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**wsh79** · 10-03-2008, 11:53 PM

Will be going to Perth as co. trip in 30th April..but will be extending my trip for another 2 days...anyone has any advise on what i can do there? I'll be staying at a YHA Perth City which is opposite the train station...been thinking of going to Fremantle...anyone can advise if i shld stay overnite @ Fremantle or go there as a day trip?
Anything else i can do there? Any vegetarian food available?

**MiRyung** · 10-03-2008, 11:59 PM

Fremantle is only abt 30 mins from Perth by train. Day trip is fine.
You can go to Hillarys Boat Harbour in the northern suburbs, where there is beach, food and an underwater observatory. Or go wine-tasting in the some of the wineries located in Swan Valley, not far from Perth.

**MiRyung** · 11-03-2008, 12:05 AM

YOu might as well check this out and decide for yourself: http://www.countrywide.com.au/attractions/index.html

**wsh79** · 11-03-2008, 10:59 AM

thank you.....how's transport cost in perth? izzit ex?

**River** · 11-03-2008, 12:35 PM

Perth public transport is not as good as Singapore.

The train only serve the north -south..and is in the process of extending
Cab is quite expensive and rare, from city to the airport cost around AUD30 and you need to call.

Bus, if in the city is good, else where, sometimes may need to wait up to an hour

Advise is to rent a car if you are going around Perth...car rental is cheap in Perth. You can get a Mitsubishi Lancer for less than 30 a day, depend on the company..can get as cheap as 17/day

**wildswans** · 11-03-2008, 01:32 PM

You can sign up for wine-tasting trips, check out the tour desk at YHA, they will have day trips available.

Think there is a free bus service around town square if you need.

Otherwise, try bayswater car rental. Cheap toyotas for rental

**wsh79** · 12-03-2008, 12:26 AM

any interesting shops for shopping to recommend? THink i'll be staying @ Perth City YH..hope its a convenient place to get around...

**heavenlyjoyful** · 12-03-2008, 10:31 AM

i've been perth a few years back.
what i enjoyed most in perth is the farm stay and the wild-life zoo visit.
check it out if you have the time.

alternative, you can go to chinatown for food?
hmmm, the shops closes pretty early.

cheers

**wsh79** · 12-03-2008, 01:06 PM

I understand that most shops are close on sunday...anyone has any idea wat i shld do there on sunday?

**wildswans** · 12-03-2008, 02:28 PM

I think there is shopping on sundays... on other days, they can close as early as 5 plus...

There is an outlet mall for discount shopping, dress-smart or something. Can't really remember the location but I drove around in perth. Parking will be an issue and will not be cheap. I remember heading to the various flea markets and farmer markets on saturday and sunday.

**River** · 12-03-2008, 02:38 PM

The outlet mall is called Harbour Town. http://www.harbourtown.com.au/
Check out the one in Perth. It is located in West Perth and it is open on Sunday

Shopping on Sunday are mostly in the City and Fremantle, else is the various flea markets available in various surburb, but the flea markets usually start in the morning and end at noon. However Subicaco is one of the exception one that open till 5.

If i recall correctly, the YHA in perth city is located near northbridge (perth's chinatown) and is like 5,10 walking distance to the city mall.

schixzotic · 12-03-2008, 02:41 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by River
	The outlet mall is called Harbour Town. http://www.harbourtown.com.au/ Check out the one in Perth. It is located in West Perth and it is open on Sunday Shopping on Sunday are mostly in the City and Fremantle, else is the various flea markets available in various surburb, but the flea markets usually start in the morning and end at noon. However Subicaco is one of the exception one that open till 5. If i recall correctly, the YHA in perth city is located near northbridge (perth's chinatown) and is like 5,10 walking distance to the city mall.

you should TOTALLY go to harbourtown - i got dresses there at <10AUD XD

**wildswans** · 12-03-2008, 02:51 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by River
	The outlet mall is called Harbour Town. http://www.harbourtown.com.au/ Check out the one in Perth. It is located in West Perth and it is open on Sunday Shopping on Sunday are mostly in the City and Fremantle, else is the various flea markets available in various surburb, but the flea markets usually start in the morning and end at noon. However Subicaco is one of the exception one that open till 5. If i recall correctly, the YHA in perth city is located near northbridge (perth's chinatown) and is like 5,10 walking distance to the city mall.

Yeah...

That's the one... Dress smart is in NZ

Think there is a nike outlet in subicaco too...

**wsh79** · 12-03-2008, 10:33 PM

thanks pals...wat to do around fremantle...i plan to go fremantle on sunday n perhaps shopping on Mon. How about those flea markets? is flea market available on sun only? if so, then i'll switch my plan..if not, is there flea market in fremantle? Whats the cost of the train trip to fremantle?

**wildswans** · 13-03-2008, 02:03 PM

The markets tend to be on saturdays and sundays... Do try to check out some of those. can be quite interesting

**River** · 13-03-2008, 02:10 PM

Check out http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/main/...TOKEN=83755941.
The fremantle market is quite nice and open late night on friday, ...just don;t go to the E-shed market, there's nothing much there.

And can watch sunset and try the fish and chips..mmmm..love the seafood chowder at Cicerello. http://www.cicerellos.com.au/index.htm

**wildswans** · 13-03-2008, 06:01 PM

The E-shed markets was alright when i went, there were lots of yummy stuff there, remember the cookies were yummy

**wsh79** · 13-03-2008, 09:03 PM

Whats the die die place that must be visited in perth?

**wildswans** · 13-03-2008, 09:05 PM

Most pple go for day trip to see the pinnacles

**wsh79** · 14-03-2008, 01:40 PM

hmm...i'll b visting pinnacles...other than that? know of any cheap bargains anywhere other than habourtown?

**wildswans** · 14-03-2008, 10:48 PM

Too bad your trip is so far away, generally, there is a very good post easter sale

**wsh79** · 15-03-2008, 01:36 AM

haha...can't help it since its an incentive trip...but i'll prefer gg to NZ more..

g2gcya · 15-03-2008, 01:36 AM

nvr been there

**edyork** · 15-03-2008, 01:46 AM

yeah i went the pinnacles (?) it is a crime to step on the rocks/stones, LOL but my friends and i tried it when the tour guide wanst looking hahaha. i heard you get jailed immed. if get caught.

anyway in the city usually have factory outlets are thigns are really pretty and CHEAP!!!
i bought Dotti grey skinnies at 10AUS!!