Perth Travel Forum

CAn someone suggest things to do in and around Perth with 2 kids 3 and 5 and also excursions just for their grandparents?

Hi Perthians,

I will be in Perth in mid-June, and also traveling up north through WA to Darwin. I am wondering about your recommendations about drinking tap water versus buying bottled water in the locations below. I have done some research already, looking at CSIRO, for example, but I didn't come to a consistent conclusion. I know that in many areas the water is bore/groundwater and can have some bacteria or pesticides, but on the other hand, treated city water is probably just fine? Or does it have too much salinity? I have been to many of the locations below already, except Perth and Exmouth, but I don't remember what I did with the drinking water situation, and some updated advice would be most appreciated. I'm not a fussy person, and usually drink tap water. Many thanks!

--Perth
--Fremantle
--Exmouth & Ningaloo Reef
--Broome
--The Kimberley
--Darwin (NT)

We are going to be in Perth June 3 to June 7 (then 2 months travelling around the country), arriving by train from Sydney. We (husband & I, 68 & 67) are looking for a nice hotel in Perth or Freo. We don't have any special requirements, just want a nice place to come back to after touring around all day. We will have a car.

Pam
Tucson AZ USA

What happens to the time on 30th March?

We are a family of five all on full fare planning to visit Perth over xmas. Any ideas on most economic tickets? Don't mind how long it takes us. Is it worth holding off buying for a while - will there be any specials over the coming months or are we being optimistic?

Hi people.

I'm going to Perth to study English in June/2008 and i'll stay there for the least 6 months. I'm reading to much things about Perth and i'm lookimk forward to stay there.

I don't know anyone there, just write some emails to members of Virtual Tourist.

If you can write to me some tips of Pertth, i'll be very happy.

Thanks.

TONI!

Hi im moving to Perth in June 08, to become a Bricklayer, I dont really no anyone there and wanted to make new friends, learn about what everyday life is like over there (especially as a bricky). Are there many BIG BUGs etc lol.

Anyway hope to hear from someone soon...................anyone soon

ablebane

Hi all

My brother, his girlfriend and I will be in Perth late April for 6 nights. I have been recommended to stay anywhere in the city, South Perth or Como but that's the extent of the recommendations!

Considering that there are 3 of us, I'm thinking it might be cheaper to book a self-serviced apartment (must have a car space). Can anybody confirm this please and also recommend any? Alternatively, can anyone recommend any nice, cheap hotels/motels?

Thanks!

am arriving in melbourne april 1 and will hang out there for a few days and then fly into perth. have been in melbourne before (love it) and up and down the east coast but never west. i'll be there for about five days only so i'd like to make the most of my time. what is absolutely essential to see or do? i'm not a diver or into any arcane sports but do want to explore beaches.

what's the weather likely to be like at that time?

any recommendations for a centrally located hotel or hostel or should i just head out to a beach place?

if any vters are going to be around, would love to meet and swap travel stories...looking forward to replies! thanx, annp

Just booked a 5 week holiday in perth for Dec 08, and would be grateful of any suggestion of where or what to see. We are a family of 4 and have so far highlighted Monkey Mia as a must . Also any tips would be ace . Cheers Nick

does anyone know anywhere in perth which will show the sheffield united v wednesday match next saturday??

Can someone give me the name of a pay as you go cell phone provider and an easy way to find a place to buy one in Perth, close to the Ambassador Hotel if possible.

Thank you

Hi Guys.

Came across this area while using google earth, a few people have visited and taken pics, looks interesting,

does anybody know anything about it?

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/1253641

thanks in advance.

I was wondering if anyone can help. All my husbands family have recently moved to Perth and he wants to go and visit them. Of course I want to as well, but I have a few concerns. I have 2 children, 9 and 3 and I am seriously worried about the flight for the little one. Has anybody done this journey with a little one in tow and do you have any tips to make it as stress free as poss. Also, we were considering going over at Christmas and New Year 2008/9, but I am worried about the heat with my 2 little pasty English cherubs!!!! We do have to fit it around school holidays in the uk, so the only other options would be July & August which I know is winter there, or possibly Easter - does anyone have any thoughts on this??

One last one - in your experiences are flight better with Quantas, singapore airlinesor Emirates. Is one more child friendly or not?

Thanks for your help.

We'll be in Perth 25th Dec-31st Dec. We usually just travel along and book into a motel on our way. Is this possible at this time?
We've arranged to pick our rental car at the airport on 25th Dec.at about 4 pm.
Any suggestions for our itinerary?

My family plans to do Sandboarding at Lancelin on the morning of arrival in Perth.

Saw a website about Desert Storm Tour. http://www.desertstorm.com.au/
Are they the only sandboarding operator or there are others? Do we need to book in advance for the other operators?

How much does the sandboarding cost for per pax? Is it available round-the-clock or have to watch for their time-schedule?

Thanks in advance for any info rendered.

Is there anywhere in Perth or the surrounds to go tubing? You know, where you sit in an innertube and float along. Your innertube supported cooler of beer at your side.... feet in the cool water, sun shining down!

Or will you get eaten by crocodiles?

Hi,

I'm extremely fortunate in that I have the opportunity to visit Perth for some two weeks. I'm very excited about the prospect of seeing a new country... also, beer, and civilization.

When I visited Prague (Few years back) folks would rent out a room or their entire apartment to you for a few days or weeks. Is there anything similar in Perth? I haven't had much luck finding such on the Internet.

I'm arriving on the 6th or 7th .... and staying till the 20thish.....

Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance,

:) Justin

It looks like I will be coming to Perth for a 4-day convention, and several days leisure pre-post, in mid-June 2008. I've checked the weather, and it was about 6C-14C (44F-57F) last year, and some rain. Brrr .. I was picturing myself in open-toed sandals and all-cotton, like last November in N.T. and northern W.A. Now, I need to consider what type of coat to bring. Since it has to go with business clothes, what would you suggest? Trouble is, I'll also have some leisure days when I'll just be in casual clothes. If I don't have what is suitable to Aus-wear, then I'll look at the post-holiday sales here. You fashionistic VT Perth gals could help me with your good advice, and many thanks!

We are self-driving in Perth & South West from 17Dec ~ 24Dec.

Would appreciate any advice/help on these queries:

Is there a website for map and distance calculator?
Can I buy a pre-paid phone card for local use?
Is internet connection easily available?
Is Fremantle market open on 17 or 24 Dec?
Is it worth spending one nite at Swan River or WaveRock?
Heard there are many flies. Any remedy?
Where is the best place to see Dolphins, do rafting, fly airballon?

Thanks

Hello everybody,

My lady friend and I will visit Perth (For the first time and for 3 days) in early Dec.

Any information about what to do, what to see, where to go welcome.

Any information about what we should not do ( To avoid to hurt local culture,place not safe...) welcome as well.

For a 2 or 3* hotel, which location would you advise us to look.

About a car, should we rent it ASAp from here or wait to be there?

We are French , open minded and young at heart ;-)))) and like walking around,Day and early evening, in town, in the open as well, parks,and around nice spots and local interesting places, asian and see food...

Thank you for your help

Reece

Hey there

Been in Australia just 5 weeks and when we first got here we stayed in Gosnells where they had some markets and a little food hall which was great value and tasted good!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know if there is a market in Rockingham or anywhere close by???


Cheers

Alison

Hey

Not been here long and besides fast food and takeaway haven't really eaten out much. Would love to though. Does anyone know a good spot to go in Rockingham for a good sit down meal?? Have two kids as well - one is 7 and one 16mths so would need to be child friendly.......... highchair etc!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone keeps telling me to go to Port Kennedy or Mandurah but would be nice if we could walk to somewhere .......have a few beers............!!!!!


Cheers Alison

I'm looking for a reasonably priced 3 star hotel in Perth for 5 nights. Only need it to be clean and quiet with non smoking rooms, I've been reading reviews and seems like a lot of places are either not very clean or suffer from thin walls. Can anyone help? Thanks!

...anyone know much about it?

I've looked into hostels in Perth, and this seems to be one of the best all round. It has a decent(ish) location, decent price, good ratings overall and has decent rooms by the looks of the photos.

I was just wondering if anyone has any first hand knowledge on the hostel or knows someone who does?

Would be glad to hear off you if you do know anything, or could share any information.

I'm open to all suggestions of any decent hostels in the Perth area too, any help would be appreciated.

Also, if you could let me know of any hotels to NOT stay in, that would also be very helpful too.

Cheers all.

Kayleigh

Come on, come on, tell us a tale of where to venture for a little live music in the middle of nowhere. I've seen the nightlife pages and not noticed anything that'll shake me toes. Out with it, where is a chap to head for a noisy night of live tunes?

Ska? Punk? Japanese Gypsy Zydeco?

And while you're at it, check my meet idea...

Grindles, Jemtavish.

Hi Guys.

As anybody set a definitive date for the completion yet?

Trying to book from Perth to Melbourne with Tiger Airways for July next year and notice that flight bookingS are "subject to regulatory approval". Does this mean there is a risk in booking just now or is approval a formality? Can anyone help?

Well both really....I'm looking at staying at both but not sure whether one is better than the other or if either are worth sacrificing for somewhere else???

Thx in advance...

Hello, I am planning on going to Teacher's college in this great city in February of next year, and I was wondering if anyone can provide me with some information
1) a possible online grocery store flyer, or general prices of food and supply, so I can begin a budget
2) transportation information ( bus, train, etc)
3) where are the hot spots in the city, best places to eat, drink, and be merry lol
I have applied to Edith Cowan, in the Joondalup residence, so any information within this proximity is greatly appreciated.

thank you for your help
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