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Nina Forrest
Perth & WA destinations · Perth Tourism
Nina grew up in Fremantle and covers our destinations, day trips and things-to-do across WA — from Rottnest to the South-West karri country.
Articles by Nina Forrest
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
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 Espe
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
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
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'
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
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 wh
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
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.
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 th
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
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
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 overnig
Perth summer coastal walks: the ones that actually work
Some coastal walks in Perth summer are lovely at 7am and unbearable by 10. Here's which ones actually hold up once the heat kicks in.