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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.

The Serpentine Falls walk, done properly

The Serpentine Falls walk, done properly

The Serpentine Falls walk splits into two: the short stroll to the swimming hole, and the real climb up Kitty's Gorge. Here's how to do the proper one.

Rottnest bike hire vs bringing your own on the ferry

Rottnest bike hire vs bringing your own on the ferry

Weighing up Rottnest bike hire against hauling your own bike over on the ferry, based on surface conditions, ferry fees and what actually survives the crossing.

Hovea Falls walk: a Perth Hills loop worth the half-day

Hovea Falls walk: a Perth Hills loop worth the half-day

The Hovea Falls walk through John Forrest National Park is a short, grade 3 loop with a seasonal payoff. Here's what it's actually like underfoot.

Beeliar Wetlands walk: Perth's quiet loop most locals miss

Beeliar Wetlands walk: Perth's quiet loop most locals miss

The Beeliar Wetlands loop through Bibra and North Lake is one of Perth's best-kept walking secrets, and honestly, most locals have never set foot on it.

Perth's Principal Shared Path network: which PSP is actually worth riding

Perth's Principal Shared Path network: which PSP is actually worth riding

Perth's Principal Shared Path network covers hundreds of kilometres, but not all of it rides well. Here's which PSP actually earns the trip, and which doesn't.

Rottnest Island beyond the bike loop: what's worth the day

Rottnest Island beyond the bike loop: what's worth the day

Most day-trippers just circle Rottnest Island on a hire bike and call it done. Here's what else on the island - and the WA coast - deserves your time.

Kings Park walking paths beyond the lookout crowd

Kings Park walking paths beyond the lookout crowd

Skip the queue at Fraser Avenue — Kings Park's walking paths hide quieter bushland tracks, boardwalks and creek trails worth the extra kilometre.

When a Perth trail day should really be a South-West weekend

When a Perth trail day should really be a South-West weekend

A South-West weekend beats a rushed Perth trail day every time. Here's how to tell when it's time to stop cramming and start staying overnight instead.

Perth Hills caravan parks near the best trailheads

Perth Hills caravan parks near the best trailheads

Perth Hills caravan parks near the best trailheads let you walk Kattamordo or join the Bibbulmun Track without moving the van each morning.

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