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Published: Wednesday, 19 October 2011 08:12

Written by Vicki Sly

The first thing that you need to know if you are planning to visit Wave Rock in Western Australia is that there is no beach sand or surf involved.

A friend of mine tells a great story about meeting four young international tourists when they stopped to refuel at a petrol station he was working at not far from the rock.

They had surfboards tied to the roof of their car and when he asked where they were planning to surf so far from the coast they replied “Wave Rock”. He had to set them straight and after they got over their initial shock and embarrassment, he reassured them that it was still well worth the visit despite the lack of swell and beach babes.

Wave Rock is actually 350 km east of the coastal city of Perth near the outback town of Hyden and is one of Australia’s most famous landforms.

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Published: Friday, 14 October 2011 09:43

Written by Emily Cordz

We all have those times when our budget is just a little tighter than normal. Often the area of the budget that gets cut is the “going out fun money,” but this doesn’t mean that you have to become a homebody. Perth is full of fun, informative and, best of all, free things to do. Here are twelve top ideas for free things to do in Perth:

Catch Some Rays on the Beach

Perth is blessed with great weather year round. Celebrate this by hitting the beach. Cottesloe, Scarborough and Trigg beach are all popular options. Bring some friends and snacks to make a day of it. Don’t forget the sun protection!

Wander along the Banks of the Swan River

Meandering through the city, the Swan River is synonymous with Perth. A walk along either side of the river will provide you with great views of the city, neighbourhoods and water.  Along the way you’ll pass many parks that make a great place for a picnic. The walk is mostly flat making it an easy bicycle ride for the whole family. Keep your eyes peeled for the iconic black swans along the river.

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Published: Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:36

Written by Vicki Sly

Of all the dangerous animals that exist in Western Australia (WA), the crocodile has to be one of the most feared yet revered on the list.

Maybe it’s the fact that the crocodile dates back 240 million years and has outlived dinosaurs, or simply because it is so big and scary and has absolutely no fear of humans, but whatever the reason, people love to look at them.

Visitors to Perth can see them at the zoo but for those planning on travelling further north, there are crocodile farms in Broome and Wyndham. The Kimberley region in the far north of the state also offers the opportunity to see the crocodile in its natural environment, if you are game!

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Published: Friday, 07 October 2011 09:34

Written by Nita Teoh

Maylands - an inner city suburb located on the eastern side of Perth, is approximately 4 kilometres from the Perth CBD. Its local café strip on Eighth Avenue has seen interesting changes over the last few years, and  has been transformed from a relatively quiet area to a bustling and thriving café strip.

Eighth Avenue offers an interesting and eclectic mix of retail shops and eateries. Browsing the strip, you’ll find restaurants offering tasty culinary delights from all over the world, trendy cafes, specialised retail shops, and essential services.

The café strip receives a steady stream of visitors as commuters make their way to the nearby Maylands train station, located at the end of Eighth Avenue. If you are standing on the corner of Whatley Crescent and Eighth Avenue, and cast your eyes over the tracks past the Maylands train station, you’ll spot a lovely looking heritage building of Edwardian style.

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Published: Wednesday, 05 October 2011 12:15

Written by Nita Teoh

The Perth Walkabout Monthly Wrap is published at the end of each month to provide a snapshot of articles that hit the headlines in the last 4 weeks.

Here is Perth Walkabout's Monthly Wrap for the month of September:

Swimming with the Dolphins in Rockingham – Up, Close and Personal

The day had finally arrived for my swim with the dolphins adventure, and the Perth weather was perfect – a bright and sunny day with not a cloud in the sky.  

My adventure with the dolphins started in darkness however, as I had set my alarm clock for an early wake up call  to get to my pick up point before 7am. My chosen pick up point was the Wellington Street Coach Tourist Stand in the Perth CBD.

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Published: Friday, 30 September 2011 10:17

Written by Vicki Sly

There are literally thousands of places to camp in Western Australia, ranging all the way from ‘roughing it’ in the bush to glamping.

For those of you new to this term, it means camping with all the luxuries of home like electricity, heating and fine food.

The key to a successful camping trip is to work out what type of experience you are after and be organised. Be very, very organised – because let’s face it, there is nothing glamorous about camping if you forget to take the matches to light the only fire you have to cook on.

Some of my friends refuse to camp; they just don’t see the point in packing up everything and moving to another location for a weekend, unpacking, packing up again and then unpacking to clean it all up.

I say they are missing the point!

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