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Beeliar Wetlands walk: a quiet Perth loop most locals still miss

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.

Dwellingup by bike: the old timber town's rail-trail hub explained

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.

Day trips from Perth built around a walk or a ride

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.

Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail: a WA rail-and-water history ride

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.

Lake Leschenaultia swimming and walking in the Perth Hills

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.

Rottnest Island by bike: the full loop broken down properly

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.

PSP commuting vs riverside leisure riding: which suits you

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.

Riding Perth in summer without cooking yourself

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.

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

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.

Kwinana Freeway path: how far south you can actually ride

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.

Whiteman Park on foot: what kids actually enjoy

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.

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

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.

Lake Monger's loop: black swans and a stroller-friendly path

Lake Monger's loop: black swans and a stroller-friendly path

Lake Monger's loop is one of Perth's easiest stroller walks, with black swans, flat paths and two solid route options depending on your pram game.

Kalamunda to Mundaring: Bibbulmun Track section done properly

Kalamunda to Mundaring: Bibbulmun Track section done properly

Twenty-two kilometres of jarrah forest between two Perth Hills towns. Here's what the Kalamunda to Mundaring section of the Bibbulmun Track actually delivers, and what it doesn't.

The coastal walks you need to time around the tide

The coastal walks you need to time around the tide

Some of WA's best coastal walks turn dangerous or disappear entirely at high tide. Here's how to time your coastal walks properly, from Esperance to Ningaloo.

Small-group walking tours in the Perth Hills worth booking

Small-group walking tours in the Perth Hills worth booking

Small-group walking tours through the Perth Hills get you past the lookout car parks and into the bush properly, without the big-bus shuffle.

Reid Highway shared path: the northern suburbs commuter route

Reid Highway shared path: the northern suburbs commuter route

The Reid Highway shared path links Malaga to the coast through Mirrabooka and Dianella. No scenery, but the surface and gradients are honest.

Rottnest tour packages compared: ferry, bike hire and extras

Rottnest tour packages compared: ferry, bike hire and extras

A look at how Rottnest tour packages stack up on ferry departure points, bike hire inclusions and the extras operators tack on, plus what's actually worth paying for.

South Perth foreshore: the flattest good view in the city

South Perth foreshore: the flattest good view in the city

The South Perth foreshore serves up the best skyline view in Perth without a single hill to climb, and I reckon it beats the tourist crowds up at Kings Park.

Gravel vs bitumen tyres for Perth's mixed paths, sorted

Gravel vs bitumen tyres for Perth's mixed paths, sorted

Picking gravel vs bitumen tyres for Perth's mixed paths comes down to width, pressure and honesty about which surface you'll actually ride most.

Where to eat in Fremantle after a long ride or walk

Where to eat in Fremantle after a long ride or walk

After a decent walk or ride into Fremantle, here's where locals actually eat, from the fish stalls near the harbour to the quieter spots off South Terrace.

Bold Park bushland trails: a proper walk minutes from the coast

Bold Park bushland trails: a proper walk minutes from the coast

Bold Park bushland trails pack real elevation, banksia woodland and coastal views into 10km of Perth's western suburbs, just minutes from the beach.

Kayak and bike combo tours on the Swan: worth the extra cost?

Kayak and bike combo tours on the Swan: worth the extra cost?

Combo operators charge a premium to pair paddling with pedalling on the Swan. I've done both halves separately and together, here's whether the markup earns its keep.

John Forrest National Park walks: every trail ranked

John Forrest National Park walks: every trail ranked

A working ranking of John Forrest National Park walks, from the crowded falls trail to the quiet dam loop nobody bothers posting about.

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