When you're driving in a strange city, it's hard to know how much time you should spend on each place of interest and activities always end up taking longer than expected. Instead of worrying about planning your itinerary, allow us to do the needful for you. You can have everything from good, in-between sight-seeing meal to surfing the best beaches. Here, we have choices for everyone. Select your interests and you'll be presented with options for outdoorsy adventures, nightlife or whatever else you're into.
48 hours in Perth
When you're driving in a strange city, it's hard to know how much time you should spend on each place of interest and activities always end up taking longer than expected. Instead of worrying about planning your itinerary, allow us to do the needful for you. You can have everything from good, in-between sight-seeing meal to surfing the best beaches. Here, we have choices for everyone. Select your interests and you'll be presented with options for outdoorsy adventures, nightlife or whatever else you're into.
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Surfing lessons
It doesn't get more Aussie than paddling a board out into the ocean and catching some waves. With the dozens of great beaches within easy reach of the city, many Perthites hop on a board from a young age and there are a ...more
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City tour on a cycle
A trip to Perth is all about soaking up its famously good weather in the great outdoors and a bike ride is a great way to do this as the city is known for its fantastic network of cycleways and trails.
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Fremantle Prison
The largest convict-built structure in Western Australia is also the most intact convict establishment in the whole nation and tells the story of the early settlers better than any textbook. Operational until 1991, the 1...more
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Shopping time
Built in 1897, the Fremantle Markets used solely to sell food and produce but now features over 150 stalls offering art, crafts, clothing, antiques, jewellery, gifts and homewares, as well as locally produced fruit, vege...more
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Morning walk
Perched on a hilltop with prime views of both the city and the Swan River, Kings Park is Perth's lung, a massive 4.06-square-kilometres of parkland, botanic gardens and native bush. Residents have utilised the vast green...more
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Organic Breakfast
Made from a roll-formed steel coil frame, plywood, recycled plastic and straw bales, with a vertical garden spilling from its walls and a rooftop garden providing the restaurant's fresh ingredients, Greenhouse's raison d...more
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The Roundhouse
Built in 1831, the Roundhouse is the oldest public building in Western Australia and has a fascinating, if somewhat dark history. Originally built as the local prison for both indigenous and colonial prisoners, it was th...more
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Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Just 30 minutes south of Perth city centre, off the coast of Rockingham, lie the crystal-clear waters of Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. If you've ever fancied swimming with wild dolphins in their natural habitat, this i...more
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Exploring Perth best beach
Whether you're a beach bum or just like to sit in the shade with an ice-cold drink as you gaze out toward the Indian Ocean, Cottesloe Beach is a fantastic day trip from the city centre. Just a 30 minute train ride from P...more
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Scouring for collectibles
A visit to Scarborough Fair Markets, followed by a spot of lunch, an afternoon chilling out on the beach, and then sunset drinks, is a typically Perth, perfect day out.
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Dinner<b><o:p></o:p></b>
With its fun, colourful, over-the-top decor and cracking tunes played through the speakers, Tiger Lils is the kind of place to go if you're up for a big night out. Start with a cocktail from their extensive list, choose ...more
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And, before calling it a night…
Tucked away in the basement of a heritage building, accessed via a door down a narrow alleyway, softly lit Andaluz was made for cosy drinks. Lounging on their plush Chesterfield armchairs and sofas in front of roaring lo...more
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