Useful sites
Baldivis Children's Forest
The Baldivis Children’s Forest (BCF) is an area of 49 acres located approximately 50km south of Perth at 1399 Mandurah Road, Baldivis, Western Australia. It includes remnant tuart woodlands and a portion of the Conservation Category wetland Outridge Swamp. In 2000 this site was chosen for revegetation activities following concerns by local school children about the clearing of bushland in the Baldivis district for housing.
Bibbulmun Track Foundation
The Bibbulmun Track caters for everyone and provides a variety of experiences from a gentle stroll to an 8 week adventure. You can turn a walk into a wilderness experience by making use of purpose built campsites, you can join a guided group; or you can enjoy the varied accommodation available along the Track.
Bushwalkers of WA
A social group that promotes and encourages bushwalking in WA. A chance to develop exploring, camping and bushwalking skills while enjoying the flora and fauna.
Camping in Western Australia
Camping in Western Australia under the vast star filled sky is an adventure not-to-be-missed.
Department of Environment and Conservation
Nearer to nature: Fun, hands-on activities that help everyone explore and discover the natural environment. Activities are designed to suit a range of age groups from 'children only' activities to 'family' activities and they even provide activities for 'adults only'. Healthy Parks, Healthy People: An initiative to encourage people to get out and enjoy themselves in parks by promoting the physical, mental and social health benefits of spending time in nature. National Parks: An online guide to Western Australia's parks, reserves and other recreation areas.
Free Camping Australia
If you're planning a camping holiday, this is the place to find clear directions to the best places to go free camping in Western Australia, and easy-to-follow maps so you won't get lost along the way. You'll also find great recipes for camping foods and some excellent tips for your camping holiday. A camping holiday is the best way to see and experience the Australian outback.
Heart Foundation
Unplug and play: The Unplug + Play Parent Campaign targets parents in Western Australia, to increase their awareness of the urgent need for children to spend more time in active play and less time using TV, electronic games and the Internet for entertainment.
Lonely Planet
Western Australia: A comprehensive guide to WA with recommended things to see and do, top picks for WA, blogs, tips and articles, pictures, weather, history and maps.
Lost Adventures of Childhood
This is a Canadian-made documentary that explores the impact of loss of free, unsupervised play on children, ranging from educational performance to mental health issues.
Nature Play Australia Connect
If you’re a parent looking for ideas on how to get your children more involved in outdoor activities in Australia.
Nature Rocks
The Nature Rocks website at www.naturerocks.org is a great place to get some ideas on all sorts of nature activities, plus tools to help you plan your adventures. Be aware, the website is quite US-centric, but nonetheless great to have in your backpack of resources!
Out and About
Health and safety: We don't want to scare you off, but the Australian bush can be a dangerous place, if you don't come prepared. So let's get you prepared!
Swan River Trust
Swan Canning Riverpark has many parks, activities and amenities available to the public to use. This site gives people an easy way to locate activities that may interest them.
http://www.swanrivertrust.wa.gov.au/riverpark/go/Content/Home.aspx
Top Trails WA
Top 50: 50 of the very best trails crossing WA; from world-class long distance wilderness trails, to jaw-dropping gorge walks; forest mountain bike adventures and outback 4WDs.
Unplug + Play Parent Campaign
The Heart Foundation’s Unplug + Play Parent Campaign urges parents in Western Australia, to increase their awareness of the urgent need for children to spend more time in active play and less time using TV, electronic games and the Internet for entertainment.
WA Family Bushwalking Club
Family activities that encourage appreciation and enjoyment of the bush and the outdoors. The club organizes bushwalks, camps, cycle rides and related activities that are suitable for families with children of all ages.
West Oz
Explore the 5 regions: There are five tourist regions in WA; south west, north west, golden outback, perth, coral coast. Explore pristine wilderness and natural attractions that are completely undisturbed by man.
Western Australia
Extensive range of travel tips, great ideas for things to see and do, and information on destinations all over WA.
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx
Whiteman Park
Family activities that encourage appreciation and enjoyment of the bush and the outdoors. The club organises bushwalks, camps, cycle rides and related activities that are suitable for families with children of all ages.
http://www.whitemanpark.com.au/attractions/the-childrens-forest.aspx