Things to do in and around Perth

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How to get there:

• Exit the front door, turn left.
• Walk to Plain St
• Cross the road. The Queen's Gardens are across the entire block.

From the Duke's Apartment or Viscount Suite:

• Exit into the rear at Bishops Row, turn left.
• Walk up to Bennett St.
• Turn right on Bennett St.
• Walk up to Hay St
• Turn left on Hay St
• Walk to Plain St
• Cross the road. The Queen's Gardens are across the entire block.

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Innovative engineering and environmental solutions have produced a landscaped open space spine, known as the Greenway, which runs west to east through the area. The Greenway focuses on Claisebrook Cove and features public artworks including free-standing pieces, designed seating and fountains and landscaped recreational areas. This is so different from a day in Johor Bahru

Claisebrook Cove has been created as an activated water front focus – taking the benefit of the river as far inland as possible, providing a waterfront scene for pedestrians and housing surrounding the Cove.

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Kings Park  

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The largest central city park in the world, Kings Park offers stunning views of the city and Swan River , walk trails through wildflowers and eucalypts, native birds, picnic areas, lakes, monuments and the DNA Tower.

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Kings Park Road, West Perth

How to get there:

By car:

• Drive west along Wellington St
• Turn left into Havelock St
• Turn left into Kings Park Road
• Turn right at roundabout into Kings Park

By Public Transport:

•  From Hay St after Hale St or before Hill St take bus no 24 to Kings Park Road
• Walk 966 metres

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• From Wellington St after Hill St take bus no 95 to Wellington St after George St .
• Walk 1713 metres.

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• Walk up Hay St 3637 metres.

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Swan Bells and Old Perth Port

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The Barrack street jetty is still a busy river port but also has shops, restaurants and kiosks. A good place to stop for a coffee and watch the river go by.

The Swan Bell Tower , one of the largest musical instruments on earth, houses the 12 ancient bells of St Martin in the Fields church, London . The same bells rang to celebrate the destruction of the Spanish Armada in 1588, the homecoming of Captain James Cook in 1771 and the coronation of every British monarch.

The tower contains fascinating displays on the history of bells and bell ringing and provides stunning views of the Perth city skyline. Open 10am to 6pm daily.

Location:

River end of Barrack St

How to get there:

By Public Transport:

• Take Red Cat to Barrack St
• Walk South to river.

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• Walk up Hay St turn left into Barrack St .
• Walk to river

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Heirisson Island

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Like to meet some kangaroos on the city's doorstep? You can visit the five Western Grey kangaroos on Heirisson Island . The best time to see them is early in the morning or at dusk. There is a 2km walking and jogging track round the island so you can combine exercise with wildlife watching. And while you are there visit the statue of Aboriginal leader Yagan near the western end. To arrange a photo opportunity with the kangaroos call the Perth City wildlife officer on 0419 861 737.

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Under the Causeway Bridge

How to get there:

By Public Transport:

Walk south down Hill St to river. (1956  metres)

Turn left (east) and walk along the river, under the bridge to Heirisson Island

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Perth Zoo

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Perth Zoo is well-known for its season of fantastic summer events. Concerts, extended opening hours and special family performances under the stars and amongst the animals!

AFRICAN ZONE: featuring: The African Savannah

• Silvery Gibbon Arboreal Exhibit
• Orang-utan Exhibit
• Elephant Exhibit
• AUSTRALIAN WALKABOUT: comprised of
• Alinta Reptile Encounter 
• Peters & Brownes Penguin Plunge 
• Australian Wetlands
• Australian Bushwalk
• The Homestead
• Rainforest Retreat

• World of Birds
• The Nocturnal House
• Variety Special Playground

Entry $14 adult $7 child

 Location:

Labouchere Road, South Perth

How to get there:

By Public Transport:

Take Red Cat to Barrack St

Walk South to Barrack St Jetty

Take ferry across to South Perth

Walk south to Labouchere Road.

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Perth Mint

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The Perth Mint is a world leader in the manufacture and marketing of precious metal coins, medallions and collectables. Housed in one of Australia's most elegant late-19th century heritage buildings, it is the nation's oldest operating mint and one of the oldest mints in the world still producing coins from its original premises.

The Mint is a national award-winning tourist attraction, with more than 120,000 visitors a year.

What will you see at The Perth Mint?

• Molten gold being poured to make a 200oz bar.
• Dramatic exhibits and a reconstructed 19th century Prospectors' Camp.
• Australia's largest collection of natural gold nuggets, including the 369-ounce 'Golden Beauty', one of the largest nuggets in the world.
• Exquisite gold crystals and a marvellous selection of gold jewellery.
• Millions of dollars worth of brilliantly finished coins and medallions being struck on huge presses.
• The Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Victory Medals, which were co-produced by The Perth Mint.
• A real gold bar weighing 400oz, which you can try to lift.
• Weighing scales which show what your weight is worth in gold.
• Medallions which can be engraved with your own message.
• A coining press on which you can strike your own medallion.

Location:

The Perth Mint is located at 310 Hay Street, East Perth, within a short walk of Perth's major hotels, and on the free 'Red Cat' bus route.

Opening Hours:

Weekdays:  9am - 4pm

Weekends & Public Holidays: - 9am - 1pm

How to get there:

• From the Duchess Suite walk west along Hay St. The Mint is on the corner of Hill St. (3 mins)
• From the Duke’s Apartment or the Viscount Suite walk south along Hill St to the corner of Hay St. (5 min)

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South Perth Fun Cats

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Catamarans can be hired along South Perth foreshore which is a walking distance to shops and cafes. Generally there is little wind in the morning but when the wind picks up in the afternoon the ride can be exciting. To hire a catamaran starts at $35 for 1 hour to $80 for a half day.
Funcats provide free tuition to all customers and no experience is needed. Life jackets are provided. They will rescue you if necessary and remember to take some dry clothes to change into, you will get wet.

Location:

Coode St, South Perth 0408 926 003

How to get there:

By public transport:

• Take Red Cat to Barrack St
• Walk South to Barrack St Jetty
• Take ferry across to South Perth
• Walk east to FunCat Hire.

By car:

• Cross the Causeway.
• Take the left lane to turn right into Canning Highway.
• Turn right into Mill Point Road
• Follow the river until Coode St. You will see the catamarans on the foreshore.

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Swan River

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Walk, or hire a bike and ride around the river cycle paths. Do the complete circle, visiting secret gardens, and ponds along the way

Location:

River

How to get there:

By Public Transport:

• Walk south down Hill St to river. (1956  metres)
• Head east towards Heirison Island or west towards Kings Park. If you are not intending to complete the circle head West.

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Lake Monger

Description:

Take some bread and feed the black swans, ducks and long necked turtles. Then walk around the lake.

Location:

Lake Monger Drive, West Leederville

How to get there:

By car:

• Drive west along Wellington St
• Turn right onto the Mitchell Freeway north
• Take the first Vincent St exit (1st)
• Turn left
• Turn right into Lake Monger Drive

 By Public Transport:

• From Perth Train Station take train route 404 to Leederville Station
• Walk 516 metres North West.

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Northbridge – Night Life, Restaurants

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Quiet during the day but a hub of activity at night with restaurants, pubs and night clubs. 

Have a cheap meal at the Old Shanghai food hall, which has a great atmosphere and fully licenced, or bring your own wine or beer.

During the day visit the Kakalus store in William St to see an old fashioned store in action.

Location:

James St, Northbridge

Is Northbridge Safe ? You may read in the newspapers about violence in Northbridge. Generally, problems only occur very late at night, after about 1 am. Up until then Northbridge is enjoyed by families or couples enjoying a pleasant meal, and the bustling atmosphere. Later on people coming out of the nightclubs and pubs may be unruly and under the influence of alchohol, but even then most are just returning home after a good night out

How to get there:

• Take the Red Cat to William St
• Take the Blue Cat to James St

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• Walk up Wellington St to William St
• Turn right into William St
• Cross the bridge and continue
• Turn left into James St.

• Fremantle History Museum

The former Asylum building on Ord Street is one of Fremantle’s most significant landmarks. It is an appropriate home for the Fremantle History Museum – a museum of the social history and heritage of Western Australia.
Location:
1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160
Telephone: +61 8 9430 7966 • Facsimile: +61 8 9430 7458

• Perth - Western Australian Museum

The Western Australian Museum provides an insight into Western Australia's history and environment. Situated in Perth's cultural precinct and close to public transport facilities, the Museum offers a wide range of permanent and travelling exhibitions.

International exhibitions and MuseumLink displays and events enhance the Museum's permanent displays. Absorb the atmosphere and enjoy the contemporary, historical and cultural exhibits.

Location:
Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Perth
Western Australia 6000
Phone: +61 8 9427 2700
Fax: +61 8 9427 2882

• The Western Australian Maritime Museum

• The New Maritime Museum at Victoria Quay promotes a new way of experiencing Western Australia's maritime endeavours.
• The Shipwreck Galleries at Cliff Street show Australia's earliest shipwrecks, and house world-recognised archaeology research and conservation.
• The Submarine Ovens at Victoria Quay

• Fremantle Prison

Location:
Fremantle Prison
The Terrace
Fremantle WA 6160
Telephone 08 9336 9200

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Perth’s beaches

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Perth has some of the best beaches in the world with wide stretches of sand with beautiful clear blue water. The morning is generally the best time to visit the beach as it can get quite windy when the Fremantle Doctor arrives around lunch time.

Best beaches for children:

• Mullaloo
• Sorrento
• Hillarys Boat Harbour
• Mettams Pool
• Cottesloe

Surf Beaches:

• Trigg
• Cable Beach
• Scarborough

Snorkelling:

Marmion Marine Park is a diver's paradise, forming ledges, caves and swim-throughs. They are inhabited by a wonderful array of fish species and colourful invertebrates. Take your goggles and fins and investigate from North Beach or Mettams Pool, you will be amazed at what you can see in a metre deep pool.

Warnings:

• Most beaches are patrolled by Surf Lifesavers. Swim within the flags as there can be strong rips and undercurrents.
• Apart from Hillarys Boat Harbour, Cottesloe and Scarborough the Perth beaches are generally un-commercial and do not have shops or stalls, so remember to take a drink with you.
• On rare occasions a shark is spotted along the coast. A shark spotting plane patrols the coast and will indicate a sighting by waggling its wings.

Location:

From Rockingham to – Quinns Rock

How to get there:

• Drive west along Wellington St.
• Turn left into Thomas St.
• Turn right into Hay St.
• Straight ahead into Underwood Ave.
• Straight ahead into Stephenson Ave.
• Right into Rochdale Road.
• For Northern Beaches turn right onto West Coast Hwy. The first beach you will meet is City Beach, keep to the coast road for other beaches.
• For Cottesloe and Fremantle turn left onto West Coast Hwy.

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Various Shopping Centres

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As well as the great shops in the city centre, Perth has some superb shopping centres in the suburbs.

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Some that we recommend:

• Karrinyup
• Joondalup City Shopping Centre
• Joondalup City Centre
• Whitfords City Shopping Centre
• Galleria, Morley

How to get there:

Harbour Town Outlet shopping - West Perth - take a bus up Wellington St (about 5 - 10 minutes) to 840 Wellington St, West Perth. An amazing outlet shopping experience, with more than 70 quality brand direct outlets offering up to 60% less every day. This unique brand direct shopping centre will stock exciting international and national brands through outlets such as Aspect with Polo Ralph Lauren, Morrissey, Marcs and Oroton, and The Designer Room with international labels such as DKNY, Dolce & Gabanna and French Connection.

Karrinyup – take the Mitchell Freeway north, exit at  Karrinyup Rd, turning left. Go to the top of the hill, the shopping centre is on the right.

Joondalup – take the Mitchell Freeway north, exit at  Hodges Drive, turning right. Turn left at Joondalup Drive, the shopping centre is on the right.

Whitfords - take the Mitchell Freeway north, exit at  Whitfords Ave, turning left. Cross Marmion Ave, the shopping centre is on the left.

Galleria, Morley

Garden City, Booragoon

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Hillarys Boat Harbour- Sorrento Quay

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Situated in the sheltered bay of Hillarys Boat Harbour on the edge of the Indian Ocean, in an architecturally designed complex that provides a village lifestyle and shopping complex over water.

A wide variety of speciality shops, restaurants and bars open every day.

In the heart of the Boat Harbour is Hillarys the Great Escape and leisure park with waterslides, golf course, AQWA (aquarium) and the Oasis cafe.

Flanked by landscaped gardens, cycleways and crystal clear swimming beaches, Sorrento Quay offers a haven for leisure, a variety of shopping, fun and general entertainment. From Hillarys there is a ferry to Rottnest.

Location:

West Coast Highway, Sorrento

How to get there:

By car:

• From Perth City, travel north along the Mitchell freeway and exit at Hepburn Avenue and turn left.

• Travel down Hepburn Avenue to Hillarys Boat Harbour, Sorrento Quay. (You will reach a round about at the entrance of Hillarys Boat Harbour.)

• Follow the signs to AQWA. The aquarium is located at the most western point of Hillarys Boat Harbour.

By public transport:

• Catch the train from Wellington Street train station to Warwick train station

• At Warwick train station transfer to bus 423 to Hillarys Boat Harbour

• The bus will deliver you to the entrance of the boat harbour, from where you can walk through Sorrento Quay to AQWA.

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Mindarie Quay

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Situated 30 minutes north of Perth, is adjacent to Australia's largest man-made harbour. It includes a resort hotel with adjacent restaurants, bars and licensed international food hall. A wide variety of watersports and other activities are available. The "Mindarie Mermaid" operates a special "ghost" boat trip to the Alkimos wreck at weekends. Open seven days a week.

Location:

Ocean Falls Boulevard, Mindarie

How to get there:

 By car:

• From Perth City, travel north along the Mitchell freeway and exit at Hodges Drive and turn left.

• Turn right into Marmion Avenue

• Turn left into Anchorage Drive

• Turn left into Ocean Falls Boulevard

By Public Transport:

• From the Perth railway station take route 404 to Joondalup station

• From Joondalup station stand 4 take bus number 480 (every 45 mins)

• Walk  1485  metres

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Yanchep National Park

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National Trust admission fee applicable.

Yanchep National Park is Perth's Natural and Cultural Meeting Place.  Nestled in tuart and banksia woodlands, just 50 kilometres north from Perth's central business district, this is one of Western Australia's oldest national parks. This park is abundant with native flora and fauna, rich in Aboriginal and European history, pristine wetlands and limestone caves, all just waiting to be explored.

Discover the beautiful freshwater lake, one of Western Australia's largest koala colonies, magnificent limestone caves, a stunning array of wildflowers and the old world charm of Tudor-style buildings.

The park is home to many different waterbirds and bushbirds including grebes, swans, pelicans, cormorants, egrets, kingfishers, parrots, wrens and honeyeaters, to name a few. Endangered Carnaby's black-cockatoos are a spectacular daily sight. Western grey kangaroos are commonly seen grazing on the picnic lawns and golf course.

Located alongside the popular koala exhibits is the new Wangi Mia (talking place). This area provides a range of Nyoongar Aboriginal cultural experiences not to be missed.

The wildflower gardens offer visitors a chance to wander through a collection of the State's flora, and to experience native plants such as banksias, feather flowers, kangaroo paws and hakeas.

Location:

Wanneroo Road, Yanchep

How to get there:

By car:

• Drive west along Wellington St.

• Turn right onto the Mitchell Freeway north.

• Take the Ocean Reef Road exit.

• Turn right onto Ocean Reef Road.

• Turn left onto Wanneroo Road.

• Drive approx 20 kms.

• Turn left into Yanchep National Park (just after Yanchep Road)

By public transport:

• Check with TransPerth before you leave, this may not be a practical walk.

• From Perth Train Station take train route 404 to Joondalup Station.

• From stand 8 take bus route 490 to Yanchep National Park, Wanneroo Road .

• Walk ?

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Yanchep Sun City / Lagoon

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After visiting the Yanchep National Park take a drive down to Sun City, Two Rocks.

Part of the Yanchep Sun City complex, Two Tocks Marina is a recognised anchorage for Western Australia's commercial fishing and crayfishing industry which operates between November and June.

For a time in the 1970s it looked like Yanchep would become one of Australia¹s premier tourist attractions. It was to be the model of a modern and sophisticated tourist centre where the rich and the not-so-rich would mix and mingle. The Sun City Marina at Two Rocks, 6 km north of Yanchep, would become the largest marina in Australia and it would become the launching pad for the Bond attempts on the America's Cup. The golf course, to be called St Andrews, would be of international standing. Yanchep-Sun City would become the central attraction on the Western Australian coast.

Today Yanchep is one of the most rapidly developing resort towns in Western Australia. Located only 47 km north of Perth, it is a little piece of high profile tourism on a coast noted for its wonderfully unpretentious, low key developments.

Today Yanchep is a popular holiday resort town boasting two golf courses (one 18-hole and one 9-hole), horse and camel riding and some truly outstanding beaches.

Location:

 Yanchep

How to get there:

By car:

• Drive west along Wellington St.
• Turn right onto the Mitchell Freeway north.
• Take the Ocean Reef Road exit.
• Turn right onto Ocean Reef Road.
• Turn left onto Wanneroo Road.
• Drive approx 20 kms.
• Turn left into Yanchep Road.
• Turn right at the roundabout to go to Sun City, turn left to go to the lagoon beach, which is great fun at low tide.

 By public transport:

• From Perth Train Station take train route 404 to Joondalup Station.

• From stand 8 take bus route 490 to Yanchep, Sun City.

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Fremantle

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Fremantle is located 19 kilometres south west of Perth. The drive will take you about 20 minutes from Perth. The port of Fremantle lies where the Swan River meets the Indian Ocean.

Don’t miss the Fremantle Markets (open Friday – Sunday) for a huge range of arts, crafts, clothes and fruit and veg.

Fremantle is rich in maritime history. The Maritime Museum, which overlooks the beautiful Esplanade Park, exhibits a section of the Batavia, the famous ship wrecked off the coast in 1629. The Museum also displays a unique collection of historical maritime objects

"Freo" (as it is affectionately referred to by West Australians) is also famous for its penal history. The Roundhouse, which was built in 1831 and is Western Australia's oldest public building was originally a jail. Visitors are welcome to inspect the tiny cells then escape to the beautiful grassy picnic spot above. The Fremantle Museum and Arts Center was once a mental asylum for women.

Just down the road from the Arts Center is the old Fremantle Jail, which was built by convict labour. Tours of the jail provide an interesting and sometimes spine-tingling insight into West Australian history. (The night tour is very spine-tingling).

In more recent history, Fremantle was the site of Australia's defence of the America's Cup in 1987. The exuberant nautical atmosphere remains in the fishing boat harbour, over 10 years after the unsuccessful bid to retain the Cup.

If you take a lazy stroll through the west end of Fremantle you'll find dozens of examples of Victorian architecture in the beautifully restored heritage buildings. Many of the buildings are now classified by the National Trust.

Fremantle is "it" for culinary diversity. Naturally, there are dozens of Italian and Greek Restaurants in the town that is sometimes called "Little Italy." However, you will also find Indian, Japanese, Thai, Turkish, Chinese and good old Aussie restaurants, to name a few. Regardless of your budget and tastes, you will find a restaurant in Fremantle with fabulous food and service. Go to our restaurant guide to chose the place for tonight !

West Australians also love the coffee culture. There are many cafes in Fremantle with seating outside, so you can sit back, put on your sunglasses, sip your coffee and watch the cosmopolitan world of Freo go by. For the perfect, smooth coffee, you cannot go past Gino's, which is located on South Terrace, otherwise known as "the cappuccino strip" for obvious reasons.

You cannot visit Fremantle without indulging in refreshment of the cold, frothy, amber kind! The pubs in Fremantle are a must at the end of a long day sight seeing. The Sail and Anchor brews its own ales, and the staff are happy to provide a few samples. This historical pub is packed with character and has everything from chesterfields in front of the fire, to a beer garden out the back. Then cross the street and visit the Norfolk. Its shady limestone courtyard is renowned for its laid back Sunday session. Have a look at our Pubs page for more great Fremantle Pubs.

Location:

19 km South West of Perth

How to get there:

• Take bus no105 from Hay St before Hill St to High St Mall Fremantle.

• Take train from Perth Train Station to Fremantle Train Station.

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Rottnest Island

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Perth is fortunate to have one of Western Australia's most popular recreational islands only a short ferry or plane trip from the mainland.

The relaxed atmosphere at Rottnest Island is as popular with the locals as it is with the thousands of tourists that visit Perth each year. Attractions include a string of sugar-white beaches and emerald bays to sunbathe on, a local bakery and coffee shop, the quokkas (marsupial) and the interpretive history and heritage tours. The accommodation on the island is simple and comfortable - much of it exhibiting an architectural style dating back to the 1800s.

The island is an extremely popular spot for water-based activities. You can surf, scuba dive, snorkel, or enjoy a swim in the sheltered bays. The waters and reefs surrounding the island offer some exceptional abalone, squid, many species of fish and delicious rock lobster for those who can catch them!

The Rottnest Island ferries depart Hillarys Boat Harbour, the port of Fremantle and the centre of Perth all year round. As bicycles are the only form of transport permitted on the island, hire bikes are readily available.

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West of Perth

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Mundaring Weir

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At the crest of the Darling Ranges, 40km from Perth  and 7km south of the town of Mundaring on the Great Eastern Highway is is Mundaring Weir, a dam constructed in the 1890s to provide water for the Goldfields Water Scheme. At the base of the dam wall is the C.Y. O’Connor Museum (Mon & Wed–Fri 10.30am–3pm, Sat 1–4pm, Sun noon–5pm; $30), housed in the primary steam pumping station. Inside are early versions of the pitch and wood pipeline, at that time the longest in the world, and details of O’Connor’s other public works, as well as a biographical video on his achievements.

The John Forrest National Park (National Trust entry fee required) lies north of the Great Eastern Highway between Mundaring and Midland, right on the edge of the Darling escarpment and a mere thirty minutes’ drive from Perth. An area of natural bushland with swimming spots, waterfalls, and walking and riding trails, as well as barbecues and a restaurant, it’s among the best of the nearby parks.

Visit the historic Mundaring Weir Hotel for a drink or lunch.

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Mundaring

How to get there:

By car:

• Ask hire car company for road map.

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• The Lew Whiteman Collection - Antique and curious, local and exotic - there is a wide collection of objects Lew Whiteman acquired over many years.
• Trams, Trains, Automobiles and more... - The Park has a number of volunteer groups showcasing early transport methods and visitors have the opportunity to ride rare and restored trains and trams.
• The Natural Environment - Due to its unique coastal plains and winter wetlands, hundreds of native plants and wildlife species call the Park home.
• Bushwalking Trails - Complete with interpretive notes our trails will let you take a closer look at the Park's bushland and wetland areas.
• Bike/Walk Paths - The Park has an extensive network of paths for those on foot or using pedal power.
• Playgrounds - Big kids, small kids - we cater for them all.
• Sports Facilities - Tennis, basketball, volleyball or cricket - bring your own equipment or hire and/or borrow ours.
• Picnic Shelters -Our Park is famous for its picnic areas so pack a picnic (and the family) and make a day of it!
• Shops - From clay to craft wares, wood to printing - you can find a range of shops that sell locally made items.
• Village Café - Sit down or take-away - the Village Café will ensure no one goes hungry.
• Whiteman Park is open daily from 0900 - 1800

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By car:

• Start at WELLINGTON ST , PERTH

• Turn right at VICTORIA AV, PERTH

• Continue along LORD ST, EAST PERTH

Turn left at WALCOTT ST, MT LAWLEY

• Turn right at BEAUFORT ST, MT LAWLEY

• Continue along BROUN AV, BEDFORD

• Continue along WALTER RD E , MORLEY

• Turn left at BEECHBORO RD N , MORLEY

• Turn right at MORLEY DR E , MORLEY

• Turn left at ALTONE RD , EDEN HILL

• Turn right at REID HWY , BEECHBORO

• Continue along LORD ST, WEST SWAN

• Finish LORD ST, WHITEMAN

• From the Barrick St Jetty catch the no 21 bus
• Leave the bus at Johnsmith St After Broun Av
• At Broun Av After Collier Rd catch the no 336 bus
• Leave the bus at Lord St Before Barrambie Wy
• Walk 270 metres.

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The town centre of Mandurah is situated around Mandjar Bay and it's foreshore is lined with wonderful parkways, barbeque facilities cafe's, restaurants and a great boardwalk, which is just one of the many other walks available. During weekends and holiday seasons the Mandurah foreshore is packed solid with visitor's enjoying the beautiful surroundings and watching the dolphins at play. At night the Foreshore lights up to produce a spectacular display of coloured lights which are reflected on the water. Its a fabulous lifestyle!

There is so much to do in and around Mandurah that even the locals don't know what they are missing. Come and see Mandurah for yourself, you'll love it!

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By car:

• Start at ROYAL ST, EAST PERTH
• Turn left at BENNETT ST, EAST PERTH
• Turn right at WITTENOOM ST, EAST PERTH
• Turn left at HILL ST, EAST PERTH
• Turn right at WELLINGTON ST, EAST PERTH
• Turn left at WILLIAM ST, PERTH
• Continue along RIVERSIDE DR, PERTH
• Continue along MITCHELL FWY, PERTH
• Continue along KWINANA FWY, PERTH
• Take the 1st exit at ROUNDABOUT > OLD MANDURAH RD, BALDIVIS
• Continue along MANDURAH RD, BALDIVIS
• Continue along FREMANTLE RD, LAKELANDS
• Turn right at MANDURAH TCE, MEADOW SPRINGS
• Turn left at ANSTRUTHER RD, MANDURAH
• Turn right at PEEL ST, MANDURAH
• Finish PEEL ST, MANDURAH

 By Public Transport:

• Catch the no 867 bus from the City Busport on the Esplanade

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Swim With Wild Dolphins Telephone Bookings:
(618) 9591 1333
Last know cost: 01/09/04 - 31/03/05 $155 (GST Inclusive) per person.
01/04/05 - 31/03/06 $165 (GST Inclusive) per person.
Includes wetsuits, snorkelling gear, a light lunch and refreshments. You may wish to use our free, return transport, courtesy bus service from Perth city.

Dolphin Watch Tour Telephone Bookings:
04 0909 0011
Last known cost: Meet the boat in Rockingham: Adults: $50, Children: $25

All costs include morning tea during the cruise and are GST inclusive.

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Cost - around $14 an adult, $6 child under 14. Concessions for students and pensioners.

Phone for opening times and days: 08 9248 1984

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The Avon descent is a particularly popular attraction. Join the crowds lining the river bank and watch the flashes of boats and canoes charge past you.

York also boasts a host of festivals including the Flying 50's Vintage and Veteran Car Race in August and the Jazz Festival in October.

The Avon Valley National Park is stunning in spring when wildflowers  erupt in a dazzling explosion of colour, but is spectacular all year round with water gushing down the Avon River in winter forming mirror like pools in autumn and spring.

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Adventure World is only 17 mins south of the City, 10 minutes from Fremantle. 

BY CAR
From Perth City, take the Farrington Road exit off the Kwinana Freeway South and turn right. Follow the signs to Progress Drive.

From Fremantle take Leach Hwy and turn right at North Lake Rd and follow the signs.

From Midland take Great Eastern Hwy as it turns into Canning Hwy, head South on the Kwinana Freeway, take the Farrington Rd exit & turn right & follow the signs. to Progress Drive.
BY BUS
From Perth City take the 183 bus to Success Park N Ride, and then bus no. 510 to Adventure World. 

From Fremantle Train Station ride the 510 bus directly to our front door. 
For more information on bus routes and schedules, please contact Transperth on 13 62 13 or head to their website http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au

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Sightseeing, picnicking, bushwalking, photography, mountain biking, horse riding. Some areas have access for the disabled. 

Attend a Nearer to Nature guided activity. Call 9295 2244 for information. 
Walktrails lead to features such as Hovea Falls and National Park Falls. A trail continues along the northern side of Jane Brook to Rocky Pool, where the brook can be crossed and the return journey made along the John Forrest Heritage Trail. The falls and creek usually flow from the beginning of winter to about the end of October. 
The Swan View Tunnel 

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Visiting the park 
The roads within the park are all unsealed. The nearest telephone, petrol and food outlets are at Gidgegannup or Toodyay, 30 kilometres from the park. There are some picnic facilities and basic camping sites. The small amount of development means much of the park has wilderness qualities. The best time to visit is during the cooler months. 

The camping grounds have wood barbecues, picnic tables and pit toilets. Water is available in the Bald Hill and Homestead camping areas. A fee is charged for camping in the park. Go to the ranger's residence to pay fees. The steep and rough roads are not suitable for caravans and trailers. 

If you intend to walk off the marked tracks or camp away from the camping grounds, please let the ranger know beforehand. It is suggested that you bring plenty of water and avoid strenuous walking on hot days. Make sure you have a topographic map and compass if you plan to go on the longer tracks. Bring binoculars and a camera for the views and wildlife. 

The Avon River can be run by experienced canoeists in winter and is made famous by the Avon Descent each August. In summer the river slows to a trickle, becoming a series of shallow pools unsuitable for swimming. 

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What to see and do: Boating, surfing, fishing (outside sanctuary zones), windsurfing and swimming are popular and there are numerous boat ramps. Spearfishing is prohibited within 1800 metres of the shore and for divers using underwater breathing equipment. Whale watching and fishing charters leave from the marina, in season. Diving charters operate for most of the year and diving instruction is available. See Dive & Snorkel Sites in Western Australia for mud maps and further information on suggested dive sites, including those below.

Boyinaboat Reef
The stunning Boyinaboat Reef is just 75 metres from the sea wall of Hillarys Boat Harbour and is one of Perth's most popular dive sites. It is in about six metres of water. 
Little Island
An underwater nature trail has been provided at Little Island, in about five metres of water. The trail has 10 plaques that describe various aspects of marine ecology. It is suitable for both SCUBA divers and snorkellers. 
Mettams Pool
This sheltered pool is a good family spot ideal for the first time snorkeller or for introducing children to snorkelling. It is less than two metres deep inside the pool. There is access for the disabled. 
North Lump
This entirely submerged reef offers a rewarding dive within a small area. It has interesting arches, caves and tunnels and excellent invertebrate life. 

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Good access to the beach and adjacent parking is available all along West Coast Highway. Boat launching facilities are available at Hillarys Boat Harbour, Ocean Reef Boat Harbour and Mullaloo Point.

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Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park is widely considered to be the most environmentally responsible cemetery in Australia. The park, which had its first burial in 1978, has been developed and maintained as a natural bushland cemetery, planted with native species only, with flat bronze plaques to mark graves. No monuments are permitted.

The natural environment of Pinnaroo provides a haven for many native animals, including kangaroos. The grounds are a popular attraction for walks, jogging, picnics – even wedding photography.

Kangaroos freely roam around the park, along with native birds.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Joondalup is a northern suburb and regional centre in Perth, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Joondalup, Western Australia. The suburb is named after Lake Joondalup, on the banks of which the suburb resides.

The name Joondalup is a Noongar Aboriginal word, first recorded in 1837 and possibly meaning either "place of whiteness or glistening", or "place of a creature that can only move backwards”. The majority of land in the area remained largely undeveloped until the 1960s, and Joondalup started to become the "city of the north" in the late 1980's to the early 1990's when many houses and businesses were established.

Joondalup is bounded by Burns Beach Road to the north, the proposed Mitchell Freeway to the west, Eddystone and Lakeside Drives to the south and Lake Joondalup to the east. Grand Boulevard and Joondalup Drive run through the centre of Joondalup. Most of Joondalup is zoned commercial or residential, although a significant suburban area exists between Moore Drive and Burns Beach Road near Currambine train station, and some small residential estates have been built in recent years along Lakeside Drive.

The Yellagonga Regional Park and a small bushland corridor near the TAFE and university campuses can be found in the east and south. Joondalup's centre is a shopping and retail area, with the major shopping centre called Lakeside Joondalup. Lakeside was opened by the then W.A. premier Richard Court in 1994. As of early 2007 it is under construction to be heavily extended, mainly to cater for the growing population of the nearby area.

The other main facilities in addition to the Lakeside centre are a large library, a major police station and other commercial and government organisations. Some entertainment venues include The Old Bailey, Dusk, Grand Boulevard Tavern, and a new Irish Bar which stays open until the early hours of the morning.

Another feature of the city is the Joondalup Resort at Connolly. This golf resort features 27 holes. The city pavements feature tiles hand-painted by local school children. One of Perth's oldest WAFL clubs, the West Perth Football Club, moved to Joondalup in the 1990s and has since done exceedingly well in the WAFL competition, their latest premiership coming in 2003 over rivals Subiaco.

The city has a number of parks including Central Park and Neil Hawkins Park in the Yellagonga National Park. The Neil Hawkins Park is home to many parrots including the ringneck, cockatoos and kangaroos. The park sits alongside Lake Joondalup and wetlands which stretches out between Burns Beach Road to the north and Ocean Reef Road to the south.

These wetlands provide refuge for migratory birds. The main accommodation in Joondalup is the Joondalup resort, which is located at Joondalup Golf Course. A new hotel, Joondalup City Hotel, is now open on Grand Boulevard. Walking tracks near Lake Joondalup and through the Yellagonga National Park are also available.

The ANZ Joondalup Home and Lifestyle Expo is an annual exhibition at Arena Joondalup. The Expo is usually late March to early April every year.

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Start at WELLINGTON ST, WEST PERTH - head towards HILL ST 2.13 km

Turn right at GEORGE ST, WEST PERTH 16 m < 1 min
Continue along MITCHELL FWY, WEST PERTH 24.47 km 18 mins
Bear right at HODGES DR, HEATHRIDGE 534 m < 1 min
Continue along GRAND BVD, JOONDALUP 395 m < 1 min
Turn right at KENDREW CR, JOONDALUP 181 m < 1 min
At the ROUNDABOUT - take the 2nd exit onto KENDREW CR, JOONDALUP 382 m < 1 min
Turn left at LAKESIDE DR, JOONDALUP 174 m < 1 min
At the ROUNDABOUT - take the 2nd exit onto LAKESIDE DR, JOONDALUP 310 m < 1 min
At the ROUNDABOUT - take the 3rd exit onto BOAS AV, JOONDALUP 459 m < 1 min
Stop: Stop at BOAS AV, JOONDALUP

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Plan to spend a few hours here, as there is plenty to see and touch.

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Walk under railway line tunnel.

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Scitech is a hands on learning centre for children. The centre has interactive exhibits that will keep the kids amazed.

http://www.scitech.org.au

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Via Train: From the Perth City Station, catch the train to City West on the Fremantle Line.

Car: There is free parking at City West for Scitech visitors. You must display the parking permit issued at our admissions desk if you plan to stay longer than 2 hours.
City West management imposes penalties for vehicles exceeding the time limit and not displaying Scitech visitor parking permits.

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Lone Ranges offer a fully equipped and safe shooting complex for sporting shooters With personal booths and personal safety paramount it is ideal for social or sporting shooting events.

We also supply a large range of both Handguns and Longarms, as well as ammunition and accessories.

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Start at WELLINGTON ST, EAST PERTH - head towards BENNETT ST 588 m < 1 min
Turn right at PLAIN ST, EAST PERTH 271 m < 1 min
Turn left at HAY ST, EAST PERTH 795 m < 1 min
Continue along CAUSEWAY, EAST PERTH 685 m < 1 min
Continue along SHEPPERTON RD, EAST PERTH 39 m < 1 min
Bear left at GREAT EASTERN HWY, BURSWOOD 499 m < 1 min
Continue along CANNING HWY, BURSWOOD 89 m < 1 min
Continue along GREAT EASTERN HWY, BURSWOOD 2.82 km < 4 mins
Turn right at BELMONT AV, RIVERVALE 585 m < 2 mins
At the ROUNDABOUT - take the 2nd exit onto BELMONT AV, BELMONT 283 m < 1 min
At the ROUNDABOUT - take the 2nd exit onto BELMONT AV, BELMONT 589 m < 2 mins
Turn left at ALEXANDER RD, BELMONT 233 m < 1 min
Turn left at ROBINSON AV, BELMONT 14 m < 1 min
Stop: Stop at ROBINSON AV, BELMONT