WESTERN AUSTRALIA Uncontrolled Intersections An uncontrolled intersection is where there is no traffic signal, stop sign, or give way sign. As a rule, at an uncontrolled intersection, always give way to the right, to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians. Merging Where two lanes merge into one (i.e. lane lines end) the vehicle in front has the right of way. Remember: • Always use your indicator when merging; • Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you, and take turns to merge if there are long lines of merging traffic
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OUATBOUT NORTH OF PERTH Joondalup Jumping Pillow, kids playground and picnic areas shouldn’t be missed. DARKLIGHT LASER TAG Visit outbacksplash.com.au DarkLight Joondalup boasts one of the largest indoor laser tag arenas in the SPURS STEAK RANCH Southern Hemisphere. DarkLight has Looking for a fun, casual family meal three storeys of heart-pumping arena out that’s great value? Then head with twisting, winding mazes set on a to Eagle Falls Spur Steak & Grill 520 square metre ground floor. Wanneroo. The kids will love the indoor U2, 92 Winton Road Joondalup, playground and game consoles. (08) (08) 9300 3700 Visit darklight.com.au 9306 2861 Visit facebook.com/eaglefallsspur/ ALOHA SURFHOUSE Whether you’re a seasoned shredder JUST JUMP! or just learning to surf, come along to Just Jump is located in Wanneroo, Aloha Surfhouse and join in the fun. Perth and is an Indoor Activity Centre The venue offers a unique experience that focuses on physical recreation. to ride an indoor wave that breaks Their Parkour and Trampoline Centre is 365 days a year. Learners have time waiting for you! to figure out what foot goes where, 1/637 Wanneroo Road, Wanneroo, while more experienced riders have a (08) 9306 3567 permanent never-ending wall to refine Visit justjumpwa.com.au their skills and style. A board and helmet are included. WANNEROO BOTANIC GARDENS Unit 3, 7 Winton Rd, Joondalup. This is not your average minigolf! Thirty Visit alohasurfhouse.com.au six holes of fun and frustration for the whole family nestled among one of Wanneroo Perth’s premier garden settings. No matter what age or skill level, you will PERTH’S OUTBACK SPLASH be sure to have lots of laughs and happy Perth’s Outback Splash is the perfect memories. destination for a fun filled day. With (08) 9405 1475 six mazes and a water park the fun Visit wanneroobotanicgardens.com.au is never-ending. Surrounded by lush green lawns and large trees, the Giant Yanchep National Park Only 45 mOipneunteesvferorymdPayeErnottfhrt!yhaenydeaacr.tivity fees apply. Cnr Indian Ocean Drive & Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep 6035 T: (08) 9303 7759 E: [email protected] http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/yanchep 53
LETG’OS TO... PERTH HILLS ARMADALE Food, nature or history - chances from a solid hill climb then take all are, you like at least one of those the selfies you want with the view things. If you do, then Perth Hills or, depending on the season, take an Armadale is the place to visit and soak easier route and enjoy wildflowers in up the things that recharge you and spring. The hills are alive with colour make you feel alive. and animals but keep an eye out for the cheeky blue wrens in Bungendore Park GRAB A BREW AND GO or the majestic black cockatoos flying Any Perth Hills day starts with a coffee over Churchman Brook Reservoir. to perk you up, and in Armadale you’re spoilt for choice. From your favourite Armadale’s food scene has exploded chain cups for the big day head (think in recent years so check out one of the Dome Café or The Coffee Club) to single many restaurants and cafes of the area origin roasted on-site showstoppers and pick a dish that showcases local (Sparks Coffee Roasters inside Bean produce. With a history of farming and Thru), there’s a blend for you. orchardists in the hills these guys know their fruit and veg. Naked Apple Cider After you’re fully caffeinated and have a family tradition of fruit growing ready to explore, why not set off on going right back to 1987 while Raeburn a walk trail? Get a hit of adrenaline Orchards goes even further with the Naked Apple Cider Millbrook Winery 54
Churchman Brook Reservoir History House Museum Rocksgate Winery first trees planted over 70 years ago. PAST AND PRESENT For a truly seasonal experience, check History buffs looking to get off the out an orchard during spring blossom beaten track, the Perth Hills has you or the leaves in autumn and just drink covered. Araluen Botanic Park is a in that vibrant natural colour. great place to start your adventure. Although best known for its sea of A GLASS OF THE GOOD STUFF colour during spring (thanks to over If you prefer picture-perfect wineries 100,000 tulips), it was originally to fruit, then head to Millbrook a holiday camp for WA youth in Winery. Located just 24 minutes from 1929 and includes the Grove of the Armadale (and 50 minutes south east Unforgotten – a moving tribute to the from Perth) in the historic town of 88 members of the Young Australia the Jarrahdale it also backs onto the League who lost their lives in World Serpentine River. Not just a pretty War I. If following in the footsteps of face, however, the restaurant has been the state’s notorious bushrangers are named second in the state by the WA Good Food Guide and their head chef Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum named Chef of the Year. Closer to 55 Armadale, Rocksgate Winery boasts shiraz, cabernet and merlot from their boutique winery. If you’re lucky enough to visit the hills on a Sunday indulge in one of their wood-fired pizzas with a glass of your favourite. For more information on a great local tipple, check out the Perth Hills Cider and Brews trail.
Araluen Botanical Park Harmony Day Migrant Park KEY EVENTS . . . AT A GLANCE more your thing, then Roley Pools is a must. A rumoured hiding spot for • Blues in the Hills (Feb 29) WA’s most famous outlaw, it makes a pleasing bushwalk near the Canning • Armadale Arts Festival River. (May 1 to 17) For a taste of more law-abiding • SJ Farm and Food Fest (May 3) history, pop into History House Musuem, located in the Minnawarra • Harmony Day (May 10) Historic Precinct. Full of information on the local industries that built • Grand Fondo (May 31) Armadale up from bush to thriving settlement, this museum has exhibits • Outside the Frame for all ages to enjoy. For machinery (Aug 7 to 16) enthusiasts, the Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum is ideal, • Springtime at Araluen showcasing stationary engines and the (August to September) Furphy cart. In more recent history, Migrant Park in Kelmscott reminds • Armadale Hills Open Studios visitors of the tough life of migrant Art Trail (Sep 5 to 13) • Highland Gathering/Perth Kilt Run (Oct 4) • Perth Hills Festival (Oct 10) • Kelmscott Show (Oct 16 to 17) • Christmas Parade and Carols by Candlelight (Dec 4) For more information, visit Perthhillsarmadale.com.au perthhillsarmadale #perthhillsarmadale 56
Armadale Arts Festival families following their immigration, heritage, the Aboriginal Interpretative post-second world war. An interpretive Centre at Champion Lakes gives memorial inside a Nissen huts tells the insight into their culture and traditions. story of the migrant experience. For visitors with an interest in Noongar No matter what your interest, the adventure starts here. Aboriginal Interpretative Centre at Champion Lakes 57
OUATBOUT IN THE SWAN VALLEY DON’T MISS ... while tasting native foods and signature cocktails; rise and shine to TAKE YOUR PICK forage for primo ingredients and meet producers on their morning routine Choose from a selection of bespoke before enjoying a champagne brunch; VIP experiences offering the chance to or embrace your inner zen with an go behind the scenes with producers afternoon of pampering, wine and and purveyors of Swan Valley food cheese pairing and a sunset body- and wine. Enjoy a day of decadence balancing finale. on the trail of all things naughty and Pick of the Valley, March 14 to 15, various nice including honey and chocolate; locations Swan Valley. Tickets on sale explore the Swan Valley’s rich past February 19, at swanvalley.com.au. 58
Sandalford Wines Founded in 1840, Sandalford is one of Western Australia’s oldest and largest privately owned wineries. Located at the original property on the banks of the Swan River, Sandalford Estate is just 25 minutes drive from the city. The Swan Valley boasts some of the oldest wineries in WA, superb restaurants, galleries and fine accommodation. If you’re lucky, you might catch one of the live concerts occasionally held at the estate. (08) 9374 937 or visit sandalford.com Rose & Crown Hotel The Rose & Crown is a complete venue. The indoor and outdoor restaurants offer a delicious menu. For a more casual experience the venue also has one of the best beer gardens, as well as the stylish POSH Convict Bar. (08) 9347 8100 105 Swan Street, Guildford Visit rosecrown.com.au Whistlers Chocolate Co. Whistler’s Chocolate Co is the oldest, family-owned confectionery company in the Swan Valley. Comprising a chocolate showroom, cocoa lounge, café and a large outdoor area , Whistler’s has something for everyone. 506 Great Northern Highway, (08) 9274 7777 Visit whistlers.com.au Taste Bud Tours Small groups (max 16) explore the awarded Food & Wine Trail of Perth’s Valley of Taste – Swan Valley – visiting 10 delicious locations enjoying 25+ different tasting experiences twice daily Wed to Sun. Itineraries and free pickups. 0412 244 201 or visit tastebudtours. com.au Swan Valley Wagon Tours Unique in Australia and exclusive to Perth, the multi-award-winning Swan Valley Wagon Tours of the are a must do for locals and visitors alike. Sit back relax and enjoy the opportunity to explore this breathtakingly beautiful region. 0412 917 496 or visit swanvalleywa.com 59
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OUATBOUT IN FREMANTLE The port city of Fremantle lies on a stunning stretches of beach to the series of limestone hills at the mouth north of the city and to the south. of the Swan River, approximately 25 Freo (as it’s known) has streets minutes from Perth. Many of the city’s buzzing with the song of buskers, the most impressive heritage buildings side walks fill with a wild collection are built from the pale-coloured of art and music floats out from local limestone. Central Fremantle is trendy cafés and bars. Make sure you bounded to the north and east by the visit the award-winning, heritage- lower reaches of the Swan River and listed Fremantle Prison - it’s an to the west by the Indian Ocean with unforgettable experience. DON’T MISS ... freedom, but do prisoners also lose their right to basic hygiene, decent PEOPLE POWER food, personal space and safety? If From violent riots to peaceful sit-outs, they are dissatisfied, how do they fight the exhibition Protest and Unrest for change? running until November at Fremantle Prison explores the conditions and Several protests will be examined regime under which prisoners lived, in detail, using personal accounts why they felt the need to protest and from prisoners, officers and the the ways in which they expressed their administration. The rotten food, dissatisfaction. appalling living conditions and accusations of torture and abuse, were Imprisonment means the loss of used as justification by prisoners for pushing back against authority. Revealed Aboriginal Art Market 61
OUATBOUT you be a goddess or a gladiator? FREMANTLE Ancient Rome is best suited to Showing objects never displayed primary school aged children though before, such as improvised weapons the entire family will enjoy learning from the 1988 riot, an electric battery about this fascinating era. box and prisoner graffiti, this exhibition will present a confronting view of life Discover how the humble shipping inside. container has revolutionised the way we live in this fun, surprising free Visitors will be challenged by the outdoor exhibition, Container. question: in the same situation, would you protest too? Lift the lid on the history and Protest and Unrest, Fremantle Prison, 1 impact of containerisation - visitors The Terrace, Fremantle, until November can literally ‘step inside the box’ to 8. Visit fremantleprison.com.au learn about shipping, ports, cargo, the impact of containerisation on the HISTORY MADE FASCINATING ocean, the origins of everyday objects Travel back in time and discover and even container architecture. the determination, machines and Container is housed in six colourful genius that carved the great Roman 20-foot shipping containers peppered Empire and discover the story behind along the port, from outside WA containers - but be quick. Both Maritime Museum trailing down to E exhibitions finish in April. Shed Markets. WA Maritime Museum - Ancient Rome: Ancient Rome: Epic Innovators and Epic Innovators and Engineers, until Engineers is a family-friendly exhibition April 26; Container - the box that featuring carefully reconstructed changed the world, until April 14, free, replica machines that reflect one of the 9.30am to 5pm. Visit museum.gov.au most technologically significant times in the human history. INVEST IN ART The Revealed Aboriginal Art Market This exhibition includes models, is a treasure trove of Indigenous art catapults, frescoes, armour, weapons, works, with paintings, carved objects, busts, and much more, with plenty of photography and more on offer. things to touch. We also have some This is the only day of the year that fun dress-ups and a photo wall - will Perth art lovers can buy original, affordable works by Aboriginal artists from all over the state, in one place. Fremantle International Street Arts Festival 62
The one-day market features stalls in honouring the stories of our past, from regional Aboriginal art centres celebrating lived heritage as it evolves and independent Aboriginal artists, in the present, and looking to the with many traveling huge distances future to ensure the stories of our from remote parts of WA to take part. culture, significant historical and Works start from as little as $50 and natural places and Indigenous heritage all profits from sales return to the is protected for future generations. artists and art centres. Commencing on World Heritage There will be a great range of Day, the Australian Heritage Festival is artworks to browse in the beautiful an opportunity for all the community surrounds of FAC’s Front Garden to organise events and exhibitions, including paintings, textiles, woven gather stories and tell them, celebrate items, artefacts, clothing, ceramics, through ceremony and performances, jewellery and more. Revealed is also an share knowledge through talks, walks opportunity to meet some of the state’s and tours, and have fun bringing most talented Aboriginal artists. heritage to life. Revealed Aboriginal Art Market, Fremantle Arts Centre, April 3 to 4. The National Trust looks forward to promoting events in cities, towns, TAKE TO THE STREETS for community groups, businesses, Each year over the Easter long Councils, conservation groups, weekend, the streets of Fremantle are museums, galleries, libraries, transformed into an open-air theatre churches, synagogues, mosques, of the amazing, weird and wacky, while temples, retail centres, universities Fremantle’s famous alfresco dining and schools. steps up a notch, with pop-up bars Visit nationaltrust.org.au/ahf/wa/ to and eateries extending into the streets. find out more. Entertainment centres around DON’T MISS . . . several major ‘pitches’ or performance locations and roving performers pop Take time to up in surprising and interesting places remember all across the City. the fallen Fremantle International Street Arts on ANZAC Festival started as a celebration of Day, April 25 - Fremantle’s local busking culture in Monument Hill, 1999 and has grown into a showcase Fremantle. of the world’s best street theatre. The program was being finalised at the time of going to press - keep an eye on the rich collection of talent performing live around Freo at the website. Fremantle International Street Arts Festival, various locations, April 10 to 13. Visit streetartsfestival.com.au CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE The 2020 Australian Heritage Festival is gearing up again across the nation, and Fremantle will play its part, with an array of events from 18 April – 19 May. With the theme ‘Our Heritage for the Future’ the festival will celebrate the importance of all facets of heritage 63
Fishing Boat Harbour TOP 10 TTFOHRIEDNOOGISINN AUTUMN 1. FREMANTLE FISHING free and ticketed concerts and events BOAT HARBOUR from international, national and local As Perth’s premier destination for artists. It’s also home to Canvas tourists and locals, the laid-back Café, beautiful grounds, and the atmosphere of Fremantle Fishing FOUND Shop, which sells the largest Boat Harbour is perfect for your next range of WA-designed wares. day out or holiday escape. Uniquely positioned between the ocean and the 3. FREMANTLE MARKETS sea, the working harbour is surrounded by world-class restaurants featuring Step inside the Fremantle some of WA’s freshest seafood as Markets and enjoy the distinctive well as bars, entertainment and atmosphere of over a 100-years accommodation. of vibrant culture and heritage. Now boasting over 150 stalls, the 2. FREMANTLE ARTS CENTRE Fremantle Markets is a must-see for Housed in a gothic heritage building in locals and tourists alike. Aside from Fremantle’s east end, Fremantle Arts being a great place to shop, it’s also Centre showcases free exhibitions, and one of the best places to purchase authentic street food. Fremantle Markets 64
4. FREMANTLE PRISON Fremantle Prison Built in 1857 and decommissioned in 1991, UNESCO World Heritage operational brewery so don’t be Listed Site, Fremantle Prison is one of surprised to see giant tanks and Western Australia’s most fascinating brewers working, as well as the and significant cultural attractions. unmistakable aroma of beers mashing With a choice of intriguing day in. It’s also the perfect place to grab tours, spine-chilling torchlight tours a pint while the kids play in the and ‘extreme heritage’ tunnel tour undercover sandpit. adventures, there is something for everyone – you can even search for your convict ancestors on the fully interactive Convict Database. 5. LITTLE CREATURES BREWERY Little Creatures Brewery is something of a brewing institution at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. This is a fully fremantle arts centre Free entry | Heritage building & gardens | Exhibitions | Café | Shop fac.org.au 65
WA Maritime Museum Rottnest Island tour of the submarine HMAS Ovens Quokka and come and see the legendary America’s Cup winning yacht Australia 6. ROTTNEST ISLAND II and many other iconic vessels from Fremantle is the gateway to Rottnest WA’s extensive maritime history. You’ll Island, Western Australia’s very own also see WA’s own tall ship the STS island getaway, featuring a casual Leeuwin berthed alongside. atmosphere, picturesque scenery and some of the world’s finest beaches and 9. WA SHIPWRECKS MUSEUM bays. It’s a special place for Western The WA Shipwrecks Museum is Australians and a popular destination the foremost maritime archaeology for interstate and international visitors, museum in the southern hemisphere it’s a 25 minute ferry ride from B Shed and the most visited museum in on Victoria Quay. Western Australia. Steeped in history, the galleries house hundreds of relics 7. ROUND HOUSE from ships wrecked along Western The Round House is the oldest public Australia’s treacherous coastline, building in WA. The twelve-sided including the original timbers from the building was built in 1831 and was used Batavia (wrecked in 1629). until 1886 to house locals who were on the wrong side of the law. Today, 10. ESPLANADE YOUTH PLAZA visitors can take a tour and imagine the & RESERVE hardships faced by convicts, prisoners In the centre of Fremantle is the and gaolers alike. Esplanade Reserve - a large parkland area identified by tall Norfolk Pines. 8. WA MARITIME MUSEUM Inside its grounds you’ll find the Perched on the Indian Ocean’s shore, Esplanade Youth Plaza, Carriage Café, the WA Maritime Museum houses Tourist Wheel Fremantle and a large several unique galleries that explore playground area, complete with a WA’s relationship with the sea. Take a climbing frame for children to play on. It’s an urban oasis. 66
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OUATBOUT ON ROTTNEST ISLAND Rottnest Island is Western Electric Island, Hotel Rottnest, April Australia’s very own island 5, from noon to 6pm. Visit t1000.to/ getaway, featuring a casual electricisland atmosphere, picturesque scenery and some of the world’s finest beaches and Who’s who on Electric Island? bays. Best of all, it’s located just 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle. BASEMENT JAXX (DJ SET) It’s a special place for Western Widely respected as one of the Australians and a popular destination world’s most legendary house duos, for interstate and international Basement Jaxx have been global crowd visitors. Mediterranean-style climate favourites for over 20 years. Following and Indigenous flora and fauna of their sold out Orchestrated shows this Island provide the backdrop to a in 2019, The legendary BRIT award special holiday experience. winning duo Basement Jaxx return to Take a day trip to Rottnest (or Australia in 2020 bringing with them Rotto as the locals call it), or book a an all out sensory assault of dance stay for a few days or more. It’ll be a floor classics including their number memorable part of any visit to Perth. one hits ‘Where’s Your Head At, Red Alert, Romeo, and Good Luck’. Do not DON’T MISS . . . miss the electronic duo playing their unforgettable hits in the open-air on the Hotel Rottnest hosts epic gig white sand beach at Hotel Rottnest. It’s a line-up that will have electronic music lovers chomping at the bit. Basement Jaxx, Roger Sanchez, Kristen Knight and local DJ legeneds, Yorp DJs. They’re all heading over the water to hold a Rotto-based gig for the ages in April. From the creators of Electric Gardens Festival, get ready for the first ever Electric Island gig on the white beaches of Hotel Rottnest. 68
ROGER SANCHEZ KRISTEN KNIGHT From a humble beginning in NYC to Kristen Knight is a Miami based Dj, multi-year residencies in Ibiza; from producer. Highly influenced by her digging in dusty crates to headlining cities’ iconic night life she developed festival main-stages around the world, a romance with house music. That Roger is truly a self-made man and relationship has driven her to create dance music star. The crafting of energetically intoxicating atmospheres Roger Sanchez, the DJ, started in the dropping the hottest tracks & remixes late 80s in Corona, Queens, where as a on dance floors all over the world. Her young man he was enticed by the early technical skills on 4 decks has been roots of hip-hop sprouting all over acknowledged by world renowned DJs New York. Attending parties by the and venues, adding an element to her Bronx River and other jams as a break- live performances guaranteed to keep dancer and graffiti artist, Sanchez people dancing on the white beach was introduced to DJ’ing through sands of Rottnest Island. friends, trying his hand in an organic environment where his creativity YORP DJS behind the decks flourished from a few Yorp DJ’s have been a driving force in singles into an ambitious catalogue of the local Perth house scene for quite over two thousand original productions a few years now. A regular fixture in and remixes. the Coastal town called Scarborough where they run their own night at everyone’s favourite beachside bar El Grotto, to being regular support acts to some of the industries heavyweights. With major influence from artists such as Lovebirds, Martinez Brothers, Jamie Jones, Peggy Gou, just to name a few, you can be sure these 2 guys are a perfect pick to support these international legends at Electric Island 69
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trong Parakeet Fays The Pinky Beach 17 Bay Bay Basin Bathurst Lighthouse Geordie Longreach To Hillarys Bay Thomson Bay(Closed 22km 18 Bay 19 until To Fremantle January) 19.7km Golf Course FENCE RD G E O R D I EBAY 1 RD Vlamingh Lookout DIGBY DRV Army Jetty 2 Oliver HillDEFENCE RD Aerodrome Kingstown Guns Oliver Hill Railway Barracks Bickley Bay Salmon Bay PA R K E R P O I N T R D POINT RD 3 Bickley Point 7 PARKER Henrietta Rocks 6 4 Porpoise Bay 5 Little Parker Point Rottnest Island is 11km in length Salmon and 4.5km at its widest point Bay views and wonderful stretches of the development of the state of unspoilt beach. Visit the lighthouse, Western Australia. attempt to ride to the west end or grab yourself some snorkel gear or The history of Rottnest Island a kayak from the helpful team at has created a rich and significant the Rottnest Adventure Centre. cultural heritage. First records of human occupation of Rottnest It’s a fun, safe and healthy way Island date back more than 6,500 to enjoy the very best of Rottnest years ago when the island was Island. still attached to the mainland, and HISTORY & CULTURE Aboriginal people inhabited the Visitors can experience Aboriginal, area. Since its initial European European, colonial, maritime, exploration from the 17th Century military, recreational and social and its settlement in 1829, Rottnest heritage on Rottnest Island, which Island has been through a number to a certain extent is reflective of of stages of development and has been used for a variety of purposes. INCLUDES : $305 - 1 night stay - return ferry PER COUPLE - cooked breakfast offer valid for bookings until the end of august extra nights $200 per night T: 08 9292 5161 [email protected] | www.karmgroup.com we create… experiences 71
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ON THE BEATEN TRACK Eagle View Walk HEAD FOR THE HILLS WA Trails has some great trails to explore, often with sensational views to reward your hard yards. The Kalamunda Mountain Bike Hovea Falls for lunch. The 15 kilometre Trail Network trail can be tackled clockwise or With over 40km of fully signed single- anticlockwise. It’s more challenging track, the Kalamunda Trails area is the than other trails in the park, but your most popular MTB destination in WA. efforts are well rewarded. Find out It is only a 40 minutes drive from the more on the Trails WA app. centre of Perth, and is situated in both picturesque National Park and State Kingfisher Walk Trail, Forest. The Black Stump Pump Track Walyunga National Park is an outstanding facility suitable for Walyunga National Park covers 1,800 riders of all ages and abilities and a hectares of the Darling Range, tucked great introduction to mountain biking. behind the Darling Scarp, covering Bikes hire and classes are available both sides of a steep valley. Just to the from Rock ‘n’ Roll Mountain Biking and east of the park, in the picturesque a shuttle service is run by volunteers Avon Valley, the Avon River joins the on some Sundays. Brockman River to form the Swan River which passes through the tree Eagle View Walk, lined valley. John Forrest National Park The Eagle View Walk Trail is situated Walyunga contains one of the in John Forrest National park in the largest known Aboriginal campsites Darling Ranges. This Top Trail takes around Perth and was still in use by the walkers away from the picnic areas, Noongar people late last century. The initially following Jane Brook down area has been used as a meeting place the valley. It then climbs up the valley for more than 6000 years. Walyunga wall where you can stop and admire is an Aboriginal name, but its meaning the view. The trail then weaves its way is uncertain. Local Noongar people up and down valleys, creek lines and believe the Swan River was carved by hills before heading back to the Brook the Waugal, and greet the dreamtime which it follows back to the main serpent here by rubbing sand on their visitor’s area. Pack a picnic and stop at bodies and throwing it in the water. 74 The walk trail starts beside the
Kalamunda Mountain Bike Trail Network Top trail tips: lower pool in Walyunga and follows the if you’re planning on exploring a river to Syd’s rapids and then ascends walk trail this summer; here are a into the woodland. The trail markers are few tips to remember: blue footprints and are designed to be followed in an anti clockwise direction. Don’t overestimate your abilities. Choose a trail that is suitable for Burswood Paddle Trail the least fit or youngest member Starting in East Perth, the Burswood of your walking group. Paddle Trail is a wonderful paddle on the doorstep to the city. This is great Avoid walking during the hottest opportunity to pack a picnic and utilise part of the day. Start early to skip some of the secluded picnic coves the heat. along the way, or pull up at Claisebrook Cove and stretch your legs for a Tell someone where you are well earned pub meal. Kayak hire is walking and what time you expect available - check out the trail on Trails to be back. WA for more information. Drink plenty of water before, The Trails WA website and App during and after your walk. In hot (iOS only) showcase an extensive trail weather, bring at least 2 litres of network across Western Australia. water per person. Discover over 500 trails including cycling, mountain biking, walking, Protect yourself from the sun. Wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen whenever you’re outside walking. Wear sturdy, comfortable and enclosed shoes. Save the thongs for the beach. Snakes are more active during summer, so watch where you’re putting your feet and avoid walking through long grass. If you do spot a snake, leave it alone. Move away quickly and calmly. equestrian trails and more. Explore WA on a trail and find yourself in amazing places. Visit trailswa.com.au Burswood Paddle Trail Kingfisher Walk Trail 75
OUATBOUT SOUTH OF PERTH ADVENTURE WORLD Adventure World is Perth’s only Theme Park/Water Park where visitors can spend an awesome day with family and friends. Open seasonally. (08) 9417 9666. 351 Progress Drive, Bibra Lake. Visit adventureworld.com. au COCKBURN ICE ARENA Whether it’s coming down to the rink for a public session, taking up ice hockey, enrolling in a learn-to-skate class, booking a birthday party, or bringing your school down for an excursion, their rink has something for everybody. 401 Progress Drive, Bibra Lake, visit cockburnicearena.com.au Explore beautiful PENGUIN I S L A N D The all new Penguin Island Wildlife Cruise departs daily at 10.15am and 12.15pm. 10% discount off any Penguin Island Cruise (excludes ferry). 76
JETPACK PERTH JetPack Perth is the WA’s first coastal Jetpack experience. Based in Rockingham Beach our professional instructors offer jetpack training for you to get to grips with this ultimate water Jjtpack. 0452 500 550 Bell Park, Rockingham or Visit jetpack-perth.com.au PERTH WAKE PARK Perth Wake Park is the only cable wakeboard park in Western Australia. Located 30 minutes south of Perth city at the Mundijong Road, Kwinana Freeway exit, near Rockingham. (08) 9524 2884. Lot 482 St Albans Rd, Baldivis or visitperthwakepark.com.au Have Fun With Wildlife Kayaking Shoalwater Islands Tours. Departs Perth Daily Morning bus pick up in the city then kayak with our friendly guides to Seal Island! See dolphins and sea lions then explore Point Peron and enjoy a healthy picnic lunch. Book online using the code “WHATSON10” www.rivergods.com.au Bookings 08 9259 0749 WHALE WATCHING CRUISES ROTTNEST ISLAND T&C's: - Discount excludes Rottnest Island Admission Fees - Discount Is valid for Adult and Child fares only. - Maxfourpassengers canclaimthe dlscountpervoucher. - Discount code must be quoted prior to making payment. - Bookings are essential,andis subjectto availability. - Valid for direct bookings only and not in conjunction with any other offer. 77
OUATBOUT IN MANDURAH Fairbridge Festival Mandurah Crab Fest Crab feast fest Fairbridge Festival Head to Mandurah for the famous This friendly celebration of folk, roots, Crab Fest, the largest free regional blues, acoustic, Celtic, a capella and community event in Western Australia. world music takes place annually in This year it will be held on March 14 and April, in the traffic-free, self-contained 15, attracting over 100,000 locals and bushland site of Fairbridge Village on visitors to the City of Mandurah. the South West Highway, 5km north of Pinjarra and 100km south of Perth’s The event showcases the lifestyle, outlying south-eastern suburbs. location, culture and talent that makes Mandurah so unique. Of course, The festival is entering its 28th Crab Fest would not be Crab Fest year in 2020 and continues to go from without a celebration of the native blue strength to strength. In 2011, the manna crab. Fresh food, live music, Fairbridge Festival Quest songwriting performances, children’s entertainment, competition for high school-aged young competitions, cooking demonstrations, people was launched and each year celebrities, aquatic entertainment… unearths amazing talent from across the list goes on. If you want a taste of the state. Mandurah this is the festival for you! Fairbridge Music Festival, April 17 to 19. Visit fairbridgefestival.com.au Just a note - this festival is for crabs and people only – leave your pets at home. Mandurah Crab Fest, Mandurah Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, March 14 and 15, Saturday 10am to 8.30pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm. A little furher afield... Fair weather for Fairbridge Fairbridge Festival is Western Australia’s most popular family camping festival. 78
FOREST HERITAGE CENTRE Explore and experience local culture and heritage at the Forest Heritage Centre. There is fun for all the family, including a treetop walk, interpretive centre, creative courses, trails, art gallery, bush tucker café and affordable accommodation. Follow the emu trail from town. 1 Acacia Road, Dwellingup (08) 9538 1395 or visit forestheritagecentre. com.au MEADOW SPRINGS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Provides ‘golf as nature intended’. A spectacular and impeccably maintained championship layout winding through tranquil native Australian bushland. Outstanding practice facilities and full food and beverage facilities, catering for golfers and functions. 23 Meadow Springs Drive, Mandurah (08) 9581 6002 or visit msgcc.com.au IBIS FARM STAY Enjoy a country escape in a 100-year old jarrah character cottage. Just a short drive from Perth, the three-bedroom cottage is recently renovated and fully self- contained. Feed the farm animals, ride a tractor, explore the region or just sit back and relax in the peaceful setting. 348 Mills Road, West Pinjarra Call 0417 952 269 or visit ibispark.com.au EMMA BLYTH GALLERY Emma’s paintings express a passion for vibrant colours and her unique ability in translating Australian culture to canvas. Her paintings portray scenes from Australia’s rugged outback to the beautiful beaches and forests of WA’s south west. Mandurah Visitor Centre, 75 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah. Visit emmablyth.com.au TOURIST FUN TRAIN COMPANY Hop on board the Mandurah Tourist Train for an hour’s tour around the beautiful foreshores and Ocean Marina. Or hop on/ hop off all day. There’s also a kid’s train running up and down the foreshore seven days a week. 6a Leighton Rd East, Halls Head Visit touristfuntrain.com 79
ON THE RECORD Leigh Nash IMAGES Crib Creative L eigh Nash’s Dingo Sauce Co is the heaviest thing I’d ever heard up until about to hit the big time. The then and it became a soundtrack that North Freo company has scored stayed with me through my teen years. a spot on the Season 11 line-ip of I’d go off and listen to other types of sauces for Hot Ones, an online channel music but always come back to this which regularly reaches 30 million album as one of my all time favourites. views each month. AC/DC - If You Want Blood LIVE - I’d His Widow Maker sauce is made grown up listening to AC/DC and was with the six hottest chillies in the world always a big fan but this album was - so it certainly lives up to its name. next level for me. We’d moved over Here are Leigh’s most important music to WA at this stage and were living in choices, which have peppered (sorry, Augusta. Mum and Dad got me the Ed.) his life to date. AC/DC box set for Christmas and See Season 11 of Hot Ones on February it was the only thing I cared about 7 on YouTube. that year. It has the best versions of all their best songs - Bon Scott was METALLICA - Master of Puppets in absolutely on fire. 1986 - At the time I was just getting into hard rock and heavy metal and NWA - Straight Outta Compton - I I’d been given some money for my hated R&B and mainstream hip hop birthday. My family were living in and had a lot of preconceived ideas Sunbury in Victoria at the time and about what ‘types’ of music I should be I went to the local record shop and they guy there told me it was going to change my world - he was right! It was 80
listening to. Then I discovered NWA and there wasn’t a whole lot of musicality this album opened me up to a whole lot involved - you just needed to be able to more diversity in my musical tastes. shout really loud and I was a big fella Previously I’d had a fairly narrow focus with a large set of lungs. Looking back on metal, hardcore and punk but I on it I’m not sure you’d call a lot of really responded to the grittyness of what we did music in the strict sense this album and realised that a lot of the of the word but it was a great way to messages (in the music) were the same. express how we were all feeling at I especially liked the comical side to that point in our teenage years. Skum NWA - really dark at times but also really was a whole lot of fun. We played a funny. The political, anti establishment lot locally and we mostly got paid in messages resonated with my rebellious alcohol. teenage self and I felt like these guys spoke the same language. DRI - Full Speed Ahead - Discovering these guys really changed the way we RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE - self preformed. I was so impressed with titled - This was the soundtrack of an their stage presence and all the crazy era. By now I was living in Margaret antics - thrashing around, stage dives, River and very into the whole surfing just totally in the moment of madness. and skating scene. I wasn’t a big fan of We brought a lot of that to our stage school and I spent a lot of time cutting shows with Skum and I remember so class and taking off to the beach with totally epic mosh pit moments. The my surf board. I remember the ‘f*ck album is classic thrash metal. We you I won’t do what you told me’ lyric covered several of the songs from this was like my mantra. I felt disillusioned album and they were always crowd by the whole ‘system’ - and what I felt favourites. were antiquated attitudes in a small town. Me and my group of friends SASHA & DIGWEED - Northern were constantly looking for extremes Exposure - My musical tastes really - we did a whole lot of crazy stuff - started to branch out more in the late motor bikes, cars, stupid tricks on 90’s early 2000s. I’d discovered DJ-ing skate boards and surf boards - always and as the Skum era ended I got more looking for the next bit of excitement. and more into dance music. Initially I’d They were really fun times - full on - had the notion that ‘dance’ music was but fun and the friends I made during techno or rave music but when I came those years are still among my best across progressive house and trance. mates to this day. It blew my mind. I remember Sasha & Digweeds music felt like a journey THE MISFITS - Collection - This and I realised that’s what DJ-ing album was a dark mix of punk/ was all about - you were like a guide hardcore that really influenced the leading the crowd through a musical kind of music I was playing. I’d always journey towards a crescendo - the been messing around with a guitar and light and shade, troughs and peaks. I ended up in a bad called Skum with The Northern Exposure series was a a group of friends in Margs (Margaret turning point for my Djing style - it’s River). Somehow I was the singer - I totally stood the test of time to me and really can’t sing - but to be honest something I still love to listen to today. 81
INTER VIEW ... by Gabi Mills Indian stand- up and YouTube superstar Kanan Gill brings the world premiere of his new show to Australia with a performance at the Heath Ledger Theatre on April 24. KANAN GILLDID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT ... I n this personal, observational and I self describe all things as ‘deeply deeply stupid follow up to his 2019 stupid’, and I think as long as the Festival smash hit Teetar, Kanan’s shows stay deeply stupid I’m on the new hour will delight his long-term right track. fans and establish a whole new legion of followers. Gabi Mills gets to know GM: How did you get into comedy? Is this funny guy. it your dream career (after software engineering obviously)? GM: Tell me about your new show KG:: Well obviously my dream was to which as been described as a ‘deeply be a software engineer (no, not really). stupid follow-up’ to your smash hit But it was the obvious thing to do if Teetar. you have a computer science degree, KG: This one is called The End, and it’s which I found myself holding at 21. I about the end of the world, human life, didn’t enjoy software, it wasn’t near ice cream and like two other things. as silly a career as I was searching for. 82
At the time stand up was just starting that comedy audiences are almost the in Bangalore, so I went to a few open same wherever you go. Everyone likes mics. Before I knew it I was hooked. a great joke. If someone buys a ticket to your show, it’s because they want GM: Have you always told stories? How to enjoy it. do you pick your subjects? KG: I’ve always loved writing stories GM: Do you enjoy the comedy festival but stand up comes from a different format for testing out new material? place in your mind. Sometimes it’s KG: I hope so! It’s all these shows about the funniest thing I see or back to back so there’s time to make something true that’s happened in my adjustments and tweaks after every life that I have to twist to make some single show. Usually that many shows sort of point, or just bizarre things that can render an end of festival show have a habit of happening to me. pretty different from the starting. “I self describe all things as ‘deeply stupid’, and I think as long as the shows stay deeply stupid I’m on the right track.” Kanan Gill GM: Who has inspired you in your GM: Have you been to Perth before? career to date? Who are your comedy What are you looking forward to seeing heroes? or doing? KG: I’ve been watching stand up since KG: I did some stand up in Perth I was a kid. The earliest were probably last year as well but only had half Russel Peters, Eddie Izzard, Brian a day to spend in the city. So this Regan, Pablo Francisco. I remember time I’m looking forward to seeing just being awed watching how many something besides a comedy club and different ways there were to be funny. a supermarket. I try to be all of those but I’ll be happy just with one. GM: Tell me a joke. KG: Knock knock GM: What are Aussie audiences like (We’ll finish this in subsequent compared to those back home? KG: I did a world tour last year. Got interviews) out of India and did shows in all these new places. Singapore to Qatar to The Catch Kanan and his funny friends Netherlands, America and of course during the Perth Comedy Festival Australia. My biggest take away is from April 20 to May 17. Visit perthcomedyfestival.com.au. 83
CELEBRATING OUR SHARED HERITAGE The Australian Heritage Festival is a month-long opportunity for communities to celebrate their heritage through events and exhibitions, gathering stories and telling them, celebrating through ceremony and performances, sharing knowledge through talks, walks and tours, and having fun bringing heritage to life. T he Festival began in 1980 The 2020 Australian Heritage Festival and has become Australia’s brings together an array of events across biggest festival of heritage the nation with the common theme and culture. The vision of the festival Our Heritage for the Future. is to recognise and celebrate the significance of Australia’s natural, In 2020 the National Trust is historic and Aboriginal heritage looking with twenty-twenty vision places, ensuring they are valued by to the importance of all facets of Australians, protected for future heritage in honouring the stories of generations and cared for by the our past, celebrating lived heritage as community. it evolves in the present, and looking to the future to ensure the stories of 84
our culture, significant historical and Fast natural places and Aboriginal heritage facts is protected for future generations. OUR HERITAGE FOR Events take place in cities THE FUTURE and towns and are organised by community groups, businesses, When: April 18 to – May 19 Councils, conservation groups, Where: museums, galleries, libraries, Check the website for locations churches, synagogues, mosques, Website: temples, retail centres, universities australianheritagefestival.org.au and schools. The National Trust of Australia is proud to be the national convenors and coordinators of the Australian Heritage Festival. The Australian Heritage Festival in Western Australia is proudly supported by Lotterywest. So gather your friends and family events happening in your area via the and join in on the festivities happening website which goes live at the end of around Western Australia. Learn more March. Keep an eye out on the website about your culture, the things that for the digital program and your local connect us and the things make us cafes, tourism centres and community unique. You can check out all of the hubs for the pocket guide around April. 85
Rail & Ferries TRANSPERTH TRAINS run from the when Wednesday & Sunday departures City to Armadale, Clarkson, Fremantle, Midland and Mandurah. You can take will return until mid December. We the same train from one end of the suggest you call Great Southern rail network to the other. All suburban Railway Ltd on trains stop at the city station on 13 21 47 for confirmation. Wellington Street. Call Transperth on 13 62 13. INTRASTATE RAIL - The Australind to Bunbury leaves from the city station. The Prospector to Kalgoorlie and the Avonlink to Northam leave from the East Perth Terminal. Ring Transwa 1300 662 205 for more information. INTERSTATE RAIL - The Indian Pacific leaves East Perth Terminal at 11.55am and is currently scheduled to depart each Wednesday until mid August 86
WHATS ON VOUCHERS $ 10 TGI FRIDAYS Download the MyFridays membership app to score a $10 welcome voucher to use towards your meal. Visit tgifridays.com.au/rewards WILLIE CREEK PEARLS Present this voucher at the Elizabeth Quay showroom or quote “WHATSONPERTH” when booking online to receive a Live Pearl Harvest experience for just $10 each (usually $15). Valid until 15/06/20. Ph: 08 9241 6565. $5 Western Pavilion, Barrack Square, Perth. Visit williecreekpearls.com.au THRIFTY CAR & HGFIRRPESEE TRUCK RENTAL Present this voucher to receive FREE hire of a Sat Nav GPS system when you hire a NIFTY CAR (only) from one of our selected suburban Thrifty locations. Subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer & valid until 15/06/2020 www.thriftywa.com.au Ph 13 61 39 OUTBACK JACKS 20% 20% off the total bill, up to $25 value. ONLY NORTHBRIDGE STORE. 1 voucher Perth’s Best Steaks per table, excludes Public Holidays. Not valid with any other offer. www.outbackjacks.com.au/northbridge, 9227 7346 124 James Street Northbridge. Good~Beer 87
IVNISFOITROMRATION ELECTRICITY SEASONAL FRUITS The electrical current in Australia is Produce that is in season locally is 240/250 volts AC 50Hz. The Australian cheaper, tastes better and has more three-pin power outlet is different nutrients. Produce that has been from many Asian and European transported over long distances countries. If your appliances are 100 C, overseas or cross-country cannot check if there is a 110/240V switch; if compete with locally grown produce not, you will require an adaptor which for freshness, taste and nutritional can be bought at many shops in WA. value. Some locally produced fruits are: TIME ZONES Spring Berries, currants, figs, WA is on Western Standard Time guava, grapes, kiwifruit, kumquats, (WST) which is eight hours ahead mulberries, nectarines, onges, of GMT. Perth is one-and-a-half passionfruit, strawberries. hours behind South Australia and the Northern Territory and two or three Summer Apples, apricots, avocados, hours behind all other Australian cherries, grapes, mangoes, melons, states, depending on daylight saving peaches, plums, strawberries. between October and March. Autumn Apples, custard apples, figs, CLIMATE grapes, guava, kiwifruit, mandarins, Perth has a Mediterranean climate, melons, pears, olives, passionfruit, with mild winters and hot dry quinces. summers. Perth is the sunniest capital in Australia with an average of eight Winter Apples, avocados, grapefruits, hours sunshine a day. The skies above kiwifruit, limes, mandarins, honeydew Perth are often bright blue without a melons, oranges, pears. cloud in the sky. Combine the warm weather and beautiful beaches and POSTAGE it’s easy to see why so many people The suburban post office is open from enjoy the outdoor lifestyle of Western Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. You Australia. In summer many people can also purchase stamps from many can be found at one of the many news agencies. beautiful white sandy beaches along the coastline, cooling down in the clean The standard letter costs $1 anywhere blue Indian Ocean. in Australia. For further information Spring (September - November) visit auspost.com.au or phone 13 76 78 Summer (December - February) CURRENCY Notes are $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 Autumn (March - May) denominations; coins are 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1 and $2. Winter (June - August). Banks are open Monday to Thursday 88 9.30am - 4pm and until 5pm on
Friday. All banks are closed on EXCESS BAGGAGE Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Do you have excess baggage problems? That extra suit case? Too Automatic Tellers operate 24hrs a much shopping? Sports equipment? day. EFTPOS facilities are available Don’t get caught overweight at the at most large stores, supermarkets, airport. Call Exportair - whatever your chemists and service stations. You needs, Exportair picks up from your can cash travellers cheques at banks, hotel and delivers to over 5,000 cities hotels and some motels. Always have in over 200 countries worldwide. Door identification when doing so. to Door / Door to Airport. Call (08) 9477 1080 Exchange Rates vary from day to day. TAXIS are readily available 24 hrs Banks and hotels will tell you what a day. An average fare from the current rates are. Domestic Airport to Perth CBD is around $30 and from the international, CREDIT CARDS $40. In the city, catch taxis from Mastercard, Visa, American Express stands, flag them down from the kerb and Diner’s Club are widely accepted. side or phone 13 13 30, 13 10 08 or 9333 3333. AIRPORTS HIRE VEHICLES are available at the Getting to and from the airport - The airport. Uber is also available in Perth CONNECT shuttle operates to and - just download the app to your phone from Perth Airport Domestic Terminal and order a ride. 3 (T3). If you arrive at the International AIRPORT PARKING Terminal 1 (T1) or Domestic Terminal Drop-off and pick-up service available, 2 (T2) take the free terminal transfer contact Perth Ace Rent-A-Car for more bus which operates seven days a week information. to T3. Then simply follow the signs to the Perth city shuttle stop. There are 89 several convenient picks up and drop off points in the city: • East Perth train station; • WA Museum - Beaufort Street; • Opposite the YHA Backpackers Hostel - Wellington Street; • The Kings Perth Hotel - Corner of Pier Street and Hay Street; and • The Ambassador Hotel - Adelaide Terrace. For up-to-date timetable and price information visit their website perthairportconnect.com.au
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GEROTOAM Adnate Book a staycation The world’s largest high-rise The Ibis Styles modular hotel is right here in Perth. The Ibis Styles East Mediterranean cuisine and delicious Perth (69 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth) cocktails. The Adnate is the first Art has added to this part of the city’s Series hotel dedicated to street art explosion in terms of visitability, being and heralded the arrival of the Art perfectly positioned for those who’d Series brand in Western Australia – like to go to Optus Stadium, the newly Australia’s only boutique hotel brand renovated The Royal and the WACA creating art-inspired experiences for the Men’s and Women’s T20 World for guests. Check out Hyde Kitchen Cup International matches. + Cocktails too, where you can sip cocktails next to the outdoor pool with The hotel’s Eastside Social Bar and DJ decks bringing all the fun vibes. Restaurant offers a ‘super food’ geared To book, visit artserieshotels.com.au/ menu, coupled with elegant comfort adnate hotel favourites. Other hotel amenities include a 24-hour state-of-the-art One of the country’s most gymnasium, high-tech Urban Offices anticipated hotel openings, The Ritz- and an effervescent co-working space Carlton, Perth (1 Barrack Street) is now for guests and locals. welcoming guests and, as promised, they can expect “personalised service, The Adnate (900 Hay Street) r with its 25-storey ‘Mega Mural’ continues to be the go-to place for art loving staycationers. The imposing mural by the hotel’s namesake artist, Australian big-wall painter Matt Adnate, is one of the world’s tallest murals and brings a striking new artistic feature to Perth’s CBD. In addition to this vast array of Matt’s art, the hotel adds 250 guest rooms to Perth’s burgeoning hotel supply, a gymnasium, function room, centrepiece pool area on its first floor, and a chic new state-first food and beverage destination, serving 92
exceptional design and immersive experiences”. The hotel’s unique location at The Elizabeth Quay precinct, which connects the heart of the city to the Swan River, is helping create a social destination for Perth’s booming tourism industry and dining scene. Conceptually designed, the building will seamlessly pay homage to the history, culture and natural beauty of Western Australia. With design weaved into the building’s fabric, Ritz-Carlton Perth COMING SOON DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront has been gradually the dramatic Western Australian coming to life over the past landscape will be magically brought few months. The waterfront to life from the moment you enter. views will give the Ritz-Carlton, Adorning the exterior and inside of the Perth a run for its money once lobby, 10,000 pieces of handpicked it opens in mid-June - book Kimberley sandstone will transport one of the 229 guest rooms at guests to the rich natural wonder of 1 Barack Square, Perth and be the Kimberley. There are 205 luxurious one of the first to test-run this rooms including 18 suites, all elegantly new star of the CBD. appointed. The 277-square metere signature Ritz-Carlton Suite aims to be 93 the epitome of luxury with an outdoor balcony and floor to ceiling windows providing sweeping views of the city and Swan River, filling the suite with light and life. For more information, visit ritzcarlton. com/en/hotels/australia/perth
GEROTOAM Further afield... Perfection defined Boomerang House in If you love to cook while on Quindalup is the perfect holiday, you’ll find all the mod cons at getaway for a weekend down Boomerang House. Top quality fixtures south, says Gabi Mills. and fittings make this a luxury break for the most discerning guest; you I f you’re going to stay anywhere for won’t want to leave. the long Australia Day weekend, it seems only appropriate you check Built to resemble a boomerang, into a place called Boomerang House. those glass walls maximise the views Part of the Private Properties portfolio down to the bird-filled marri forest and of dreamy holiday homes spread creek (filled with water in winter) to around some of the Margaret River the rear of the property. Comfortably region’s most desirable addresses, our accommodating six people, with a home from home for three nights was master suite in one half of the house in a cul-de-sac in Quindalup. which is split by an undercover alfresco area complete with gas bbq Ideally located pretty much and fireplace, the lounge area has an equidistant between Yallingup and epic speaker system to fill the space Dunsborough, all our favourite locations with your own tunes. Check in and were just a short drive away. Fancy you’ll never want to leave. an ice cream? Simmo’s is five minutes Visit privateproperties.com.au/holiday- away. Need to cool off with a refreshing homes/boomerang-house/ dip? Meelup beach’s azure and placid bay is a short ten minutes drive and you’ll have sand between your toes. The house itself is a work of modernist art. Brushed concrete, natural wood and floor-to-ceiling windows make you feel like you’re living at one with nature. And that nature is very close; every night, our party of six was joined by a little mob of kangaroos. A mother and young joey, and a dad too keeping a watchful eye on his family. Later on a mother with a joey in her pouch would quietly join the throng. It was magical watching this play out every night and made for unforgettable memories for the younger members of our household. 94
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