Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre
15 September 2020
This far into 2020 we’re over the Netflix and couch situation we’ve had going for the last few months and now the weather’s playing nice we’re ready for some outdoor adventures. So get ready to explore the hills and discover the best family fun Spring into Armadale has to offer. Check out our top picks below and explore the full calendar here.
Araluen Botanic Park’s Tulip Festival
On now until Sunday 4 October
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We know, we’ve recommended it about a million times and will recommend it about a million more! With 150,000 reasons to visit, take the kids back to nature in the most colourful and bright way possible. This is a must visit for families with little nature lovers, or those with kids who love taking photos (is it actually possible to take a bad photo of a tulip display?). Make a day out of it with a picnic lunch or stop for a bite to eat at the Chalet Healy.
Armadale Wildflower Walks
Nature lovers will also love exploring Armadale’s wildflowers on these free guided walks with local environmental groups. Walk lengths vary, so check via the links below which walks best suit your little explorers.
» Bungendore Park: Sunday 20 September from 8.30 to 10.30am
» Armadale Settlers Common: Sunday 4 October from 8.30 to 10.30am
» Harrisdale Swamp: Sunday 11 October from 8.30 to 10.30am
Spring into Raeburn
Pink and white blossoms and an adventure that even the four legged family members can enjoy? Yes please! Raeburn Orchards is one of the most instagrammable spots in Perth and a great place to reconnect with Armadale’s agricultural history. Stock up on fresh and locally grown produce from the packing shed onsite and trust us, local tastes better! Raeburn Orchards is open 7 days and blossoms are typically in bloom until the end of September, though the beauty of the Orchards can be experienced year-round. The cost for an orchard ramble is $5 for adults, with kids under 12 free.
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Night Sky Tours at the Perth Observatory
If you’ve got a little scientist on your hands then a trip to the Perth Observatory is a must. There’s so much more to the night sky than what we see with our naked eye and the experts at the Observatory bring out the wonder of nebulas and dying stars. Browse the museum and check out the impressive collection of meteorites and astrophotography. Sessions vary in times but run most Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, $45 for adults and $20 for kids. Check dates and book online at the Perth Observatory.
City of Armadale’s Hawkers Market
Friday 13 and 20 November, 5.30 to 8.30pm
International travel is off the cards at the moment, but you can still experience flavours from around the world at the City of Armadale Hawkers Markets! Take your tastebuds on holiday and sample multicultural cuisine across two beautiful spring evenings in Minnawarra Park.
Pop this one in your calendars and stay tuned at Perth Hills Armadale for further updates closer to the date.
