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 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

Allen Park is a pocket of coastal bushland in Swanbourne, classified by the National Trust for it's high conservation value. It includes a number of sports grounds as well as 8 ha of bushland surrounding Melon Hill. Melon Hill is a 40 m high dune which formed part of the coastal defences up until 1991 when it became open to the public. You can access the hill from the car park at Odern Crescent, the Heritage Precinct on Claire Copse/Kirkwood Road or from Sayer Street on the

It was a cool summer's morning when we met at Keane's Point Reserve in Peppermint Grove. The kids had a little play on the playground while the adults got their coffee fix at Freshwater's Cafe (great location and excellent coffee) before we set off along a section of the Mosman Park Heritage Trail. Walking along the Mosman Bay Foreshore we appreciated the stunning views out across the Swan River. This area is obviously a popular sport for all sorts of boats. Passing the f