Articles by Dave Sonntag
Not your average "Toughest Perth Hikes" post, we've categorised our list by distance, gradient and prescribed difficulty level. Need to raise the heart rate on your next Perth hike? Check out our list of endurance-testing trails.
WA summers don’t kill the urge to hike, they just change how we do it. Early starts, shorter trails, coastal walks and knowing when to pull the pin all come into play. Here’s a grounded take on whether it’s worth hiking through a West Aussie summer, and how locals actually make it work.
A couple of first-time caravaners from Perth needed a place to test out their new rig. Rockingham was the destination, but Point Peron became their new favourite outdoor gem half an hour from Perth CBD. They reckon you should check it out too. Here's why.
Old growth forests carry themselves differently. And once you learn what to look for — the uneven canopies, ancient bark, fallen timber and subtle ground changes — it's clear as day which trees have stood for centuries and which are still finding their feet. Here's our quick guide to tell the difference between old growth forests and newly planted ones.
From Geordie Bay to Thompson's, if you want to anchor for free without paying for one of the few moorings, this guide covers where to go, what to know about each bay and how wind, tide and season could affect your stay (and choice of bay).
I’ve hiked Bluff Knoll in every condition and stayed near it in (nearly) every campsite. Choosing where to camp nearby can make or break your early morning climb. Here's my list of best accommodation options for hikers hitting Bluff Knoll this year.
It's early 2026, and the ink's still wet on the US-Australia critical minerals agreement. Alcoa's planned (and US-backed) gallium refinery expansion at Wagerup threatens Waroona’s forests, wildlife and tourism. While jobs get the economically-minded excited, what's the cost for the region's eco tourism?
Ready for a shock, flora lovers? The Arum Lily looks serene and sculptural along the Wadandi Trail. But this South African ornamental is a poisonous invasive threatening WA’s bush and wildlife.
Whether you value personalised service, boutique gear, or big-box discounts, Perth has options to suit every kind of explorer. Start with a plan for your next hike or camp, then pick the store that fits your style of shopping and your adventure needs.
Ever scoff when looking at a hike's prescribed difficulty level? Here's why “Easy / Moderate / Hard” rarely tells the truth about a trail.