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  • Swan Valley House of Honey Sign

    A day touring the Swan Valley from Perth

    A 30 km drive north east of Perth led us to the historic Western Australian wine region of the Swan Valley.  The warm Mediterranean climate with cool evenings and low rainfall making it an ideal centre for wine growing. Our first stop of the morning was to Guildford, a historic town and the gateway to…

  • Rockingham and the Giants of Mandurah, WA

    After enjoying days spent in Perth city centre, Fremantle, Rottnest Island and the Perth Hills we turned our attention southwards opting to explore Rockingham and Mandurah. Rockingham is a coastal town located 50 km south of Perth, the journey taking us just 45 minutes along the Kwinana Freeway.  As it was a Monday morning we…

  • View from Plume Winery, Perth Hills, WA

    Cottesloe Beach and lunch in the Perth Hills, WA

    The sun was shining brightly when we drew back the curtains so we decided to spend the morning by taking a stroll along Cottesloe Beach.  It’s located 11 km south west of Perth’s city centre.  We took the car but it’s also possible to get there by taking the Fremantle Line train from Perth City…

  • Kings Park, Perth

    Exploring Kings Park, Perth

    After enjoying breakfast out on the patio of our friend’s lovely home located in one of Perth’s leafy western suburbs we spent the morning exploring Kings Park and the Botanical Garden. This beautiful city park comprises natural bushland, parkland, and a botanical garden displaying over 3,000 species of flora unique to Western Australia.  It’s easily…

  • Rottnest Express Boat, Perth, WA

    Rottnest Island Day Trip, Perth, Western Australia

    One of the most popular excursions from Perth is to take a boat trip over to Rottnest Island.  This idyllic island with its crystal clear waters, secluded beaches and unique wildlife is just a 90 minute ferry ride from the city centre and we opted to travel there on the Rottnest Express Premium Service. We’d…

  • Fremantle Market Hall, Western Australia

    A day in Fremantle by train from Perth

    After enjoying breakfast at our hotel in Perth we strolled along to Perth Station and boarded a Transperth train to Fremantle.  With standard single tickets $5.10 (£2.65) and departures every 20 minutes, it was inexpensive and a quick journey, taking only half an hour to the port city south west of Perth. Fremantle boasts an…

  • Elizabeth Quay, Perth City Centre, Western Australia

    A day in Perth, Western Australia

    We were up bright and early making the most of our first full day in Perth, Western Australia.  With bright blue skies and soaring temperatures we started the day at Elizabeth Quay, just a short walk from our accommodation. This vibrant waterfront destination is located on the edge of the Swan River and was opened…

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