If you’re after something a bit different on a York day out, the York Tiny Door Trail is a...
Archive for category: Walks and Picnic Spots
Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary, Gidgegannup
Simply Perthfect, , Perth Hills, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsLooking for a fab family hike? The good news is that Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary in Gidgegannup has reopened part...
Noble Falls on the outskirts of Gidgegannup, is a much‑loved Perth Hills spot. The nature packed spot is a...
Whiteman Park Turns 40: Spring Is the Best Time for a Family Day Out
Jennie McNichol, , Attractions, Swan Valley, Walks and Picnic SpotsSeptember is a milestone month for Whiteman Park. As well as marking 40 years since the Park first opened...
Lake Goollelal Boardwalk: Stroller‑Friendly, Dog Friendly Yellagonga
Lorraine Swart, , Walks and Picnic SpotsStroller‑Friendly Nature Adventure at Lake Goollelal Boardwalk Scooters, Toddlers, Dogs, Wildlife & Coffee – The Perfect Perth Playdate If...
Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone
Simply Perthfect, , Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsSpring has sprung at Araluen Botanic Park in Roleystone! The Yates Springtime Festival is back again, running from 4th...
Whiteman Park Fairy Doors
Simply Perthfect, , Places to visit in Perth, Swan Valley, Walks and Picnic SpotsIf your kids love a little magic mixed in with their bushwalks, the fairy doors at Whiteman Park’s Children’s...
The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail is one of those Perth Hills adventures that you can make as easy-going or...
Children’s Forest Whiteman Park
Simply Perthfect, , Attractions, Places to visit in Perth, Swan Valley, Walks and Picnic SpotsLove a bushwalk with the kiddos? You should check out the Children’s Forest at Whiteman Park! This gorgeous slice...
If you’re looking for a free activity that gets the kids moving, thinking and exploring while soaking up one...
Love a little art? Take a wander with the kiddos down a few of the city’s laneways, and you’ll...
Much closer to Perth than many people realise, John Forrest National Park is the most amazing spot for a...
If your family is craving a bit of fresh air, a simple nature walk in the Perth Hills is...
Fairies in Perth: Fairy Door Trails, Whimsical Playgrounds and More
Simply Perthfect, , Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsIf you’ve got a little one who believes in fairy dust, hidden doors and magic, Perth has plenty of...
Places to Stop on the Way to South West WA
Jennie McNichol, , Bunbury & Busselton, Family Holidays, Listicle, Places to visit in WA, Walks and Picnic SpotsLiving in a state as huge as Western Australia means almost every family holiday starts with a decent stint...
Family-Friendly Things to do in Rockingham
Simply Perthfect, , Listicle, WA Beaches, Walks and Picnic SpotsLooking for an action-packed day out with the kids? Think you’ve done it all? Freo, Hillarys, Mandurah etc… think...
National Parks and Regional Parks in Perth
Simply Perthfect, , Listicle, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsPerth is packed with beautiful national and regional parks that make it easy for families to swap screen time...
Pram Friendly Walks in Perth – Best Parks, Lakes, River & Coastal Trails for Families
Jennie McNichol, , Walks and Picnic SpotsPerth is packed with walks that make it easy to get outside with a pram, whether you’ve got a...
Nestled along the northern coast of Perth, the Mindarie Foreshore Trail is one of the northern suburbs’ most scenic...
Family-Friendly Guide to Yanchep National Park
Jennie McNichol, , Listicle, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsLove a family day out surrounded by nature? Just a 40‑minute drive from the Perth CBD, Yanchep National Park...
Coode Street Jetty is a brilliant starting point for a family-friendly river walk along the South Perth foreshore. Tucked...
Granny’s Pool, Augusta
Simply Perthfect, , Augusta, Beaches, Places to visit in WA, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water FunIf you’re exploring Augusta with kids in tow, Granny’s Pool is the ultimate spot for a relaxed beach day...
Canning Bridge Precinct Art Walk
Simply Perthfect, , Places to visit in Perth, Tweens & Teens, Walks and Picnic SpotsThe Canning Bridge precinct, you know, that area of Applecross and Mount Pleasant that’s found right on the river,...
Places to Watch the Australia Day Fireworks in and Around Perth
Jennie McNichol, , Listicle, Perth City, Perth Events, Walks and Picnic SpotsAustralia Day in Perth has changed a lot since the big Swan River Skyworks days. The huge, city‑wide display...
Things to do in Kings Park with Kids
Jennie McNichol, , Attractions, Listicle, Perth City, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsSpread over more than 400 hectares of bushland, parkland and botanical gardens, Kings Park and Botanic Garden is Perth’s...
Bells Rapids in Brigadoon is one of those Perth spots that feels like a proper day trip while still...
Matilda Bay Reserve
Simply Perthfect, , Beaches, Places to visit in Perth, WA Beaches, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water FunMatilda Bay Reserve has been a favourite picnic spot for Perth families for over a century. Found just minutes...
Tasman Holiday Parks – Serpentine Falls
Jennie McNichol, , Family Holidays, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsJust under an hour’s drive south of Perth, Serpentine is an easy countryside escape that feels a world away...
West Coast Drive is one of Perth’s most beautiful and accessible coastal walks, perfect for families looking to combine...
It’s summer! Pack the bathers, a picnic, “slip, slop, slap” and head to a beach with playground in Perth....
Kalbarri with Kids: Conquering the Z-Bend Lookout and River Trail
Jennie McNichol, , Family Holidays, Kalbarri, Places to visit in WA, Walks and Picnic SpotsKalbarri National Park’s Z-Bend is one of the most striking and family-friendly highlights of the Murchison River gorges. Just...
Heirisson Island, Perth
Perth Mum Adventures, , Perth City, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsHeirisson Island really does feel like one of Perth’s best-kept secrets. Tucked into the Swan River between East Perth...
Mundaring Weir With Kids
Simply Perthfect, , Listicle, Perth Hills, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsTake a weekend drive with your family to Mundaring Weir in the Perth Hills – there’s so much to...
Yanchep National Park Play Trail
Perth Mum Adventures, , Attractions, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic SpotsAs a parent of adventurous children, I’m always on the lookout for exciting ways to engage with nature while...
Watermans Bay Beach and Playground
Simply Perthfect, , Places to visit in Perth, WA Beaches, Walks and Picnic SpotsWhether you love to swim, play or walk with your family, the Watermans Bay area is a lovely spot...
Harvey Dam is a brilliant family-friendly stop in the South West, around 145km south of Perth. What might start...
Wellington Dam Mural & Collie Mural Trail
Perth Tweens, , Places to visit in WA, Walks and Picnic SpotsThe Wellington Dam Mural and Collie Mural Trail make a fantastic family day out in WA’s South West, combining...
If you’re looking for a day out in the Perth Hills that ticks all the boxes – that’s nature,...
Waroona Dam – Lake Navarino
Stephanie Rae, , Family Holidays, Places to visit in WA, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water FunAround an hour and a half from Perth, Waroona Dam – more commonly known as Lake Navarino – is...
Perched on the edge of the Darling Scarp in Mundy Regional Park, Lesmurdie Falls is one of those Perth...











































