Adventurers

Start on foot with a walk through the Harvey hills. Spring brings wildflowers and greener landscapes; by summer, an early start makes the most of the cooler morning.

Head inland for time by the water. Swim, paddle, picnic or simply find a shady spot beside the lake.

For families, this is an easy place to slow the pace and let everyone choose their own version of the afternoon.

Finish with another stretch of the legs around Harvey Dam, with open space, water views and plenty of room to explore before heading into town.

Stay locally and keep dinner simple after a full day outside.

Start beneath the tuarts with an easy morning walk through one of the region's most distinctive landscapes.

Then turn west and swap forest for coast. Walk the beach, swim if conditions suit, or simply stretch out by the water before continuing north.

Finish inland again with an easy forest walk through the Ferguson Valley.

Choose the shorter loop if you're travelling with younger children, or take your time and make this the slower final stop of the weekend.