A popular Premiership Eagle hangs up the boots, a 36m observation wheel pops up on the Swan River, Merse Wellness extends their Perth bathhouse footprint, we revisit one of our fave hike + pint combos and look ahead to some fun things to do around Perth this week…
A little bit of this, a little bit of that for your hump day — enjoy!
Troy Mutton, Editor-in-Chief, Perth is OK!
EXPLORE
Noble Falls Walk Trail + Noble Falls Tavern: One of our favourite hike and pint combos
We’re always looking for ways to jazz up our nature explorations, and whenever we can tag a pint at an historic Perth pub on the end of a lovely walk, well let’s just say we’re coming back on the reg.
And today we’re talking about the lovely Noble Falls Walk Trail in Gidgegannup, which is located very conveniently close to the quaint country pub that is Noble Falls Tavern.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
A 10-storey observation wheel has popped up on the Swan River
At 36 metres tall, the wheel carries riders in 24 fully enclosed, climate-comfortable gondolas, each seating up to six people, on a nine-minute loop that takes in the CBD skyline, the river and the foreshore.
SPONSORED
Bunbury’s 2026 winter program has 40+ reasons to visit over the next few months
The City of Bunbury’s Mookaroo-k Goomburrup features events spanning live music, food experiences, cultural events, markets, creative installations and family activities – all anchored in the city centre.
LIFESTYLE
Merse Wellness to open second bathhouse in Claremont this summer
It’s the next step for the brand following its October 2025 debut in Osborne Park, which introduced us to Perth’s largest hot magnesium pool and a Mediterranean-inspired take on the bathhouse circuit.
SPORTS
West Coast Eagles forward Jamie Cripps calls time on AFL career
Cripps told teammates yesterday that he was retiring, bringing an end to a 16-season career that included a premiership, a Life Membership and a spot among the club’s all-time greats.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Canada Day at The Aviary
The Aviary’s annual day celebrating all things maple leaf is back from 11am today including delicious Canadian specials like Bloody Ceasars and of course poutine, themed quizzes, best dressed free drinks, prizes and more.
WHAT’S ON
Cosy gigs, indoor card festivals and more: What’s on around Perth this week
As the weather really stamps its winter authority we’re looking inward at a lot of events this week, including some huge tribute shows, the return of Perth Card Fest to Claremont Showgrounds and plenty more.
CCAPTUREDD
‘Gram of the Week
We’re going on another little journey into Perth’s past thanks to the State Library of Western Australia — this time heading back to 1970.