Great weather is something Perth is known for and there are tons of ways to get out and enjoy it. Are you someone who likes more purpose to their outdoor exploits than just relaxing on the beach?
Don’t limit yourself to a jaunt around the neighbourhood and or picnicking in the park as your only outdoor excursions, below are some ideas of things to do in Perth that are active, outdoors and, best of all, free.
Most Australian kids grow up with their own goggle and snorkel set, and have an appreciation for the underwater world that surrounds this vast state of ours.
My diving experience has never gone beyond snorkelling so whilst researching material for this article I was surprised to learn just how many dive sites there are in Western Australia for both the novice and the more serious adventurers, river and ocean included.
If you are only in Perth for a short visit and would like to take a look underwater Down Under, there are a few local and easily-accessible options close to the city starting with the Swan River.
Picture pristine beaches, secluded coves and quiet waterfront streets. Imagine lolling in shallow, glittering bays and cooling off with a refreshing locally-made ice cream. Located just three hours south of Perth, the small seaside town of Dunsborough, which overlooks Geographe Bay, offers the ultimate in year-round fun and relaxation.
I have fond memories of Dunsborough, having spent most of my school holidays at Green Acres Caravan Park with my family.
Do you want to enjoy delicious, fresh foods, support the local economy and maybe save yourself a little money along the way? If that sounds like you, then you should head to a farmers market in Perth.
Living in Perth means you’re lucky enough to have lots of markets nearby to choose from. Before you grab your wallet and head out the door, below are a few tips about how to maximise your shopping experience as well as a list of where and when to find farmers markets in and around Perth.
Whether you’re a female traveller or a woman relocating to the west, Perth is a friendly, exciting and relatively safe city, with an abundance of activities and attractions.
Kick up your heels with the Perth Nightlife
While Perth has a relaxed beach vibe by day, by night it heats up with a thriving nightlife. Northbridge is the city’s central after-hours hub, where the streets hum with clubs, pubs, live music venues and oodles of eateries.
Subiaco, in the city’s west, attracts a stylish crowd and boasts an array of cruisy lounge bars and pulsating clubs. A trip to Leederville will serve up a range of intimate and eclectic venues for you to explore.
For those of us who know this little treasure and make use of it on a day to day basis we are indeed lucky, and for those of us who are still to stumble upon it here is a short introduction.
Hyde Park is known for its unique twin lakes and its grand old plain trees which line the lakes and provide a wonderful canopy whether it is summer, autumn, spring or winter. It is the place where many people come to get married, take family photos, enjoy birthday BBQs, and where some seek solitude and rest from the stresses of everyday life.
The very name Hyde Park has a distinct call to it. It is the name of a few wonderful parks around the world: London, Sydney, and Adelaide all have their Hyde Park, and our city of Perth in Western Australia is no exception.
Page 87 of 97