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Gravel vs bitumen tyres for Perth's mixed paths, sorted

Gravel vs bitumen tyres for Perth's mixed paths, sorted

Picking gravel vs bitumen tyres for Perth's mixed paths comes down to width, pressure and honesty about which surface you'll actually ride most.

Where to eat in Fremantle after a long ride or walk

Where to eat in Fremantle after a long ride or walk

After a decent walk or ride into Fremantle, here's where locals actually eat, from the fish stalls near the harbour to the quieter spots off South Terrace.

Bold Park bushland trails: a proper walk minutes from the coast

Bold Park bushland trails: a proper walk minutes from the coast

Bold Park bushland trails pack real elevation, banksia woodland and coastal views into 10km of Perth's western suburbs, just minutes from the beach.

Kayak and bike combo tours on the Swan: worth the extra cost?

Kayak and bike combo tours on the Swan: worth the extra cost?

Combo operators charge a premium to pair paddling with pedalling on the Swan. I've done both halves separately and together, here's whether the markup earns its keep.

John Forrest National Park walks: every trail ranked

John Forrest National Park walks: every trail ranked

A working ranking of John Forrest National Park walks, from the crowded falls trail to the quiet dam loop nobody bothers posting about.

Getting to Perth Hills trailheads without a car

Getting to Perth Hills trailheads without a car

No car? You can still reach most Perth Hills trailheads by train and bus, with a bit of planning. Here's what actually works and what doesn't.

Kattamordo Heritage Trail: Kalamunda's overlooked bush loop

Kattamordo Heritage Trail: Kalamunda's overlooked bush loop

The Kattamordo Heritage Trail near Kalamunda gets a fraction of the foot traffic of its neighbours, despite decent jarrah forest, old mine relics and a fair claim on your Saturday morning.

Elizabeth Quay foreshore: an easy family walk with a payoff

Elizabeth Quay foreshore: an easy family walk with a payoff

Elizabeth Quay foreshore is a flat, pram-friendly loop with a bridge, a beach and decent coffee at the end. Here's how locals actually walk it.

Lesmurdie Falls in winter: the season that actually earns the climb

Lesmurdie Falls in winter: the season that actually earns the climb

Lesmurdie Falls looks like nothing in summer's dry months. Come winter, after decent rain, the walk earns the climb. Here's when to go and when to skip it.

Guided cycling tours in Perth: which ones actually deliver

Guided cycling tours in Perth: which ones actually deliver

A look at which guided cycling tours around Perth actually earn their price tag, from Swan Valley wine loops to multi-day rides toward Albany.

Riding the Kep Track from Mundaring to Northam: what it's really like

Riding the Kep Track from Mundaring to Northam: what it's really like

The Kep Track runs roughly 71km along the old rail line from Mundaring to Northam. Here's the surface, gradient and gear notes before you commit a full day to it.

Araluen Botanic Park walking trails outside tulip season

Araluen Botanic Park walking trails outside tulip season

Away from the tulip crowds, Araluen Botanic Park's walking trails are quieter, grippier underfoot and worth a proper look. Here's what I found on a weekday walk.

Watching the Avon Descent without the crowds

Watching the Avon Descent without the crowds

Bells Rapids gets swamped every year, but there are quieter ways to watch the Avon Descent. Here's where I go instead, and how I plan the whole weekend around it.

Foreshore segway tours give Perth a new angle on the river

Foreshore segway tours give Perth a new angle on the river

Foreshore segway tours are quietly becoming one of the better ways to see the Swan River, if you pick an operator who knows the paths and skips the gimmicks.

Swan River loop options compared: city loop vs the Guildford stretch

Swan River loop options compared: city loop vs the Guildford stretch

The Swan River loop through the city gets all the attention, but the Guildford stretch upriver is the better ride most weekends. Here's the honest comparison.

Manning Park's river loop is the walk Perth keeps skipping

Manning Park's river loop is the walk Perth keeps skipping

Manning Park's river loop along the Canning gets a fraction of the foot traffic the Swan River paths do, and honestly, that's exactly why it's worth doing.

What a day on the Munda Biddi Trail's Perth Hills section actually looks like

What a day on the Munda Biddi Trail's Perth Hills section actually looks like

A blunt look at riding the Munda Biddi Trail Perth Hills sections in a day: surfaces, climbs, tyre pressure, and where it's worth stopping along the way.

Where to see wildflowers around Perth this spring

Where to see wildflowers around Perth this spring

From Kings Park bike tours to quiet trailheads along the G2G, here's where locals actually go to see wildflowers around Perth this spring.

Where to find bike hire near river paths in Perth

Where to find bike hire near river paths in Perth

Looking for bike hire near river paths in Perth? Here's what's actually worth booking, what a decent service costs, and where the e-bike docks fall short.

Zig Zag Scenic Drive: the short walks worth stopping for

Zig Zag Scenic Drive: the short walks worth stopping for

Zig Zag Scenic Drive isn't a walk in itself, but four or five stops along it are. Here's which lookouts earn the brake pedal and which don't.

E-bike hire around Perth compared: who's actually worth it

E-bike hire around Perth compared: who's actually worth it

I hired e-bikes at five spots around Perth over a few weekends to work out who's worth the money and who's charging city prices for a servo-grade bike.

Cycling the Swan Valley wineries: a slow Sunday route

Cycling the Swan Valley wineries: a slow Sunday route

A relaxed guide to cycling the Swan Valley wineries on a Sunday, from West Swan Road cellar doors to a quiet finish in Guildford, without the rush.

Guildford heritage walk trail: history underfoot

Guildford heritage walk trail: history underfoot

A flat 2.5km loop through Guildford's colonial streetscape, where the Guildford heritage walk trades hill climbs for heritage plaques and a genuinely old pub.

Point Walter to Attadale: an underrated river ride worth doing

Point Walter to Attadale: an underrated river ride worth doing

The Point Walter to Attadale stretch gets ignored for flashier Perth bike paths, but the surface, gradient and sandbar views make it worth the detour.

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