Western Australia has some
wonderful National Parks and Natural Bushland with icy creeks and
waterfalls
Just 10 minutes drive from Southern River B & B is
* Gosnells Pioneer Park - with tree top walk, wander
through the park, play on the swings and activities, walk along the
river the Gosnells Council Gardens, visit the library (knowledge
centre) for the tourist information kiosk or sit in the amphitheatre. Regular activities include the
summer music festivals on most weekends. Australia Day Big
Breakfast and other festivals and expos.
The Agonis Centre in the heart of
Gosnells
* Cohunu
Wildlife Park - one of the few places you can see Koala
Bears in Perth/West Australia is only a 10 minute drive from our
Southern River B & B - the park has a lookout over Perth, restaurant
for lunches, gift shop with Australiana souvenirs and you can even
cuddle a koala and have your photo taken.
email for more information
* Araluen
National Park - nestled in the Jarrah Forrest of Perth Hills
just a 20 minute drive from Southern River B & B - wonderful display
of local flora and renown for the display or tulips each spring
* Lesmurdie Falls - a short drive into the Darling Range
will take you to the Lesmurdie Falls, with exquisite views of the
city. Surrounded by natural bushland, flora and fauna abound.
* Jarrahdale Heritage Trail- is a 30 minute drive from
Southern River B & B, and old timber mill, the town now survives
on tourism and its proximity to the Perth Southern Suburbs.
Visit the old hotel or wander the walk and bike trails
throughout the tall timbers, you can even sip some wine and have
a meal at the local winery.
* Wungong Dam and picnic area
* Bickley Reservoir and picnic area with wonderful views of
the city
* Churchmans Brook with nice picnic and play areas in the
midst of the Australian bush
* Tumblegum Australian Farm Display - great day out, see
the sheep dog in action, learn how to crack a whip, watch a
traditional aboriginal corroboree, listed to the didgeridoo, take
a hay ride through the paddocks and enjoy a snack or meal.
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