Top 5 Attractions; Perth

We are counting down the top 5 attractions for different areas of Australia, but for Perth we have 7 attractions, none of which we can leave out.

Kings Park & Botanic Garden

Kings Park and Botanic Garden is visited by nearly six million people each year. With its remarkable expanses of unique bushland, tranquil parkland and botanic garden, the Park is the most popular visitor destination in Western Australia. It is free to enter.

Exciting events are held throughout the year and a range of gardens, cafes, playgrounds, bushwalks and other services and facilities are offered to ensure you enjoy your visit. A must visit time is September, when the whole Park is blooming with wildflowers and activities to engage the senses. The month long Kings Park Festival runs throughout September each year.

Perth's fabulous beaches

Cottesloe, Scarborough and City Beach are some of the best options if you are staying near central Perth and it's free to spread out a towel on the fine, white sand. If visiting Cottesloe, catch a wave, swim with the locals, watch the lifesavers in summer, have lunch at one of the seafront cafes, or for something less formal, grab a cold beer and a pub meal at the Ocean Beach Hotel (or the OBH as the locals call it). If it's a Sunday, partake in the Sunday session at the OBH but be warned - if it's a sunny day, the pub will be packed!

Scitech

Scitech is an educational and engaging science centre conveniently located in the heart of Perth. As Western Australia's leading science education institution, this unique centre offers interactive science experiences for people of all ages to enjoy.

Hillarys Boat Harbour and Sorrento Quay Marina

20 kilometres north of Perth at the end of Hepburn Avenue. While you are there: look at boats and luxury launches, sit and enjoy the restaurants, cafes and bars, browse in 60+ shops along the boardwalks, book ferries and fishing trips, ride a water slide, fish from the jetty, swim or walk along the beaches, catch a wave or enjoy a barbecue at nearby Sorrento Beach.

Fremantle historic city

30 minutes south of Perth city - While you are there: dine on fish and chips overlooking the harbour (Cicerello's is a Fremantle institution on the waterfront), visit the Maritime and Army Museums, the historic old Fremantle Prison, The Roundhouse, wander in the Fremantle Weekend Markets, enjoy alfresco coffee or a meal while you people-watch, try the world-famous Little Creatures beer at the boutique brewery on the waterfront, and enjoy shopping at some one-off boutiques down High Street (like Love in Tokyo & Hustle). At night time, check out some world music at Kulcha or the Fly By Night Club.

Swan Valley

30 minutes east of Perth city - While you are there: taste some of Perth's premium wines at a winery, visit a boutique brewery, visit a chocolate factory, enjoy original gourmet food creations at restaurants and cafes, enjoy the walking, cycling and driving trails through the valley. On the way to Swan Valley, you can stop at historic Guidlford to wander around the collectibles shops.

Rottnest Island

approx 20 kilometres west of Fremantle. This idyllic and under developed little island is just a short ferry trip away from the city. Ferries depart from Barrack Street Jetty, Fremantle and Hillarys (in summer) and take between 30 minutes to an hour depending on your departure point. The fare from Fremantle is least expensive. Rottnest offers lots of intimate beaches, coves, bays, great snorkelling or scuba diving on reefs and wrecks, and crystal clear water. Join historic tours of wartime fortifications. Thompson's Bay is packed with watercraft in summer on weekends. The common modes of transport around the island are bike (available for hire or bring your own) or bus and you will get to meet the cute little quokkas that are native to this island. The recently renovated pub serves cold beer and lovely meals but there are other food options on the island including Dome cafe and a great bakery.

Top 5 Attractions; Brisbane CBD

Brisbane is the capital and most populated city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populated city in Australia

South Bank Parklands

Choose from restaurants, cafes, a lagoon, a beautiful beach, playgrounds, gardens and walkways or barbecue and picnic areas to enjoy your day at South Bank Parklands.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane is a wonderful place to visit. It's one of the few Australian zoos which enables you to feed and touch the animals. The wildlife zoo contains koalas, kangaroos, Australian birds, Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes, reptiles and small farm animals. You can feed the kangaroos any time of the day with food which you buy from the local café. You can cuddle a koala or a python if you wish and watch live shows about the various animals during the daily program, which are very educational and amusing to watch. If you're visiting Brisbane then it's well worth the effort to visit Lone Pine. Buses run daily from the city to Lone Pine and it's opened daily from 8:30 til 5:00.

Suncorp Stadium

Suncorp Stadium is Queensland’s premier sports and outdoor concert venue. It is a 52,500 seat, state-of-the art, world-class stadium hosting national and international Rugby League, Rugby Union, soccer and concerts.

Eagle Street Pier

It is located on the river edge, in the Brisbane CBD, and serviced by City Cat and River Ferries.
The precinct is geared towards the higher end market but also has more affordable dining experiences like Coffee Club and Grill'd.
The Bavarian Bier Cage is a favourite, especially enjoying a few German beers overlooking the Brisbane River and Story Bridge.

Ann Street

The first street if you get off the Airtrain from the airport is Ann Street. It is one street you can use to reorientate yourself in the CBD, and it has many interesting shops and eateries to choose from and parks to rest in. This is a very inviting street to enjoy.

Top 5 Attraction: Outside Melbourne

Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road represents the coastal region of south-west Victoria. It is about 247km long. The road follows the coast all the way and you get to see some of the most spectacular coastal scenery like rugged cliffs, small sandy coves, special rock formations and even a quaint fishing village.
The highlight is the Twelve Apostles, a unique group of rock formations in the Port Campbell National Park that sit out of the sea. Currently there are 7 apostles still standing.



Phillip Island
Phillip Island is an Australian island which is named after Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales. It is visited by 3.5 million people annually. The penguin parade where little penguins come ashore in groups attracts visitors from all over the world. The island hosts also various surf events as it is known for its perfect surf conditions. The island comes alive for the annual motorbike races watched all over the world.

Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley is a very popular wine region as the area is known to produce some of the finest red and white signature wines in the world.
Many restaurants serving local and international food, cafes as well as luxurious accommodation offer the opportunity to escape from the busy city and relax.












 

 


Bells Beach
Bells beach is a renowned surf beach which is located 100 km south-west of Melbourne.
There is not really much “beach”, there is however a beautiful rocky cliff and the nearby small town called Torquay which is home to two of the most popular surf brands Rip Curl and Quicksilver.
Bells Beach hosts one of the world’s longest running surfing competitions, the Rip Curl Pro Surf & Music Festival.




 









Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenongs are located where Melbourne’s eastern suburbs meet the mountains and forests. Protected parklands preserve the natural beauty of this area which includes valleys and hills. It is a bushwalking and cycling paradise and the peak of Mount Dandenong offers a panoramic view of the city. Restaurants and boutique shops border the area.

Top 5 Attractions: Melbourne City Centre

Federation Square
Federation Square is Melbourne’s number one meeting point and unique cultural area.
It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Victoria and is also the biggest free Wi-Fi site in Australia, so there are always many people with their laptops enjoying the fast and free internet access.



Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market is a major landmark in Melbourne; it is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is very popular as shoppers can find everything from fruit and vegetables to local and imported gourmet foods, fashion and general merchandise.

Crown Casino
Crown Casino is located on the Southbank of the Yarra River in Melbourne.
It is the largest casino complex in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a license for 500 table games and 2,500 poker machines. In the complex there are many fancy clubs, restaurants and cafes.

Southbank
Southbank is a promenade which stretches along the south side of the Yarra River from the popular Southgate shopping and dining complex to the Crown Casino. It is an important cultural centre as it includes many famous galleries and concert halls. There are also various cafes, shops, restaurants, hotels and major offices.

Chapel Street
Chapel Street is known as Melbourne’s “most vibrant” fashion and food strip; designer labels go hand in hand with fancy bistros. One of the major areas is “The Jam Factory”, an actual jam factory which has become a modern shopping complex with cinemas.