I'm Perth for a few days over the next couple of weeks with work. What's worth looking at in my spare time?

Day trips? Have you got transport or relying on taxi/Uber/public transport?

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Harrow said..
I'm Perth for a few days over the next couple of weeks with work. What's worth looking at in my spare time?

Mustang Bar of a Wednesday night! And possibly the new "wave pool" in Joondalup.

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Chris6791 said..
Day trips? Have you got transport or relying on taxi/Uber/public transport?

Uber, I don't have whole days free. Just after work, say 4 or 5pm onwards.

I'll buy you a beer

I know the way to Mettams Pool, Freo and around the inner bits... dunno how to get to Joondalup I think it's up the freeway... about half way to Lano

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Pugwash said..
I'll buy you a beer

I know the way to Mettams Pool, Freo and around the inner bits... dunno how to get to Joondalup I think it's up the freeway... about half way to Lano

LoL. You must be south of the river. Me too

Only having free time after 5 restricts things a bit. But assuming you are staying in the city I second Freo. You can catch a train or taxi/Uber, but train certainly will be cheaper.
The CBD its self is not too bad these days with a few small bars around.
Kings Park might be worth a look if you're into those sort of things.
Do you kite or windsurf? You might get a quick sail in if wind force are still around or maybe second wind on the south side.

All of the beaches are amazing, especially in the early morning.

There are great bike paths all around the river so hiring a bike is a great way to look around, especially if you're based in the CBD.

Kings park is a stunning spot
freo is a fave of mine, and I always take the bike around the river when I'm there
wouldnt swap it for my home spot in the Midwest though

Hey Harro how did you like NZ? Any highlights or things u wouldn't do again?

NZ trip got canned. We are moving house at the time our trip would have been (mid-January).

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AUS1111 said..
All of the beaches are amazing, especially in the early morning.

There are great bike paths all around the river so hiring a bike is a great way to look around, especially if you're based in the CBD.

Bike ride along the river sounds great. Easy to ride all the way to Freo along the river?

Freo is the pick of the spots between Perth and Freo IMO.
Sunset on the fishing boat harbour. Couple of cold beers and feed. Nothing better.
Plenty of bars, restaurants, cafes, all in close proximity. Train line all the way back to Perth.
You can ride the bike path all the way along the river. (bar East Fremantle Yacht Club/Bicton Pool area)
If you go the southern river shoreline don't forget to stop in the the Left bank hotel.

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Harrow said..

AUS1111 said..
All of the beaches are amazing, especially in the early morning.

There are great bike paths all around the river so hiring a bike is a great way to look around, especially if you're based in the CBD.

Bike ride along the river sounds great. Easy to ride all the way to Freo along the river?

Yep
all the way to little creatures brewery

If you surf, Perffff has awesome uncrowded beach breaks this time of year.

Dont forget to climb the bell tower. It will be an afternoon of unimaginable fun with precious memories that will last forever.

If your into non stop action ,excitement and vivacity look no further than the pinnacles The pinnacles is a "must see" tourist destination it really hits a home run and sets the benchmark.

Swanbourne beach for the swims, Connections night club for the night life.

Those last two posts are too cruel .....

Dirty Nellys in Shafto Lane for a beer with all the other expats. Leederville (orVic Park) for food (Northbridge is overrated), but you will be on expenses.....

OBH and Cott Beach Hotel for another beer, after a swim. Scarboro is construction site at present

Leave early and Sail at Peli Point after work (think the hire is still there) or if proficient go sailing for great whites at Leighton North Freo.

Go to rotto stay overnight and come back next morning.

Hire a bike, store at hotel (or work) and ride in morning and arvo.

Perth does not have surf. Just dumpers. Be careful.

What is the tower thing being constructed on Wellington St?? Looks a bit like a fancy mobile phone tower.. but it's not.

It's a 360 degree video screen. Not sure why it is taking so long - they have been at it for a few years now.

W.A Wait Awhile.....

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busterwa said..
Dont forget to climb the bell tower. It will be an afternoon of unimaginable fun with precious memories that will last forever.

If your into non stop action ,excitement and vivacity look no further than the pinnacles The pinnacles is a "must see" tourist destination it really hits a home run and sets the benchmark.

I've never seen foot in WA and realise this is tounge in cheek, but the bell tower got 4.5/5 and 5/5 reviews on web when I Googled

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myusernam said..

busterwa said..
Dont forget to climb the bell tower. It will be an afternoon of unimaginable fun with precious memories that will last forever.

If your into non stop action ,excitement and vivacity look no further than the pinnacles The pinnacles is a "must see" tourist destination it really hits a home run and sets the benchmark.

I've never seen foot in WA and realise this is tounge in cheek, but the bell tower got 4.5/5 and 5/5 reviews on web when I Googled

At $30 odd to enter, it bloody well ought to get a 5.

i hear that about perth/ wa. expensive.
my sister is moving there so i will end up visiting soon.
Hey has anyone been to hut river? Interesting read. In the news at the moment because they have been slapped with a tax bill.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality_of_Hutt_River

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myusernam said..
i hear that about perth/ wa. expensive.
my sister is moving there so i will end up visiting soon.
Hey has anyone been to hut river? Interesting read. In the news at the moment because they have been slapped with a tax bill.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality_of_Hutt_River

I think that is old news!

thewest.com.au/opinion/kate-emery/stop-moaning-perths-not-as-pricey-anymore-ng-b88675176z

Property has just turned as well, after 5 (8?) years of downwards trend, with Perth now having one of the easiest markets to enter in the country.

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myusernam said..
i hear that about perth/ wa. expensive.
my sister is moving there so i will end up visiting soon.
Hey has anyone been to hut river? Interesting read. In the news at the moment because they have been slapped with a tax bill.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principality_of_Hutt_River

A couple of geriatric farmers trying to dodge tax. They were making big bucks in the 1970's which is when they decided to create their own 'kingdom'. The farm isn't as profitable now so it is just a couple of slighly mad old geezers trying to keep up appearances.... I think you might be able to get a Hutt River Provence mug at a gift shop, and maybe a tea towel from their 1985 stock.

well he got away with selling however much wheat he wanted back in the day.

Out of interest how are the flies this year, thick? For a cultural delight try Armadale shopping centre.

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quikdrawMcgraw said..
Out of interest how are the flies this year, thick? For a cultural delight try Armadale shopping centre.

Or any shopping really....they are all the same, one Coles and one Woolies at each end, a Target and a K mart (if you go to a good one in the middle), and a myriad of smaller windows selling pretty much the same shaite in all of them (cheap china imports), the Telecoms shop, etc.
The Pet shop window is usually the highlight were you can see some bogan families hypnotized choosing their new family member.

Try Maylands cafe strip 8th Ave. 20 years ago it use to be a dive & the most seedy part of Perth.

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quikdrawMcgraw said..
Out of interest how are the flies this year, thick? For a cultural delight try Armadale shopping centre.

Perth metro, theres the odd one or two. Further out thyre more than friendly.