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Stories, guides and practical tips for exploring Western Australia. 92 articles and counting.
21 Oct 2026
Caravan parks near the best Perth Hills trailheads
Looking for caravan parks near Perth Hills trailheads? Here's what I've found after years of towing up Mundaring Weir Road, from power sites to walk access.
20 Oct 2026
Kayak and bike combo tours on the Swan: worth the extra cost?
Kayak and bike combo tours on the Swan cost two to three times a standalone paddle. I broke down what you actually get for the extra money, and when it's not worth it.
18 Oct 2026
John Forrest National Park's walk trails, ranked
A ranked, boots-on verdict on John Forrest National Park walks, from the Eagle View climb to the short falls track everyone photographs.
16 Oct 2026
Lesmurdie Falls in winter: when this walk actually earns it
Lesmurdie Falls in winter has water, mud and a reason to climb the steps. In summer it's a dry creek bed and a view you've already seen on Instagram.
15 Oct 2026
Cycling Swan Valley wineries: a slow Sunday route
A relaxed, cellar-door-hopping guide to cycling the Swan Valley wineries on a lazy Sunday, with the best route, stops and a place to camp nearby.
14 Oct 2026
Foreshore segway tours give Perth's river a whole new angle
Foreshore segway tours and e-scooter rides are changing how visitors see Perth's river. Here's what works, what's overhyped, and where to go instead.
13 Oct 2026
Araluen Botanic Park walking trails outside tulip season
Araluen Botanic Park's walking trails don't need tulips to earn the drive to Roleystone. Here's what the loops, steps and fernery gullies are actually like in the off months.
12 Oct 2026
Kalamunda or Mundaring: the better Perth Hills day trip start
Kalamunda or Mundaring for your Perth Hills day trip? I've ridden and walked out of both more times than I can count, and the honest answer depends on your legs and your patience for car parks.
11 Oct 2026
Where to see wildflowers around Perth this spring
Nina Forrest's local guide to wildflowers around Perth this spring, covering quiet Perth Hills trails, Scrumpy Road and a five-day Fitzgerald Biosphere walk.
9 Oct 2026
Guildford heritage walk trail: history underfoot, section by section
A walk through Guildford's heritage walk trail, measured out in kilometres, blisters and bluestone kerbing, with honest notes on which side of the river actually earns the hype.
8 Oct 2026
Swan River loop: city ride vs the Guildford stretch compared
The Swan River loop splits into two very different rides — the crowded city stretch and the quieter Guildford run. Here's which one actually earns the hype.
7 Oct 2026
Rottnest Island day trip: worth seeing beyond the bike loop
Most visitors do the bike loop and the quokka selfie and call it a day. There's a proper lot more to a Rottnest Island day trip than that, and I'll tell you where I go.
6 Oct 2026
Where to get a bike serviced or hired near Perth's river paths
A straight-up look at bike hire near river paths in Perth, what a proper pre-ride service covers, and which stretch of the Swan actually rides well on a Sunday.
4 Oct 2026
Zig Zag Scenic Drive walks worth the short stop
Zig Zag Scenic Drive walks don't need a full day pack. Here's which short stops in the Perth Hills actually earn the brake lights, and which don't.
3 Oct 2026
Perth to Fremantle by bike: the full commuter run reviewed
Twenty-odd flat kays along the Swan River, one annoying pinch point and a decent coffee stop at the end. Here's the Perth to Fremantle bike commute, rated properly.
2 Oct 2026
When a Perth trail day should really be a South-West weekend
Some walks are worth a quick Perth day trip, others aren't. Here's how I work out when a South-West weekend trip beats the long drive-home grumble.
30 Sept 2026
Why autumn is the best time to walk the Perth Hills
Cooler mornings, reopened trails and empty carparks make Perth Hills in autumn the season I'd actually recommend, once the summer crowds and fire closures clear.
29 Sept 2026
Whiteman Park bike loops: flat, shaded and underrated
Whiteman Park's bike loops are flat, mostly shaded, and quieter than the riverside runs everyone raves about. Here's what the surface and gradient actually look like.
28 Sept 2026
Serpentine Falls walk: what the track notes leave out
5.4km, grade 3, granite that turns to soap when it's wet. Here's what the Serpentine Falls walk actually asks of you, once you get past the car park sign.
27 Sept 2026
Canning River path: Perth's quieter riverside ride
The Canning River path skips the Swan's crowds and selfie traffic. Here's the surface, the gravel bits and why it's flat out worth the detour.
26 Sept 2026
Beeliar Wetlands walk: a quiet Perth loop most locals still miss
The Beeliar Wetlands walk is a proper quiet loop south of the river that most of Perth drives straight past on the way to somewhere louder.
25 Sept 2026
Dwellingup by bike: the old timber town's rail-trail hub explained
Dwellingup by bike means one thing on the trail network: the old timber town where the Munda Biddi Trail meets a servo, a pub and a decent bakery. Here's how the loop actually rides.
24 Sept 2026
Day trips from Perth built around a walk or a ride
Skip the driving and let a walking track or bike path shape your day trip from Perth. Here's how I plan mine, hills to river, with real gear and timing tips.
23 Sept 2026
Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail: a WA rail-and-water history ride
The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail traces C.Y. O'Connor's water scheme out of Mundaring. Here's the honest read on surface, gradient and whether it's worth the saddle time.
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