Articles & Guides

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.

22 Sept 2026

Lake Leschenaultia swimming and walking in the Perth Hills

Lake Leschenaultia swimming in Mundaring is quieter than the postcards suggest, with a sandy shore, hills walking tracks and history as an old goldfields reservoir.

21 Sept 2026

Rottnest Island by bike: the full loop broken down properly

The Rottnest Island bike loop is 22km of sealed road, wind and gravel patches near the coast. Here's what the full loop actually involves, gear-wise and effort-wise.

19 Sept 2026

PSP commuting vs riverside leisure riding: which suits you

Principal shared paths and riverside loops solve different problems. Here's how to pick between PSP commuting and leisure riding around Perth based on your actual ride, not the postcard version.

17 Sept 2026

Riding Perth in summer without cooking yourself

Perth summer riding done right: earlier starts, shaded paths over scenic ones, correct tyre pressure, and a proper backup plan for the days that hit 40.

16 Sept 2026

Perth Hills waterfalls that only run in winter, and where to find them

Perth Hills waterfalls only run for a few soggy months each year, and timing matters more than the walk itself. Here's what actually flows, and when.

15 Sept 2026

Kwinana Freeway path: how far south you can actually ride

The Kwinana Freeway path looks endless on the map. I rode the real southern limits, checked the surface, and found where it actually gets rough.

14 Sept 2026

Whiteman Park on foot: what kids actually enjoy

Forget the paid attractions list. Here's what actually gets a reaction from kids walking Whiteman Park, from the Bennett Brook Railway to Mussel Pool.

13 Sept 2026

WA's old rail trail bike paths: a quick tour

A rundown of WA's rail trail bike paths built on old railway corridors, from the Perth Hills grade to the flat run into Swan Valley, gravel and all.