Point Heathcote Reserve is where Canning River joins the Swan River to head towards Fremantle and the Indian Ocean.
Starting at Raffles Waterfront Tower, the walking path by the riverbank is flat and offers great unblocked views of Perth city skyline over the river. It is definitely a great destination for walking, jogging, and running by the water.
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Tomato Lake is located in the City of Belmont and is a popular walking destination with the locals living in the nearby Belmont, Kewdale, and Rivervale suburbs. A 20-minute drive away from Perth CBD, Tomato Lake is very accessible to people working and living close to the Perth city.
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The Hallelujah Mountains (meaning “Floating Mountains”) – the floating islands – in the blockbuster movie Avatar gave moviegoers a superb cinema experience and long-lasting impressions. The floating islands scenes were inspired by the quartzite sandstone pillar formations of Zhangjiajie Scenic Area 张家界风景名胜区. You have to be here to be amazed how the work of nature and how the power of water erosion of the land could create such spectacular landforms consisting of stone pillars, deep valleys, peak forests, natural bridges, and more.
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May Drive Parkland is one of the most popular precincts in Kings Park. With well-maintained lawns, great play areas for the kids, free electric barbecues, and beautiful gardens, May Drive Parkland is the perfect place for gatherings of families and friends.
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It is hard to imagine Claisebrook Cove was once a contaminated industrial land. What an excellent urban renewal success story! Walk around the inlet and you will be impressed by the stylish urban surrounds of Claisebrook Cove with waterfront apartments, cafes, alfresco dining venues, carefully designed gardens and walking paths, and the jetty.
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For people visiting Melbourne and went to Moomba Festival Parade on 9 Mar 20, it must have been a surreal and strange experience. Why? Because after this parade, which thousands of people attended, the world had changed so dramatically. The change had so profoundly impacted all our lives in so many ways.
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Tianmen Mountain 天门山 (Pronounced in Mandarin as “Tian-men-shan”) – translated literally it means “The mountain of the door to heaven”. How appropriate! Especially when you view it at the start of the stairway leading to Tianmen Cave 天门洞. As you walk up the stairway, it is really like you are walking towards heaven!
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Lesmurdie Falls is surprisingly just a 30-minute drive from Perth CBD in the scenic Perth Hills and it is very accessible for a good walking experience by a waterfall.
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Toronto Island Park, in Lake Ontario, is a group of 15 islands inter-connected by pathways and bridges. The island park is a very popular destination for a day-outing for the locals.
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2020 will be the year we will never forget. For many of us, 2020 will be the most memorable year in our lifetime. 2021 will be the year of hope, the hope of returning to pre-COVID normal or at least a new normal.
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Koh Nang Yuan, just a 10-minutes boat ride from Koh Tao, is regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Koh Nang Yuan is a must-see when you visit Koh Tao.
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Garvey Park is a great location for a walk along the foreshore. Garvey Park has an open space grass area that is popular for locals for a family gathering and picnic. Kids can play in the open grass area.
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Bilya Kard Boodja Lookout is a good rest point for enjoying the view of the Swan River, the low-lying Maylands Peninsula, and the Perth City.
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Located less than 5km from Perth City and being very accessible, Lake Monger Reserve is quite well visited by tourists and locals living nearby.
Lake Monger Reserve consists of Lake Monger and the surrounding parklands. The reserve has a well-connected path network.
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From South Perth Foreshore, you can have great views of Perth city skyline, Kings Park and the Narrows Bridge, the freeway and railway crossing of the Swan River that connects South Perth to Perth city.
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If you have a day free and just want a short drive out of Perth, visiting a fruit farm for “Pick Your Own Fruit” may be a good suggestion.
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If you have a free day and just want to drive out of Perth and back on the same day, visiting Nannup and Lake Clifton may be a good suggestion.
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The Crab Statue is a Popular Landmark of Krabi Town, a very walkable charming small town.
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Perth’s Indian Ocean coastline has many beautiful beaches with soft white sands for relaxing at the beach, swimming, and surfing. Cottesloe Beach is one of the top choices. Whether beach walking or walking on the walking paths, you will enjoy the beautiful views of the Indian Ocean and its coastline.
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Contactless, touch-free, and hands-free are the new buzz words these days, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Have you ever wondered why some people always go on cruises, travel to places, and spend quality family time and do not seem to have to work to earn an income? How do they financially support their lifestyle and living expenses? The magic may be passive income.
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Maylands foreshore is actually a peninsula surrounded by the Swan River. The flat bitumen walk paths connect Tranby Reserve, Clarkson Reserve, and Maylands Foreshore Reserve by the Swan River. The walk from Tranby Reserve to Maylands Foreshore Reserve is roughly 2 kilometres one-way and is a very easy walk by the Swan River.
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Araluen Botanic Park’s Tulip Festival is truly a celebration of spring colours.
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The flat walk paths between Burswood Park and Optus Stadium by the Swan River is very popular with walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
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Do you know Singapore Marina Bay is a freshwater reservoir? Do you know that before 2008 the water here was seawater? Today this reservoir is roughly one-sixth of the land size of Singapore.
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Can Humankind win the war against COVID-19? The answer is yes.
In less than a year, many COVID-19 vaccine developments has made very good progress and are already in the final phase of clinical trials.
What about COVID-19 testing technology?
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What a way to enjoy outdoor in Autumn in a persimmon orchard just a 30-minute drive from Perth CBD.
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Perth’s iconic Swan River has many beautiful riverside parks and walking trails to explore. One of these hidden gems is Kuljak Island, also known as Black Swan Island. Kuljak island is located in the suburb of Ascot within the City of Belmont, close to the Ascot Racecourse. The island is connected to the Swan River Ascot shore by a road bridge and a footbridge.
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