Downloadable Resources for Families

Unstructured outdoor play is great for the whole family! We've got some great resources for parents and families to help you get your children outside.

25 Things to do in Autumn

Autumn is the best time to get out and about in Western Australia; the weather is mild with sunny days and light winds, it is still (mostly) warm enough to go for a swim. With this in mind the team at Nature Play WA have come up with 25 of our favourite Autumn activities, with […]

Nature Play Bingo

Go on a nature walk with your pencil at the ready!  Tick off as many of these 16 things as you can. Can you complete your whole bingo card in one go? You can also play digital Nature Play Bingo on your phone or device.  Find it in the Toolbox section of our free Nature Play […]

Nature Play Advent Calendar

Want something a little different than chocolate-filled or trinket-laden Advent Calendars?  Looking for something to inspire nature play opportunities and nature-based crafts and activities? Download our Nature Play Advent Calendar, and discover 24 days of fun and engaging nature play activities to take part in. Or download our blank template and create your own 24 […]

25 Things to do in Spring

The sun’s coming out, the days are getting warmer (and longer) and the wildflowers are in bloom!  Here’s our top 25 things we love to do in Spring – get your friends and family together and tick off as many as you can. Download Your Copy Here 25 Things to do in Spring 1. Take […]

Top Nature Playgrounds

The world is full of opportunities to play. Footpaths are for hopscotch. Retaining walls are for balancing, bike racks for swinging, trees for climbing, bushes for hiding, and grass for rolling, chasing, throwing, kicking, and flying kites. And in WA, we are spoiled beyond all reason for playgrounds and play spaces – formal and informal. […]

Top 5 Picnic and Play Spots in Perth and Peel

Picnics are a fantastic way to reconnect with family and friends while enjoying all the physical and mental health benefits of the outdoors. We’ve selected five great locations for a day of food, play, and generally having a good time outdoors. Download our TOP 5 PICNIC AND PLAY SPOTS IN PERTH AND PEEL Resource and be sure to […]

10 Off The Beaten Track Camping Destinations

We’ve picked ten off the beaten track camping spots that are great examples of WA’s amazing outdoors. But that is just the start. You can find hundreds of fantastic places to stay and be the launch pad for your regional adventure. Download our 10 OFF THE BEATEN TRACK CAMPING DESTINATION Resource and be sure to share your photos and […]

Top 5 Bike Trails for Families in Perth

We have scoured the Trails WA website to share our top-five bike trails for families. All the trails are perfect for beginners and are an easy drive from anywhere in the Perth area. Enjoy!   Download our TOP 5 BIKE TRAILS FOR FAMILIES IN PERTH Resource and be sure to share your photos and videos of your adventures to our Facebook […]

Top 5 Walk Trails for Families in Perth

We’ve reached out to our good friends at Trails WA for their Top 5 Walk Trails for Families in the Perth region. They are all low-key, so you don’t need any special equipment or experience and can all be expanded into half-day outings. Download our TOP 5 TRAILS IN PERTH FOR FAMILIES Resource and be sure to share your photos and […]

Green Time vs Screen Time

The Green Time vs Screen Time tool for families is a fun way to help you keep track of how much time your children are spending playing outdoors (‘green time’), versus time spent indoors, watching TV or on a device (‘screen time’). Getting the balance right between green time and screen time is important for […]

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