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WA's old rail trail bike paths: a quick tour

WA's old rail trail bike paths: a quick tour

A rundown of WA's rail trail bike paths built on old railway corridors, from the Perth Hills grade to the flat run into Swan Valley, gravel and all.

Lake Monger's loop: black swans and a stroller-friendly path

Lake Monger's loop: black swans and a stroller-friendly path

Lake Monger's loop is one of Perth's easiest stroller walks, with black swans, flat paths and two solid route options depending on your pram game.

Kalamunda to Mundaring: Bibbulmun Track section done properly

Kalamunda to Mundaring: Bibbulmun Track section done properly

Twenty-two kilometres of jarrah forest between two Perth Hills towns. Here's what the Kalamunda to Mundaring section of the Bibbulmun Track actually delivers, and what it doesn't.

The coastal walks you need to time around the tide

The coastal walks you need to time around the tide

Some of WA's best coastal walks turn dangerous or disappear entirely at high tide. Here's how to time your coastal walks properly, from Esperance to Ningaloo.

Small-group walking tours in the Perth Hills worth booking

Small-group walking tours in the Perth Hills worth booking

Small-group walking tours through the Perth Hills get you past the lookout car parks and into the bush properly, without the big-bus shuffle.

Reid Highway shared path: the northern suburbs commuter route

Reid Highway shared path: the northern suburbs commuter route

The Reid Highway shared path links Malaga to the coast through Mirrabooka and Dianella. No scenery, but the surface and gradients are honest.

Rottnest tour packages compared: ferry, bike hire and extras

Rottnest tour packages compared: ferry, bike hire and extras

A look at how Rottnest tour packages stack up on ferry departure points, bike hire inclusions and the extras operators tack on, plus what's actually worth paying for.

South Perth foreshore: the flattest good view in the city

South Perth foreshore: the flattest good view in the city

The South Perth foreshore serves up the best skyline view in Perth without a single hill to climb, and I reckon it beats the tourist crowds up at Kings Park.

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.

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