Discovering Western Australia: Urban Vibes, Wildlifes Wonders, and Natural Beauty
🪧 Rottnest Island
Featured in: Photos 1, 2, 3
📍 Getting There
Accessible by ferry from Fremantle, Perth, or Hillarys Boat Harbour. Takes about 30-90 min, depending on departure point.
✨ Recommended things to do
Quokkas, Stunning beaches, Pink lakes (kinda faded already), and Round-island cycling (take note of your ferry departure time).
📝 Notes
Recommended to book your ferry ticket in advance. You can also arrive earlier at the ticket booth to purchase your tickets (subjected to availability).
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🪧 Perth Mint
Featured in: Photo 4
📍 Getting There
Address:310 Hay Street, East Perth
It is located close to the city center and accessible by public transport, including buses and trains.
✨ Recommended things to do
Gold Exhibition & Guided Tour, Gold Pour Demonstration (Within Tour), World’s Largest Gold Coin, Medallion minting, and Gold Weighing Machine
📝 Notes
Recommended to book the tour in advance during peak periods. However based on experience, it is generally fine to just walk-in on typical days.
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🪧 Caversham Wildlife Park
Featured in: Photos 5, 6, 7
📍 Getting There
Address: 99 Lord Street, Whiteman WA 6068, Australia (within Whiteman Park)
Driving is recommended, with on-site parking available. Public transport is also an option, but expect to walk a bit from the bus stop, where you might spot wild kangaroos and other wildlife along the way.
✨ Recommended things to do
Kangaroo Enclosure (close up photos & unlimited feeding), Meet the Koalas, Farm Show & many more.
📝 Notes
Recommended to go earlier if you want to explore the other attractions within Whiteman Park as well.
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🪧 Fremantle Markets
Featured in: Photo 8
📍 Getting There
Address: South Terrace &, Henderson St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
It is about a 10-minute walk from the Fremantle Train Station
✨ Recommended things to do
Food Hall, Fresh Produce, Artisan Stalls, etc.
📝 Notes
There are many interesting local shops around too, so don't forget to check them out, if you have the time.
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🪧 Lancelin Sand Dunes
Featured in: Photo 9
📍 Getting There
Address: Beacon Rd, Lancelin WA 6044, Australia
The only way to reach here is by self-driving or joining a day tour, and it takes around 2-3 hours from Perth center.
✨ Recommended things to do
Sandboarding, Photography, Scenic Walks.
📝 Notes
There are other activities here including Quad Biking, however if you joined day tours, you might not have the time to experience them.
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🪧 The Pinnacles Desert
Featured in: Photos 10, 11
📍 Getting There
Address: Nambung WA 6521, Australia (within Nambung National Park)
The only way to reach here is by self-driving or joining a day tour, and it takes around 2-3 hours from Perth center.
✨ Recommended things to do
Photography, Sunset Viewing, Wildlife Spotting and Tracking, Star Gazing, Moon Gazing (via Tour, or your own equipments)
📝 Notes
It is recommended to join a day tour that includes a stargazing experience and provides astronomical equipment, such as telescopes
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