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Where to see wildflowers around Perth this spring

Where to see wildflowers around Perth this spring

From Kings Park bike tours to quiet trailheads along the G2G, here's where locals actually go to see wildflowers around Perth this spring.

Where to find bike hire near river paths in Perth

Where to find bike hire near river paths in Perth

Looking for bike hire near river paths in Perth? Here's what's actually worth booking, what a decent service costs, and where the e-bike docks fall short.

Zig Zag Scenic Drive: the short walks worth stopping for

Zig Zag Scenic Drive: the short walks worth stopping for

Zig Zag Scenic Drive isn't a walk in itself, but four or five stops along it are. Here's which lookouts earn the brake pedal and which don't.

E-bike hire around Perth compared: who's actually worth it

E-bike hire around Perth compared: who's actually worth it

I hired e-bikes at five spots around Perth over a few weekends to work out who's worth the money and who's charging city prices for a servo-grade bike.

Cycling the Swan Valley wineries: a slow Sunday route

Cycling the Swan Valley wineries: a slow Sunday route

A relaxed guide to cycling the Swan Valley wineries on a Sunday, from West Swan Road cellar doors to a quiet finish in Guildford, without the rush.

Guildford heritage walk trail: history underfoot

Guildford heritage walk trail: history underfoot

A flat 2.5km loop through Guildford's colonial streetscape, where the Guildford heritage walk trades hill climbs for heritage plaques and a genuinely old pub.

Point Walter to Attadale: an underrated river ride worth doing

Point Walter to Attadale: an underrated river ride worth doing

The Point Walter to Attadale stretch gets ignored for flashier Perth bike paths, but the surface, gradient and sandbar views make it worth the detour.

The Serpentine Falls walk, done properly

The Serpentine Falls walk, done properly

The Serpentine Falls walk splits into two: the short stroll to the swimming hole, and the real climb up Kitty's Gorge. Here's how to do the proper one.

Rottnest bike hire vs bringing your own on the ferry

Rottnest bike hire vs bringing your own on the ferry

Weighing up Rottnest bike hire against hauling your own bike over on the ferry, based on surface conditions, ferry fees and what actually survives the crossing.

Hovea Falls walk: a Perth Hills loop worth the half-day

Hovea Falls walk: a Perth Hills loop worth the half-day

The Hovea Falls walk through John Forrest National Park is a short, grade 3 loop with a seasonal payoff. Here's what it's actually like underfoot.

Beeliar Wetlands walk: Perth's quiet loop most locals miss

Beeliar Wetlands walk: Perth's quiet loop most locals miss

The Beeliar Wetlands loop through Bibra and North Lake is one of Perth's best-kept walking secrets, and honestly, most locals have never set foot on it.

Perth's Principal Shared Path network: which PSP is actually worth riding

Perth's Principal Shared Path network: which PSP is actually worth riding

Perth's Principal Shared Path network covers hundreds of kilometres, but not all of it rides well. Here's which PSP actually earns the trip, and which doesn't.

Rottnest Island beyond the bike loop: what's worth the day

Rottnest Island beyond the bike loop: what's worth the day

Most day-trippers just circle Rottnest Island on a hire bike and call it done. Here's what else on the island - and the WA coast - deserves your time.

Kings Park walking paths beyond the lookout crowd

Kings Park walking paths beyond the lookout crowd

Skip the queue at Fraser Avenue — Kings Park's walking paths hide quieter bushland tracks, boardwalks and creek trails worth the extra kilometre.

When a Perth trail day should really be a South-West weekend

When a Perth trail day should really be a South-West weekend

A South-West weekend beats a rushed Perth trail day every time. Here's how to tell when it's time to stop cramming and start staying overnight instead.

Perth Hills caravan parks near the best trailheads

Perth Hills caravan parks near the best trailheads

Perth Hills caravan parks near the best trailheads let you walk Kattamordo or join the Bibbulmun Track without moving the van each morning.

Canning River path: Perth's quieter riverside ride worth doing

Canning River path: Perth's quieter riverside ride worth doing

The Canning River path skips the Swan's crowds and gives you a decent surface, real shade and fewer near-misses. Here's what to expect and where it gets rough.

Camping near Serpentine National Park for an early walk start

Camping near Serpentine National Park for an early walk start

Camping near Serpentine National Park isn't as simple as it sounds. Here's where I actually pitch the van so I'm on the falls trail before the crowds.

Kalamunda or Mundaring: which Perth Hills start point wins

Kalamunda or Mundaring: which Perth Hills start point wins

Kalamunda or Mundaring for a Perth Hills day out? I've ridden both starting points enough times to rate the surfaces, the climbs and the coffee stops honestly.

Perth summer coastal walks: the ones that actually work

Perth summer coastal walks: the ones that actually work

Some coastal walks in Perth summer are lovely at 7am and unbearable by 10. Here's which ones actually hold up once the heat kicks in.

Camping at Dwellingup for a Munda Biddi weekend

Camping at Dwellingup for a Munda Biddi weekend

A practical look at camping at Dwellingup for a Munda Biddi weekend, from power sites and dump points to bike prep, permits and where the trail actually gets good.

Perth to Fremantle by bike: the full commuter run reviewed

Perth to Fremantle by bike: the full commuter run reviewed

A blunt review of the Perth to Fremantle bike route — surfaces, gradients, gravel patches and where it actually earns its reputation on the way down the river.

The best bike paths in Perth

Explore Perth's best bike paths, from flat riverside loops to the iconic Rottnest Island ride and beyond.

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, located in Perth Hills, traces 59km along the old Eastern Railway line that once connected Fremantle and York during the 1880s. The Trail starts its journey in Bellevue and follows the old Eastern Railway on both sides Great Eastern Highway. Mount Helena is where

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