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Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Wed March 25, 2009 06:36 AM UTC

I just realized in my itinerary that we will be spending a day around Perth city on Good Friday. It looks like Swan Bells Tower is closed that day. What about the shops around the city? Will most places be close for that day?

fievelyn

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Re: Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Wed March 25, 2009 07:19 AM UTC

Most shops and tourist places are closed. In fact the only reliable thing opened on Good Friday are churches. Plan on spending the day having a picnic in Kings Park etc. Also becareful of the public transport system less trains run on public holidays.

Cheers Heather

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buffybird

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Re: Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Wed March 25, 2009 02:57 PM UTC

Everything is closed evderywhere except...Fremantle, so head there...there are quite a few restaurants and shops open, but not all....Fremantle does a roaring trade on Fridays....just watch train times as they will be on a public holiday schedule!

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discobunny

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Re: Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Wed March 25, 2009 04:13 PM UTC

. . . and don't even think of visiting Burekup on good Friday - hi Heather (yes I could say more - LOL)

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sirgaw

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Re: Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Thu March 26, 2009 03:40 AM UTC

Thanks guys. We might visit Caversham on Good Friday - the site says they are open all year round!

And what or where is Burekup?

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fievelyn

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Re: Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Thu March 26, 2009 04:08 AM UTC

Thanks David haha I'll plug the southwest anytime,. Burekup is located in the southwest 20km north or Bunbury.
Its my hometown, it consists of 9 streets, school, club, tennis courts and our famous shop. And thats about it! You can buy beer and alcohol at the shop but forget about a hot cuppa!

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buffybird

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Re: Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Thu March 26, 2009 04:13 AM UTC

>And what or where is Burekup?

Its world famous for its one shop and magnificent Rotary Observation Tower (see my Burekup pages for details). Its also on the way to the amazing GNOMESVILLE - now that might take a bit of research to find out more, but don't get lost.

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sirgaw

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Re: Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Thu March 26, 2009 07:28 AM UTC

Thats right david there is a big difference between Dardanup and Burekup. One could easily get lost aye oh hang on you did, didn't you. hahahahaha

up up and away...............

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buffybird

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Re: Good Friday in Perth
Posted: Sat March 28, 2009 05:42 AM UTC

Most places will also be open in Rockinghma as it is a designated tourist area the same as Fremantle. It's now only just 36 mins on the train and most of the new extentions on the now very large shopping centre have been finished with lots of new shops and food hall.

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