Statham’s quarry has a picnic area with a gazebo at the bottom. Park at top and walk down stairs to the west. Peppermint Grove (afternoon) and Cottesloe wall (early morning) are good shady spots. You can swim at Cott afterwards. Wellington Dam Quarry has all the facilities, BBQs, toilets,lots of grass to kick a footy – if you are prepared to drive for 2 hours to get there.