Walks 8/9

Jun 12, 20196 min read

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...

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Apr 26, 20193 min read

Broadbeach Park Hillarys

This 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 green...

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Apr 26, 20192 min read

John Oldham Park

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...

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Apr 24, 20192 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. Perhaps it was the drier...

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Mar 30, 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...

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Feb 23, 20193 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...

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Feb 16, 20193 min read

The Secrets of Careniup Wetlands

Shhh let's keep it a secret! The Secret Garden is part of the Careniup Wetlands. We parked in the very small and partially hidden...

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Jan 20, 20193 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)...

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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...

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Dec 29, 20182 min read

Trigg Bushland

The walk I did was another Wildflower Society of WA guided walk with David Pike sharing his in depth knowledge of the natural environment...

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Dec 18, 20183 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...

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Dec 18, 20184 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...

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Dec 2, 20182 min read

Applecross Jetty and Jacaranda Festival

On a weekend late in November the Rotary Jacaranda Festival Weekend is on in Applecross, celebrating the magnificent flowering...

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Oct 3, 20184 min read

Historic Heart of Perth

It was a cloudy wet start to our walk celebrating the launch of the Historic Heart of Perth app. Historic Heart of Perth is a non-profit...

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Sep 14, 20184 min read

Whistlepipe Gully, Kalamunda

After an early start to enjoy a delicious breakfast at Mason and Bird Cafe in Kalamunda our group set off to explore Whistlepipe Gully in...

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Sep 1, 20183 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...

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Aug 11, 20182 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...

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Jul 22, 20183 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...

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Jul 15, 20183 min read

Bells Rapids

This is a favourite place for Perth people to go walking and no wonder. There is plenty of parking available although best to get there...

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Jul 9, 20182 min read

Dwerta Mia Trail - Yanchep (Yandjip) National Park

The Dwerta Mia Trail is a 2.1km trail through the bush and into Boomerang Gorge at Yanchep National Park. The 500m loop trail from the ...

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