Perth day trips and short getaways.

Perth day trips are pure enjoyment. You won't find better anywhere.
Perth Has some wonderful things to see and do within a days drive
from the City center.

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One of these awesome Perth day trips is a mere 1 hour drive to the hills area where you will see and experience the magnificent trees, rock formations and water falls at John Forrest National Park A beautiful area well worth the short drive.

The photo on the right is a very pleasant spot where my family and our friends held a picnic on a number of occasions.

This area is quite small but large enough for the ten of us.

Or, if you prefer something a little more up beat then when lunch time arrives check the local hotel out and dine in wonderful indoor or outdoor majesty, eating good food and perhaps interacting with the native fauna just like we have done on several occasions.

This really is a very nice 1 day trip from Perth for all the family.The tracks are easy walking and very scenic.The creek is a view that all who go there love.

And talking of a walk in the bush, something really close to Perth's CBD is Kings Park.

It will take you about 10 minutes to stroll to the park and about 2 minutes if you drive. You can easily spend a day surrounded by natures beauty. so pop off to Perth's Beautiful Kings Park and enjoy a picnic and a stroll.

Kings Park is a botanical wonderland where you can wander around and almost imagine yourself in the real Aussie bush anywhere in Australia.

You will find during your wandering, wild scrub, grassy areas just perfect for a picnic and a glass of nice wine or two, Kimberley scenes, tumbling streams, lovely water falls and fantastic outlooks over Perth water to the city of Perth.

You can easily spend a day at the park and still only see and experience part of it.

Here is another of the Perth day trips you may enjoy.
If you love walking or trekking then you may like to check out the Worlds best walking track where you can enjoy the Bibbulmun Track for your trekking adventures The Bibbulmun tracks starts just 30 minutes south of Perth and you can easily take a 1 day walk and be back in Perth for a pre dinner drink or two.Many people take a weekend break walking along this scenic track.

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What better place than near the ocean to access Hillary's boat harbor or a private home in the suburbs. How can you do that? easy, just go to Perth vacation rentalsand check them out. For all the best local accommondation see Perth vacation rentals. Perth vacation rentals offers
Then these 2 homes with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms may suit you.They are both in a cul-de-sac which is quiet and relaxing.

Both homes are close to the local shops and close to the nearby beaches,and the marinas and golf courses aren't far away either.These 2 Vacation rentals are only a 35 minute drive to the heart of Perth.

Both units a fully self contained and will certainly help to make your stay a pleasure.

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Perth Beaches for swimming, surfing, fishing or lazing in the Sun,

Did you know?
That Observation City hotel was bombed while under construction.

Scarborough beach deserves its reputation as one of the Worlds best beaches.

Scarborough beach is a 25 min drive from the center of Perth along Scarborough beach road and is a much recommended beach.

Swanbourne beach. This has been a very popular naturalist beach for many years. It is popular with families and committed naturists and if you intend to visit Swanbourne it is expected that you go nude as well, or the regulars can get quite upset and let you know in no uncertain terms. However at this nude beach some women leave their bikini bottoms on and this is quite an accepted practice.

Destinations within easy reach of Perth.

Kings Park Kings Park is a 10 minute walk or a 2 minute drive from the center of Perth. The park is located on top of the cliffs and has sweeping views across the Swan river to the city, to the hills and to other parts of Perth.

John Forrest Park This fascinating National Park has much to offer the day tripper with lovely forests, little creeks, a great tavern and tons of wild life.

Bibbulmun Track The track can be accessed close to Perth at Kalamuda and many other places in the South West of this state. It is a real trekking experience that you should not miss if you love a walk within natures bounty.

Scarborough Beach This pristine beach has a world wide reputation as one of the world's best beaches. Scarborough beach is an experience that should not be missed.

Mullaloo Beach. Another of the wonderful beaches of Western Australia, pristine white sand and the brilliant and beautiful Indian ocean plus it's great for families, picnics and has a nice hotel over the road to boot.

Swanbourne nude Beach Just great for those who enjoy doing their beach time the natural way.

Whiteman Park and Caversham Wildlife Park Families come from miles around to enjoy this top quality Recreation Facility which is Situated in picturesque bush land. Visit this Wonderland Park for the unique opportunity of getting up close to the wild life that abounds there.

Cervantes Cervantes two and a half hours from Perth city. It is 245 kilometres north of Perth and whan you go you should allow enough time to visit the Pinnacles which you must see.

Avon Valley The Valley consists of a colorful patchwork of gently rolling hills and winding streams and is just one hours drive east of Perth.

Avon Descent This white water decent offers participants and spectators conditions ranging from long stretches of flat water through to white water rapids and is excitement plus. It is one of the world's best white water events.

New Norcia New Norcia is about 1.5 hours by car. New Norcia is unique in Western Australia as it was designed and built as a little bit of old Spain out in the wheat fields.

Lancelin Lancelin has great beaches where you can indulge in wind surfing, sand boarding, great fishing and diving just 110kms from Perth.

Mandurah, Peel Inlet Mandurah It is the best weekend getaway or 1 day trip close to Perth. Marapana Deer and Wildlife Park is close to this small exquisite small city and should not be missed.

Marapana Wildlife Park It is well worth visiting the wild life park especially if you would like a hands on experience with the animals and birds and at the right time you can even feed them.

Nannup This beautiful and historic town is slap bang in the middle of lush forests. beautiful winding rivers, some things to do there are, birdwatching, bushwalking. It is the most popular areas for holidays and short getaways, mind you, you will have to leave rather early to make it a 1 day trip as it is about 280 kms south of Perth.

Margaret River The distance from Perth is only 291km, a 3 hour drive. It is the home of the classic surfing event which is held every year. The wineries are excellent and the countryside is beautiful.

Mandurah.The ideal 1 day or weekend getaway.

The gateway to the delightful South West.
Located just 73 km/40 miles south of Perth at the entrance
to the magnificent Peel Inlet.

Mandurah has some wonderful hotels to stay in and some great places to dine and have a drink. Go there now and enjoy a magnificent 1 day trip or even a weekend getaway.

You can enjoy a picnic meal on the beach or, if you desire you can grab a great meal and a nice coldie to drink at one of Lancelins hotels whilst enjoying a wonderful view out over the Indian ocean.

I recommended Lancelin as a 1 day trip, it's great.

When you weary of these activities you can head about 20km out of townand check out the great limestone monoliths that are the Pinnacles. They will open your eyes up.

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