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

Book Review: Great Australian Pubs by Lee Mylne

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 01 June 2012

If you’re a history and cultural buff who is planning a trip to Australia, you’ll probably be itching to add a good Australian book or two to your collection to whet your appetite. There are many to choose from, but which ones are worth carrying around in your luggage?

Well, assuming you are an independent traveller, you’ve probably got your trusty dog-eared Lonely Planet (aka travel Bible) or favourite equivalent on hand. Guidebooks can provide a good overview on a city, though depending on your specific interests, you may be looking for more than just a general guide to a place. This brings me to a guide book that you’ll want to consider for your travelling book collection.

“Great Australian Pubs” by Lee Mylne is an informative and highly entertaining Guide book on the Top 100 Pubs in Australia. Lee takes us on a whirlwind tour of the best pubs to stop for a drink, meal or bed for the night.

Geraldton Guarantees to Blow Your Socks Off

Details: Written by: Vicki Sly; Published: 11 July 2012

Visit Geraldton and you will be blown away; literally.

Considered Australia’s kite and windsurfing capital, the city is the gateway to Western Australia's mid west and is often the first major port of call for travellers heading north of the capital.

Located just over 400 km from Perth, Geraldton is also the starting point for those wishing to explore the beautiful Abrolhos Islands which lay 60 km off the coast. Perched proudly on the coastline with sweeping view of the Indian Ocean, it is bordered by rivers and ranges and has long been a popular holiday destination for West Australians and tourists alike.

Perth Walkabout April Monthly Wrap

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 04 May 2012

The Perth Walkabout Monthly Wrap is published at the start 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 April:

Do You Wwoof? - Wwoofing in Australia

When I told my friend I was taking a gap year in Australia, her first question was, “Are you going to be WWOOFing?” To most people that question would make no sense, but I had been doing research on possible gap year experiences for almost a year and I knew exactly what she was talking about. I told her I didn’t plan to, but it looked like a cool concept. I ended up inadvertently doing a similar program while living in Perth and it was a wonderful experience.

Exercise at a Local Park in Perth

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 22 May 2013

As I tend to spend a fair amount of time outdoors catching some sunshine, walking in parks, and just strolling along the foreshore, I’ve noticed that the Government has installed exercise machines in just about every park around Perth.

Everywhere I turn I see these machines scattered around the walking paths – Hyde Park in Perth, Bayswater recreational reserves, South Perth foreshore, East Perth, Mt Lawley, and in Perth across from the Mounts Bay Waters Apartment Hotels - you can’t miss them.

So if you’re looking to incorporate some exercise into your daily routine, these exercise stations are available 24 x 7.

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Bayswater – Bird Watching, Sunsets and BBQs

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 11 December 2012

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

Details: Written by: Vicki Sly; Published: 12 October 2012

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.

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Book Review: Great Australian Pubs by Lee Mylne

Geraldton Guarantees to Blow Your Socks Off

Perth Walkabout April Monthly Wrap

Exercise at a Local Park in Perth

Bayswater – Bird Watching, Sunsets and BBQs

Karijini - The Crowning Jewel of the Pilbara