Welcome to 2026! There’s nothing quite like those fresh new year feels – a blank calendar and endless possibilities for the months ahead. Start your year right with new things to see, taste and do in the Perth Hills. From lots of laughs and school holiday fun to a charming new café and pizza spot, there’s plenty to fill a spontaneous day trip or a relaxing weekend escape. Discover what’s new in the Perth Hills this January.
GIDGEGANNUP
2026 bookings are open for The Hike Collective’s guided hikes though pretty Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary. Available from May 2026 onwards, why not add a date with the beautiful Quenda Trail to your new diary? The 6.5km trail is a perfect introduction to the sanctuary’s hilly terrain. There’ll be plenty of dramatic views, fascinating insights and nature spotting. Find out more here.
MUNDARING
Looking for some school holiday fun that’s a little out of the ordinary? Join Nearer to Nature for a “Creatures of the Night Family Walk” in the stunning Beelu National Park. This free evening adventure offers a unique opportunity to experience the Australian bush after dark and discover its nocturnal inhabitants. Perfect for families with children aged 10 and over, be sure to book and bring your head torches. Find out more here.
KALAMUNDA
There’s not one, but TWO new things to check out at The Kala! Paddy’s Pizzeria has opened next to the Kalamunda Hotel’s beer garden for oven fresh pizzas, perfect for sharing. Plus, enjoy the Fringe World Festival on the Fringes on Perth! 18 different shows are hitting the Kalamunda Hotel for lots of laughs from 22 January onwards. From standup acts, to a kids’ comedy show and even a Taylor tribute act for the Swifties – there is something to tickle every funny bone. Find out more here.
ARMADALE
Caffeine, cakes and a stack of books is what you’ll find at The Cozi Corner Book Café. This brand-new Roleystone spot, a hop, skip and jump from Araluen Botanic Park, is well worth seeking out. Unwind with a cuppa and sweet treat, then get stuck into a book on the tree-lined deck.
SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE
Splash into summer in SJ! Bring the fam to Summer Splash and cool off with giant inflatable water slides and a fun splash zone at Clem Kentish Reserve. This Serpentine spot will be set up for the ultimate FREE day out for the whole family, with live music, tasty bites from local food stalls and trucks, plus much more school holiday fun. Find out more here.
Across Gidgegannup, Mundaring, Kalamunda, Armadale and Serpentine Jarrahdale, the Perth Hills delivers a December that’s big on spirit.
Be sure to enjoy something new in the Perth Hills this month – they’re closer than you think.