Perth Walkabout - The Insider's Guide to Perth Western Australia

Things to do in Perth if you only had One Day

Details: Written by: Emily Cordz; Published: 01 August 2012

If you can only spare one day to explore the beautiful city of Perth, then I hope you have some good walking shoes. With one day you can sample a bit of Perth’s metropolitan culture, history and natural beauty while enjoying the stunning weather that typically ranges from nice to amazing.

Start your day off with a delicious breakfast at a neighbourhood cafe or at one of the many cafes along Murray or Hay Street Mall. Ask for a recommendation at the place you’re staying or check out our area or food guides to find a scrumptious place to begin your day.

Great Australian Movies You Must See

Details: Written by: Vicki Sly; Published: 26 September 2012

It is no secret that Australians like to laugh at themselves; enjoy heading into any given situation as the underdog, and hold the quality of mateship in high esteem.

And it is little wonder these traits are reflected in our movies; it is who we are, played out proudly on the big screen for the entire world to see.

Perth Birds Walkabout Part Two

Details: Written by: Keith Lightbody; Published: 13 June 2012

Perth has some great lakes and nature reserves within 1 hour from Perth by car. A bonus for bird watchers at these locations is that the birds can often be quite relaxed when you show up with binoculars or a camera as they are used to the many people who go to these great outdoor places.

Lake Monger - a great site that usually has hundreds of water birds such as black swans, egrets, grebes, swamphens, hardhead, pink eared and blue billed ducks. Directions: from Perth head north for about 4 kilometres on the Mitchell Freeway, then exit on to Vincent Street/Lake Monger Drive.

Book Review: A Youth Not Wasted by Ian Parkes

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 18 July 2012

Ian Parkes - author of “A Youth Not Wasted” was born in Perth, and in his first book, he tells an interesting story of his life working on sheep farms in the 1950’s. As a young lad during this era he has many a fascinating tale to tell of what life was like working in the Australian outback in the middle of the twentieth century.

Book Review: Caravan Survival Guide by John Basham

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 20 June 2012

A dream that many Australians have is to do a big road trip around Australia. One of our guest writers, Amy at Livin’ on the Road, is currently driving around Australia with her family. At the same time that Amy continues her journey on the road, many other Aussies will be planning or just starting their big road trip.

One of our regular readers at Perth Walkabout chats from time to time about his lifetime goal to do a road trip in the near future. It’s a unique experience that people embark on – families with young kids, retirees who have hit the grey nomad trail – anyone with a sense of adventure in their heart, and the urge to explore the outback and the more remote parts of our big sunburnt country.

So on to resources that will help with planning your road trip of a lifetime.

Book Review: Australian Fishing Guide by Steve Cooper

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 27 June 2012

Almost everybody has tried their hand at fishing one time or another, and many people find themselves hooked(!) on the hobby. In a recent guest post, we heard from fishing enthusiast Marian Aunes from Marinews on her favourite fishing destinations in Perth.

If you have aspirations to become a serious angler, then Explorer Australia’s Australian Fishing Guide by Steve Cooper is a great reference book.

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Things to do in Perth if you only had One Day

Great Australian Movies You Must See

Perth Birds Walkabout Part Two

Book Review: A Youth Not Wasted by Ian Parkes

Book Review: Caravan Survival Guide by John Basham

Book Review: Australian Fishing Guide by Steve Cooper