Perth Travel Forum

I would be travelling to perth for 12days for the first time. would love if anyone could recommend any good place for food and sigh-seeing. I have included rottnest island.fremantle,swan valley on my list just to name a few. As I have a budget of AUD1000. WHat can I do with AUD1000(includes food,sightseeing,transportation) for 12days in perth. Accommodation need not to worry.

Anyone know where can i get good chilli mussels in Perth. I tried Uncle Vince's chilli mussels many years ago. It was really good, i have forgot the actual location. Any idea where???

Hi there,

I am planning a holiday to Perth in January with my family (parents & sis). We will be arriving in Perth on the 1st of Jan morning. Would like to find out if shops & malls will be closed on New Year day? How about day tours by local tour operators? Will there be any in service on that day? Any recommended tour operators for consideration? Thanks!

Hey!

1. I realised that Cannington Stadium has greyhound racing.
Can someone confirm whether for the Wed free entry is there a race? or is it just free entry to view the stadium?

also, how can I check the timings for the races?
and is there anything else to do nearby?

2. For Hillary Boat harbour, would you recommend the NMDC/AQWA? what's the difference? and what time does the shops close at nite?
as for swimming, is it good and are there toilet facilities nearby?

Thanks.

-Lilian-

Hi We are planning to go Perth for a short trip in mid February. Will the weather be very hot? Is there alot of bushflies during that period of time?
How should we take precaution as we will be bringing one 6 months old baby and 2 elderly people there?
Thanks

Hi,

I arrive in Perth early November for 6 nights.

Any recommendations of the area to stay and hotels. I'm after a reasonable night-life and during the day I want to see all main attractions, what are they?

Also any decent guest house that I could just turn up or do I need to book accommodation before I arrive.

Thanks.

Hi, dear,

I have plan a very rushing family trip to Perth on 01/11/2009. I go with my 2 young kids 2 & 5 and of course my beloved hubby ^.^

I don't plan to rent a car, since we are not familiar with the area there and our time there is too short. will reach Perth early in the morning 6.30am, but hotel check in only 1400... I'm wondering where to spend my time...

I wish to visit to Fremantle Harbour, Swan valley, and the most important things to bring my kids to hug the koala and kangaroos... Can we do this in Perth Zoo... before this, i plan to go to Caversham wildlife park, but just go through some of the forum, that the park better go by car. Is there any alternate place to visit?

Help!! need your advise since I only have 2½ days but I'm greedy, I wanted to do so many things there.... tasting wine, taste grapes, hugging koala, eat fish and chip in Fremantle, king park.... no idea how long can i spend on each places ^.^... Thanks buddy....

Hey!

Has anyone stayed here before/know anything about it?
http://www.easyperthbackpackers.com.au/
is the location safe? and do you think it would be fine for a simple stay?

I'm not very picky as long as it's not dirty. And would prefer if the location is convenient.

Btw, anyone knows how to get to this place from the airport? Does the shuttle stop here?

Thanks.

Regards,
Lilian

Hi! I read somewhere that we could do berry picking in Nov. Is that right? Where would be some good places/farms to do berry picking in the between Perth and Margaret river.

I was also thinking of visiting the King Trout Hatchery near Pemberton. Is it worth the trip?

Thanks!

Is King's Park or Whiteman Park more suitable for children between 10-12 yeards old?

Hi! I am planning a driving trip in Perth during November with my hubby and 2 boys (6 & 9 yrs old). We will be staying near Scarborough Beach, including 2 nights at Margaret River. Would appreciate comments on my itinery. What else is a "must see/do"? Do I have time to drive to Lavender & Berry on the way back to Perth from Margaret River?

Friday - Perth
Arrive at Perth airport 0615h
Free & Easy in the morning.
Lunch & grocery shopping at Hillary's Boat Harbour - Sorrento Quay
Drive to Harbour Town for dinner if time allows.

Saturday - Perth
Freemantle

Sunday - Perth
Swan Valley
Kings Park - Synergy Parkland (if time allows)

Monday - Perth to Bunbury to Margaret River
Bunbury - The Dolphin Discovery Centre
Farmstay at Margaret River

Tuesday - Margaret River
Farm activities
Busselton Jetty & Underwater Observatory

Wednesday - Margaret River to Perth
Lake Cave
Lavender & Berry Farm
Drive back to Perth

Thursday - Perth
Beach activities
Shopping

Friday - Perth to Airport
Free & Easy
Late night flight

hi all, we are planning a road trip in mid december from perth up to monkey mia, stopping at places like sharksbay, kalbarri, pinaccles in between.. have heard that it can be really hot in dec, would like to know if it is unbearable heat? like 35-40 degrees celcius? the kind that prevents you from doing any sort of sight seeing? will the coastal wind at these areas bring down the temperature? and lastly, is the bushfly situation at these areas unbearable? are there usually swarms of them this time of the year along the coast? and would it be the same down south (margaret river/albany region)? thanks so much in advance

Hi! My husband and I would be bringing our parents (both sets) and our 2 yr old son to Perth for a short trip this Nov09. 6 adults and one kid in all ;o

The purpose is to provide my parents-in-law with their first and hopefully good overseas experience :) But due to their age, we are not planning for an ambitious itinerary but yet would like to give them a varied experience instead of just staying in Perth city.

Could someone kindly suggest a possible itinerary for a 5 days trip (excluding flights in and out)? Would it be possible to station ourselves maybe at one or two places like Margaret River and venture out from there?

Any recommendations on accomodation would be greatly appreciated as well :)

Thanks in advance!

Hi, we are travelling to Perth in November 2009 for 16 days(having just spent 4 days in Kuala Lumpur). We are looking to arrange car hire any suggestions away from the main stream hirers?
This is the first time in Perth and although we have a few ideas on where to go any "musts" would greatly be appreciated.
Already done Brisbane last year and cant wait to get back on the VB
Many thanks
Patpoe (me and the wife are the only travellers)

Hello All,

My gf and I are attempting to plan a trip from Singapore to perth during our Christmas Holiday. I would like to stay somewhere near the beach, but don't want to limit ourselves from sight seeing (Especially Vinyards) Any Hotel rec's or non rec's? Is it likely that a lot of places will be closed down during the holiday? Also do you feel that i should rent a car or getting around is easy enough?

Thanks in advance - JT

What times do the ferries run on Sundays between Perth and Freo?

I like to get some feedback on the dinosaurs museum in Perth....Is there a lot of exhibit in it? Where exactly is it located?
Northbridge area?
Thanks!

Hi

Am travelling to Perth in November for three weeks,Family of two adults and two kids, Looking to find an nice apartment in a safe neighbourhood in perth either on the beach or downtown.
Was not planning on renting a car as have heard public transport is excellent.

Does anyone know of sites offering short term (3 weeks) two bed self catering apartments in the 500-600 aud range per week ?

It would be nice to find something near a bus/train in a family friendly complex with a pool

All info great appreciated as everything am finding is region of 800-1000 aud

Many Thanks

Pat

Hi,

We'll be flying to Perth for our pre-wedding photography in end-Aug. Any suggestions where are some of the scenic places (near perth as we have only engaged 1 day of photography) that we can go to? Thanks!

I will be touching down in Perth on 7th Sep 2009 @11.15pm with my family. This will be our 1st time visiting Perth. I have booked an accomodation @Observatory Rise Apartment at Scarborough Beach for a period of 6days, and, will be renting a Mitsubishi Lancer Sedan @the airport, once touching down.

My question is :-
1) My car rental from the airport(5 days), at a total cost of A$289.64/-, with an unlimited mileage, is it reasonable?

2) With my accomodation at Scarborough Beach for our entire stay at Perth, any recommendation as to what iternary should we do?? (We would very much like to see the history, Visit a vineyard, strawberry farm & the beach)

3) Is there any ferry cruise that ply along the swan river for a short trip around the CBD city skyline??? And how much is it?

4) With the start of Spring, Kings Park is having the Wildflower's Festival, is it the best time to visit Kings PArk in early Sep???

Please, please, anyone could help me in this.....

From a first timer visitor to your encharting perth...
C'ya..

Hi all, I’ve roughly draft out 2 itinerary for our August trip and appreciate if anyone of you could provide some feedback/suggestion to us, thanks.

Itinerary1

Day 1 -> 17/7/09 (Monday) Singapore -> Perth – Perth City
- Assemble @ Spore Changi Airport on 5.45pm for our flight to Perth.
- Proceed for hotel check in upon arrival in Perth Airport on 11pm.
1st night in Perth City

Day 2 -> 18/7/09 (Tuesday) Perth – Perth City
- King Park
- Perth Mint
- King Street / Harboour Town (Factory Outlet Centre)
- Araluen Botanic Park
- Northbridge / China Town
2nd night in Perth City

Day 3 -> 19/7/09 (Wednesday) Perth – Rottness Island
- Departure from Barrack Street to Rottnest Island.
- Spend a day of tour in Rottnest Island (Free & Easy)
3rd night in Rottness Island

Day 4 -> 20/7/09 (Thuesday) Perth – Pemberton/ Augusta /Margaret River

Pemberton
- Lavender & Berry Farm (Pemberton)

Augusta
- Jewel Cave
- Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

Margaret River
- Head south to Australia’s finest wine regions–Xanadu Winery
- Caversham Wildlife Park
- Lunch at Eagles Heritage Raptor Centre.
- Chocolate Factory, Cheese Factory and nougat boutique(Optional)
4th night in Margaret River

Day 5 -> 21/7/09 (Friday) Perth – Yallingup/Dunsborough/Busselton/Bunbury
- Bunbury (For Whale Watching)
- Dunsborough/ Yallingup (Underwater Obs Naturaliste Charters, Cape Lavender, Meelup Beach)
- Busselton Jetty
5th night in Yallingup / Dunsborough

Day 6 -> 22/7/09(Sat) Perth–Fremantle/ Mandurah/Binninggup/Rockinghim/Perth City
- Fremantle market
- Fremantle famous prison
- Bypass Mandurah -> Port Gregory to experience the purpleshade lake.
- Perth City
- Perth Airport (Departure on 11pm to Spore)

Balingup Lavender Farm - www.lavenderbalingup.com.au (Optional)
Rockingham Dolphins/AQWA – The Aquarium of Western Australia (Optional)

Day 7 -> 23/7/09 (Sunday) Perth – Singapore
- Arriving Singapore on 5.35AM.

Alternatively -> Itinerary 2

Day 1 ~ 2 remained unchanged.

Day 3 -> 19/7/09 (Wednesday) Perth – Rottness Island/ Bunbury/ Busselton
- Departure frm Barrack Street to Rottnest Island.
- Proceed to Busselton after return from Rottness Island(Take a return ferry on 4.30pm)
- Bunbury (For Whale Watching)
- Busselton Jetty
3rd night in Busselton

Day 4 -> 20/7/09 (Thursday) Perth – Dunsborough/ Yallingup/Margaret River
- Dunsborough/Yallingup (Underwater Obs Naturaliste Charters,Cape Lavender, Meelup Beach)
- Head south to Australia’s finest wine regions – Xanadu Winery
4th night in Margaret River

Day 5 -> 21/7/09 (Friday) Perth – Margaret River/Augusta/Pemberton

Margaret River
- Caversham Wildlife Park
- Lunch at Eagles Heritage Raptor Centre.
- Chocolate Factory, Cheese Factory and nougat boutique (Optional)

Augusta
- Jewel Cave
- Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

Pemberton
- Lavender & Berry Farm (Pemberton)
5th night in Margaret River

Day 6 -> 22/7/09(Sat)Perth – Fremantle/Mandurah/Binninggup/Rockinghim/Perth City
- Fremantle market
- Fremantle famous prison
- Bypass Mandurah -> Port Gregory to experience the purpleshade lake.
- Perth City
- Perth Airport (Departure on 11pm to Spore)

Balingup Lavender Farm - www.lavenderbalingup.com.au (Optional)
Rockingham Dolphins/ AQWA – The Aquarium of Western Australia (Optional)

1.How is our itinerary looks like? It is very pack and rush?
2.We do include 3 lavender farms -> Lavender & Berry Farm (Pemberton), Cave Lavender & Balingup Lavender Farm in our itinerary. In view of the timing, we planning to choose one Lavender farm out of 3.
3.Would like to check which Lavender Farm is more worth for visiting and the distance between Perth to these 3 lavender farm?
4.Any other things to explore in MR? Should we stay 2 night in Margaret River or 1 night will be more than enough?
5.I’ve come out 2 itinerary and just wondering which are more feasible for us?

Your suggestion and opinions are much more appreciated.
Thanks.
EG

Hi! I would like to visit Perth in Aug, and would like to find out the weather in Aug. Would it be rainy? Would like to avoid the rain as much as possible. Appreciate any advice. Thanks!

Hi, I'm planning for my first trip to Perth for 5-7 days in Sept. However, I can't find any accommodation is under US$40/night. As I understand from the forum that transportation system is very good in Perth, think it won't be a big headache if the guest house/motel is not in the down town? Can anybody help?

Many tks.

Does anyone know a good website in Perth to find a room to rent?

thanks

Hi ppl, i will be reaching perth this coming sunday 28th jun. will be leaving on the 1st july.
I am planning an overnight farmstay and 3 days city stay.
I plan to rent a car, should i go for the farm stay at swan valley first followed by the city stay? i heard that parking in the city is quite expensive. Should i use public transport while travelling around in city- fremantle, kings park , bell tower etc..

Hope that someone can give me some good advice. thanks in advance.

Hi!

I was just wondering which option would be better.

Should I book the tours I want beforehand, or book when I arrive in Perth?
Which option would be cheaper? or will it cost the same?


Thanks.

I'm flying to Perth in less than a week and I just realised that I might not be able to bring my oatmeal protein over.

I work out very often at the gym and I take oatmeal protein (basically oats with protein powder) for breakfast. I think this would fall under 'dairy products'

I read a few websites including the Australian Customs authority and I'm a bit confused. Can one bring in dairy products in or has anyone tried briging protein powdered drink in? would be grateful. thanks

Has anyone been on the dolphin swim - can you provde some feedback on the experience.

We will be australia from Dec 29 - Jan 3 and we are looking for camping at that time. Are there any VT'ers out there, know of some good tenting sites?

What is the exact name of the largest skyscraper in Perth? The tall silvery one? I somehow remember "Westpac Tower" but I'm not sure any more. The writing at the top reads "St George".
(No, not the BankWest Tower, the other one.)

Thanks for any help...
Kathrin