Guidebook for Swanbourne
Parks & Nature
The iconic white-sand Aussie beach with surf-lifesaving club.
Part of the beach is dog-friendly and...
if you are a free spirit you can head north to find a clothing optional area.
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Swanbourne Beach
The iconic white-sand Aussie beach with surf-lifesaving club.
Part of the beach is dog-friendly and...
if you are a free spirit you can head north to find a clothing optional area.
Rottnest Island.
Not really a national park, but certainly a State institution.
Hire a bike and spend the day cycling around the island, stopping of to swim and snorkel or just sunbathe...
Don't forget your coffee at The Dome.
Reduced price ferry on Tuesdays.
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Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island.
Not really a national park, but certainly a State institution.
Hire a bike and spend the day cycling around the island, stopping of to swim and snorkel or just sunbathe...
Don't forget your coffee at The Dome.
Reduced price ferry on Tuesdays.
Your best chance to see kangaroos in Perth.
The island is home to a small family of roos, but even without those, this is a pleasant spot to escape the city.
Note that a new bridge is being developed (2023) so I'm not sure if access to the remaining part of the island is still possible.
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Heirisson Island
Your best chance to see kangaroos in Perth.
The island is home to a small family of roos, but even without those, this is a pleasant spot to escape the city.
Note that a new bridge is being developed (2023) so I'm not sure if access to the remaining part of the island is still possible.
Great for a picnic with views to the city. Botanical gardens and garden of remembrance. Dawn memorial service on ANZAC Day.
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حديقة كينغز بارك والحديقة النباتية
Fraser AvenueGreat for a picnic with views to the city. Botanical gardens and garden of remembrance. Dawn memorial service on ANZAC Day.
Family friendly beach with shark net and great snorkeling off the end of pier if it isn't too windy.
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شاطئ كوتيسلو
Family friendly beach with shark net and great snorkeling off the end of pier if it isn't too windy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Little Creatures
40 Mews RdOne of the two breweries in Freo.
(Also see Gage Roads)
Rodney's Bait n Tackle
598 Stirling HwyQuirky bar, often has live music.
Mojo's Bar & Cafe
237 Queen Victoria StSmall music venue with eclectic mix of live music.
Northbridge is the place for nightlife and clubs. Sadly my clubbing days are a distant memory so I can't provide any recommendations.
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Northbridge
Northbridge is the place for nightlife and clubs. Sadly my clubbing days are a distant memory so I can't provide any recommendations.
A traditional Aussie pub. Good value chicken parmi on Tuesday and steaks on a Wednesday.
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Albion Hotel
535 Stirling HwyA traditional Aussie pub. Good value chicken parmi on Tuesday and steaks on a Wednesday.
Gage Roads Freo Brewery
At "A" Shed in Freo. Lively local brewery with views of the harbour.
Food Scene
Vans
1 Napoleon StOne of my favourites for a splurge meal
Barchetta
149 Marine ParadeCurrently closed pending a new lease...
Huong Viet Noodle House
Good value Asian restaurant in Claremont
Shopping
Claremont Quarter
9 Bay View TerraceSupermarkets and more...
أسواق فريمانتل
Henderson StreetRuns from Friday to Sunday.
Getting Around
Best value car rental in town, but also look at local Cottesloe Car Hire if you aren't going too far.
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Bayswater Car Rental Subiaco
260 Hay StBest value car rental in town, but also look at local Cottesloe Car Hire if you aren't going too far.
Entertainment & Activities
The only place I am ever likely to be able to hold a million dollar gold bar!
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مصنع بيرث للنقود
310 Hay StThe only place I am ever likely to be able to hold a million dollar gold bar!
The UWA campus is worth visiting in itself, however if you are here in the summer, you should try to catch the Somerville Open Air Cinema which screen non-Hollywood (often subtitled) movies as part of the Perth Arts Festival.
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The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling HwyThe UWA campus is worth visiting in itself, however if you are here in the summer, you should try to catch the Somerville Open Air Cinema which screen non-Hollywood (often subtitled) movies as part of the Perth Arts Festival.
Swim with wild dolphins and experience the emotion of looking into another species eyes with recognition. One of the best wildlife encounters I have experienced.
Although habituated to swimmers, the Rockingham dolphins are not fed or rewarded in any way other than stimulating their curiosity.
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Rockingham Dolphin Swim
Val StreetSwim with wild dolphins and experience the emotion of looking into another species eyes with recognition. One of the best wildlife encounters I have experienced.
Although habituated to swimmers, the Rockingham dolphins are not fed or rewarded in any way other than stimulating their curiosity.
Sightseeing
Fremantle Prison
1 The TerraceImagine life as a convict...
Pinnacles National Park, about 2.5 hours north of Perth.
Desert landscape, Lobster lunch and a swim at Hangover Bay.
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Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre
Pinnacles National Park, about 2.5 hours north of Perth.
Desert landscape, Lobster lunch and a swim at Hangover Bay.
A small National Park with camping facilities and the only Koalas in WA. About 1 hour north of Perth.
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يانشيب الحديقة الوطنية
Indian Ocean DriveA small National Park with camping facilities and the only Koalas in WA. About 1 hour north of Perth.