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RE: Perth visit, what to do

by Hepburnsprings 09 April 2012

My recommendations for day trips are Rottnest Island , combine that with a stay in Fremantle , my favourite place in Perth , Perth central…
RE: Perth visit, what to do

by GBUG 27 March 2012

Scarborough is not an easy place to stay if you are relying on public transport to get to other beaches, Fremantle etc. Fremantle, Cottes…
Re: Perth visit, what to do

by fionach 27 March 2012

Bring your running shoes as you should find some running tracks around Perth. I would suggest hiring a bike on Rottnest as it is a good…
RE: Perth visit, what to do

by betssa 26 March 2012

Wow, thanks for the quick replies and suggestions. I think i will stay a few days close to CBD (anyone xpeience with YHA?) and a few…
Re: RTW solo inc asia, oz, nz, usa!

by emmaspires 16 February 2012

Hey there, I travelled the East Coast of Australia the year before last and travelled using the Greyhound bus which I would definitely…
RE: 3 months to travel US/Canada on a budget

by nrclibn 12 February 2012

A few more suggestions... 1) Do you want the experience of being surrounded by a foreign language (specifically, French). If no--skip…
RE: Trip to Perth, Sydney, and Auckland

by chrisj 08 February 2012

I'd say 5-7 days in Perth. 2 days Margaret River Wineries & caves 1 day Rottnest Island 1 day Fremantle 1 day Kings Park / Swan bells…
RE: Trip to Perth, Sydney, and Auckland

by GBUG 07 February 2012

Are you plannig on going outside the cities? For example are you literally just going to auckland or will you be seeing any of the rest…
RE: 1 month Australia, recommendations for route

by kinkykiwi 13 January 2012

The East Coast ( Cairns-Sydney ) is way more compact than NT and SA, ie. you'd see way more in 5 days there than driving from Alice to…
RE: 1 month Australia, recommendations for route

by musafir 12 January 2012

Rottnest Island in WA and Wilson's prom in VIC have the best beaches IMHO.
RE: Things to do in and around Perth

by wombatrois 31 December 2011

Hhhmmm - a few misleading posts here. You can fly directly to Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Perth four times a week with Jetstar. You could…
RE: Things to do in and around Perth

by Ozziegiraffe 31 December 2011

Rottnest Island is a must. I am surprised no-one has suggested it.
RE: Western Australia road trip

by kimsalabims 22 December 2011

Hi, The Southwest is amazing! Lots of beautiful landscapes, stunning beaches, rugid coastlines, wineries and much more. Fremantly…
RE: Sharks Paranoia

by phoggi 21 November 2011

Shark spotter helicopter is operating 4 hours/day for the whole summer along the metro coast & Rottnest.
Re: First time 3-week trip in OZ

by chrisj 09 November 2011

+Here are the few things that caught our attention (must see) (not in a particular order):+ +Ayers Rock (Centre - Alice Springs) - a…
RE: Perth to Sydney and/or Bali (Dec or Jan)

by chrisj 26 October 2011

Just don't dress up in a seal costume or black wetsuit, & start surfing amongst the seals, which the sharks see as prey. Temperatures…
Re: First WetSuit - Oz in Mid-Summer

by senrab 25 October 2011

We all pee in our own suits - I save it up for just that reason. It's a nice touch of warmth on a sensitive area on a nippy day. Like…
RE: Perth to Sydney and/or Bali (Dec or Jan)

by chrisj 24 October 2011

You should be able to get a much cheaper return flight Perth <-> Sydney than £300. I paid a little over $400 AUD in May 2011. Try Virgin…
RE: 2 weeks in WA - Jan/Feb 2012

by Bakes11 21 October 2011

I have lived in both the places you are talking about going to .. I loved Exmouth, but I have bad memories of prawn boats staining my…
2 weeks in WA - Jan/Feb 2012

by Pete2402 17 October 2011

Hi all, Hoping some of you can give me some advice about how to make the most of our (albeit short) time in WA in a few months time.…
RE: Melbourne-Perth

by wombatrois 11 October 2011

Perth: Check out the main tourism website [here|http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Destinations/Experience_Perth/Pages/About_Experience_Per…
RE: Mahabalipuram

by musafir 03 September 2011

ditto for the above posts. SE Asia and Tahiti have better beach holiday options but Australia has the best beaches in the…
RE: 9 Days with a campervan in WA

by Ben78G 21 August 2011

Hi, I am wondering what everyone's thoughts are about doing this circuit in the time that our Canadian friends are suggesting? 9 days…
RE: 4th destination in Australia?

by wombatrois 03 August 2011

Yes, you can get to the coast and walk along coastal footpaths easily in Perth. You can walk or cycle around Kings Park. You can do…
RE: 4th destination in Australia?

by ggking7 01 August 2011

You asked me to list what we like, so I did. Ideal weather is in the 70's (that means 70-79). That doesn't mean we're going to melt…