Melville is a charming, leafy-green suburb just south of Perth CBD and east of the port city Fremantle. Those who take the time to explore this hidden gem of Perth are sure to be rewarded by the diverse range of activities for the family to enjoy.
The Dr. Seuss-themed playground at Kadidjiny Park is a must for the young and the young at heart. This gorgeous park is a barrel of fun and makes the perfect backdrop for your holiday snaps. Make a day of it by visiting the adjacent Heathcote Gallery & Museum and Heathcote reserve. Enjoy the exhibitions and take in the river scenery as younger travelers enjoy the swashbuckling pirate ship playground.
The City is rich in history, but there's also plenty of modern fun: WA's favourite theme park, Adventure World, is only 10 minutes drive away, and Garden City Shopping Centre is only a short walk from Wireless Hill.
The Melville Aquatic Centre offers a very welcome respite from hot WA summers, and the Bicton Baths are a wonderfully scenic spot to enjoy views of the Swan River and cool down. For more stunning scenery, the nearby Beeliar Regional Park is a bushland paradise full of unspoiled Australian native flora.
Art lovers and nature lovers alike will enjoy the Piney Lakes Reserve, home of the Sculpture Walk. There's also an Aboriginal Women's Trail, with a fascinating insight into the thousands of years of Noongar settlement in this area. You'll also find the Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre (PLEEC) here, a fascinating facility designed to educate the public about sustainability, the importance of the natural world, and the history of the Reserve as part of the traditional Noongar country.
