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If you haven't been fruit picking with your little one yet, it's still not too late in the season to go. You can  pick your own from Wednesday 1st March till Sunday 5th March 2017 at the Core Cider House in Pickering Brook.  We had the best day picking apples and pears on Sunday and discovered so much more than just apples! Situated in 40 acres of apple and pear orchards the Core Cider House is only 35 mins drive from perth and is well worth the drive.   It is such a beautiful setting and the grounds are so spacious, you truely feel you are in the country and not just half hour from the city. The pick your own orchards are at the bottom of the lawn area where you'll be met by the friendly and passionate core team who will explain about the fruit and share their knowledge of  the orchards and the apple picking process. Entry to the orchards is $5 per adult and $3 per child, you  can pick as many Galaxy apples and Peckham pears straight from the trees for only $3 ...

Mug and Brush cafe and art studio opened this month in Rockingham and brings a wonderful creative space to the area! It's a family business and you really get that feel when you are there, the staff care about your experience whether you just have coffee, paint some pottery or attend a workshop. They want you to get the most out of your experience. They are serious about art but are also parents, they know what we are looking for in a play date and have catered for everything our small humans could possibly need!                                               They have created a proper artistic space which reflects the owners passion and made it practical enough for children to interact and thrive in the environment!    They have a dedicated studio area where they run art workshops ranging from jewellery making to mixed media these can all be found o...

If you are thinking of going camping over the next long weekend or in the school holidays why don't you check out Logue Brook Dam on Lake Brockman. Situated  in the Darling Scarp near the town of Yarloop about an hour and half's drive south of Perth, you'll find Lake Brockman provides the perfect backdrop to pitch a tent and relax in the great outdoors for the weekend, plus the sunsets over the dam are pretty special!    The beautiful fresh water lake is a popular spot for weekend water ski-ing, wake boarding, kayaking and swimming. Fishing is also a popular pass time here with trout available all year round and Marron in-season (check with the tourist park about permits). There are also plenty of nature trails, walks and bike rides in and around the forest which surrounds the lake.    There are two different styles of camp sites available you can either opt for Lake Brokman Tourist Park which has both powered and non powered sites these are all situated in the ...

Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre. The redevelopment of Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation centre is well underway and looking very impressive, plus possibly the best part is ready to use!    It's all about the Pirate Playground situated in the large indoor pool area. This is an awesome interactive play area with beach style entry and a fantastic waterslide, you can hear squeals of excitement as the kids go up and down!    There are two indoor 25m pools one with dedicated swimming lanes, the other joins the family swimming area. This has swimming and walking lanes, an accessibility ramp, a learn to swim zone and a built in seated spa area with water jets around the sides. The layout is great and there is an area or zone to suit all levels of swimming ability or leisure activity.    Within the indoor pool area there is a cafe, seating area and spectator benches. The wellness spa and sauna centre is also accessed from this area.    The indoor area...

If your little one has a healthy obsession with dinosaurs as mine does then watch out for the next Wild about Dinosaurs event by Wild about Nature it is one not to be missed! Held in the enchanting Baldivis children's forest, this event is one worth travelling to and with spring on its way you can make a day of it!                       As you had towards the meeting point you  are greeted by a friendly T-Rex  (luckily he is firmly behind bars!) along with some funky dinosaur themed music.  Whilst waiting for everyone to arrive, there are plenty of dinosaur activities to explore. There is dinosaur sensory touch and feel table, play doh, chunky chalk to draw with, and posters of dinosaurs to find. There is so much to look at on arrival you may forget that the main event is yet to come!                          ...

If you are heading down South for the weekend and love fresh pasta and wine you should check out Barnyard 1978 just off Cave's Road. Th ere is plenty of delicious food and wine to tempt you in from the rain! You'll enjoy beautiful food set in a great location that welcome and cater for families. They use  the best fresh produce in town including eggs from local chooks and have their signature Barnyard honey and wine. The decor is simple and cool inside with an open plan kitchen giving it that home cooked and open feel. T he staff are friendly, the menu is fresh with barnyard signature pasta and wine dishes!  There is a a great display of all the produce that you can buy and after eating here you'll be sure to buy something to take away it is so delicious!        The restaurant itself is relaxed and very family oriented with a great atmosphere  serving fresh, simply and delicious food.     ...