Perth - Surroundings
In addition to the districts of South Perth and Crawley (bathing beach, University of Western Australia) the suburbs of Nedlands and Dalkeith are worth a visit for the sake of their handsome old houses (7km southwest of city center).
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Cohunu Koala Park
Cohuna Koala Park attracts families with children in particular. It is home to Australia's largest colony of koalas, together with more than 300 kangaroos. Visitor facilities include a restaurant and picnic sites. Helicopter tours are also available.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Neerabup National Park
1100ha.
Neerabup National Park is a narrow strip of land between Lakes Joondalup and Carabooda with the varied vegetation pattern of the sandy coastal plains north of Perth. To the south jarrah woodland predominates, to the southeast limestone from ancient dune systems with dense heath vegetation, while in the north are tall tuart gums with heath vegetation and banksias.
Neerabup National Park is a narrow strip of land between Lakes Joondalup and Carabooda with the varied vegetation pattern of the sandy coastal plains north of Perth. To the south jarrah woodland predominates, to the southeast limestone from ancient dune systems with dense heath vegetation, while in the north are tall tuart gums with heath vegetation and banksias.
Department of Conservation and Land Management Swan District Wanneroo Office
5 Dundebar Road
Wanneroo, WA 6065
Australia
5 Dundebar Road
Wanneroo, WA 6065
Australia
Swan Valley, Australia
To the northeast of Perth the Swan River winds through some lovely countryside. This region in Western Australia is best visited by ferry from Barrack Square Jetty.
Guildford and Swan Valley Tourist Information Centre
111 James Street
Guildford, WA 6055
Australia
111 James Street
Guildford, WA 6055
Australia
Yanchep National Park
2800ha.
Yanchep National Park is one of the favorite recreation areas of the people of Perth. It is a combination of natural vegetation with man-made lawns and gardens. Interesting stalactitic caves.
Yanchep National Park is one of the favorite recreation areas of the people of Perth. It is a combination of natural vegetation with man-made lawns and gardens. Interesting stalactitic caves.
Bibra Lake - Adventure World
Adventure World is an amusement/adventure park with 7 man-made lakes, rides geared to families and young children as well as thrill rides and carnival games.
This adventure park is situated south of Perth.
All values are in Australia Dollars
This adventure park is situated south of Perth.
Hours
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
| Adult | $ 47.00 |
| Child 14 & under | $ 39.00 |
| Concession or reduced rate | $ 39.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Valid ID cards required for seniors and concessions. Prices includes all rides and attractions for the entire day. Hours vary.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Bull Creek - Aviation Heritage Museum
The Aviation Heritage Museum displays vintage aircraft.
RAAF Association Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia
Bullcreek Drive
Bullcreek Drive, WA 6149
Australia
Bullcreek Drive
Bullcreek Drive, WA 6149
Australia
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Caversham Wildlife Park and Zoo
Situated outside of Perth, the Caversham Wildlife Park and Zoo attracts mainly young visitors.
All values are in Australia Dollars
Caversham Wildlife Park and Zoo
West Swan
Perth, WA 6055
Australia
West Swan
Perth, WA 6055
Australia
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 22.00 |
| Pensioners (OAP) | $ 17.00 |
| Students | $ 14.00 |
| Child 14 & under | $ 8.00 |
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Cockburn Sound, Australia
Cockburn Sound features a number of attractions and towns for visitors.
Kwinana
The town is named after the Kwinana, a ship which was driven ashore in a storm in 1922. The hull has been filled with cement and is used as a diving platform for swimmers.
Kwinana is a good base for boat trips to the offshore islands.
(Near Perth)
In spite of its nearness to holiday settlements and bathing beaches Kwinana (pop. 11,800) has been developing since 1951 into the main center of Western Australia's heavy industry. The two principal plants are the oil refinery and Alcoa's alumina works; other industries are nickel smelting, chemicals and cement manufacture. Many of the firms can be visited by appointment. In the town's excellent natural harbor are huge loading installations, in particular a grain terminal.The town is named after the Kwinana, a ship which was driven ashore in a storm in 1922. The hull has been filled with cement and is used as a diving platform for swimmers.
Kwinana is a good base for boat trips to the offshore islands.
Rockingham
Once an important port, Rockingham was sidelined by the development of Fremantle in 1897. Thanks to its beautiful sheltered beaches and its convenient proximity to Perth, Rockingham has enjoyed a rapid development as a holiday and commuter town in spite of the neighboring industrial installations.
(Near Perth)
Rockingham (pop. 30,640), immediately adjoining the industrial town of Kwinana, was named after a ship which ran aground here in the early days of the settlement.Once an important port, Rockingham was sidelined by the development of Fremantle in 1897. Thanks to its beautiful sheltered beaches and its convenient proximity to Perth, Rockingham has enjoyed a rapid development as a holiday and commuter town in spite of the neighboring industrial installations.
Rockingham Tourist Centre
43 Kent Street
Rockingham, WA 6168
Australia
43 Kent Street
Rockingham, WA 6168
Australia
Guildford, Australia
(Near Perth)
Guildford was one of the earliest settlements in the interior, founded about 1830. Notable features are St Matthew's Church (1873) in Stirling Square, Guildford Jail, the courthouse (1866) and the Rose and Crown Inn (1840) in Swan Street. The neighboring Hall Collection is a large private collection of relics of 19th C Western Australia. The Woodbridge Mansion, a well restored old house just off the Great Eastern Highway, recalls the town's heyday in the late 19th C.
Guildford and Swan Valley Tourist Information Centre
111 James Street
Guildford, WA 6055
Australia
111 James Street
Guildford, WA 6055
Australia
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Kalamunda National Park
375ha.
Kalamunda National Park is mainly designed to protect the natural vegetation from the rapidly expanding suburbs of Perth and has no facilities for visitors. The Piesse Brook follows a winding course through hilly country on the slopes of the Darling Range, with eucalyptus forest and heath vegetation, which in late winter and spring is gay with flowers. There is a network of trails offering scope for long walks.
Kalamunda National Park is mainly designed to protect the natural vegetation from the rapidly expanding suburbs of Perth and has no facilities for visitors. The Piesse Brook follows a winding course through hilly country on the slopes of the Darling Range, with eucalyptus forest and heath vegetation, which in late winter and spring is gay with flowers. There is a network of trails offering scope for long walks.
Subiaco, Australia
(Near Perth)
Subiaco is a charming suburb which has preserved many late 19th C buildings. It has good shops and a wide range of entertainments, a historical museum in City Hall Gardens and the Museum of Childhood (Victorian toys) in Hamersley Road.
Subiaco Council Chambers and Administration
Box 270
Subiaco, WA 6004
Australia
Box 270
Subiaco, WA 6004
Australia
Wanneroo, Australia
(Near Perth)
Wanneroo is now within the Perth conurbation as a result of the city's steady expansion northwards.
There is a long stretch of varied coastal scenery, with Hillary's Boat Harbor, Sorrento Quay, the Underwater World and a number of golf courses.
There is a long stretch of varied coastal scenery, with Hillary's Boat Harbor, Sorrento Quay, the Underwater World and a number of golf courses.
Sunset Coast Tourism Association
206 West Coast Highway
Scarborough, WA 6019
Australia
206 West Coast Highway
Scarborough, WA 6019
Australia
Whiteman Park
Whiteman Park is a popular recreation spot. Here cattle are herded cowboy-fashion and sheep-shearing competitions are held. Round flat bread and 'billy tea' are served to the accompaniment of didgeridoo music.
Hours
January 1 to January 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 20:30 | 20:30 | 20:30 | 20:30 | 20:30 | 20:30 | 20:30 |
February 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
April 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
December 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
