WA to become the capital of mountain biking
New purpose-built mountain bike trails will be developed across the State's South West, as part of a plan to promote Western Australia as a destination for one of the world's fastest growing sports. In November, the State Government released a South West Mountain Bike Master Plan which shows how areas such as Collie, Margaret River and Pemberton will be developed over the next decade. More than 120,000 mountain bikes were bought in Western Australia in the past year, with almost a million Western Australians now owning one, so it is expected the new trails will bring more cycling enthusiasts to the South West. The State's South West is extremely popular for mountain biking and is home to the Munda Biddi trail – a nature-based, off-road cycling experience where a 1,000 kilometre track has been built from Mundaring in the Perth Hills to Albany in the Great Southern.www.westcycle.org.au/cycling-development-mtb-strategy
www.mundabiddi.org.au/
The Titanic comes to Perth
Journey into the heart of the Titanic with the world's largest, most comprehensive exhibition about the iconic ship making its Australian debut in Perth from December 12, 2015 at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. Titanic: The Exhibition is an immersive experience filled with interactive installations, graphic art, music and videos pertaining to the story of Titanic's short but grand life at sea. Featuring recreations of her luxurious interiors (including the grand staircase and first class ballroom) and over 375 artifacts that date back 100 years, visitors will experience what it was like to be a passenger aboard the magnificent, but ill-fated Titanic in April of 1912. Memorabilia from James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster movie Titanic are also on display, including the famous “Heart of the Ocean” necklace. Tickets to the exhibition are available via Ticketek.www.premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=TITANIC16
Dry Ski Park for WA
Western Australians will next year be able to ski, snowboard and toboggan at the State's first dry ski slopes for snow sports. Forest Edge Recreation Centre in Waroona (located 100km south east of Perth) plans to build a 3,000sqm metre artificial ski field on its 43ha property in 2016. The outdoor facility would not use snow on its ski fields, instead it will use a material called Proslope which emulates the sensation of skiing on snow. Forest Edge Recreation currently features a 230-metre flying fox, rock climbing, kayaking, abseiling, target shooting, orienteering and raft building.www.forestedge.net/
Trees Adventure swings into town
Western Australia's first Treetop Eco-Adventure is now available in Nanga Mills, located a 90 minute drive south of Perth. Trees Adventure is an exhilarating tree top ropes experience suited to all ages, with courses ranging from easy to a little insane. Located at Nanga Mill Campground, Trees Adventure features exciting and challenging obstacle courses high up in the surrounding pine and jarrah trees, allowing participants to swing, leap, climb and fly through the surrounding forest.www.treesadventure.com.au
Ramada Eco Beach summer specials
Ramada Eco Beach has released a series of special deals in time for the summer months. The North West resort, located an hour's drive south of Broome or via a short helicopter flight, is offering a discount of up to 30 per cent off accommodation on stays between November and March. It is also offering a book early and save deal, allowing guests to stay longer for less. Ramada Eco Beach Resort is a multi-award winning eco resort set amongst the pristine and untouched Kimberley environment. For more information on the summer specials, visit Ramada Eco Beach's website.www.ecobeach.com.au/specials.htm
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