Swan River | outandabout

Sep 2, 20233 min read

Echidna Trail - Walyunga National Park

We set off one lovely winter day to rediscover the challenging 11 km Echidna Trail in Walyunga Naitonal Park. Having hiked this trail...

Feb 19, 20233 min read

McCallum Park to Lake Hurlingham - South Perth

McCallum Park is a large open space alongside the Swan River in Victoria Park which is often used as a venue for large scale events. We...

Jan 2, 20232 min read

Sandy Beach Playspace

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...

Jul 30, 20203 min read

Point Fraser (Boodjargabbeelup) and Lake Vasto

Point Fraser (Boodjargabbeelup) We've walked the loop around the bridges a number of times but have never really stopped to take in the...

Apr 14, 20203 min read

Scented Garden - Jetty to Jetty - South Perth Foreshore

EDIT July 2024 Starting at Mindeerup Piazza at Mends Street Jetty with it's Giant Numbat and Frilled Neck Lizard this walk takes you down...

Apr 14, 20203 min read

Miller's Pool to Mindeerup Piazza - South Perth

Miller's Pool (Goorgygoogup) is a lovely restored wetlands located almost under the Narrows Bridge at Point Belches. It is only a small...

Apr 12, 20203 min read

South Perth Lakes and Djirda Miya

Are you aware of the wetland lakes in South Perth? Set back from the foreshore cycle and walking paths in Clydesdale Reserve these...

Mar 13, 20205 min read

East Fremantle Riverside Walk with the Niergarup Track

Some time ago we walked the Jenna Biddi Yorga along Blackwall Reach from Point Walter to Bicton Baths continuing on along the river to...

Feb 16, 20205 min read

Swan River Ramble - Balbuk Reserve to Ascot Waters Marina

The Swan River Ramble is an interactive walk trail designed for kids to explore the Swan River. You can walk, cycle, jog, picnic and play...

Jan 3, 20202 min read

Kuljak Island Swan River

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

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...