Travel: Australia - Perth

[tree nymph]

verykiasu2010:

tree nymph:

[quote=\"i3mum\"]Hi all,


I have not been to Perth before.. is Perth more suitable for young kids or will Melbourne be a better place?

I been to both places a few times... I vote for Melbourne! though I'm going to Perth again end of the year...

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i miss the great ocean road...and the stay in those cottages along the route......Fremantle from Perth is nice too .....[/quote]there are so many stuff in Melbourne... the great ocean road - do you know that there are sand dunes along the way where you can slide down? the sand is so fine!

Perth - I've been down south a few times too, after margaret river, you can go Pemberton to experience the large karri trees, the tree-top walking, stay in Denmark, one of the farms, its really very relaxing and beautiful.

unfortunately, this time round, I will be hanging around Freemantle, maybe mandurah and around that area.

[tree nymph]

Perth


I’ve never been North though… Anyone went there and anything to recommend?

[Funz]

Been to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Goldcoast. Have not done Cairns but it’s on the list. So if I were to rank my preference


Melbourne
Perth
Goldcoast
Adelaide
Sydney

Melbourne is just so easy to get around and is suitable both for elderly folks and kids. Perth also similar but more laid back, less of a cosmopolitan feel compared to Melbourne. Goldcoast, great if you have kids who are primary schoolers to teens but not so for younger kids as they cannot go on a lot of the rides in the theme parks. Adelaide, a lot of small towns to explore, my fav is Handorf. And lastly Sydney, maybe cos whenever I have been to Sydney it is for business rather then leisure.

[schweppes]

tree nymph:

Perth


I've never been North though... Anyone went there and anything to recommend?

I've been to Yanchep and Pinnacle. Personally, didn't think too highly of them. To me, Pinnacle is a place with just rocks sticking out of the ground. I don't find the scenery up north particularly breathtaking. But that's just me lah.

Some of my friends have travelled further up north to Monkey Mia and they like it there. But I find that too far away, so always end up travelling south even tho been there a few times.

Also, find that more pesky flies up north in Dec.

[tree nymph]

schweppes:

tree nymph:

Perth


I've never been North though... Anyone went there and anything to recommend?

I've been to Yanchep and Pinnacle. Personally, didn't think too highly of them. To me, Pinnacle is a place with just rocks sticking out of the ground. I don't find the scenery up north particularly breathtaking. But that's just me lah.

Some of my friends have travelled further up north to Monkey Mia and they like it there. But I find that too far away, so always end up travelling south even tho been there a few times.

Also, find that more pesky flies up north in Dec.

there's lots of flies in Dec... and they are huge! hate them! yucks...

I think problem with the north is that the drive is very long. for South, if you travel along the coast, you will come to a small town once a while and nice ocean view at the very least. I'm still thinking of going up north, but maybe when the kids are older. aiyah, really sian, wish i can go somewhere else instead.

[csc]

i have not been to Melbourne and Adelaide..my ranking is as follow ;


Cairns - like the atmosphere there.., enjoyed the cruise to Great Barrier Reef
Sydney - I like the shopping and eating ...and the beach nearby
Brisbane/Gold Coast - enjoyable for my kids then..
Perth - it's beautiful but I was bored , maybe I was in the wrong company then

[littlewoman]

Funz:

Been to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Goldcoast. Have not done Cairns but it's on the list. So if I were to rank my preference


Melbourne
Perth
Goldcoast
Adelaide
Sydney

Melbourne is just so easy to get around and is suitable both for elderly folks and kids. Perth also similar but more laid back, less of a cosmopolitan feel compared to Melbourne. Goldcoast, great if you have kids who are primary schoolers to teens but not so for younger kids as they cannot go on a lot of the rides in the theme parks. Adelaide, a lot of small towns to explore, my fav is Handorf. And lastly Sydney, maybe cos whenever I have been to Sydney it is for business rather then leisure.

Hi funz,

Anywhere good to go in Melbourne for kids? Also any hotels to recommend :lol: TIA!

[Funz]

littlewoman:

Funz:

Been to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Goldcoast. Have not done Cairns but it's on the list. So if I were to rank my preference


Melbourne
Perth
Goldcoast
Adelaide
Sydney

Melbourne is just so easy to get around and is suitable both for elderly folks and kids. Perth also similar but more laid back, less of a cosmopolitan feel compared to Melbourne. Goldcoast, great if you have kids who are primary schoolers to teens but not so for younger kids as they cannot go on a lot of the rides in the theme parks. Adelaide, a lot of small towns to explore, my fav is Handorf. And lastly Sydney, maybe cos whenever I have been to Sydney it is for business rather then leisure.

Hi funz,

Anywhere good to go in Melbourne for kids? Also any hotels to recommend :lol: TIA!

Check out this thread. I posted one of my past itinerary on page 3. There are many more suggestions from forummers there.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9346

I prefer staying in apartments as you get the option to cook and do laundry. So far when in Aust, I go for most of the Quest apartments, all pretty decent.

[csc]

Funz:

littlewoman:

[quote=\"Funz\"]Been to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Goldcoast. Have not done Cairns but it's on the list. So if I were to rank my preference


Melbourne
Perth
Goldcoast
Adelaide
Sydney

Melbourne is just so easy to get around and is suitable both for elderly folks and kids. Perth also similar but more laid back, less of a cosmopolitan feel compared to Melbourne. Goldcoast, great if you have kids who are primary schoolers to teens but not so for younger kids as they cannot go on a lot of the rides in the theme parks. Adelaide, a lot of small towns to explore, my fav is Handorf. And lastly Sydney, maybe cos whenever I have been to Sydney it is for business rather then leisure.

Hi funz,

Anywhere good to go in Melbourne for kids? Also any hotels to recommend :lol: TIA!

Check out this thread. I posted one of my past itinerary on page 3. There are many more suggestions from forummers there.
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9346

I prefer staying in apartments as you get the option to cook and do laundry. So far when in Aust, I go for most of the Quest apartments, all pretty decent.[/quote]agree . that's what we did too. we also go for motels... some are so nice...i remember one with a spiral staircase

[bebebub]

tree nymph:

Perth


I've never been North though... Anyone went there and anything to recommend?

How far north are u willing to drive? Up north, u can go monkey Mia, stay at the resort and see if u might be able to feed a couple of dolphins. Explore Shark's Bay....

Still further up, you'll end up seeing Ayers Rock, Alice Springs before ending up at Broome then NT

Want sand dunes? U can find them at the Pinnacles. If dun hv the proper boards, take along any big cardboard also can hv improvised fun. On the way to or from Pinnacles, stop at Hamelin Pool to see the Stramatolites.

Just slightly outside Perth city, can go explore Swan Valley, pick fruits ard the wanaroo area, visit Caversham Wildlife Park, Cuddly Farm.....

That's all I can remember off hand.

Down South, hv u been to Albany? Quite nice. The Brusselton Jetty has just been re-opened. Visit caves. Wineries at Margaret River. Spend a leisure day in Rottnest Island..... Think the rest, u've been in your previous trip....

I think Perth is quite boring, but WA offers lots of interesting things to do, provided u are the outdoorish sort who is not rushing to cover the touristy spots. JMHO.