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Perth
Attractions - Things to do
1. Monkey Mia Resort
Shark Bay, Denham
www.monkeymia.com.au |
What is it? At this remarkable resort, situated near the
town of Denham about 525 miles (830km) north of Perth in the Shark
Bay Heritage area, visitors have the opportunity to interact and
hand-feed the local wild dolphins who visit the shore each day.
Several bottlenose dolphins regularly visit the beach at Monkey
Mia, sometimes up to three times a day, while others who are less
tame wait just offshore. Visitors are encouraged to enter the water
to gently touch and feed the dolphins, under the watchful eye of
local rangers who advise on how best to approach and handle the
animals without causing them stress. Monkey Mia also has a Dolphin
Information Centre, and offers good bathing at Shell Beach, unique
in that it has a four-mile (six km) stretch of tiny white shells
stacked up to 33ft (10m) deep. Some of the buildings in the nearby
seaside town of Denham are built out of shells from this
beach.
Hours of Operation: Dolphin Information Centre open daily 7am to
4.30pm
Phone:(08) 9948 1320 |
2. Karijini National Park
www.naturebase.net/national_parks |
What is it? Karijini is the second largest national park
in Western Australia, situated in the Pilbara region. It features
breathtaking gorges, crystal clear rock pools, waterfalls and
stunning scenery. A system of walking trails designed for hikers of
various levels of fitness, from beginner to experienced, have been
laid out. There are picnic and camping areas and a visitor
information centre with interactive natural and cultural displays.
The park boasts 50 varieties of Acacia, Eucalypts and Melaeluca in
its gorges, 133 types of bird and 92 species of amphibians and
reptiles can be seen, not to mention the dingoes. It is situated
about 900 miles (1,435km) north of Perth on the Great Northern
Highway. Tours operate from Tom Price, Port Hedland, Karratha and
Auski.
Hours of Operation: Open daily
Phone:(08) 9188 1112 or (0)8 9189 8121 (Karijini Visitor
Centre) |
3. Wildflower Region
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What is it? The mid-west section of Western Australia is
known as the wildflower region, particularly between late July and
early September after the seasonal rains, when the spectacular
fields of yellow, pink and white everlasting daisies emerge. The
most popular site for wildflower viewing is the Kalbarri National
Park, which boasts 800 species of flowering shrubs. The park is 370
miles (590km) north of Perth near the mid-west town of Geraldton
and can be accessed by car from the North West Coastal Highway.
World-renowned botanists, photographers and film-makers visit the
region for the flowers, particularly around the Eneabba and
Arrowsmith River areas. The mid-west is also rich in history and
offers visitors a variety of outback experiences and coastal
activities.
Hours of Operation:
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4. Goldfields
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What is it? The Goldfields to the east of Perth is a
region steeped in history and legend, where visitors can see relics
of the gold rush and the mines that have made the area famous. It
is possible to tour the Super Pit, Australia's biggest
open-cut-mine, which is an impressive sight at more than 853ft
(260m) deep, one mile (two km) wide and two miles (four km) long.
The Super Pit can be found at the edge of the city of
Kalgoorlie-Boulder. It forms part of the 'Golden Mile', reputedly
the richest square mile of gold-bearing earth in the world. The
total amount of gold recovered from the Super Pit between 1989 and
1999 was incredibly over five million ounces (142-million grams),
and the total is still growing. From the lookout near the Pit
visitors can watch trucks carry rock up to the refinery from the
bottom of the pit, and sometimes witness carefully controlled mine
blastings.
Hours of Operation: Super Pit open daily 6am to 7pm
Phone:(08) 9021 1966 (Kalgoorlie Goldfields Visitor
Centre) |
5. Margaret River
www.margaretriverwa.com |
What is it? Southwest of Perth, the Margaret River Region
is is an area characterised by dairy farms and wineries set within
a picturesque landscape, and is Western Australia's most popular
holiday destination. The area was initially discovered by surfers,
but now holidaymakers head here by the thousand for the tranquil
atmosphere, clean beaches and excellent restaurants, often attached
to wineries. The area also has more galleries, craft studios and
potteries than in the rest of the state put together. Margaret
River is also well known for its 350 caves; four of the best are
open to visitors and feature extraordinary
formations.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(0)85 9757 2911 (Augusta Margaret River Visitor
Centre) |
6. Fremantle
www.fremantle.wa.gov.au |
What is it? Despite having been absorbed into Perth's
urban sprawl, Fremantle, popularly known as 'Freo', retains its own
strong identity and is a popular destination for day-trippers from
Perth. Its harbour was built in 1903 by CY O'Connor, who also
constructed the Goldfields pipeline before killing himself on a
beach near Fremantle. A bronze statue in CY O'Connor's honour
stands in front of the Fremantle Port Authority. The harbour has
been substantially revamped in recent years and is now filled with
outdoor bars and restaurants and has a laid-back, arty character.
In 1987 the port was the site of Australia's unsuccessful defence
of the America's Cup yachting trophy.
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Transport -Perth has a very efficient and convenient
public transport system called Transperth, which operates buses,
trains and ferries.
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