2006-07-08 01:55:22 · 12 answers · asked by magscat 2 in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Perth
In Perth itself you can shop in our malls. See a movie, all the things you can do anywhere else in the world.
For tourist attractions there is the Perth Mint, see them make money and purchase a keepsake.
SciTech Discovery Centre if you have children. A science adventure place. Kids love it. Adults as well.
The Perth Zoo is a ferry trip away from Perth.
The Bell Tower, also where the Ferry departs from. An interesting Perth icon.
Fremantle is easily accessible by train from the city. There is a cappuccino strip to die for. Great food and drink spot, as well as the famous Fremantle Markets. There is also a maritime museum there if you are interested.
An hour south of Perth by bus is Mandurah. There are shops, a lovely foreshore to walk along and take in the sights.
There is Hilary's Boat Harbour, a nice place to hang out, eat fish and chips and relax.
AQWA, (Aquarium of Western Australia) is another well loved tourist spot. You can see all sorts of great fish and other sea inhabitants; there is a touch pool as well.
Depending on time and budget, you could hire a car and drive to Busselton. It is a few hours south of Perth. It has the Busselton Jetty and a viewing platform at the end of the jetty.
From Busselton, it is a great base to explore Margaret River for wines, chocolates and fudge. On the way to Margaret River there is a place called Cowaramup that has a candy store called Candy Cow. Brilliant. There are also 2 cheese factories along the way.
Hope this helps
2006-07-09 17:25:55 · answer #1 · answered by b2thebanana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever said that Perth is boring didn't really explore it. It is a wonderful city with beautiful parks. Fremantle is very close by boat and is quite interesting. The fish and chips restaurants serve the local fish (very fresh). Rent a car and drive south through Margaret River area (lots of very nice bed and breakfasts around there) and down around to the south. You can go on a treetop walk, you can enjoy wildlife, including southern right whales. The birding is excellent as in other parts of the country. In Dec/Jan it might be quite hot because it is Summer then.
2006-07-10 03:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by SympatheticEar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to coral bay it's up the coast from Perth, magical palce it's on the Ningaloo Reef, lived there for 3mts, fan bloody tastic!
Check out Kalbarri and Monkey Mia while your there.. Drive form Perth to Broome if you've got the time, follow the coast!
2006-07-08 09:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by ohwiseone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lovely place- there is the freemantle jail; go find a resturant and have some baramundi fish; you can hire boats naturally - check out the harbour for more unusual boats. Go down south (rent a car) and go climb the treetops!! yeah I'm serious - you climb this walkway and its so tall it covers the trees - don't be scared of heights though its kinda wobbly hah! You can also climb a tree - it's so tall you have trouble seeing the top of it!
2006-07-08 09:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by Surely Not Bassey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't go to Perth without checking out the underwater world around there - like Rottnest Island, Perth itself, Busselton Jetty to the South or Dunsborough. More info, stories, underwater photo galleries etc at
http://www.underwater.com.au/local_info.php/location/perth_and_surrounds
http://www.underwater.com.au/directory.php/location/perth_and_surrounds
http://www.underwater.com.au/gallery.php/location/perth_and_surrounds
2006-07-08 20:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by underwater 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're doing any day trips, take a run down to Margaret River. Lots of vineyards, cheese and chocolate makers, nice restaurants.
Fabulous part of the world. Make sure you get some of the strawberry champagne.
2006-07-08 08:59:50 · answer #6 · answered by Trish D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to come to Fremantle when you come , it is great. You are coming at a great time to just relax on one of our beaches.
Over all Perth would have to be the best place I have ever been too . well I now live here.
2006-07-11 05:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by Aussie Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u must go to fraser island on queensland's east coast - the biggest sand island in the world- u can see the most fab stars there and swim in fresh water lakes- (and drink them!) stay at kingfisher bay resort - its a gorgous ec-friendly reserve and costs hardly anything for gr8 accom, the villas are amazing and sooo well priced.
Also def visit the whitsunday islands and cruise on a boat for a few nights - u can sleep under the stars and see all the marine life come alive - its amazing!
have a fab trip xx
2006-07-08 10:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by rainbow quartz 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MARGARET RIVER, BUSSELTON, BUNBURY ARE ALL GOOD FOR DAY TRIPS. KINGS PARK, WHITEMAN PARK ARE JUST A COUPLE OF GREAT PLACES FOR A PICNIC. ALBANY, GERALDTON AND KALBARRI ARE 5 TO 6 HOUR DRIVE AND HAVE GREAT SCENERY. MY FAVOURITE IS CORAL BAY, ONE OF THE MOST RELAXING PLACES I HAVE VISITED WITH PLENTY TO SEE AND DO. YOU WILL LOVE WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
2006-07-09 02:19:13 · answer #9 · answered by MUSHMAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't you go earlier I'm going in October for my brothers wedding in Rockingham we could swim with the dolphins.
2006-07-13 09:26:06 · answer #10 · answered by pig m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋