LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND ITINERARY
LOCAL
TOURS
There are many places of
interest in Perth and surrounding places to
visit while in Western Australia. For more information, you may wish
to contact JOY TOURS or call them
on Tel. (08) 9227 5161, Address
164 William Street.
Northbridge WA 6003.
PROPOSED
ITINERARY FOR PERTH
Perth, the capital
city of the State, is home to about 1.5 million people and enjoys more
hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. Sophisticated yet
uncomplicated, the lifestyle in Western
Australia is a relaxed one. It is recommended
that you look up the Internet at www.westernaustralia.net for the various
activities that you can enjoy on a holiday in Perth.
Speak to your Representative
on arrival, or check up with them beforehand. You may be able to arrange
for a local guide to bring you around Perth,
at economical costs, visiting places that most tourists may not have the
opportunity to see.
The following are 'whole day'
tours except where otherwise indicated. Select and pick your choice to form
an itinerary and enjoy Perth,
the Capital City of Western Australia, famous for its natural beauty and
exciting land marks.
Tour 1: Rottnest
Island: Take a ferry from Hillarys Boat
Harbour (Ferry Departure: 0830H and
it takes 45 minutes cruise to Rottnest
Island). At Rottnest
Island, you will get to see a series of fine beaches, secluded coves,
headlands, some cliffs and natural moorings which make it one of nature's
natural holiday resorts. Take a bus to tour around the island. On your
return trip to Hillarys
Boat Harbour,
visit the Sorrento Quay, one of the many boardwalk shops, and simply relax,
have a coffee and enjoy the atmosphere there. How to get to Hillarys Boat Harbour:
Travel by Reid Hwy,
to Wanneroo Rd
to Hepburn Avenue
exit.
Tour 2: Adventure World - A 'Disneyland' style of amusement. A must for the family
otherwise, you have not visited Perth!
A family pass is normally cheaper. Included are free and unlimited rides,
animals for you to feed, water activities, racing karts, boat paddling,
castles - too many to name!. Visit
Bibra Lake
at the same time, to feed the swans and wild birds. Adventure World is
closed in winter, otherwise, it is opened for most of the year. How to get
to Adventure World: It takes about 1 hour from Ballajura to reach this
amusement wonder. Ask the Representative for more details.
Tour 3: Pinnacles Tour, 4WD
SAFARI Coach - Beautiful scenery and activities on the way. At Pinnacles
desert, you can see a large area of limestone formations rearing up into
the sky like giant needles, snowwhite beach to Wedge Island,
huge white sand dunes. Booking may be made through Western Geographic Tel.
9336 4992 (est. cost: AUD $120 per adult, half prices for children). Pack
lunch included. The Representative may be able to assist you.
Tour 4: Perth
City Tour- Coastal Scenic Drive, City Beach,
Kings Park
and its view of Perth
City, City Shopping,
Burswood Casino. Walk the ‘hanging tree-top’ bridge while at
King’s Park. (Note: Late
night shopping until 9pm is on Friday in the city precinct). Booking
details may be acquired through the Representative.
Tour 5: Caversham
Wildlife Park
and vineyards – Located within Whiteman Park
with its history and museums.
Meet all animals and hand feed kangaroos, emus, wombats, koalas and
many others. Next proceed to Swan Valley where you can taste some of Australia
best wines. Visit the Midland Gates Shopping Mall and vineyards too on the
same day. Guided tours may be arranged with the Representative at reasonable
costs, minimum 2 people.
Tour 6: Shopping Extravaganza –
If you like to shop, visit the large Galleria Shopping Centre at nearby
Morley or Mirrabooka Shopping Centre. You will be amazed and a day may not
be enough as there is so much on offer! On the way back, visit Malaga
Tourist Markets.
Tour 7: Fremantle Markets and
History Trail - Visit the Fremantle Market (opens Fri, Sat, Sun only), one
of the oldest market in this part of the world. On the way, visit the
Fremantle Prison and other historical sites in Fremantle. Enjoy a fresh sea
food meal at Kailis and smell the fresh sea breeze at the harbour. Guided
tours may be arranged with the Representative at reasonable costs, minimum
2 people.
Tour 8: Bird Lovers and Nature
Trail - Visit
Neil Hawkins
Park (Boas St) on a
day trip to Joondalup. Feed the
different varieties of parrots and other birds that will fly and feed off
your hand. Bird seeds can be bought on site. See the wild ducks and swans.
Have a picnic there - bring some food and drinks along. On the way back,
visit the Wanneroo markets (Sat, Sun only) and the Joondalup Shopping
Mall. You can make cost
effective arrangements through the Representative.
Tour 9: Wave Rock and York – Enjoy the
sights of rocky wave formation, hippo's yawn and Mulka's cave. On the way
there, visit York, a quaint old town with lots of history. Walk the
swinging bridge while in York.
To make this in one day, you need to start early and return late. Book your
own or seek advice from your Representative.
Tour 10: Albany (recommends an
overnight stay in Albany) – Listen to the Blow Holes and visit the
Whale Museum, Natural Bridge, The Gap, Stony Hill, scenic lookouts, natural
rock formation, unique flora, and lighthouses. The fierce ocean waves and deep blue
waters will fascinate you. Stay at a caravan park on-site van overnight to
experience outdoor living before returning to your bungalow. Do your own
cooking at the caravan park. Book your own or seek advice from your
Representative.
Tour 11: Penguin
Island and Rockingham - Tour Penguin Islands
and see the fairy penguins. Ferry leaves daily early in the morning and
returns afternoon. On the way there, enjoy coastal sceneries and visit the Rockingham City shopping mall. If you are
lucky, you can do some whale watching from the shore along the coastal
areas. Book your own or seek advice from your Representative.
Tour 12: Koalas, Caves and
Lakes - Explore Yanchep National Park, offering boat excursions, cave
tours, nature trail etc. Watch the Koalas in the Koala sanctuary. Take an
excursion by boat around the beautiful lakes, followed by a tour of the
underground Yanchep
Caves. Pack your lunch for a picnic at the
picnic areas.
Tour 13: Moore River
Estuary – Take a trip to this picturesque estuary (Edward St
Guilderton) with its spectacular sceneries and sandbars. There are gas barbeque pits free for
use, a walk trail to the hill top to look out to sea, and fishing
too!! Watch the waves pound the
shores when the sea is rough. Take a river cruise on the ferry.
Tour 14: Black Swans and Wild
Birds (Half day) – Take a look at nature at Monger Lake
and have a family picnic there.
Feed the black swans, wild ducks and other wild birds while you are
there (they like bread crumbs!).
Walk around the lakes and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Tour 15: Penguin
Island and Sea Lion Cruise –
Take a ‘walk on the wild side’ at Penguin Island. The ferry boarding point is at
Rockingham, Safety Bay Road,
about an hour’s drive from Perth. Suggest that you take the first
ferry trip at about 9 a.m. The
cruise takes you to a few islands, where you can see sea lions resting by
the sea side, cormorants on an island peak, the nesting grounds of the
pelicans and fairy penguins in its natural habitat. Penguin island itself has good beaches
with cool clear waters. You
need to see it to believe how beautiful the place is. For more details, see
http://www.penguinisland.com.au/.
Tour 16: Emu Lakeshore and
Nature Walk – Entrance to Emu
Lake is at Lakeshore
Close, Ballajura near your holiday rental. Turn left at the T-junction then
walk down the path beside the large park along the lake shore. Enjoy your
relaxing stroll around Emu
Lake. Watch the wildlife as you stroll to
Paradise Quay, where you can enjoy a beer or try the wonderful pizzas /
fish and chips. Then
continue around the lake till you get back to your start point. Or go
straight to Paradise Quay, and have a barbeque there while the kids play at
the playground. A gas fire
barbeque facility is provided by the town council free of charge. Taps for washing also available, and
you can also buy food or eat at the Summerlakes Shopping Centre across the
road.
Contact Anne
Email:
phbungalow@gmail.com
Tel. (618)
9249 4395
Mob. 0417943694 (Australia)
Note: Perth Holiday Bungalow shown in pictures
above. Refer to individual
properties for other pictures.
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