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Published: Wednesday, 23 November 2011 09:21

Written by Vicki Sly

We are lucky in Western Australia to have a lot of space around us and a city that is filled with playgrounds for children to run free.

Whether it is holiday time or you just need the kids to get outside for a breath of fresh air, playgrounds are a fun and free way to entertain the family.

It would be safe to say that most suburbs in Perth have a large number of playgrounds to choose from, including the city centre. You may have your favourite and if so, we would love to here all about it.

Here are some playgrounds that have been favourites in my family in the past and that you may want to consider the next time you are looking for some kid-friendly activities that won’t break the bank and will give you a break at the same time!

Let’s start at Kings Park which is located on the western edge of the city centre. Along with a thousand acres of parkland to explore, the park has some wonderful playgrounds for active kids.

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Published: Friday, 18 November 2011 11:14

Written by Benji Leggate

Margaret River is the apple of Western Australia’s eye. Not only is it world-renowned for its top wineries and fine dining restaurants and cafes, but it is also famous for its surf, beaches and breathtaking natural attractions. Therefore, your trip to Western Australia won’t be complete if you don’t stop at Margaret River.
 
If you’re looking for a reason to tempt you to visit the area, here are seven things which you should see or do at least once in Margaret River.

1.    Mammoth Cave –There are hundreds of caves near Margaret River, but the one that stands out the most is Mammoth Cave. The cave is divided into multiple chambers, each of which contained fossils as old as 35,000 years. Other factors which make the Mammoth Cave special are a self-guided audio tour and partial disabled access.

2.    Leeuwin Estate –Leeuwin Estate is one of the top wineries in the Margaret River region. Previously a cattle station, the 121 acres of vineyards produce over 60,000 cases of wine every year.

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Published: Wednesday, 16 November 2011 10:58

Written by Nita Teoh

Do you enjoy exploring Perth and Western Australia, and would you like to share your interesting stories and favourite tips about the Sandgroper scene with readers?

Perth Walkabout is on the look out for guest writers who are interested to write about Perth and Western Australia for our online travel guide. We would love to hear from you if you are able to meet the following requirements:

You are passionate about travelling and writing about Perth and other parts of Western Australia;

You are knowledgeable about Perth (i.e.  you currently live in Perth or other parts of Western Australia, or have lived in or visited Perth or other parts of Western Australia);

You have demonstrated writing ability and experience as a writer and/or blogger.
If you are interested to write for Perth Walkabout, please read through our Guidelines, then contact us and tell us about yourself and your experience with writing and blogging.

Speaking of guest writers, in this coming Friday’s article we’ll be hearing from guest writer Benji Leggate. Benji will be giving us the good oils on Margaret River. Who better to hear from on the subject than a local who lives and breathes Margaret River. Stay tuned for Friday’s post.

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Published: Friday, 11 November 2011 10:52

Written by Emily Cordz

Supermarkets reflect the culture of a country, and even neighbourhood, which is why it isn’t terribly uncommon in large cities to see travellers wandering up and down every aisle marvelling at what is on offer. In Perth there are a multitude of local and/or open-air markets, but when it comes to supermarkets the main players are Coles, IGA and Woolworths.

People tend to want to know which of the three brands is better. You’ll hear all sorts of positive and negative opinions about each one, but this all depends on the neighbourhood and who you ask. The news often has stories, especially around the holidays, about which store is cheaper for a variety of items.

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Published: Wednesday, 09 November 2011 11:05

Written by Vicki Sly

Exmouth is considered one of Western Australia’s top tourist destinations as it is home to the famous Ningaloo Reef, has magnificent marine wildlife, raw landscape and is warm for most of the year.

Ningaloo Reef stretches approximately 260 km from Coral Bay in the south to Exmouth in the north and takes in 5,000 square km of ocean amass with tropical fish, whales, turtles and coral.

The reef is so popular because you can snorkel and dive straight from the beach without having to take a boat ride out to the deep.

Travellers to Perth who are short on time would be best to fly to Exmouth as it is located 1270 km north of the city. The flight is around two hours. However, if you do have time to drive, you would need to allow two days as there is plenty to see along the way.

The town of Exmouth is growing and each time I go there I am amazed with just how much.

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Published: Friday, 04 November 2011 10:55

Written by Nita Teoh

The Perth Walkabout Monthly Wrap is published at the end of each month to provide a snapshot of articles that hit the headlines in the last 4 weeks.

Here is Perth Walkabout's Monthly Wrap for the month of October:

Maylands Steps It Up as a Trendy Café Strip

Maylands - an inner city suburb located on the eastern side of Perth, is approximately 4 kilometres from the Perth CBD. Its local café strip on Eighth Avenue has seen interesting changes over the last few years, and  has been transformed from a relatively quiet area to a bustling and thriving café strip.

Eighth Avenue offers an interesting and eclectic mix of retail shops and eateries. Browsing the strip, you’ll find restaurants offering tasty culinary delights from all over the world, trendy cafes, specialised retail shops, and essential services.

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