Armadale Settlers Common was proclaimed a reserve in 1897 after years of logging. It served as a commonage on which people could cut timber and graze animals. It is now a recreational reserve with many walking trails winding through the main section and the eastern section. On our first visit to Settlers Common in June we headed to the Triton Close entrance off Albany Highway. We picked up a brochure on the outside of the Field Study Centre but even so we couldn't locate an o

Karak (Black Cockatoo) Bidi (Trail) starts from Rosalie Park in Shenton Park and winds for 11.3 km through Claremont and then to the Derbal Yarigan (Swan River) at Paul Hasluck Reserve. It links parks and bushland areas with local iconic and heritage trails. Being an open ended trail it is not for the faint hearted and will take a good 2 - 3 hours to complete with further time required to walk the 5.3km back to the starting point (another 60 - 90 minutes). You can also resear

Mundaring to Mahogany Creek The Railway Reserve Heritage Trail from Mundaring to Mahogany Creek is 2.9 km and will take about 30 - 45 minutes to walk one way so it is possible to do as a return hike of up to 90 minutes. We started from Mundaring Sculpture Park which has a shaded sculpture trail, a fabulous playground, heritage buildings and, as your start along the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail, information signage and the old platform (1898) and rail signals. Heading west

Rocky Pool is a fabulous place to visit but there is some confusion on the best way to get there. This trail is called the Rocky Pool Walk and it does go to Rocky Pool by way of a 5km loop from Spring Road in Kalamunda. It is a long way around and there are shorter options listed below. We were following the trail notes published by the Shire of Kalamunda but have found these confusing in the past and this time was no different as we "lost" the trail at some point and found

We set off one lovely winter day to rediscover the challenging 11 km Echidna Trail in Walyunga Naitonal Park. Having hiked this trail from Walyunga Pool we decided to park at the Boongarup Pool carpark as this would shave off a few kilometres. In any case the carpark at Walyunga Pool was full as the kayakers were practising on the kayak course ahead of the Avon River Descent in early August. We set off just after 9am sharing the path along the Syds Rapids Trail with a numbe

Slowly we are piecing together the various sections of the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail which runs from Bellevue to Wooroloo. So far we have explored the northern branch through John Forrest National Park between Swan View Tunnel and Hovea Falls, Parkerville to Stoneville and Stoneville to Mt Helena. We have walked the connection between north and south Mt Helena to Sawyers Valley and on the southern branch have walked Boya to Darlington and Darlington to Glen Forrest and

With wildflower season fast approaching we decided to hike the 4.6 km Wildflower Walk Trail in John Forrest National Park. John Forrest National Park is always popular with it's wide variety of trails to explore ranging from the 300m Jane Brook Promenade to the 16 km Eagle View Walk Trail. We discovered that park management have been busy realigning some of the trails to conserve the bush and for added interest. Starting at the main picnic area alongside Jane Brook we stop

While completing the Ghost House Trail we crossed this trail and decided to hike it during Spring but time got away and that didn't happen so here we are, a year later in July. We set off to hike this14km trail hoping we would spot the Yanchep Rose (Diplolaena angustiflora) for which the trail is named as it flowers from Winter to Spring. It had been raining but cleared up beautifully for our hike. We went to sign in at the Visitor Centre as this is an extended hike and sign

Bibra Lake is one of many lakes that form the internationally significant Beeliar Wetlands which are incorporated into Beeliar Regional Park. The wetlands are culturally significant to the Whadjuk Nyungar people with North Lake and Bibra Lake holding particular cultural significance. The wetlands were part of a major trade route containing camping sites, ceremonial areas and providing a food source. The loop walk around Bibra Lake is 6.2km and follows a shared use concrete

I had saved this map some time ago and added the trail to my list of places to explore. When I finally found the time I was unable to source the map on the City of Subiaco website but I printed out the copy I had previously saved and we set off to explore. We have done a lot of exploring in and around Subiaco but even some of the places on this trail were new discoveries for us. Special plaques are located at each stop along the walk and form part of the adventure. The turt

Having walked several Heritage Trails around Fremantle we decided to follow the one in East Fremantle and explore some murals and public art along the way. Heritage trails are a great starting point to explore an area - sometimes the heritage can leave a little to be desired as buildings no longer exist but mostly we discover unexpected delights along the way and East Fremantle was no exception. East Fremantle also stands out as all the buildings on the Heritage Trail are st

Bindoon is just over an hour's drive from Perth CBD and is a popular day trip destination even if you just go for the famous pies and pastries at Bindoon Bakehaus! Prince Harry visited the Bindoon Bakehaus & Cafe in 2015. He royally approved the Banoffee Eclair during his visit and I must agree with him it is delicious! There are also other tea shops and produce stores worth a visit. The name Bindoon is thought to be Aboriginal in origin and to mean “place where the yams g

So many trails to choose from again this year. It is always difficult to only choose 5 but here they are: Wadjup Gabbilju - Shelley Foreshore https://www.outandaboutfnc.com/post/wadjup-gabbilju-foreshore-walk This stunning river walk takes you from Bull Creek to Riverton along the Canning River through Shelley and Rossmoyne. This is a long walk but can easily be broken into shorter sections. It is pram and dog friendly and universally accessible. 2. Djarlgarro - Roley Pool

Jenna Bidi Yorga means “women’s feet walking on the path” in Whadjuk Noongar. This trail traverses the ancient lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people from Djoondalup (the Point Walter Sand spit) along Jenalup "the place where the feet make a track" (Blackwall Reach) to Kwoppa Kepa "beautiful water" (Bicton Foreshore). It is a culturally significant trail which carries the Dreamtime story of Djunda the Charnock woman. Jenalup is traditionally a place for women and children to le

September is Waterfall and Wildflower season so we decided to hike the four trails within Ellis Brook Reserve in Banyowlah Regional Park. Most visitors hike the 60 Foot Falls Trail taking in the magnificent waterfall and Barrington Quarry but the lower walks are easier and have more prolific wildflowers. Blue Wren Ramble Trail Blue Wren Ramble is a 1.4km trail which winds it's way uphill linking the lower carpark and Honeyeater Hollow picnic area with the upper carpark and

We've hiked this trail a few times but have always walked clockwise so this time we decided to walk the trail anti-clockwise. From the Waterfall Gully Picnic Area stop to clean your boots to prevent dieback entering this beautiful valley. This is a loop trail so you can head to the left and cross the bridge for the clockwise loop or continue straight ahead for the anti clockwise loop. The trail immediately narrows and the stairs begin. The trail becomes rougher as you pass

This 3.2km trail starts at the Hardinge Park picnic area which has a small playground with entrances shaped like the Mason & Bird Tramway bridge. The car park here is quite isolated and there is evidence of car break ins so remove all valuables and leave all your interior compartments open to discourage would be thieves. The trail shares this section with the Kattamordo Heritage Trail and takes you parallel to Hardinge Road passing Bickley Brook Reservoir and then the Bickl

The Mason and Bird Heritage Trail starts in the cul de sac opposite the Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp but parking is available a short walk away at Hardinge Park which has picnic facilities and toilets. Please be mindful that this carpark is quite isolated and can be targeted by thieves. Make sure all valuables are out of sight. The Mason and Bird Heritage Trail is 4km one way but integrates very nicely with the Victoria Dam Walk Trail to make a 9km return loop trail. To

Roley Pools is located along the Canning River (Djarlgarro) below the Canning Dam in Roleystone. It can be accessed from Soldiers Road, Collins Road (stairs) or Thompson Road. This is a place of Noongar stories - past present and future. Traditionally Roley Pool was an important place to gather bushfoods and hunt kangaroos but it also has a long history as a swimming hole and even had a diving board and change rooms installed here in more recent history. Construction of the

This is another trail which has been on my list to revisit for some time! We originally walked this trail some years ago by accident after missing the turn off while walking the Caves Trail. At that time I wasn't overly impressed with the trail but that may have been our state of mind as it seemed never ending considering we were supposed to be hiking a 4km trail! This time we headed off in July and walked in a clockwise direction, as recommended, and I now understand why i