Probably not renowned for its...
by Degsy
Probably not renowned for its lively bars, but Perth does have a trump card in the 'Northbridge' area! It is a must to any of you who like to party - they have a number of theme bars to!
If you manage to get to Perth then please take the opportunity to visit the West Coast! It's definitely worth seeing, and remember, most of it is untouched!! If you are visiting Perth for the first time then I can only suggest that you take the opportunity to admire the city and all of it's scenery by visiting Kings Park. There you can sit in the beautiful sun eating an ice cream/drinking a beer, whilst watching the world go by!
Explore this great place by...
by dotwg1
Explore this great place by driving yourself. Car hire is available everywhere and it is very reasonable...approx. A$16 per day for a small to medium sedan. Public transport is convenient too but you'll need to check its schedule. Within Perth city there is free bus called C.A.T. Best time to visit is Spring (September to November) but be careful of high count of pollen during this time. You may catch hay fever. The start of Autumn (end March to April) is also wonderful time of the year.
Travel to Albany (south of Perth) which is about 4 hours' drive. Albany has fabulous scenery. Go along Frenchman Bay Drive in Albany (coastal drive). Along the way you'll pass a number of towns, like Margaret River which is popular for its wineries. There are approximately about 49 wineries in Margaret River itself! Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix and Chateau Xanadu are my favourites. Each has its own cafe and restaurant which is really nice for a lazy afternoon.
Fishing is great here too! Estuary or deep-sea fishing is a popular past-time if you love fishing. Whenever I'm away travelling, I miss the various trendy cafes.
Bike Riding in Busselton
by leanne_pearc
When we stayed at Abbey Beach, we hired bikes for the afternoon. for two bikes it cost 15.00AUD. There is a path along geographe bay which can take you either to Busselton or Dunsborough. We rode to busselton all the way along the beach line.
Australia Day
by perthette
The 26th of January every year is Australia Day, a day for beer, barbies and brawls. well, sort of.
The Lotto skyworks (although a bit of a let-down in 2005) are a great family event, but be warned, street-drinking is illegal. This includes a glass of wine down on the foreshore, but responsible drinking is often ignored by the police. Australia day is a great day to dress up in a ridiculous fashion: aussie flag sarongs, boob-tubes, hats, green and gold socks and face paint. Most of Perth converges on the Swan River foreshore to watch the fireworks, but in recent years the police have had some minor problems with brawls. If you plan to visit the foreshore, plese remember to take the following: insect repellent, sunscreen, folding chairs or a rug, food and drink, and a radio.
As well as the fireworks, australia day is also recognised as a national day for family. So round 'em up and chuck a few snaggas on the barbie while the kids play a game of cricket.
Wings Over Whiteman
by keeweechic
Usually during the last weekend in November the members of the WA Model Aircraft Sports Centre hold the Wings Over Whiteman event. Here you will see model aeroplanes, helicopters and jets perform acrobatics and stunts as well as producing some amazing speeds. They hover and loop and thrill both the young and old alike. Food and drinks are available as is a childrens play area including a bouncy castle.
The days commence at around 10.00am through to about 3.00pm. There is a fee charged at the entrance to the field although children under 16yrs are free.
Location: State Model Aircraft Centre. Entry to te centre is located between Gnangara Road and Whiteman Park’s Beechboro Rd entrance. Whiteman (25 mins north of downtown Perth).
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Lovely Scenery at Kings Park
From above
Sleeping Beauty
I.H.C. Auto Wagon - Manufactured 1911 AD
