Andrea's Guidebook
Nature
Nice beach with a shark net.
Close to cafes and restaurants.
492 residents recomanen
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeNice beach with a shark net.
Close to cafes and restaurants.
Nice beach with good changing facilites and a cafe. Close to Bold Park if you want a hike and then to jump in the ocean.
29 residents recomanen
Floreat Beach
Nice beach with good changing facilites and a cafe. Close to Bold Park if you want a hike and then to jump in the ocean.
Sunken wreck close (3m) to the shore. Great to snorkel or swim but go early on the weekends for good visibility and to avoid the crowds. Look for the Octopus that resides in the sunken canon to the right of the wreck.
12 residents recomanen
Naufragi d'Omeo
Socrates ParadeSunken wreck close (3m) to the shore. Great to snorkel or swim but go early on the weekends for good visibility and to avoid the crowds. Look for the Octopus that resides in the sunken canon to the right of the wreck.
Great Botanical gardens in the upper part with views of the city and natural walking tracks in the lower Crawley side.
846 residents recomanen
Kings Park i Jardí Botànic
Fraser AvenueGreat Botanical gardens in the upper part with views of the city and natural walking tracks in the lower Crawley side.
Bold Park
Perry Lakes DriveGreat for some city hiking. Well maintained tracks.
Food Scene
The Tenth State
6 BroadwayGreat coffee nearby.
Bayside Kitchen
5 Hackett DrGreat coffee and food on the bay, beautiful views.
Small shopping centre nearby with pharmacy, supermarket, post office and eateries.
27 residents recomanen
Broadway Fair Shopping Centre
88 BroadwaySmall shopping centre nearby with pharmacy, supermarket, post office and eateries.
Little Way
161 BroadwayGreat coffee and food nearby.
Steves Nedlands
30 The AvenueNice restaurant with great food and wines.
Great baked goods (pies, sandwhiches, sausage rolls, cakes) close to home. Coffee isn't as good as across the road at the Tenth State but OK if you're desperate!
6 residents recomanen
Barretts Bakery
19 BroadwayGreat baked goods (pies, sandwhiches, sausage rolls, cakes) close to home. Coffee isn't as good as across the road at the Tenth State but OK if you're desperate!
La Patissier
125B BroadwayGood crepes and croissant nearby.
Sightseeing
See Kwokas in the wild. Cycle around the island to visit small beaches and pink salt lakes. Best to visit during the week to avoid the crowds, and the ferry trip is cheaper! You can rent bikes there or take your own across. You can take the ferry from Elizabeth Quay to get a longer river cruise and a view of Perth from the water or a quicker trip from Fremantle. I recommend leaving from Elizabeth Quay for a calm morning trip on the river and returning to Fremantle for dinner.
466 residents recomanen
Rottnest Island
See Kwokas in the wild. Cycle around the island to visit small beaches and pink salt lakes. Best to visit during the week to avoid the crowds, and the ferry trip is cheaper! You can rent bikes there or take your own across. You can take the ferry from Elizabeth Quay to get a longer river cruise and a view of Perth from the water or a quicker trip from Fremantle. I recommend leaving from Elizabeth Quay for a calm morning trip on the river and returning to Fremantle for dinner.
Fitness
Open to the public limited hours, 6-8:30am, 11:30-2pm, 6:30-8:30pm Mon-Fri early and 11am-2pm Saturday and Sunday.
Heated to 28 degrees. Two 25m pools, one under cover.
UWA Swimming Pool
ParkwayOpen to the public limited hours, 6-8:30am, 11:30-2pm, 6:30-8:30pm Mon-Fri early and 11am-2pm Saturday and Sunday.
Heated to 28 degrees. Two 25m pools, one under cover.
Neighbourhoods
The most culture in one place in Perth. Live music, good clothes and book shopping, historic markets, gorgeous old architecture, very relaxed atmosphere. If you like your sleep though it's a good idea to stay outside of Fremantle because it can be noisy at night.
465 residents recomanen
Fremantle
The most culture in one place in Perth. Live music, good clothes and book shopping, historic markets, gorgeous old architecture, very relaxed atmosphere. If you like your sleep though it's a good idea to stay outside of Fremantle because it can be noisy at night.
Located between the affluent Nedlands and UWA, Crawley is home to the University of Western Australia with its beautiful campus that includes sunken gardens, old architecture and tropical groves of trees. Broadway and Hamden Rd are the main hubs of activity outside the university and have a relaxed vibe with friendly community. Close to the city via public transport, only 15 min by bus, this is a great spot to stay if you want to be close to the university, or if you want to be based between the beaches and the city. Buses service Cottesloe (20min) and the train will take you to Fremantle's doorstep.
6 residents recomanen
Crawley
Located between the affluent Nedlands and UWA, Crawley is home to the University of Western Australia with its beautiful campus that includes sunken gardens, old architecture and tropical groves of trees. Broadway and Hamden Rd are the main hubs of activity outside the university and have a relaxed vibe with friendly community. Close to the city via public transport, only 15 min by bus, this is a great spot to stay if you want to be close to the university, or if you want to be based between the beaches and the city. Buses service Cottesloe (20min) and the train will take you to Fremantle's doorstep.