden playground - Padbury
We heard that Hepburn Heights was a hotspot for many varieties of orchids so we set off to see if we could find them. On a weekend or...
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Lightning Swamp Bushland - Noranda
Lightning Swamp Bushland has a number of trails that criss-cross through it. The bushland is designed more for local use as it has no...
Sep 2, 20204 min read

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