Travel: Australia - Perth
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concern_mum:
hi, how can i reach AQWA without driving? Can i take ferry?
Hi,
This is the AQWA website. But it seems there's no instructions on how to get there.
http://www.aqwa.com.au/
But if you look up Hilary Harbour's website (where AQWA is sited), you can view transport directions here :
http://www.hillarysboatharbour.com.au/hillarys_transport.htm
There are whale-watching boat trips that depart from Hilary's Harbour too. We didnt take it as our younger kid was too young then. Depends on the season as well. -
Hi everyone
Planning my first trip to Perth for my family - us and our 5yo.
Mid Dec for 5nites. Since it will be our first time there and first
time ever doing self drive, we wish to keep it simple and EASY and not
packing in too much within a day.
I am a TOTAL novice at Free and Easy travel so kindly
advise and give sugguestions. Thank u.
Below is what I came out with after researching online and here
at this lovely forum
15 Dec (Sat) - 21 Dec (Fri) 5Nites
First Nite (Sat) - chk into Goodearth BandB
Day 1 (Sun): Perth City, Fremental wkend mkt, eat fish and chips at some nice place
Western Australia Maritime Museum (did i get the name rite? is this in Fremental?)
Stay the nite at Goodearth.
Day 2 (Mon): Caversham Wildlife Park and Chocolate Factory
Stay the nite and Goodearth.
Day 3 (Tues): Drive to Margaret River. Explore around and stay the nite at
Margaret River Hideaway.
Day 4 (Wed): Drive to Busselton. Explore around and stay the nite at
Bluebay Apts or Abbey Beach Apts
D5 (Thurs): Back in Perth, chk into Goodearth.
Lunch/Dinner at Chinatown
Stay the nite at Goodearth.
D6 (Fri - Departure day): Start the day early and make a quick trip to Rottnest? - too ambitious? Trying to get a late flight bk to Spore -
ftwmum:
Hi, have you booked at MR Hideaway already? We stayed there 2 nights last year. Absolutely loved it. But i do have some advice for you. You can also read reviews at Tirpadvisor Forum abt it.
...15 Dec (Sat) - 21 Dec (Fri) 5Nites
First Nite (Sat) - chk into Goodearth BandB
Day 1 (Sun): Perth City, Fremental wkend mkt, eat fish and chips at some nice place
Western Australia Maritime Museum (did i get the name rite? is this in Fremental?)
Stay the nite at Goodearth.
Day 2 (Mon): Caversham Wildlife Park and Chocolate Factory
Stay the nite and Goodearth.
Day 3 (Tues): Drive to Margaret River. Explore around and stay the nite at
Margaret River Hideaway.
Day 4 (Wed): Drive to Busselton. Explore around and stay the nite at
Bluebay Apts or Abbey Beach Apts
D5 (Thurs): Back in Perth, chk into Goodearth.
Lunch/Dinner at Chinatown
Stay the nite at Goodearth.
D6 (Fri - Departure day): Start the day early and make a quick trip to Rottnest? - too ambitious? Trying to get a late flight bk to Spore
Seems a waste to spend only 1 nite at MR Hideaway though.
There's a animal feeding session on alternate days (check their website), so make sure you are there the night before the session, so your kid can enjoy it the next morning before you check out.
The ownder?/manager Julian may come across as rather unfriendly as he doesnt really smile. But dont let that get you down. He is great with kids at the animal feeding session. The kids will get to run about from one end of the farm to another, help him 'herd' the sheep to the feeding pen, and to play and feed with Pansy 2 - a small red kangaroo (Pansy 1 had died).
You can get your groceries from a little further down the road at MR town before you check in.
Do take care of the property as I read that Julian is fiercely protective of the property and rightly so (check some reviews in Tripadvisor where some youngsters attempted to 'party' and stated stepping on furniture).
And make sure you tidy up the place before you check out. I read in Tripadvisor that one family was thoughtful and left the dishes to dry on their own on the kitchen counter, but they were charged a cleaning fee as guests are expected to return the dishes/equipmnent to their original positions.
There's a field where your kid can kick around a soccer ball. THere's a playground that made of mateirals from nature. Wood, wood, wood, tree trunks. When we were there, there was also a tepee that was made from long tee branches, and we continued adding to the structure and had fun doing that.
Anyway, have an open mind and enjoy. We loved the place and the feeding sessions by Julian. The property and ground are well taken care of. -
ftwmum:
Hi everyone
Planning my first trip to Perth for my family - us and our 5yo.
Mid Dec for 5nites. Since it will be our first time there and first
time ever doing self drive, we wish to keep it simple and EASY and not
packing in too much within a day.
I am a TOTAL novice at Free and Easy travel so kindly
advise and give sugguestions. Thank u.
Below is what I came out with after researching online and here
at this lovely forum
15 Dec (Sat) - 21 Dec (Fri) 5Nites
First Nite (Sat) - chk into Goodearth BandB
Day 1 (Sun): Perth City, Fremental wkend mkt, eat fish and chips at some nice place
Western Australia Maritime Museum (did i get the name rite? is this in Fremental?)
Stay the nite at Goodearth.
Day 2 (Mon): Caversham Wildlife Park and Chocolate Factory
Stay the nite and Goodearth.
Day 3 (Tues): Drive to Margaret River. Explore around and stay the nite at
Margaret River Hideaway.
Day 4 (Wed): Drive to Busselton. Explore around and stay the nite at
Bluebay Apts or Abbey Beach Apts
D5 (Thurs): Back in Perth, chk into Goodearth.
Lunch/Dinner at Chinatown
Stay the nite at Goodearth.
D6 (Fri - Departure day): Start the day early and make a quick trip to Rottnest? - too ambitious? Trying to get a late flight bk to Spore
Err..if I am driving from Perth city, will I reach Busselton first or MR first?
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ftwmum:
Busselton first, then MR.
Err..if I am driving from Perth city, will I reach Busselton first or MR first?
There's nice scenary are Yallingup coastal area too - we chanced upon it when we got lost along the way
We did Mammoth Cave too (further down south from MR). With our 6 yr old and 2 yr old. My 2 yr old actually climbed the steps all by himself. Chose Mammoth Cave as it is apparently the only one in the MR region that has an area that allows strollers or wheelchairs (though for a short distance only) so we thought it will be doable if we just go take a look and short walk. In the end, we covered the entire route inside the cave. -
ftwmum:
Hi,
...
15 Dec (Sat) - 21 Dec (Fri) 5Nites
First Nite (Sat) - chk into Goodearth BandB
Day 1 (Sun): Perth City, Fremental wkend mkt, eat fish and chips at some nice place
Western Australia Maritime Museum (did i get the name rite? is this in Fremental?)
Stay the nite at Goodearth.
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Are you concerned about getting food and groceries to stock up apartment once you reach? If so, avoid reaching late on Sat night as most shops will be closed. Or unless you know there are eateries around Goodearth that open till late.
Oops....i wrote so much today in the Perth forum.
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hi,
Below is my plan for my Nov trip with 3 kids + hubby.
day 1 ==> check in City Stay midnight
day 2 ==> something light. swan river/riverside walk, bell tower, kings park
day 3 ==> AQWA and hillarys harbour. may want to try the Whale watching if time allow.
day 4 ==> frementle market via train then FRE CAT.
day 5 ==> margaret driver discovery (will be following day tour with jetabout)
day 6 ==> full day Mandurah, dolphin, maccadamia nuts, frementle (same with jetabout)
day 7 ==> check out in the morning and follow the half day tour to Swan Valley, Caversham and Tumblegum Farm with AussiePerthtours before we catch our midnight back to Singapore -
Hi Lilipitz
Thank u for your helpful suggestions
Any good website to book w MR Hideaway?
SQ tixs are crazy expansive for Dec travel so prob
getting Qantas - any website to book?
Thks again -
hi ffwmum
You can try Jetabout. They are connect to Qantas and have goods hotels rate. -
Hi, mommies
Must let you all know that I am not an expert. Just sharing what I have found out and experienced when I planned for and visited Perth last year. That was also my first trip:)
-------------ftwmum:
ftwmum,Hi Lilipitz
Thank u for your helpful suggestions
Any good website to book w MR Hideaway?
SQ tixs are crazy expansive for Dec travel so prob
getting Qantas - any website to book?
Thks again
Actually I booked direct with MR Hideaway. Was too lazy to scout around for comparison. After I submitted details and made reservations online, Julian replied me and provided me with more info and maps on the MR region.
Notice from your itinerary, you have a day at MR (MR Hideaway) and the following full day at Busselton. Actually from what I remember, the draw was the jetty which wont take a full day. Are you visiting any places there in particular? If not, consider stay 2 nights at MR region (MR Hideaway) and explore the area, and Busselton can be a stopover on the way from Perth (or back to Perth).
I also booked SQ air tickets direct....lazy to compare and check around
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