Tips 1 - 10 of 15 Perth Things to Do
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Kings Park should be on your definate 'must see' list! With stunning views over Perth, fascinating trees, gorgeous wildflowers, pretty waterfalls and ponds with ducks, variety of bird sounds, peaceful meandering creek and picturesque bridge walk.Kings Park
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Directions: A nice way to get to Kings Park is to take the little tram from opposite the Bell Tower on the water front. It costs less than $10 and you can get the bus number 37 or 39 back into town for free - just hop on.
Website: http://www.perthperth.com/kingspark.htm
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Fremantle: Ferry trip to Fremantle
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A ferry trip to Fremantle is well worth it. Pick Captain Cook because they know how to treat you with a nice cuppa included (or you can use the bar) and the fare is quite cheap. Ferry leaves at 9.45am and 11am in the morning. If you choose a return journey there's free wine tasting on the way back. We've had some lovely vt meetings at Freo, so feel free to ask me if you would like me to arrange one and I'll see what I can do.Freo
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Directions: Tickets can be purchased at the Captain Cook stand on the jetty near the Bell Tower.
Website: www.captaincookcruises.com.au
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Rottnest Island (or Rotto, as the locals call it) is definately a must for a day trip from Perth. Rotto has awesome beaches, fantastic snorkling, bike hire for riding around the island, accommodation, camping, kids activities,a lovely restaurant overlooking the water, and cute little Quokkas native to Rotto only. Rotto
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Directions: Ferry leaves from Perth jetty, or arrange at your hotel to be picked up by Rottnest Fast Ferries that leave from Hillarys - this will be more expensive but Hillarys Boat Harbour is lovely. If you are staying at Freo, ferrys leave from B Shed wharf.
Website: www.rottnest.wa.gov.au
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If you love wine, then a day trip out to our famous Swan Valley should be at the top of your list of must do's. It's also good for beer drinkers and chocolate addicts too :o) The Swan Valley is not far at all from Perth (you can pick up info at the Tourist Information Centre and a map as well) and there are loads of choices for day trips. My favourite is the Captain Cook cruise. They have a full day tour and a half day one. I would totally recommend this way to do the trip to our famous Swan Valley! Here's a pic of janebellinoz (Jane from London) and me at our first tasting in the Swan Valley.Swan Valley
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Website: http://www.swanvalley.com.au/home.html
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If you want to get up close and personal with a kangaroo or koala then Caversham Wildlife Park is the place to go. Caversham Wildlife Park is in our famous Swan Valley. You can book day tours through the Perth Information Centre or hire a car and visit it for yourselves. Caversham is part of Whiteman Park which is a lovely way to experience the Australian bush. Caversham Park
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Directions: For public transport - catch a Midland train and get off at Bassendean then get a taxi. If you have a family - Swan Taxis Maxi Taxi will take up to 13 people - but that all depends on the availability. The phone number for Swan Taxis is 131330.
Website: http://www.cavershamwildlife.com.au/
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Things To Do: Hillarys Boat Harbour
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Hillarys Boat Harbour is about 20 minutes north of Perth and is a fabulous place to go. If you have kids it has water slides and the best fish & chip shop in town. You can travel to Rottnest Island from there also. It has nice accommodation and an underwater world too for the kids. The shops are quaint tourist ones. It has a yummy ice cream shop also. Oh and Jetties Restaurant is my favourite. You can have a buffet lunch or dinner and view the lovely sunset over the water. I have more pix on my Mullalloo page. Here's the link...Hillarys Boat Harbour
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Directions: Take a Whitfords or Clarkson train to Warwick Station and catch a bus from there. You can purchase an all day ticket or family ticket after 9am on weekdays and anytime on weekends & school holidays/public holidays.
Website: http://www.sorrentoquayboardwalk.com.au/where-to-find-us.htm
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Aqua at Hillarys Boat Harbour is definately worth visiting if you have kids. The underwater aquarium is awesome with huge sharks and stingrays. They even have a touch pool for the kids to touch stingrays and star fish etc. I couldn't get my young son away from it and he ended up really wet. Here's a pic of flurescent jellyfish. Looks like a humungous lava lamp.
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This is really a "must do" tip. The Moon and Sixpence Pub is a quaint Irish pub in Murray street, top end of Murray Street Mall. It's a great place to have a few drinks and people watch. It also has quite a good lunch menu & usually a good evening starter. We've had quite a few lovely vt meetings here - check out the pix inside. I love the outdoorsy atmosphere and ambience. It also has some good entertainment in the night and a quaint little dance floor to kick your heals up.
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Website: http://www.moonandsixpence.com.au
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Things To Do: Lucky Shag Pub
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This is another definate 'must do' as well. Feel like a cool beer after a hard day's touring of perth? Want to experience the great holiday feeling and the added luxury of sitting overlooking our famous Swan River? Well stick the Lucky Shag Pub on your 'must do' list right now! Located right on the Barrack Street Jetty and opposite the famous Bell Tower. This is fast becoming our premier vt meeting spot. Just recently we met up with Saraheg77 and ATXtraveller at the Lucky Shag. What a wonderful night! So if you would like us to arrange something for you too....then flick me an email and I'll see what I can do.
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Website: http://www.luckyshagbar.com.au/
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The Bell Tower is a significant icon here in Perth. Located right on the water front of the famous Swan River, it is a focal meeting point as well as inhereting an old historical charm.
Not one much for history or details of how it got there, I just accept it for mostly what it is with us locals, a vt meeting mark........'just look for the Lucky Shag pub, near the Bell Tower on Barrack Street jetty and you'll find us....can't miss it!!' .......haha :o)
Anyway, here's a different view....the famous Bell Tower by night.
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Address: Barrack Street Jetty
Directions: Perth City Centre
Website: http://www.swanbells.com.au
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ViajesdelMundo Mon Sep 7, 2009 02:43 UTC
Ann - lots of good tips of stuff I never knew about--my first trip was in 1974 and then again 1987 when my husband's ship was going thru..... | BorneoGrrl Mon Aug 24, 2009 15:29 UTC
Fantastic travelogue Ann!! Brings back fun memories of Perth & you guys. You're a star! | wise23girl Mon Jul 13, 2009 23:10 UTC
We loved Perth and went north and south by car but some extra tips from you will be great for next time. | royalempress Sun Jul 5, 2009 20:04 UTC
Wow!!! Great Perth pages.... I guess I need to put Perth on my "need to visit" list. Thanks for visiting my France pages. Mike |
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