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Archive for category: Walks and Picnic Spots
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 Spots, 0If 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 Spots, 3Living 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 Spots, 0Looking 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 Spots, 1Perth is packed with beautiful national and regional parks that make it easy for families to swap screen time...
Noble Falls, Gidgegannup
Jennie McNichol, , Perth Hills, Swan Valley, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water Fun, 0Noble Falls is a much‑loved Perth Hills spot where families can combine a relaxed bush picnic, easy walk and...
Pram Friendly Walks in Perth – Best Parks, Lakes, River & Coastal Trails for Families
Jennie McNichol, , Walks and Picnic Spots, 1Perth 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 Spots, 1Love 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 Fun, 0If 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 Spots, 0The 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 Spots, 2Australia 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 Spots, 2Spread 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...
Children’s Forest Whiteman Park
Jennie McNichol, , Attractions, Places to visit in Perth, Swan Valley, Walks and Picnic Spots, 1The Children’s Forest at Whiteman Park is a gorgeous slice of bushland designed especially for kids to connect with...
Matilda Bay Reserve
Simply Perthfect, , Beaches, Places to visit in Perth, WA Beaches, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water Fun, 0Matilda 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 Spots, 0Just 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...
Beaches with Playgrounds in Perth
Simply Perthfect, , WA Beaches, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water Fun, 1It’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 Spots, 0Kalbarri 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 Spots, 1Heirisson 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 Spots, 1Take 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 Spots, 0As 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 Spots, 0Whether 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 Spots, 0The 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,...
Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone
Simply Perthfect, , Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic Spots, 2Spring has sprung at Araluen Botanic Park in Roleystone! The Yates Springtime Festival is back again, running from 22nd...
Waroona Dam – Lake Navarino
Stephanie Rae, , Family Holidays, Places to visit in WA, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water Fun, 1Around 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...
Serpentine National Park
Simply Perthfect, , Perth Hills, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic Spots, 2Serpentine National Park is a wonderful spot to visit with the family – it’s home to the stunning Serpentine...
The Best Waterfalls in Perth
Simply Perthfect, , Listicle, Perth Hills, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic Spots, 0While some may not look forward to chilly winter days, you’ve got to look at the silver lining and...
Granite Skywalk, Castle Rock
Stephanie Rae, , Albany & Denmark, Family Holidays, Places to visit in WA, Walks and Picnic Spots, 1Set in the heart of Porongurup National Park, the Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock is one of WA’s most...
Lake Leschenaultia, Chidlow
Simply Perthfect, , Camping, Listicle, Perth Hills, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water Fun, 0Looking for a low-cost, high-energy day out in Perth? Lake Leschenaultia, just a 15 minute drive from Mundaring, promises...
100 Free Things to do in Perth with Kids
Jennie McNichol, , Library, Listicle, Places to visit in Perth, Walks and Picnic Spots, Water Fun, 0Entertaining the kids doesn’t have to cost a fortune! We’ve rounded up 100 fantastic FREE things to do with...
W Wayman Reserve is one of those “if you know, you know” spots along the Swan River – easy...
















































