Bayswater – Bird Watching, Sunsets and BBQs
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- Written by: Nita Teoh
Regardless of where you live in Perth, you’ll be sure to find some nice recreational spots to enjoy nearby.
The suburb of Bayswater, approximately 8 kms north east from the Perth CBD, has many recreational spots and parks catering for those who like the great outdoors.
Within this suburb, you’ll find many reserves including the Eric Singleton Bird Park, the Bayswater Riverside Gardens, and the Baigup Wetlands.
Here is a handy summary of some of the best Bayswater recreational parks to check out:
Karijini - The Crowning Jewel of the Pilbara
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- Written by: Vicki Sly
Karijini National Park (formerly know as Hamersley Range) is one of Western Australia’s most spectacular parks, and at 6274 square kilometres, it is the second largest in size only to Karlamilyi National Park.
Based in the heart of the Pilbara region some 1200 km north of the capital Perth, Karijini National Park offers visitors rugged gorges, waterfalls, plunge pools, walking trails of various levels and a red beauty that is distinctly north-west Australian.
The Pilbara is generally known as the mining hub of the west, but as the locals will proudly tell you, there is so much more to see than open-cut mines.
Situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, the best time to visit Karijini is in the late autumn, winter and early spring when the days are clear and warm.
The '30 Somethings' Guide to Perth Nightlife - Bars and Cocktail Lounges
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- Written by: Becky Jean
Perth is great. We both know that, and that is why you are here right now reading about all of the fantastic things that it has to offer.
So of course, I am always happy to pass on my knowledge of this wonderful City. Such as the best places to go to of an evening if you are a little like me: A ‘Nearing 30 Something’.
As I near the big ‘three-oh’, I am finding that I am not so keen on the club scene anymore. Frankly, I’d rather be in bed, or having a nice glass of red on the couch watching ‘Full House’ re-runs.
That being said, I do enjoy the odd night out. Getting out of my daggy’s for the evening, dressing up a little and socializing over a few drinks. However the tricky part now is finding a place that doesn’t make me feel like I’m too old to be there, or like a teenager at a 50th.
So, here I will guide those who feel the same to some of my favourite bars and cocktail lounges in Perth that will make you feel just right.
Seeking Sun Salutes or The Hundred: Yoga and Pilates in Perth
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- Written by: Emily Cordz
Over the last decade, yoga and Pilates have becoming increasingly popular as a form of exercise and personal enrichment. Here in Perth, there are numerous studios offering a wide range of styles that run the gamete from traditional to more modern or fusion.
If you are new to either yoga or Pilates (especially Pilates), you’ll want to sign up for an introductory session to ensure you’re using proper alignment as well as correct breathing techniques. An introductory class will also help protect you from many of the common injuries new practitioners acquire due to poor technique or pushing further than they should.
Before you decide on a studio, you need to decide if you want to pursue yoga or Pilates.
Walking with the Gormley Statues on Lake Ballard
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- Written by: Joe Worthington
The legendary artist, sculptor, and modern designer has struck again. Anthony Gormley has caused another stir, but this time in Western Australia. His eerie mark on the salt flats of Lake Ballard not far from the Western Australian town of Menzies attracts thousands of contemporary art lovers every year and is sure to continue to do so into the future.
The 51 life sized black steel statues are spread across Lake Ballard salt lake and were an initiative of the Perth International Arts Festival in 2005 to celebrate the the 50th anniversary of the Arts Festival. Visitors to the site can take in the smells and eerie quietness of the Ballard goldfield, and drive along the Golden Quest Discovery Trail to the historic ghost towns and tourist sites of Kalgoorlie.
Eat Local When You’re Dining Out in Perth
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- Written by: Emily Cordz
Some days you just don’t feel like cooking or doing the dishes afterwards. You decide you’re going to eat out. But where is an eco-conscious consumer to go that will give them a good meal and still support their efforts for a more sustainable world? You’re in luck.
Below I’ve compiled a list of several restaurants that source many, if not all, their ingredients from local producers around Perth and Western Australia.