Autumn spans the Noongar seasons of Bunuru (warm days) and Djeran (cooler weather), which reflect south-west WA’s unique climate.
It’s a beautiful blend of crisp mornings and warm afternoons, as the cooler weather of Djeran gradually takes over. This season brings a shift in the air, with nature adjusting to the changing temperatures. It’s a perfect time for outdoor adventures, whether you’re exploring parks, going on nature walks, or enjoying the simple pleasure of a picnic beneath the trees.
With that in mind, the Nature Play WA team have come up with 25 activities we think are great for this time of year. Check out our 25 Things to Do in Autumn resource below.
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25 Things to Do in Autumn
1. Take one last dip in the ocean before it gets too cold!
2. Visit an orchard to sample the new season’s fruit.
3. Get ready for puddle jumping! Pull the family’s gumboots out of storage to check they still fit.
4. Collect fallen leaves and make a nature crown. Pointy leaves are perfect!
5. Gather sticks, branches, and leaves to create a cozy cubby in your backyard or local park.
6. Get on your bikes and head out for a family ride, around your neighbourhood or further afield.
7. Camp out overnight – pitch a tent or sleep under the stars.
8. Plant out the vege patch with beetroot, cabbage, carrots, leek, radish, spinach and onions.
9. Go on a photo safari. Choose a subject (or colour scheme) and see what you can “capture”.
10. Download our free Play Trails app and try our Play Anywhere Trail! It’s got six interactive nature play activities that you can do… anywhere!
11. Fly a kite. The windier weather brings great gusts for kite-flying.
12. Use a notebook to press nature treasures. Collect leaves or flowers, and write notes to remind you of when and where you found them.
13. Get out in the rain! Put on your boots and jacket and play outside. What does the rain look, feel and smell like?
14. Use fallen leaves and other nature items to make boats. Find some water and see if they float!
15. Exercise your green thumb by planting pretty flowering plants like pansy, sweet pea and viola.
16. Go on a bug hunt! What creepy crawlies can you find in your very own back yard?
17. Pack a picnic and hit the road. Plan a day trip somewhere new and build some wonderful memories.
18. Explore your local park after it rains. What mushrooms, fungi and lichen can you find?
19. Visit a lake or river. Skip stones, spot tiny water insects, or watch the calming ripples.
20. Cook on a campfire. Snags in a frypan or toast on a toasting fork. And who can forget the toasted marshmallows? (Check Fire Restrictions, Fire Danger Ratings & Campground Fire Rules first!)
21. Go on a family bushwalk. Check out Trails WA for some family-friendly trails.
22. Explore our beautiful state with the help of our free Play in WA app. Visit our Play in WA App webpage for details.
23. Go cloud watching. Can you see animals or shapes? Tell a story about them as they float across the sky.
24. Explore a national park near you. With more than 60 around WA, you can find out more on the Explore Parks WA website.
25. Visit a nature play space. Download our free Top Nature Play Spaces resource to get started.
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