Yanchep National Park is such a beautiful place to spend the day. The trails are really nice and give you that fresh forest feeling as you walk through the trees. Inside the park there is also a restaurant which makes it easy to stop for a meal or a coffee without leaving the place. The best part for me was being around the kangaroos. They are very friendly and you can see them up close just relaxing around the grass which feels really special. There are also koalas to look at and they are always a favourite. It is a peaceful spot with a lot of nature around and plenty of space to just slow down and enjoy. It feels like a proper outing away from the busy city life and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a calm and enjoyable day outdoors.

We had a great, but quick, time at Yanchep National Park ($17 to enter per car). I suggest you go early to have enough time! The park is pretty to drive through, and the koala area had excellent views. ​The best part of our visit was the Treetops obstacle course! It is high up in the trees and gave us amazing views. It's not easy, but being above the park and seeing kangaroos below us and kookaburras close up was amazing. It was expensive (around $250 for 2 adults and 2 kids), but worth it for the fun. ​Sadly, we missed the Crystal Caves (the last tour is at 3 PM). We had coffee at the park cafe and heard good things about the Yanchep Inn nearby for a bigger meal. ​The main advice: Plan your day well! Book the Treetops Adventure and the Caves tour early to make sure you don't miss anything. ​Park Tips: Remember to wear closed-in shoes (especially for the Treetops course) and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!

Only 30 mins from home & this place is a fab day out. Saw the koalas, lots of different types of birds & plants. Took a tour of the Crystal Cave which was really interesting. Had the best scone I've ever had at the cafe & finished with lunch & a beer at the Yanchep Inn. It was a great way to spend the day. Definitely recommend.

Our itinerary landed us here on Mother’s Day, and it felt like much of the population of Perth had decided this was the place to celebrate. With lots of options — Koala Walk, zip line, Aboriginal Experience, Crystal Cave, trails through the eucalyptus forests — we headed to the Koala Walk. We spotted 4 of the 5 koalas napping high in the trees. So cool! The little lake behind the inn is lovely, so we took part of the Paperbark Trail around it. We were staying in the Inn, so by this time we were able to check in. Our large and very comfortable room had a porch looking out on the lawn leading down to the lake. Nice! We headed back to the Inn and got a table outside with a view of the water. It was late afternoon by now, and the kangaroos started coming out. We had a delicious meal in beautiful scenery, watching these graceful creatures peacefully grazing as the colors of sunset started to descend. We took another stroll through the koala area, and now that most of the Perth day trippers had gone home, we could enjoy it in calm and solitude. The koalas were much more active now and in closer view. There were lots of kangaroos. Dozens. Heaps. We had a glass of wine on our porch and communed with a family of them just meters away as the sun set. Perfection.

Beautiful place away from the city and worth a visit. There are a few caves you could enter for a tour here. You need to get a ticket at the visitor center and the tour intervals are one hour apart. We saw some wild kangaroos and lots of cockatoos.

Beautiful National Park with so much to see and do. They have a cafe, restaurant, even a hotel in the park. There are kangaroos, koalas and loads of beautiful birds. There are many hiking trails to choose from ranging from 2 to 50km. The chocolate drop has delicious ice cream.

Beautiful place to see kangaroos, cockatoos, wild hen, koalas and if lucky (unlucky) some tiger snakes. Lot of things to do such as camping, and zipping. Also good cafe and restaurant inside the park. Well maintained.

This cave is on Yanchep National Park grounds and is easily accessible. However, I believe they lock the gates to the parking area by 4pm. There are a couple picnic tables and a toilet block available. There is a small entrance with a booth for a tour guide/ranger. Also there are a few informational poster boards. The Rangers booth does not sell tickets. You can purchase tickets at The McNess (up to 15 minutes before tour) house on Yanchep grounds or purchase online (up to 2 hours before tour). The entrance descending into the cave is not too narrow or steep. As well as the few brief low ceilings were not that difficult to pass through. The tour guide was lovely and very informative. She did inform us that you could take photos but videos were prohibited. The stalactites & stalagmites were beautiful and the cave areas were well lit enough to enhance the features. We took a bag with water bottles, however we were informed no food or drink allowed. Plain water was permitted. The tour was not very long, we observed a 35 minute tour. Enjoy the beautiful natural formed calcite🌟

Crystal Cave at Yanchep National Park offers a captivating underground experience. The guided tours, which last about 45 minutes, provide fascinating insights into the cave's history, geology, and the unique ecosystem. Visitors can expect to see a variety of natural cave formations, including stalagmites, helictites, columns, and shawls. The cave is well-maintained, featuring new stairs and handrails for safer entry and exit. Inside, the temperature remains consistently cool, providing a welcome relief on hot days. While there are some steep steps and low sections where taller individuals may need to duck, the cave is generally accessible for those with a reasonable level of fitness. Please note that a park entry fee is required in addition to the ticket for the cave tour.

Worth doing, the cave isn't as impressive as anything down south but still quite large. The tour guide was friendly and informative, the waiting area is less than ideal on a hot day so hopefully that's something that can be improved in the future.

It was a lovely experience, but it’s a little overpriced where they charge you. Typical Australian prices costs around every corner.. the tour guild who took us into cave was very knowledgeable and accommodating for all the guests. I would recommend the crystal cave but be aware that there’s only certain times that they open and you need to book a ticket prior to entry which is obtained from the visitor Centre. Also tickets are limited to the amount of people that can enter the cave. Apparently you can book tickets online so to avoid disappointment I would suggest doing that or else you have to wait until the next session. It is worthwhile stopping at the pub the Yanchep inn for lunch or a drink. Would highly recommend going.

Cabaret cave is a beautiful space decorated with lights while still allowing you to see the natural beauty of the cave.

There are steps into the cave. Normal walking shoes are fine. For a 40-45 min slow walk in the cave that isn’t too deep, you probably do not need a backpack with water and snack supplies. It’s best to walk light, with just your mobile phones. Only water is allowed by the way, no sweet drinks. Taller people may have to bend more to get through some spaces, but then they can do it in 1-2 minutes. There are several places where you’ll need to bend or crawl if you are very, very tall. Being short (158cm) in my case, was an advantage because I could walk through most of the time, just slightly hunching over. Lighting made the experience less authentic, wish they’d make it natural in some spaces. I’ve walked through authentic ones where it was pitch black with zero unnatural interference. I wish the Yanchep Crystal Cave would be more natural, void of artificial lightings. Our tour guide had a great sense of humour and of course she was knowledgeable. Children loved it the most, from my observation. They saw things that we missed, and created light hearted moments every now and then. There are several caves here, but they appeared to be locked at the entrance. The parks are pristine, but be forewarned of roo poo almost everywhere. There’s an inn you can stay at, and camping grounds too. As you explore, you’ll find bbq areas outside the cave, great for picnics.

This was a very different kind of experience. This place allows us to explore limestone cave in depth.

One of the well known parks to visit in Western Australia. It has plenty of sites and attractions to visit, such as Tractor Museum of WA, Caversham Wildlife Park, and many more. There is also a cafe nearby, and there are also playgrounds. It’s best to get here by car, as they provide parking spot as well. Getting here using public transport is still accessible, but it requires a 20-30 minute walk to get to the park from the bus/train station.

Came to watch the Tarmac Rally event. The park is wonderful has great facilities, there is something for everyone. I had a coffee from the cafe and it was fabulous, Flat White extra shot perfection. Some photos of the Rally. I will be back to check out the Motor Museum.

Whiteman Park is such a beautiful and well-kept place! The park is super clean, with plenty of parking and lots of space to explore. There are so many cool things to do — from walking trails to wildlife areas — and the play places are absolutely amazing for kids. It’s the perfect spot for a family day out or just to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Highly recommend visiting!

Beautifil space. Lovely for family outings, picnic or BBQ. Really need a car to get there as the only public transport was train but it didn't go into the Village. Used the Tram, but missed the return trip which took a hour to walk through bush.

Excellent complex. I like the concept of free entry and paying for the different attractions that interest you. Great for families and there were a few birthday parties happening. Everyone appeared to be having fun. There is even a swimming pool. I ran out of time to see the wildlife but I enjoyed the museums. They even have reduced prices for seniors like me. 😂 Definitely recommend. Go early and enjoy everything that the park has to offer.

Visited the car museum and WOW! what an experience. A nostalgic experience with tons to look at. Volunteers were there on their time to show you everything.

Great and enjoyable experience! There are three museums and it's also link to Caversam Wildlife Park so you can enjoy one trip with different purposes. Furthermore, we enjoyed the tram which operates by a volunteer, please thank him for his great service. We did the pedal-karting which you can enjoy another traveling experience within the park.

Just got back from visiting that wildlife park in Perth, and wow, it was awesome! The place is really well-maintained, and it's easy to get around with the kids. I particularly loved the kangaroo feeding; it was such a cool experience getting up close to them. The staff were super friendly allowing the kids to touch and carry some of the reptiles. The kids absolutely loved it too, and were so excited. Honestly, there's so much to see and do there; you could easily spend a whole day. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area! It's a great day out for the whole family, and you can take some amazing pictures. Just note that it's going to be very crowded on the weekend.

Such a great way to spend time with the family! The staff were friendly, and I was thrilled to be able to get a photo with a koala and feed kangaroos without having to pay extra for this. Loved my experience! Only suggestion would be to improve the food selection at the cafeteria to account for those with dietary restrictions. Would be great to see some more vegan options and higher quality food.

Very nice place to quickly see a big variety of local species and even being able to touch some of them. Having pictures with koala or wombat, walk across some kangaroos etc.. you have a picnic zone with bench and tables where you can have your own meal or a canteen selling several dishes (hot or cold) which are simple and affordable. Nice place to spend a family day. Worth visiting the farm zone with the show explaining the sheep & wool etc.. well organised structure.

This is beautiful wildlife park that you should bring your family to when coming to Perth on a vacation. There are plenty of parking spaces here and there is a long peaceful drive from the entrance of Whiteman Park to this place. Just be mindful not to come during a rainy day as your experience will be affected. The park is very clean and the staffs are friendly everywhere from the ticket booth to the animal farm show. We spent over 3 hours here with the family and the kids were loving it. Besides admiring the various animals and birds here, we also fed the kangaroos and checked out the koala photo area which had a very long queue. May I also add that we were delighted to have seen a baby koala and baby white kangaroo in its mother’s pouch as it is not something you see often. While the food at the cafeteria isn’t the best, it did not affect our overall experience as we came here to let our kids socialise with animals and enjoy the beauty of nature. I hope we will have another opportunity to visit this place again if we visit Australia.

A great way to experience Australian animals. The park itself was great! My only downside is that I was getting a bit stressed out when up close with the animals, mainly because other people were stressing me out. We’re here to witness and experience the animals. When things say, “only touch here or don’t tap the glass etc”, as a visitor, please be kind to the animals.

“We had an absolutely fantastic day at Caversham Wildlife Park! The opportunity to get up close with native Australian animals — from kangaroos and wallabies to koalas and wombats — made it a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended for families with children’s to explore Australian wild animals and birds.

Caversham Wildlife Park in Whiteman Park offers an exceptional opportunity to engage with characteristic Australian wildlife. It maintains a significant assemblage of over 200 native species, featuring kangaroos, wombats, kookaburras, and blue-tongue lizards, alongside a diverse range of other reptiles, farm animals, and raptors such as eagles and owls. The park provides affordable access, with general admission priced at $36.00 for adults and a 50% discount for seniors and children under a specified age

Stunning views in the trails here. The trail is very nice and steep. We went twice. First time without any planning and just starting hiking somewhere at a random point. Turned out it was not the main trail. Nevertheless we had fun and enjoyed the views. We even saw a couple of Kangaroos. We came back the next day and did the 30 - 40 min loop trail which is supposed to be have a waterfall at its peak except that it was dry. With the recent heavy rains, there might be a waterfall. Plenty of parking available. There are picnic tables. There is a public toilet but no running water and it smells bad. Overall a very good hiking trail with stunning views. We will be back to do it again to see some falls.

This reserve is absolutely stunning! There are multiple trails to choose from, with different levels of difficulty. It’s highly recommended to explore during spring, when the variety of wildflowers is truly astonishing. We visited at the end of August, and this place really stole our hearts! For more photos and videos follow: biancaa.felicia on Instagram.

Absolutely spectacular. The falls are not accessible ♿ due to uneven terrain, but if you're able bodied, this is a real treat. The car parks, toilets and some walkways are more accessible and are still very serene. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a local way to get back to nature. Also a birdwatcher or photographer's delight with wildflowers and birds aplenty, and the informational boards are detailed with interesting things to look out for.

A short but nice hiking circuit, taking about 30 minutes. There are other options too. The fall is dry during summer and autumn. Spring is the best time to visit. Many ants and spiders.

A lovely area to walk that isn't too far from the suburbs. It would be nice to see the pathway on the red trail (described as being accessible for wheelchair users) to be resealed as the surface is very uneven and inconsistent.

Spring is the perfect time of year as the waterfall is flowing and the wildflowers are in full bloom! Dog friendly and offers a nice view of the city from the top of the falls!

When the waterfall is flowing it is great to see and the hike is an easy one. Kids enjoyed it

A must go for all visitors to Perth! This is the main outlet at Swan valley. Ample parking. I liked the free flow of chocolate bits. Simply delicious. Friendly service. There is also a cafe within selling ice cream and coffee. An experience not to be missed. Highly recommended! Thumbs up!

Not sure what to do on a lazy weekend? Head up to Swan Valley and treat yourself at the Margaret River Chocolate Factory. Their hot chocolate is uniquely rich and delicious, a must-try for any chocolate lover. A perfect little escape when you just want to unwind and indulge.

A very good place to get the best local chocolate. They have wide variety of chocolate products, many flavors of rocky bars, etc. Friendly staff and nice cafe, too. Children friendly.

I ordered A dark hot chocolate with tasted decent, nothing extraordinary. However, the atmosphere was pretty peaceful, clean nice seating areas and a big lawn for kids to play, and I went on a sunny day so that was a plus. The Providore next door had some interesting jam, liquor and syrup.

A chocolate store that sells huge selection of chocolate products, from chocolate bars, chocolate drinks, and many more. They also offer free chocolate taste tests if you want to try their variety of chocolate. Definitely worth buying their good tasting products, although the products can be slightly pricy.

You can sit down, eat and drink here. Not just shopping for chocolates. We should've spent a bit more time here. Lovely, spacious and super clean, I love it. Must come back.

We took family that visited Perth for the first time here. Due to time constraints we didn’t get to take them to Margaret River, but we took them to this chocolate factory, which was amazing for them. There are chocolate buds for tasting, they are melt in your mouth chocolate buds- so yummy! I underrated it at first, but once you start you can’t stop. They have single artisan chocolates for sale and also ice cream, which was a hit for the kids. They have tables so if you wanted to have some coffee, you can grab a table to sit and chill, while others shop for chocolates ^_* It was great as my family bought some chocolates for gifts back home.

I like Outback Splash as it's not too big. It has something for everyone. The little kids have Octopus Bay, there's also splash Island with safer slides, tipping buckets etc. The bigger kids & adults have the 4 big slides at the back. Theres the lagoon which has a pool and ample seating plus a bar & food service. Other attractions to keep the kids amused include giant chess, mini golf, timber maze, tyre maze, hedge maze. There is a small playground. Lots of beautiful grassed open areas. Numerous food outlets such as burger Bar, snack shack & the pool house or set up a spot on the grass & bring your own picnic. You can bring your own shade or hire one of the many they have on offer such as picnic shades, huts, cabanas, marquee etc. There are lockers to hire for valuables and toilets and change rooms. Heaps of free parking out the front. A great day out!

Best experience in Australia for a water park environment. We visited on a quiet day (just got lucky). All the rides are very adventurous (our favourite was called “blackout”) Bravo to all the lifeguards who did make us feel safe. The only thing they need to improve is to have heated pools during cold temperatures to make all the visitors feel cozy and make their day. Definitely coming back again. You can bring your gazebo if you want to save your money by not booking expensive cabanas. We did use a tent (you can bring gazebo like everyone, depending on your needs).

EPIC! First time visiting for our 2 year olds birthday. But really the 4 year old had the time of his life. Not only are the kids slides so fun and a great set up there’s heaps of grass to set up and the gardens are gorgeous. You need the whole day and more!

This is SUCH a fun place! We loved the new 'The Lagoon' and its deep-water swimming pool areas. When the warmer weather comes around, I know it'll be super popular! We also love that all the different parts of Outback Splash are all close together, so it doesnt take long to walk from one fun area to another :) We cant wait to return in the summer!

Best family day out! We have been going to Outback Splash for years and it is even better now with the inclusion of the lagoon pool. The kids love the water slides and there’s always lots of shade, the pool bar is the perfect spot for a cheeky cocktail 🍹 Can’t wait to spend all summer here!

A child’s dream come true!! What fun! 🤩 such fun slides, pool, loads of place to set up, we were there over the busy December season and still found place to set up… also we chose the perfect day, it was cloudy and well I feel that’s the best time to go 🫶🏻

Great fun for the whole family, went on Thursday. The kids big and small loved the waterslides. We went with a group of kids from 2-10 everyone had a great time. Beautiful grass areas, immaculately clean bathrooms. Great pool area and swim up bar (closed in the day we went but looked amazing) Seen some Koalas played Mini golf and had some ice cream! Great day

Even with cloudy skies, we had an amazing time at Perth Observatory! The tour was fascinating—full of insights about Perth’s role in space exploration and the observatory’s rich history. The staff were knowledgeable and passionate, and we learned so much despite the weather not cooperating. We’ll definitely be back on a clear night for some stargazing!

Staff members are very friendly and passionate to guide us to view different stars , and free hot chocolate and cookies are provided at the end of tour. However, if dense clouds stay in the sky, you cannot see stars clearly.

Strongly recommend visiting. Excellent volunteers and fantastic views - on the right night. Great little excursion from Perth!

It's a lovely experience that you get to see the night skies as you wouldn't have the opportunity if you live in the city. The experience with the telescopes and detailed explanation by the staff makes it a very meaningful experience. You will look at the stars in a different light. Kudos to the volunteers for the wonderful night. Oh they made it kids friendly too.

Awesome place day and night! Interesting museum and shop. We were lucky to be part of a group who camped overnight. Nice walk through area during the day observing the wildflowers and reading the information signs outside the various buildings. At night there is a golf buggy to drive you up to the various observatories. We opted to walk. We got a chance to see Saturn, the moon and various star clusters. It was a full moon which was great but difficult to see some stars as the moon was too bright. The volunteers were very knowledgeable. Afterwards we had a BBQ, great music and sat around a camp fire. Great experience! 👍👍👍

Great experience with the children. Nice people who will help you around the area

We included the Perth Observatory in our tour of the Bickley Valley on a Saturday afternoon. We were immediately greeted by lovely volunteers and opted to do a day tour with our family of 5 (2 adults, 15yo, 12yo, 6yo).We were guided by Patrick, who was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. Our family had a great time viewing the telescopes and learning about the history and the role Perth has played in some monumentous scientific endeavours. We are looking forward to returning for a night sky tour soon!

Stop in here every now and then to check water levels and snap a few pictures you can walk across the dam and there is toilets available

Sep 26 2025 left kalgoorlie. Walking the pipeline. Finished on the 16 oct 2025. 560km.

One of my favourite places in Perth :) - Plenty of picnic spots - bins and bench areas - heaps of stairs for fitness finatics - beautiful rose garden - full of kangaroos! - beautiful view - fun walkway over the weir :) - full of helpful historic maps and plaques to find out how the weir came to be - interesting historic buildings :)

A project once made fun of now stands as one of the most important places in WA history.When Nature's beauty and man's creativity gets merged, wonders get created .Such a wonder was built between 1898-1903 for the purpose of transporting water to the Easter Goldfields of Kalgoorile. The dam is now under the Water Corporation of WA and their website provides information about the dam details such as facilities,Opening hours , direction etc. https://www.watercorporation.com.au/About-us/Visiting-our-dams/Mundaring-Weir The No1 Pump Station is a great place to learn about the incredible early engineering technology that they had used to pump water nearly 600km from Mundaring Weir to the Goldfields. This place is really a must see and one of the beautiful places to know more about heritage, to take wonderful pictures of scenery and even spend time with family or friend groups. https://youtu.be/c3O16ZOH0Eg The place have picnic areas, public toilets and walking trails. This project once called as "Scheme Of Madness" was designed by Thomas Crowley Hodgson and was brought to life by an Engineer in Chief C.Y.O'Connor. At present day the weir supplies water to the Eastern Goldfields and Agricultural region. The walking trail experience throug the Weir , lawns and gardens are really a great experience to get to the historical importance of this place. The Mundaring Weir now forms a part of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme or The Golden Pipeline.

The Mundaring dam is a top local attraction and just 15 minutes from the Mundaring town site. There are panoramic photo opportunities during a crossing of the dam wall. On one side is the picturesque reservoir and on the other the heritage pumping station with its tall chimney stack. A less explored area can be discovered at the far end of the dam wall (coming from Mundaring Weir Road). A steepish descent, down a series of steps (with handrail) to the base of the dam wall, leads visitors to the pumping station (100m). A tranquil place surrounds the museum with a few rest benches under some shady trees. There is also an interesting electronic meter that turns over / counts - every time 1000 litres of dam water is used in Kalgoorlie (located nearby the pumping station museum). The Mundaring Weir park area is extensive and perfect for BBQ's with a number of designated areas complete with stove tops. There is an abundance of majestic trees (many varieties). A natural habitat for birdlife and the perfect place for a relaxing stroll. A few friendly kangaroos are always out and about.

Nice place to drive and cycle to. There are kangaroos, free fruit and a weir that supplies drinking water for Perth. Also there is the story and the bust of C.Y O'Connor. An engineer that supplied the goldfields with liquid gold (water). There is also a rose garden in the middle of nowhere, a great plethora of colours is observed during spring and a bit of summer. It is an awesome walk along the top of the weir.

A wonderful place to visit on the Perth Hills, having the state’s one of the most important engineering structures, access to the weir overseeing the idyllic C Y O’ Connor lake, plenty of walk trails and benches through the greenery of wild flowers and trees. Large number of gas top barbecue facilities along with separate toilets for male, female, disabled on both sides (west and east) of the weir. Several water fountains nicely positioned, offering quick rehydration and a splash on the face on a hot day. We were lucky enough to have been greeted by a family of kangaroos in the bush to the east of the rose garden. The viewing area to the south of the C Y O’Connor Memorial offers a splendid view of the both sides of the weir. One caution; be aware of mosquitoes and flies in the afternoon.

The hidden walk trail on this reserve is seasonally abundant in wildflowers, wattles, parrotbush & orchids. It boasts fantastic views across the valley from the lookout at the top of the trail. Apart from the formed walk trail there are also two firebreaks that can be traversed, with care. The firebreak to the west of the picnic area is relatively flat until reaching a steep hill. It offers a wonderful wildflower viewing opportunity for those not inclined to tackle the steps of the traditional walktrail.

The walk was well sign-posted and relatively easy to follow with only one fork in the road that is a little confusing. Some parts are a little tricky / steep but the overall walk is about 20min. The look out is actually past the top of the ridge and a little to the East. Good views.

Lovely walk! We really enjoyed it, there's posts numbered 1-10 along the trail to guide you along the way, and little information posts also. It probably took us about 40 minutes up and back. No wild flowers this time of year, I bet it's really beautiful with all the flowers out!

A regular visitor since its inception. A peaceful place to recharge the batteries. BE still. Find peace here, amongst buzzing bees, chirping birds, and tall, shady trees. Recalibrate, self care, Forrest bathing. Healthy place to be amongst nature. Great place for a picnic .

Easy short bush walk amongst birds and wildflowers, up a hill to a 360 view of rolling farmland and natural bushland.

Nice hidden gem. Wish there were clearer path allocations as some roads split with no indication to which path to follow. Would not advise to go in August as all flowers were dead.

Such a good walking trail for wildflowers! From the parking lot you can start from multiple paths, and it's all signposted with maps along the way too. We were lucky enough to spot the rare blue sun orchid that looks like a penguin :) Warning: The Djidi-Djidi track is quite narrow with lots of spikey bushes overhanging most of the way, so wear long pants if you don't want to get spiked. The other tracks are fairly wide though! Super clean 2x long drop toilets are available :)

Beautiful, tidy and a quiet place to go and enjoy camping or even a day visit . Nice paths to go for a walk. Good spot for kids to have a swim.

With plenty of parking and a grass area, pack a picnic and head to Lake Leschenaultia. Good spot for family and friends get together, especially if you have children. There is a barrier in place for swimmers. Outside the barrier seen paddlers on paddle boards and kayaking.

This location was an incredible experience for both our family and friends. We enjoyed an entire day immersed in activities. This is an ideal spot for camping. The kids had a blast swimming, and the highlight was renting a kayak. 30-minute or 1-hour sessions priced at $16 and $26 respectively. Needless to say, we're looking forward to making this a frequent destination.

Such a great spot for family picnic and gatherings. Plenty of car parking space, a great swimming spot, super clean flush toilet, great shower facility and lots of walking trails.

Perfect spot for a family day out. We did picnic, Bbq and enjoyed our swimming too. Continued with a fun time Kayaking. Beautiful natural views all around, we will be back for more!

Fantastic place for a drive, picnic or whole day out. Great facilities, very clean, lots of grass areas and shaded areas. BBQs available too, plus a shop. Bring bikes and water craft and spend the day relaxing.

Lovely place for a family day out. Pack a picnic or usethe BBQ provided there ( do get busy so may have to wait your turn) dedicated swim area in the fresh water lake but has sand like a beach to enter. Playground is there but the old cafe isn't open anymore so make sure you take own food and drinks. Limited seating is there so go early or take chairs ect.

Thanks for all your efforts in helping me get to the airport. Still confused, however. Today I got to the airport without having to pay more. Not your fault. Last time I had to pay. Very confusing. I suspect the railway staff make it up as they go¿???????

Lovely information centre. The young lady that served me with my ticket to the Mill was so bright & enthusiastic. The Connors Mill was very enjoyable $6.50 for Adult or $ 4.50 concessions. Great little township

Toodyay is pronounced Too-jay. Super friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for recommending both museums and the all year-round christmas shop. It's a very nice town 1 hour away from Perth. Don't forget to pick up a souvinier coin for memory. Highly recommended to visit.

Pleasant staff jail nicely done up and worth a visit.Toodyay has retained a lot of buildings that dated back to early settlement.

Great setup, very lovely local crafts on sale, Michelle is a wonderful customer service officer! Thanks 😊

Michelle was so helpful, her knowledge about her town was amazing. Pointed out beautiful locations to walk around and enjoy the lovely town. Beautiful cafes to sit down and relax. Toodyay has always been a favorite stop over. Oh what hard golf course and so pictures walk. Thank you Toodyay

Wish everyone was so lovely to interact with as the young lady that helped us with our Toodyay accommodation query. You get back what you give with people and because of that I'm sure this young lady (sorry I didn't get her name) will always have happy and interesting days. Well done Toodyay!

Great little Goal. Exhibits where good. Well kept museum. Little bears scattered around for you and the children to find.

A well restored Gaol with lots of information about the history of the town as well as the Gaol. It’s very well laid out and dog and children friendly, they provide a treasure hunt for the children to do while walking around and dogs are allowed in if well behaved and on a leash. It was very busy the day we went so be prepared to wait outside the tiny cells for others to finish reading the information boards and looking at the displays.

The Newcastle Gaol Museum is a former prison complex famous for one of its former residents, Moondyne Joe. The self guided tour takes you around the facility which is full of information of living in Toodyay during the early settlement times. There is also some acknowledgements to former residents during that time. For the kids there is an exciting mouse hunt where they explore and fine the toy mice hidden around the exhibits. Tickets are very reasonabley priced, limited packing roadside.

A great little part of history. Make sure you have a bit of time to wander through all the buildings here. Definitely worth a look around and to watch the feature video that they do show from the history

It's actually an old prison with court which now been transformed to a museum. Had some cool stuff to offer with stories of some old Toodyay residents and their way of life. Enjoyed the visit. Recommended. Also police horses stable is just across the road. There's a public toilet as well.

Honour system - $7 Museum inside old gaol. Cells were small museum rooms, but mostly, not prisoner related ... more local history based. Interesting video about corrections in the local area.

Great, I sentenced my grandad to 1 year in solitary confinement only getting bread and water. I sentenced him to life in prison for burning off my tases buds when I drink his boiling hot, hot Milo's! He tried to escape, but little does he know... He can't escape me 😈 He said "I'm not guilty, I'm innocent! I've been framed!" And I said "yeah, yeah. That's what they all say. Take him away, guard!" I think I served him right! (Btw, that line on the script that said "is this the weapon you used?" I changed it to the Milo jar and pulled up the image on Google.) 🤣😅 Recommended!

Very helpful, lots of information, made our visit a great one.

Fantastic exposition about the migration of European 'Displaced Persons' as well as Souther Europeans to Australia from 1949 to 1965 elaborating on the background and challenges the migrants faced upon arrival.

Yea, I'd visit Northam. It's an awesome location

Not only are they not dog friendly they are rude about it. No signs posted telling you anything, so how are you meant to know? ESP?

Great information center! Good information on hand, perfect location, clean toilets.

Quite a range of things you could buy. I would like to see some nicer simple tourist souvenir options.

Large information centre with historical information, local artists craft and produce, and heaps of tourist information. Staff were friendly.

Windward Ballooning was a fantastic experience. We had a very peaceful journey on a great day!! All of the ground staff & pilots were amazing and very lovely. The breakfast is the perfect way to finish the experience.

A wonderful sunrise experience with the sun at one end and the moon at the other. Awesome! The staff were very helpful, polite, and went out of their way to assist. The total experience was awesome. A perfect landing. A wonderful champagne breakfast

We had an amazing experience with Windward Ballooning! My partner organised it for my birthday, and it was the perfect way to celebrate. From the start, they ensured we were well-informed, and I felt very safe during the flight. If you're apprehensive about heights, this is an excellent first step to overcoming that fear. I highly recommend this wonderful experience. The champagne breakfast was a nice touch to conclude the adventure, although the food could have been better. Overall, the team at Windward did an excellent job!

My second flight with Windward in 3 years and honestly, there is nothing one can fault about a hot air balloon flight with these guys. The team at Windward (Brian, Shane and Brenton) are professional, friendy and go out of their way to ensure everyone has an epic experience. And Safety is paramount as well.... To top off an awesome flight we had a fully cooked breakfast at a local bistro in Northam. Could not have gone any better. If you haven't been up in a hot air balloon, you don't know what you're missing out on.

Absolutely awesome flight. Thankyou to John and Shane and crew for the amazing time. I absolutely loved it. Will definitely be letting people know to come and book with you guys. I just wanted to get back in and go up again. You guys are awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍

We had the most amazing morning! We were greeted by such a friendly lady for tea and coffee before Brendan, victor and Shane took us out to the most beautiful site where we seen the sunrise from a spectacular balloon. All the staff members worked so hard to give us an enjoyable, safe and memorable experience. Every question was answered with such thought and patience. The saftey briefings were spot on. The breakfast after was perfect and plentiful, even included great gluten free options! Could not recommend this enough and can’t thank the guys enough for all their help and for being so accomadting! Will definitely be back!

Fantastic memorable family experience. We were keen to do during Canola season, and it did not disappoint, the morning was perfect. We had about an hour in the balloon. A little icy on our feet, recommend wearing warm socks. Sven, our pilot was excellent, knowledgeable and we felt very safe. Windward was well organised, from booking to the great ground team all round from start to finish. Lovely breakfast to follow. Highly recommend.

Stunning building. We enjoyed a walk through almost the entire hall; you can try on costumes for photos. It's a lovely town and this is the crown.

An absolute beauty of a building, appreciate the interior such as the hall as much as you would appreciate the exterior. Definitely worth the stop.

Nice and historical place to visit for learning of this town

Beautiful wedding venue. Inside and out.

The York Town Hall is now the visitors centre, which is open to the public. Come in and have a look and the original stage area and upper floor seating, the rooms around have history of York on the walls.

It was exceptionally, naturally beautiful place and met some lovely people

First stop on our York day trip. Beautiful to photograph with clean toilets. Also houses the visitor centre for information on York and surrounding areas.

We saw this place from opposite where we were having our lunch and decided to make a visit. We were able to pay for entrance tickets on the spot and thereafter entered the museum where we spent around 30mins or so enjoying the views of the various models of cars and vehicles that were displayed in there. It was an amazing experience to see the well maintained vehicles with some dating back to many many years ago! Our 2 kids thoroughly enjoyed the visit and we took many pics with the models. Worth a visit if you are in the area!

What a fantastic spot! The York Motor Museum is packed with treasures from the legendary Ford Model T and some seriously cool old motorbikes to a jaw-dropping 1958 Porsche Cabriolet. Every corner has something that makes you stop and go “wow.” The collection is beautifully kept, and the stories behind the cars make it even better. The staff are super friendly and clearly love what they do, which adds to the whole experience. Whether you’re a car nut or just curious, this place is a must-see when in York.

I got dragged in here by my elderly father, and I admittedly was not keen. We were greeted by Jenny who was a ray of sunshine! While I'm not a great car enthusiast the array of history on display was fascinating. But I absolutely loved the stories of the original owners showing the history of particular vehicles on display. Learning about the owner, what role they played in the community, and about their families, complete with photos. This so was a real treat and I credit to this historic town.

Very beautiful place to visit. Everywhere you look, you find something unique, old, and special from cars to small things like vintage fuel cans. Very well maintained, clean, and organized. We really enjoyed it. The lady at the entrance was very friendly. You can tell that the owner has really been collecting for years and years.

It truly is a great place to send 30mins to an hour wandering thru and seeing all the treasures that they hold. I even seen BRUM 🤣. " a little yellow car named Brum from a kids TV show"

Very interesting museum, I haven’t see many of models in my life though😳

This is a great museum and you don’t have to be a car fanatic to enjoy it. There are cars and bikes that you can admire just for their sheer beauty. They really knew how to design cars back in the day. Loved the little retro caravan too. I also enjoyed reading about past owners and their families and learning how the cars arrived at the museum. Friendly staff, cheap entry and you can take as long as you like. Well worth a visit.

I was on my way to wave rock so Put this on my stop list. Very cool bridge awesome to cross and if your game give it a shake it’s pretty fun. Parking on both sides and river views are amazing

The suspension bridge certainly does swing. Some wooden planks require maintenance and are lifting. Great views of the river and a small Church on reaching the other side (unfortunately the Church is locked during the week - open on Sundays).

Neat little suspension bridge just off the side of the nearby playground. We had a nice stroll across the bridge where we saw several campervans parked just across the river. Novel experience of walking on the suaying bridge! Lovely scenery all around...

This area has been updated recently. There is a large park with playground equipment for kids. There is also a relatively new public bathroom. Nice area for a picnic. I wish there were some eateries nearby for a coffee or snack. For these, you'd have to walk to the main street. The suspension bridge is a novelty. Be careful with your little kids when on the bridge.

Awesome spot visiting wile camping shops close by

Well done to council building this from one side of river to the town and beautiful park area.

Pretty much what the label says. A nice short stroll to the caravan parking on the south side of the river

It is a wonderful place to look the york city from top. You can easily park your car over there and enjoy the scenic beauty pf nature.

Mount Brown Lookout, offering a breathtaking view over the entire town of York. The vast landscape below made me feel as if the whole world was at my feet, evoking the spirit of a solo backpacker on a grand adventure.

From the top carpark there is an amazing 360degree lookout of all the canola fields, it's beautiful and worth the drive.

Perfect spot . Very nice drive . Refreshing .

Oh my gosh I highly highly highly! recommended visiting York , Western Australia and heading up to the look out . The view is amazing 😍 I chose to visit when the canola fields are out and all the patches of yellow with the green is stunning!

Lovely lookout, as far as you can see you will see beautiful yellow canola fields.

As lookouts go, this was very good. Excellent views of York township and the extensive Canola padocks. Mind blowing if they weren't past the yellow flowering period.

Avondale is a modern working farm owned by the National Trust Australia Western Australia. Come and see for yourself what seasonal agricultural activities are being carried out in the Avon Valley. Avondale was one of the first farms surveyed in Beverley, and was granted to James Stirling in 1833. The property features many heritage buildings including 1850s homestead, 1920s silage silo, 1960s garage, and 1890s workshop. The property is permanently listed on the state heritage register. The farm also features an agricultural machinery museum. The collection spans 100 years of farming history in Western Australia. There is also a stable complex which was built in 1890, complete with horse works, chaff cutter, forge and Clydesdale horses. A fauna and flora reserve is being developed in a rare attempt to restore an area to its natural state after nearly 150 years of grazing. A walk trail is being developed to allow visitors sustainable access. You can also check out the historic homestead furnished in period style and set in traditional colonial gardens, or take the six kilometre farm drive trail and see what is really happening in the paddocks.

Avondale Research Station, comprising a single storey brick and corrugated iron Homestead (1880s) in the Victorian Georgian style, a vernacular single and double storey corrugated iron Stables (1890s), a vertical concrete Silo (1927), a single storey brick and iron former Laboratory (1930), workers dwellings (1928 and 1937), has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: Established as a State Farm in 1919, the place has been a venue for agricultural research since 1924, and was the site of an important research project for braxy-like disease in sheep in the early 1930s, with the research Laboratory constructed specifically for the project; The place has a landmark quality within its picturesque rural landscape; The Stables dating from the 1890s feature very well-detailed timber horse stalls and roof structure, and are a rare example of innovative design; The place is valued for its role in agricultural research and education, borne out by the local community’s financial contribution to the establishment of the Laboratory in 1930 and the contribution of farm machinery for the Discovery Farm museum in 1979; The various components that comprise the place demonstrate specific government initiatives in the establishment and the subsequent development of the place as a site of agricultural research and a showcase of rural work and life; The Avondale property was one of the earliest pastoral properties established in the Beverley district and the farm’s development since 1830 has been indicative of and contributed to the development of the area; and, The place contributes to the local and wider community’s sense of place for its links to the early settlement of the Avon Valley and for its ongoing contribution to agricultural research and education in the State.

the old machinery shop is great and the farm is open most week ends

A truly wonderful place to be with the most beautiful animals and lovely people around.

Wonderfull place to visit

Western Australia's best kept secret! We were looking for accommodation while in the wheatbelt to do some astrophotography, in particular the Milky Way over Lake Ninan. With only three rooms available to the public on weekends, we had the magnificent homestead and outbuildings to ourselves, a group of two couples. The welcome from Wendy and the continental breakfast she provided were first class and the whole experience is testament to the hard work by her and other volunteers. The warm and comfy accommodation is full of artifacts from the 1800s and doubles as a museum display when there's noone booked to stay, so it is a true old world experience. In keeping with this theme, there's no internet service and the bathrooms are in another building about 100m away. Neither of these factors bothered us but in fairness means that 4/5 is the maximum possible score. I suggest the experience is best suited to adults with a sense of history that enjoy doing something different. We certainly hope to return sometime.

Do yourself a favour and go have a look..it's worth it, the morning tea is really good.

Great place to visit. If a large group of people visit at one time, they can arrange ( for a small charge) to have Devonshire scones, cream and jam.

A lovely surprise! This homestead has been lovingly restored and maintained. A great place to visit, and stay overnight. Also has a beautiful function centre in the original barn. Open weekends too.

Great place to visit , original homestead. Can even book a room to sleep in. Great coffee and scones

Had a stall at the recent Goomalling Markets held at Slater Homestead. Beautiful setting. Well worth a visit.

Very well restored and well worth the visit

We had a drive from Perth, to the Ettamogah Pub in Cunderdin, because it's a traditional country pub designed like the 'Etamogah' cartoons which were by the infamous Ken Maynard. The interior was nice with lots of cartoon drawing pages and images around the pub. And the food was of good standard and was enjoyable too.

Great stop for a lunch break. Good value food options , eg roast meat and gravy roll for $10, as well as usual pub grub. Unique style, but large indoor and outdoor areas.

Looks cool, iconic. Inside not so much. Walked in at 11:45 on Sunday, chairs on the tables, a stench coming from the toilet corridor. One server down the end near the kitchen talking to two other customers about a function? Either way we waited for 15 minutes and ended up walking out and continued our way back to Perth. Recommendation: Take a photo outside and don’t bother going in. Male and Female toilets filthy, stinky and graffitied up, it felt extremely grubby in the main bar, every surface needs a good scrub, fridges practically empty.

Had chops, mash, apple sauce and NO vegetables. The chops needed to go back due to under cooked. Chops mostly fat. Staff brilliant. Everything on the menu didn't have vegetables..... poor

Friendly service great atmosphere and the steak was amazing

Worth a visit due to the iconic building. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Our burgers & chips were fantastic. Lots of funny Etamogah Pub signs and drawings on the walls to look at. Recommended.

Sadly I wasn't convinced by what was written on the menu and what was received. Ordered fillet steak and mushroom sauce. Cut of beef was rump and sauce was gravy with a couple of mushrooms on it. It was nice and cooked well but, I had to argue for a sauce refund.

This is the best historical museum I’ve been in for a long time The exhibits are in great condition unlike many we have been to where the exhibits have been placed and left to deteriorate by rust or dust

Terrific little local museum. We stopped to see the pumping station and we were not disappointed. There is lots of information about the station, how it was built and operated, as well as one pump fully assembled, to give a sense of scale to the place.....you can also crouch into the flue of the original chimney. But there is so more - The Earthquake Room in particular is brilliant - telling the story of the 1968 Meckering Earthquake, with boneshaking realism. Lovely staff and well worth the admission money. Disappointed that it was not in my Bradt WA guidebook, as it is a gem. Not sure why I am described as a "local guide" when we live in the UK!

We came to late on an impromptu visit, so we will need to come back, but from what we could see, it looks like it has some great items from years past showing the history of Cunderdin. Look forward to being back soon!

Nicely set up museum, with some interesting displays on the golden pipeline, farm machinery, loads of old tractors, and a simulated earthquake shaking house you can experience, and a lovely bunch of knowledgeable people staffing the museum.

Great display and interesting information on the pipeline. Loved the simulation Meckering Earthquake house where we could sit and feel what an earthquake is like whilst viewing the photos on the old telly. Well worth a visit.

I visited with my whole family, from children to grandparents and we all loved it. We had gone to experience the Meckering earthquake simulator, but there was so much more to see and do. It was a great little museum, current and with interactive displays; very good value for money. Thanks to the volunteers who keep these rural museums running.

Great Museum, we could have spent a lot more time there

Took my 13 year old son and we hired motorbikes and safety gear. Great open tracks so beginners don't have to worry about hitting trees, and a longer "enduring" track that weaves around the farm and through the bush also. Variety of tracks and various jumps from small to medium table tops. I hadn't ridden for 20 years and my son had never ridden, but by the end of the day we had progressed up to doing some great jumps and landing them well. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED family activity.

Took my boy there for his first ride today, was impressed straight away by the courtesy of the guys running it! They fitted Hugo up and gave him some key pointers and he was off! Definitely heading back to camp for the weekend ASAP!

Wont be back! I've seen the track just deteriorate over the last few years. I used to go a few times a year, i went there today no track maintenance done since the first time i went there!! Very very disappointing! Surprise pot holes on the other side of the jumps. Worn out jump lips. Well well over grown grass. Maintenance work at the facilities still not finished. Unkept camping areas. Fire pits need replacing. A place so far away from the perth cbd needs to put in the extra effort to draw the numbers. The lack of effort has left me with a bad taste. I will be taking my business else where. (Edit 3 years on my opinion still remains, i have not returned! Those who have, Have noted that it is the same unkempt place)

This is a great place to take the family for the day or the week. The staff there are really friendy and know what they are doing. I took my 6, 10 and 13 year old kids ther for the day and they rode around for 7 hours non stop. There are motor bikes to hire or you can bring your own. There is also camping facilities right next to the office. Well worth the drive out to Wyalkatchem, only two and half hours from Perth.

Awesome park with some great tracks and friendly staff. Hired a bike which was in great condition and noteably well maintained. First time I’ve visited and will definitely be back again soon.

Took my son up to wmp for his birthday. Brilliant day, Great set up with tracks for beginners like my son and seasoned riders. Thanks Justin for a great day.

Great place to ride and very friendly staff who will help out where needed. Nice supply of spare parts too which is extremely handy out bush!

On a recent trip to Merredin I visited the visitor information centre Peter was very helpful and informative of the local attractions and facilities. He gave an excellent tour of the Cummins theatre .which has a fascinating history about the original owners, how it was constructed ,the many celebrities that have passed through and saw the beautiful heritage building. This time of year the country scenery is stunning

Great staff but never open on the weekends, which is when the bulk on the tourists are in town. Now has a shaded bus stop sort of area that people can use. Opposite side of the grassed area to the toilet block (which IS open on the weekends)

Thank you to the very helpful lady that directed us to some beautiful destinations, Mangowine Homestead, Dowerin for their fantastic butcher,Op Shop and the public toilets with hot showers, then finally the festival at Toodyay, a day full of fun, good food and live entertainment.

Rosie was great!! Just easy to talk to, very informative and helpful. And Karina was wonderful also. Highly recommend going here to talk about the whole region and get really helpful information. Really impressed.

Nice visitor centre! Public toilet is just beside this. Easy to park.

The best customer service! Called up to book tickets for the Prospector and Peter hand delivered them to my workplace in town. The team is amazing we have had the best experiences with everyone.

Great customer service!

Another great example of the old ways.Lots to look at,read up on what happened way back and how much things have changed. Volunteers great to talk with and get some info on other things to see and do also.

Nice museum friendly bloke at the entrance prices are very good to enter ,so much history on the steam days of western Australian easy parking ,it's right on the main line to perth and the east as it was a nice grain train went by ,you can even climb up to the signal box pretend to pull the levers open for 3 hours stop in its good

OMG , What a great place... Loved the information from the Staff on roster (Ray). Went to the basement and the control room too. Everyone needs to visit.

This was an incredible place, very worth while visiting, we spent two hours going around looking at all the history about the town of Merredin and the railways, it was fascinating to see how they people lived in the 1800's.

Deceptive from street but enter even if $10 entry this place has it all for the military interested

Lovely welcome from the Ticketmaster (volunteer, where would we be without these lovely people). Fascinating museum and not all about railways. Lots of social history. I especially loved learning about the Pioneer Women of Merredin. So glad we went.

This is a gem of a museum. You can easily drive straight past this place on the highway, as I’m sure most people do, but I implore you to stop for half an hour to check this place out. There’s lots of local history, specifically involving the railway and the people who have been involved in the restoration. You’ll also find lots of informative plaques and displays, as well as carriages and locomotives you can board to get a close look which isn’t afforded in most larger museums.

Love Coolgardie, great spot for a picnic with good toilet facilities. Remember our family trips to Kalgoorlie as a child.

Awesome experience The locals were very accommodating and happy to share stories and pointing out even more interesting facts about their region. Highly recommend a visit.

What a fantastic opportunity there is something for everyone from a beautiful bottle collection to minerals history old tools and a lot of interesting information. The lady at the counter was friendly and very helpful. A must stop if it's on your way. And only $5 ...or less....

Coolgardie Visitors centre is a must stop place as it has an amazing museum of Western Australian history. Beautifully displayed and so much information.

Very well presented. Definitely worth a visit

Lovely lady helped at visitors centre with some direction to get my van fixed 😀 🙌 😊 and even lent us a vacum cleaner to do something in our van Always love Coolgardie ❤️

This museum was alot better then I had originally expected. Coolgardie is a very small goldfields town but has had such a rich history and I learned quite a bit from the experience. The exhibit boasts a few rooms setting as dioramas from the gold rush era. The building itself used to be the old Coolgardie Court House and has its own history. The curator was very friendly and knowledgeable and helpful. If you are touring the goldfields region then I strongly suggest you pay a visit. Adults only $4, seniors and children only $2