Canning Bridge spans Djarlgarro, the Canning River, on land the Noongar people called Wagoorjup. This area is of great spiritual significance as it is the place of the Waugal - the giant Rainbow Serpent: the place of creation, the place of life. This new trail explores numerous murals in Applecross and Mt Pleasant along the Canning Highway west of Canning Bridge. The City of Melville's new guide, Murals of Canning Bridge was launched in August 2025 and guides you around the

The Bush to Beach walk trail lies on Whadjuk Noongar land. The Noongar people continue to share and practice their traditional laws, customs, language and culture, which is characterised by their continual spiritual connection to ‘country’ (Boodja). Significant Noongar sites along the Bush to Beach Trail include Lake Jualbup, Perry Lakes, Bold Park and Lake Claremont. These sites were significant to the Noongar people as they were used as a source of water and turtle meat, fo

The Yange Kep Bidi, (translation Wetland Trail) lies on Whadjuk Noongar land and meanders around various wetlands located between Claremont and Galup - Lake Monger. At 21km it covers a considerable distance and is a full days walk end to end however you can easily break it into shorter sections and complete loops back to your starting point. Yange Kep Bidi links with the heritage of intersecting or overlapping trails including the Claremont Meanders - Cobblers and Convicts

Bidi Bo Djinoong translates to "trail with views forever" and there are certainly some splendid wardun (ocean) and city views along the way. The ocean and Rottnest Island are woven into the dreaming stories and song lines of the local Noongar people whose culture has a strong spiritual connection to ‘country’. QR codes on interpretive signs along the trail reveal some personal Noongar reflections. Bidi Bo Djinoong is a 6.2km one way trail linking parks and remnant bushland ar

The easiest and shortest way to access this old railway tunnel in John Forrest National Park is from the old Swan View Railway Station on Pechey Road. We spent an hour ambling the 3km loop up to the tunnel, walking through and then around it to return. If you are riding bikes it is ever so slightly uphill there and downhill on the way back. Have your torch handy as you enter the western end of the tunnel as it is very dark and sometimes muddy as you walk through! You emerge

Sir Frederick Samson Memorial Reserve (Samson Park) is a significant Bush Forever reserve with substantial Jarrah, Marri and Tuart woodland. The reserve is home to over 50 bird species, reptiles and bats and it features an abundance of native plants so is spectacular in Spring. Traditionally part of the lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people the site was taken over by the Armed Forces during WWII and established as Melville Military Camp. The camp was demolished in 1955 and in 1

The Yaberoo Budjara Trail is a 28km trail between Neil Hawkins Park in Joondalup and Loch McNess in Yanchep traversing sections of Yellagonga Regional Park, Neerabup National Park and Yanchep National Park. The trail roughly runs parallel to Wanneroo Road and has various access points. Previously we have hiked the 4km section from Burns Beach Road to Neerabup Road so this time we decided to explore the next section. This section can be done as a 4km end to end if you can p

The word Yanchep is derived from Yandjip or Yanget which is the aboriginal name for the local bulrush reed found fringing the lakes. Nyanyi-Yandjip (Yanchep National Park) is named after the reeds and the lake which were thought to resemble the hairy mane of the dreamtime creature the Waugul . This area is culturally significant to the Noongar people and has been inhabited and used as a hunting ground for thousands of years prior to European settlement. In 1834 the first Eur

It has taken a while to get this blog up and running as Kings Park has so much to offer I didn't really know where to start but here goes... Kings Park and Botanic Gardens perch high above the Perth (Boorloo) CBD atop the Mt Eliza escarpment. The park and gardens are open 24 hours and entry is free. Entering from the city you will drive or walk along Fraser Avenue which is lined with stunning white lemon-scented gums Corymbia citriodora. standing tall and framing the city an

Paruna was chosen as a safe haven for wildlife because of it's location between two national parks, Avon Valley National Park and Walyunga National Park. Just getting here is an adventure as you wind your way around the hairpin bends and winding curves on O'Brien Road, itself a designated Flora Road. Public access to Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary is restricted to the cooler months from 1 May through to 31 October. Bookings must be made in advance through their website as an $11

This new 7.9km trail has been developed as a shorter option to the 15km Eagle View Walk Trail and replaces the Christmas Tree Creek Trail which has been closed. The trail starts at Jane Brook where you cross the brook at the little weir next to the nature playground. The trail then veers left, passing under the railway bridge and follows the brook to National Falls. The trail is shared with mountain bike riders for a very short section before their trail heads off to the rig

The Canning River Regional Park offers a number of walking, cycling and kayak/canoe trails following the Canning River up or down stream from the Kent Street Weir. There is a lovely park at Kent Street Weir with picnic and barbecue facilities including toilets and a canoe launching facility. The playground is being redeveloped in 2026 - can't wait! Recent additions to the park include a River Park Interpretation Node which provides information about the local environment,

The Wardun Beelier Bidi (Trail) lies on Whadjuk Noongar land and connects the Indian Ocean with the Swan River. It is an aboriginal cultural walk with directional markings that meanders through Cottesloe, Claremont, Peppermint Grove and Mosman Park. The 17.4km trail is cycle friendly and suitable for all walkers, with a moderate level of fitness required. The trail mostly follows sealed pathways with a short section of beach sand (with the option to walk further along the bea

A lovely 90 minute walk through the leafy green streets of Peppermint Grove the Peppermint Grove Heritage Tour can be accessed as a virtual tour via mobile device accessing historic images and listening to narration about points of interest along the trail. Or you can simple walk the trail looking for the points of interest along the way as we did. The trail starts from The Grove Library at 1 Leake Street, Peppermint Grove but can easily be picked up anywhere along the trail.

The Mosman Park Heritage Trail explores some highlights of Mosman Park's history while highlighting the beautiful scenery of this unique municipality between river and sea. Once an isolated country town and then home to large scale industry much of the open bushland and industry that once defined Mosman Park has been replaced by residential developments. As you wander the leafy peppermint tree lined streets of this quiet suburb you can see it's history reflected in the blend

This is more of an adult walk but if you find yourself needing to entertain the kids in one of Perth's older suburbs challenge them to a game of spotto and see if they can notice the small detail in the public art works they come across. Leederville has a large amount of murals all easily accessible by walking along Oxford Street between William Traylen Park and Richmond Street for the majority of art with a few scattered further along Oxford Street towards Mt Hawthorn where

A day's reprieve in the middle of a heatwave had us heading to Jolimont to enjoy this short walk through the leafy green streets with a couple of playgrounds along the way. The trail starts with Number 1 - McCallum Avenue Precinct located opposite Daglish Railway Station (1924) on Stubbs Terrace. Parking is limited here so we started from Mabel Talbot Park but I will write the blog in the correct order starting with 1 as the trail can be picked up anywhere along the route.

The Subi Art Discovery Trail will lead you to vibrant and rich artworks scattered throughout the City of Subiaco. You can follow the trail on foot or by bike as it winds through the Subiaco Town Centre. For more information on public art in the City of Subiaco click here. To download the Subi Art Discovery Trail pdf click here. We have joined many See Subi on Sunday 90 minute walks led by Subiaco icon, Marion Gathercole and have also undertaken several of the Subiaco self

Bungendore Park was gazetted in 1897, originally as a timber reserve. This remnant piece of bushland covers 498 hectares and is used for research purposes and field studies because it is home to 350 plant species and 160 animal species. Access to the park is from Albany Highway or Admiral Road. We parked at Admiral Road as we had just been exploring Wungong Dam, featured in our 3 Very Different Dams blog. From the carpark a wide fire trail passes behind Southern Hills Chris

Bungendore Park was gazetted in 1897, originally as a timber reserve. This remnant piece of bushland covers 498 hectares and is used for research purposes and field studies because it is home to 350 plant species and 160 animal species. Bungendore means "Place of Gum Blossom". Access to the park is from Albany Highway or Admiral Road. We missed the turnoff from Albany Highway to the northern Dryandra Drive carpark so ended up at the Admiral Road carpark where we had stopped