Things to do in Perth
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Things to do in Perth
Hi,<BR><BR>Myself and my girlfriend are going to Australia for about 3 weeks, arriving the 10th of December. We spend the first week in Perth, then move onto Sydney and Melbourne for roughly a week each.<BR><BR>My main question is, any recommendations of things to do/not to do in Perth? Favourite beaches/eaties/pubs/restaurants etc...?<BR><BR>Also interested in any suggestions people have for the other two cities, but have family in them, so hopefully they will take care of me there!<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Alistair<BR><BR>
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Alistair,<BR>In Perth we enjoyed a visit to the old Mint - very interesting and a wonderful guide/gold pourer who was worth seeing just for himself.<BR>I don't know whether you are in to Art - but the Art Gallery is also worth a visit. We did not get to the Museum, but apparently it is also worthwhile.<BR>We also enjoyed a boat trip to & from Fremantle - there is lots to see there and it is a beautiful old city - well restored and 'tarted up' for the Americas Cup several years ago.<BR>We had a very nice lunch at a Pub/Restaurant right opposite Cottesloe Beach - wonderful view of the beach which I am sure you would enjoy - and Cottesloe is a haven for the younger generation - lots of surfing, etc.<BR>I am sure you will enjoy Perth - we found it very 'user friendly' and easy to get around. There is a wonderful free bus system that services the city and suburbs.
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IN regards to Perth, there are lots of great things to do. Beaches wise you can't go past the well-known Scarborough and Cottesloe Beaches. I don't know how old you are but if you're 18-30 a sunday session at Cottesloe cannot be missed. <BR><BR>I would also recoomend doing a tour of the Swan Valley, great wineries and food.<BR><BR>NOrthbridge also has some great bars and restaurants. <BR><BR>Rottnest is also good to see. Hard to describe though. Completely went across my expectations. <BR><BR>I guess this where I become a bit of an advert, but I also work for a co. that does really fun and different day trips to Rottnest and Carnac Islands. We have a yacht that we take over and do lunch and then go snorkelling with the seals. If you're interested check out the website at www.starsand.com.au<BR><BR>I'm sure you'll enjoy Perth its very pretty and laid back.<BR><BR>p.s. Kings Park at night is a must
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Scarborough and Cott are both great beaches. Scarborough is better if you want to surf/boogie board. Cott is more calm. Sunday session at the Cottesloe Hotel is a must. In fact, I will be there the week before you will. <BR>Also spend a day walking around Fremantle. Rosie O'Grady's is a great pub there. Rottnest is a good day trip as well. Bike around the island and snorkel in the clearest water.
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During your stay in Perth, I would recommend going to Margaret River for 2 nights or so (I believe it was a 2-3 hr bus ride, or you could rent a car and drive). It is a beautiful area with many wineries and nice beaches. I also did a one day 4WD tour to the Pinnacles which also included driving on huge sand dunes, optional sandboarding, and lunch at a remote beach. This was a highlight of my trip, and if you can try to find a tour company that does the Pinnacle part of the trip in the afternoon rather than morning because it will be less crowded. Fremantle was another of my favorite parts.
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Yole Alistair<BR>We are heading to Perth for a month and we never seem to get bored there, having family helps out. If I had a week in Perth I would do the following.<BR>Hit Perth city for a day. There is a visitor's center in the Forrest Place which gives great advice and can organise tours. Walk around town, hit the mall, museum, zoo if you like.<BR>Rottnest - stay overnight if you wish, rent bikes, go on tours, visit the underground tours in the Guns, lunch at the Bistro or the quakka arms.<BR>Fremantle - hit any bar for a Redback with lemon. Fisherman's harbour for seafood and fish n chips. The old jail has tours. The museum has history for the old sailing days.<BR>Day trips to the Pinnancles, Monkey Mia, Kalbarri (overnight). Or south to Bunbury, Albany.<BR>Wineries are popular in the Swan Valley near Perth or even better around Margaret River. Eat at the wineries!<BR>Beaches are best at Scarboro, Cott and my favourite City Beach/Floreat. Hillaries is nice for kids with a safe beach, shops and Underwater world.<BR>Eat good Mexican, Italian, Seafood and anything Asian (Thai is my Fav). Have a great trip, you will love Perth, plenty of Poms there to keep you company.<BR>We will be there Dec 17!
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Is the Roma restaurant in Fremantle still going strong? One time I was there - about 20 years ago when still living there, a guy came in with a big pot and asked them to fill it up with Spaghetti Bolognese - they did not blink and filled it to the brim. It was one of the great value Italian restaurants of Perth for the basic pasta with steak/veal/chicken etc. Is it still?