Other great activities….
Geocaching
Geocaching is such a fun and free way to get out and find ‘treasure’!! It’s like Pokemon Go, but real! There are hundreds of sites around Perth metro to find all sorts of hidden treasure that others have hidden in specific locations, you just need to track them down.
Download the Geocaching Intro app to find some treasure around your location or log on to the Geocaching website
Orienteering
Orienteering is a cross-country navigation sport for all ages and abilities. Participants use a map and compass to find their way around a marked course, traditionally on foot and in the bush although newer orienteering disciplines involve metropolitan areas, mountain biking or even skiing.
Orienteering WA offers coaching opportunities and once you have got a hang of that then there are many orienteering events of varying levels for you to participate in.
Rogaining
Explore by paddling or walking (or running if you’re competitive!) intricate waterways using map and compass on a hunt to find controls (points). Teams of 2-5 select their own route to collect as many points as possible. All are welcome. For more information check out WA Rogaining.
Ziplines & Climbs
Tree Top Adventures- Dwellingup & Yanchep
Forest Adventures South West High Ropes
Matagarup Bridge Zip+Climb
Optus Stadium Halo Roof Top tour & Vertigo experience
Girl Guides & Scouts
Give your kids the opportunity to learn life skills, leadership and gain independence.
Girl Guides is about supporting girls to develop a sense of self-confidence and accountability. Our members are given opportunities to grow as people, develop their leadership skills, and make a genuine difference in the world.
Scouts helps young people to be their best, supporting them as they develop in all facets of life so they can grow into constructive citizens in their communities.
Learning life skills, growing in self-confidence and gaining valuable leadership and team skills are all part of the Scout program, delivered by nationally accredited, highly trained leaders in safe but still adventurous environments.
Dragon Boat Racing
What a great sport. Be part of a team paddling in a Dragon Boat in either a competitive or casual capacity on the Swan River.
Maylands: Perth Pirates
Fremantle: Fremantle Swan Dragon Boat Club
Birdwatching tours
Perth Birds and Bush provide guided half day and full day bird watching, wildflower and nature tours from Perth and Fremantle. They specialise in private tours where they can customise the tour to your interests. Learn from a local guide who has a passion for the local wildlife, wildflowers and natural areas.
If you have a passion for birdwatching and want to join your local regional group find the one closest to you here. https://birdlife.org.au/locations/birdlife-western-australia/regional-groups such as Kimberley Birdwatching.
Things happening in your area
Your local councils put on Events and Recreational activities throughout the year such as skateboarding lessons, cultural walks, volunteering, concerts, markets, sport events and more.
Here is the WA Council Directory for you to select your council. Then go on to their Events page to see what fun things they have coming up.
