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Sunset runs on Cottesloe Beach

Cottesloe at sunset - photo by West Coast Charter

I challenge you to think up a better way to end a tough day than with a long, sweaty run on the beach. Sure, I’ll admit that a chilled beer, a cuddle with the honey or a bubble bath are nice… but these can’t replace the ugh-what-a-day feelings with supercharged I-love-the-world endorphins like a run [...]

Rottnest Channel Swim - Perth's sportiest take to the water

Psyching up for the swim - photo by WAToday

Rottnest Channel Swim 2010 – photo by ABC Perth
It’s no secret that Perthites love sport: the streets are full of commuting cyclists, kite surfers and swimmers crowd beaches, runners swarm along the waterfront from Fremantle to Swanbourne every evening, parks are perennially filled with groups playing cricket, footy and ultimate frisbee. While the list of [...]

Hiking Margaret River - the Cape to Cape Track

Margaret River, located just a 3-hour drive south of Perth, is world famous for its premium wine, waves and walking. The best way to experience Margaret River, I figure, is to combine the three by walking the Cape to Cape Track. This 135km trail shows off the southwest’s best natural beauty: rugged coastline, pristine beaches, [...]

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