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Perth’s first floating sauna is about to open on the Swan River

Perth’s first floating sauna is about to open on the Swan River

Plus a new mural walk around Canning Bridge and more.

August 19, 2025

We’ve heard of saunas on the land but now they’re taking to the sea!? Well, almost the sea when Drift Saunas opens at the end of the month at the Swan Yacht Club. Get all the steamy details below, along with a cool new mural trail around Canning Bridge, a little Araluen Botanic Park guide ahead of tulip season, and more.

^{Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!}

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Araluen Botanic Park: Everything you need to know

Just a short drive out of town you can visit one of the most spectacularly manicured gardens in the state, if not the country – Araluen Botanic Park. Open most days of the year, it features an incredible array of exotic plants, landscaped to peaceful perfection and a must-visit during wildflower season.

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NEWS

Explore Canning Bridge’s colourful murals with this new self-guided art walk

Available all day, every day, the trail lets you explore at your own pace — with plenty of opportunities to stop for a coffee, a riverside stroll, or a bite to eat along the way.

Sick of winter? It’s hotter than Euro summer at Cable Beach Club Resort

If the thought of sipping spritzes, day spas, the warm sun and salty seawater on your face isn’t enough to tempt you, Cable Beach Club has a handy shoulder season special on now.

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Tackle the Cape to Cape this October with hiking fundraiser Coastrek

Now in their fourth year, Coastrek is joining forces with a new charity partner for 2025, Beyond Blue – with the goal of raising $500,000 in funds for their lifesaving 24/7 support service.

SPORTS

WAFL Round 19 Recap: Swans play out two thrillers as top five takes shape

The penultimate round of the WAFL saw plenty of tight battles whilst in the women’s competition it was a preliminary final for the ages – recap another crazy week of footy below:

TODAY/TONIGHT

Havana Jam! It’s salsa night at the Mustang Bar

Danzaloca Salsa nights have made Mustang Bar their home for over 16 years, and as the popularity of Bachata continues to bring new life to the dancefloor, they’re incorporating it into their world famous Tuesday nights!

LIFESTYLE