Perth weekend
 

So I'm in Perth this long weekend for the Skyworks.

What are the must-see places around the CBD (excluding beaches)?

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King's Park, ferry to/from Fremantle. That's about all I can think of at the moment, my brain is melting in the heat:o.

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Little Creatures brewery, Rottnest Island (it's beachy but it's a good cycle round-it was my Perth highlight), Swan Valley and I second the Kings Park recommendation - great views of the city. Have fun!

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Is that close to the cbd?

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Kings park is close. little Creatures is in Fremantle and Rottnest is a ferry ride from Fremantle (but well worth doing). Swan Valley is further out.

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cheers

what's the best vantage point for the Oz Day fireworks? i'll be staying in a cbd hotel...

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Depends which side of the river you're on - those SOR tend to go to South Perth, or some might go and watch the Fremantle fireworks instead http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/home/...Fireworks_2014 or the ones at Rockingham. The NOR-ers tend to go to Kings Park or the river, eg Langley Park or Supreme Court Gardens http://skyworks.visitperthcity.com/. The last time we went was to Kings Park. Sometimes there are vantage points around various suburbs, so you don't have the hassle of parking and getting home afterwards. If you're staying in a CBD hotel, then you could just walk down to the river, or walk or get a bus up to Kings Park.

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So, beserk, your 'Perth essentials' details are:

Perth to Fremantle (or reverse): by ferry or train
http://www.captaincookcruises.com.au/fremantle-cruises - Marvel at how being obscenely rich doesn't necessarily mean that you have good taste in architecture:sneaky:. There's also Golden Sun Cruises, never heard of them before, http://www.goldensuncruises.com.au/i...-river-cruises. Ferry service terminates a bit of a walk from retail areas.
http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/ for trains and buses. Free CAT bus services around Fremantle, like Perth.

Wander around Fremantle, a great place to visit http://www.fremantlewa.com.au/pages/...-to-fremantle/

Little Creatures brewery https://littlecreatures.com.au/venue...mantle-brewery.

Rottnest Island - ferries from Hillarys (marina in northern suburbs), Perth and Fremantle. Great for a day trip, don't think you would have time to stay overnight, bikes for hire and I saw something in the paper about Segway tours over there. Segway tours also along the river in Perth.

Barrack St jetty is right next to the Elizabeth Quay development, so traffic can be a bit messy around there.

Kings Park - a couple of cafes up there, kiosk and restaurant. Spectacular views, walking and cycling tracks.

Weather forecast still hot for this weekend, so hope I'm not telling Grandma how to suck eggs, but just wanted to remind you to carry water bottle (bottled water is extortionate in Perth, $3.50 to $4.00 for a 600 ml bottle:eek:), sunscreen, hat and sunglasses at all times (well, not at night for the last 3:o). A day at Rottnest would be exhausting in this heat, although it is a little cooler over there, and plenty of cafes or the Rottnest pub to shelter in http://www.hotelrottnest.com.au/inde...rants.181.html. Have lots of fun:).

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Treat yourself to a leisurely Saturday dinner or Sunday lunch on board the Spirit of the West restaurant train. See the countryside and dine in style.

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Thanks for all suggestions, I think I dont have enough time for the suburbs.

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This went out of business in 2008.

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Fremantle is well worth a visit and a 20 minute train ride from the CBD. Kings Park is the large area of greenery overlooking the CBD and you can walk to it or catch the free bus. I highly recommend you view the Perth page on Trip Advisor (ww.tripadvisor.com.au) if you haven't already as you will obtain many ideas and some great info...

As to the Skyworks on Sunday - it is going to be a lot cooler than it has been - around 31 and a strong sea breeze is forecast so be prepared with a light cardi or similar. The prime viewing spots will be taken early and there are many marquees and fenced off areas so be prepared to have to walk and for a large crowd...

Rotto is an expensive rip off these days IMO. With your short time frame, I'd give it a miss.

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Totally with Jackie - if you get to Freo mid-late morning you can spend all day wandering around and stay for dinner if you like. That's one day taken care of. Skyworks - if you want a relatively relaxing day, check out the link about for marked picnic areas, take some snacks and drinks (you can only drink alcohol in the designated areas). A wander around King's Park and your weekend is done and dusted :) Hope you have a great time.

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thanks thanks thanks. i hope it's not an Australia Day Bogan Capital this weekend! :eek:

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Mate, this is Perth we're talking about - the classy part of Oz :D

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lol

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a welcome reprieve from Melbourne !!

I'm liking Perth on this trip.

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Around the cbd there's not a great deal, I'd walk down to the lucky shag for a drink and pass the bell tower on the way glance up and walk past. I've never been in the bell tower but I don't think I'm missing much and I doubt you'd be either.

Shops in the cbd are open late on Fridays and there's usually a few street entertainers and The hawkers markets are on too you'll find them just off Murray st. Fringeworld is also starting this weekend http://https://www.fringeworld.com.au/

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We went on it in 2006, and they still have a website operating! You can't trust anyone these days.

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Have you wandered through East Perth and grabbed a sandwich to eat in Queens Gardens (next to the WACCA) then a quick trot through East Perth Cemetery http://austcemindex.com/cemetery.php?id=782.

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Its kinda deserted for a weekend. This place needs more migrants!

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Lots of people still away as it's the last week of the school holidays. Some drive back from SW to see the fireworks tomorrow. Mind you, some would say that Perth CBD at the weekends and even on weekday evenings is quiet:zzz:. How are you enjoying the heat:ohmy:?

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I am not a fan of the heat. Uggh

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I had a few errands to do today, so it was in and out of the car/sauna a few times - just wipes me out:o. Three days to before before I don the polyester sauna uniform shirt:eek:. Time for the clinical strength deodorant:lol:, hope it's on special somewhere!

Have you got your weekend sorted out?

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Same here with the clinical strength Rexona/Dove - and it's never on bloody special! 55 summers in Perth is probably about 5 too many.

berserk, as much as I'm fond of my home town I could never describe it as having a lively city centre - dead as a door nail out of business hours, as you've discovered. Northbridge or Freo are the place to be for a night out, although we usually stick to Mount Lawley as it's close and a bit more suited to our advanced years :lol:

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My beau and I were in Fremantle yesterday. Lovely place :thumbup:

We thought Perth would be nice to have DST.

Going to Kings Park today. But first need to buy bloody sunscreen as it's a toxic sun out there.

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The weather yesterday was horrible. It was hot but the humidity was killer - today should be a bit better

I preferred the 42c of dry heat from a few weeks ago

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Thank God it's cooler today. I am just shocked there's a shortage of open cafés in the CBD. Thankfully I found one.

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I did find it on special this time last year and bought about half a dozen. Have you found the heat worse as you've got older? Might need to start a thread on it ...

Leederville's pretty good too, lots of cafes and busy on weeknights as well as weekends.

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I had about 3 hours to kill in the CBD while the car was being serviced. It was a weekday morning, about 7.30. I wandered through several arcades and down Hay Street mall before finding a place not only open but ready to serve customers. One place turned away 3 customers because they were still getting ready - all of us just wanted a coffee to take away, not a full English breakfast:confused:. Thank God for Miss Maud's, she saved the day again:thumbup:.

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True, forgot about Leederville!

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thanks Perth, wonderful fireworks. wonderful people. toxic sun.