Perth Travel Forum

Hi....
Can anyone advise me where to go as we are traveling to Perth with our 5 year old son.
We are planning to stay for only 2 days... As we are traveling to other cities in Australia.
And where is the best location to stay in town.

Thanks.

Hi All

I have finalised my trip and will be arriving Perth 19th May (night), picked up my car the next morning and will start driving to Albany in the morning and I need some advise from fellow VTs.

Day 1: Arrive Perth, check into hotel

Day 2: Drive to Albany and spend the afternoon in Albany and visit Mt Clarence, Natural Bridge, The Gap, Blowhole and stay at Emu Point Motel for the night

Day 3: Whale Watch in the morning (9 am to 1 pm) and visit the Wind Farm before driving to Denham. Stop by Wilson Inlet and proceed Walpole and visit Green Pool and Elephant Rock along the way. Likely to Overnight at Walpole although I prefer to stay at Pemberton and do the tram ride in the morning but I think it will be too long drive.

Day 4: Visit the Valley of Giants and Tree Top Walks, and Conspicuous Cliff Lookout. Travel to Pemberton and visit Gloucester Tree. Travel to Augusta for Cape Leeuwin Lighhthouse and travel to Margaret River (MR). May stay in Augusta if it gets too late and travel to MR the next morning.

Day 5: Visit Jewel Cave and winery in the morning. Proceed to Busselton and Bunbury where I will stay for the night.

Day 6: Visit the Dolphins and spend the rest of the morning in Bunbury. Proceed to Frementle. Overnight in Frementle or Perth.

Day 7: Perth – King’s Park and shopping. Flight back at 12 am – to arrive airport by 10 pm.

1. I have only made hotel reservation for my first night in Perth and planning to stay in Emu Point Motel in Albany and would leave the rest depending on where I stop. Would I have problem getting accommodation during this period (20-25th May). Any one stayed at Emu Point Motel before? Is it a good place?

2. How the weather and temperature in south? I heard this is the rainy season, will I be expecting a lot of rain?

3. Is the itinerary above feasible? My last day is flexible if I decide I need more time at certain area but I certainly need to be in Perth by late afternoon of Day 7 to ensure I don’t miss my flight! (I missed my flight once and it’s in Perth!)

4. Any hotel recommendation for Walpole(near tree walk), Bunbury (near Dolphin Discovery) and is considering The Noble Grape B&B for it’s location (close to wineries and chocolate factory) and Margaret River Farmstay (for farm stay – I love animals!!!) at Margaret River. I am hoping it will be around $120 and not more than $150 per night. Any recommendation is greatly appreciated!

5. Any must visits that I miseed out or are there any places I mentioned that's not worth visiting?

Thanks a lot!

Jo

Hi all, we are going to aus next thursday and this is how we have planned our itinerary.

14/5/09(Thursday) - Perth
Places to visit, in the order of time:
1)kings park, join a free guided tour in the morning
2)Caversham wildlife park in the afterrnoon
3)Swan Bells at night
Overnight in Perth

15/5/09(Friday) - Fremantle
Places to visit, in the order of time:
1)Fremantle Market in the morning
2)Fremantle Prison Torchlight Tours at night
Overnight in Perth

16/5/09(Saturday) - Geraldton
Early Morning -> Travel to Geraldton from Perth
Places to visit, in the order of time:
1) Geraldton Visitor Centre
2) St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
3) HMAS Sydney II Memorial

Overnight in Geraldton
17/5/09(Sunday) - Denham
Early Morning -> Travel to Denham from Geraldton
Stop by shell beach and eagle bluff
Overnight in Denham

18/5/09(Monday) - Kalbarri
Spend the morning at monkey mia, see dolphins
Travel to Kalbarri from monkey mia
Overnight in Kalbarri

19/5/09(Tuesday) - Kalbarri
Places to visit, in the order of time:
1) Kalbarri Visitor Centre
2) Go sandboarding
3) kalbarri national park
Overnight in Kalbarri

20/5/09(Wednesday) - Cervantes
Early Morning -> Travel to Cervantes from Kalbarri
Places to visit, in the order of time:
1) Cervantes Jetties
2) Emu Downs wind farm
3) pinnacles during sunset
Overnight in Cervantes

21/5/09(Thursday) - Perth
Early Morning -> Travel to Perth from Cervantes
Places to visit, in the order of time:
1) Aquarium at hillarys harbour & Sorrento Quay
2) Shopping around Perth area
Travel to airport at midnight

Is my itinerary good enough?

Suggestions and opinions are much appreciated.

Thanks!

We are thinking of taking the train from Adalaide to Perth with 3 children - it is a 18 train ride. Is it safe? Will the kids be bored? Is the trip worth going on?

Anybody ever stay in this apartment, can share more details, such as room photos and the apt conditions. Has anyone ever book the apartment from this website, http://www.stayz.com.au/58387. Thanks for all info.

Dear all.. I would like to know where to apply for a visa to perth? How much? I have booked the flight ticket directly from airasia (in SINGAPORE).. have limited time to read up and understand the whole booking haha..

Appreciate if you could assist me.. sob. Thanks.

Hi!

I was doing some research and I realised that there was so many choices for parks and wineries.

For eg. if I want to go to one winery, should I choose one in Fremantle/Swan Valley/Margaret River?

Besides that, for parks:Nambung National Park/Yanchep National Park/any other parks you know of, which would you recommend and why?

just to put things into context, I am looking for a place which is hopefully easily accessible by public transport from Perth and the most affordable. =)

Also, is there any place where I can learn more about the aborigines?

Thanks!

Any recommendation if I want to stay a day in Fremantle neighboorhood & another day at Swan Valley?

Anyone stayed at Aspen Park - Perth vineyards holiday park at Swan Valley before? Any comments? Is this place near

Thanks.

Hi all,

I will be flying from Singapore with my bf to Perth. We will reach at around 11pm and will fly off to Melbourne via domestic flight next day afternoon.

Is there any recommended accomodation near Perth airport and free transport from airport to hotel and vice versa? Preferably not too expensive for the 1 night stay.

Thanks folks!!

Hi, we will be travelling to Perth in mid June for 6 days 5 nites. Would like to seek for more advice:

1) Any idea how to get to Karri Valley Resort from PERTH Airport at 6am+ & any transport back from Karri valley Resort to PERTH City, Criterion Hotel?

2) We will be checking in to Criterion Hotel on Fri afternoon. Any idea where to go? Any best Nite market?

3) Any Cheap Parking near Criterion Hotel?

4) Any Cheap tour to Margrate River? Or can public transport us to M.River?

5) Any other better places for couple?

THANK YOU so much..
Cheers!

I'm planning to visit Perth, Australia, this coming 3rd quarter in September 2009 with my family of 4. This is our 1st visit to Perth. However, we are thinking of driving around or taking the public transport by ourselves to places of interest in Perth. Question is :-
1) Is it save enough for a 1st time family of 4 to be travelling around by ourselves?
2) If rental of car for about 6days is feasible enough, How much does it cost to take the car from airport & return back to the airport?
3) Shopping is in our priority list, so, Any recommendation to a bargain hunting spree?
4) Any special places of interest along scaborough Beach as we will be staying @Observatory Rise Apartment?
Pls pls anyone reply our help?????

Am thinking of heading to Perth in May to take advantage of the recent jetstar sales. However I don't drive, so was wondering if there are any land tours I can sign on for while in Perth.

Also, is it more convenient to stay in Perth or Fremantle? It's my first trip to Australia, so I can't be sure which is better.

Thanks all
Nicole

Hi,

Which hotel to stay in Perth CBD area for 2 adults and 9 years old son?
It will be great if not over 150/day and easy to move around using public transport.

Thaks

Hi, any ideas where sre the shopping pleaces in Perth ? Any factory outlets ? where is the best place to buy cheap souvenior ? What is "must buy things" in Perth ? Any recommendations on shopping, please. Thanks alot

Hi

I would like to know where is the best place to see sunset in Kalbarri? Could it be the following?
- Island Rock and Natural Bridge?
- Meanarra Lookout?
- Red Bluff?
- Mushroom rock walk trail?

Hi, we are going to Perth (2 adults and one 5 yrs old kid) from 9 to 16 Sept 2009 (8 days 7 nights).

We are still considering whether to go for a self drive package or just visit Perth City and nearby places eg. Fremantle,Mandurah, Cottesloe Beach, Scarborough etc.

1)Any suggestions on self drive eg. 5 days 4 nights (Perth-Albany-Pemberton-Dunsborough-Perth)? We got a few quotes approx. AUD1400 to AUD1620 for the package (car rental & accommodation for 3 pax)and including 3 nites stay in Perth. Is that reasonable price or any recommendation on other agent/website?

2)We are arriving at 5.40a.m. local time on 9 Sept and depart very early for 7.ooa.m. on 16 Sept 2009? what are your suggestion, shall we take taxi or shuttle bus or rent a car from airport to accommodation in Perth City?

3)What and how are the parking charges in Perth City and places nearby eg. Fremantle,Mandurah ? Is it advisable to drive in Perth or just take the public transportation,eg. bus, train or ferry ?

Thanking in advance for your suggestions and sharing with us.

Des

Is Oceanic Cruise the only ferry that cruise between Perth and Fremantle?

Can someone advise the estimate cab fare from the Perth Esplanade Bus Port to Caversham Wildlife?
THanks in advance!

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?

from reading the forum it appears that fremantle rather than perth is a better destination for a short (3 days) holiday.
what about north of fremantle, say scarborough beach? are there good and reasonably priced hotels there? we won't have a car so is getting there from the airport by taxi still about AUD55? is public transport readily available for a day trip into perth and fremantle?

hope this makes sense and I am not trying to be unkind to perth which I know is a wonderful city which we want to explore during our brief first stay in WA.

For our visit 15/4-22/4, we plan to make Swan Valley part of our itinerary. I would like to know what is the best way to visit SV. Via a tour (most offers 1/2 day) or to rent a car (would it be easy to get to?)

When in Swan Valley, what attractions i should not miss? I also have my 14mth old boy with me..

With cheap flights on offer I am thinking of having a week in Singapore, however as I am 6 foot 5 inches tall fell there may be a problem with seating and leg room. Where seating is in rows of 2 seats I can usually manage, but have never flown Jetstar.

Appreciate any information.

Hi All

i was introduced by someone on this http://www.pinnacletours.com.au/index.php

for my tours in Perth, Australia.

had anyone used their services before, ok???

thanks !

Hi There

I am going Perth June 09 for 5D 4N trip.

My itinerary are as follows :-

Day 1 - reached Perth International Airport, transfer to Hotel Criterion

- free and easy, plan to go Perth and Fermantle tour by my own - easy to walk around ?

See Day 2 Tour -- what else i can do besides the places covered in Day 2 as it is the same Tour (but on my own), perhaps Weekend Market ????

Day 2 - Full day Tour @ Perth, Fremantle, & Swan Valley tour - Kings Park, Port town of Fremantle, Fishing Boar Harbour & Bathers Beach Show, Maritime Museum, Fermantle Jail, Swan Bell Tower

Day 3 - full day Tour @ Wave Rock Tour

Day 4 - full day tour @ 4WD Pinnacles, Koalas & Sand Boarding

Day 5 - leaving Perth @ morning

Is this itinerary feasible ? All comments welcome. Many thanks !

Regards
kean

Hi, i will be going to Perth in mid April and planning to go to Fremantle. My 14months old boy will be travelling with us. We are planning to there via the train. From the train station, is it easy to move about in Fremantle, i.e to Fremantle market and other places. Besides the Fremantle market, what other interesting places i should not miss?

are you allowed to take dogs into kings park???

We are without a car during the first days in Perth and would rely on the public transportation to move around.

I do not see any clear information from the Caversham or Whiteman Park site on getting there by bus/trains.

Could you advise how to get there by bus/train - particularly from Freco.

Thanks!
Cheers!

I just realised how busy it is for April. And how hard it is for places to accommodate all of us - even in 3 bedrooms apartments, we were told that it could not fit all of us in. As we have young children and coming from 3 families, we thought 3 bedroom apartment would be good. Apparently no.

Can anyone provide any information for places that can fit us all? I am looking at townhouse holiday homes too - does anyone know where to look? And what are the rates like?

Thanks so much!

hello friends....
I heard about Perth. Its a good tourist place. But I don't have any information about Perth. Please tell me which are the places to visit in Perth? Which are the good hotels and how to reach there??

We will be arriving Perth at the wee hours in the morning (1.10am) on 10th April, Friday (it happens to be Good Friday). TOgether we have 6 adults and 5 children (7mths, two 2yrs, 4yrs and 5yrs).

We planned to spend the first 2/3days of our 1 week trip in Perth (to visit Freemantle + the Easter Street Arts Festival) and the rest in the Margaret/Bussleton region.

I'm worried about the time we are arriving in Perth. If we book a place, will they allow us check-in at such hours? Also, will we be able to get airport transfer easily to our accomodation?

For accomodation, we are still checking it out - we intend to get a 3 bedrooms apartment for our stay.

Thanks!