PERTH - 2009
4 Days 3 Nights
Self Drive Trip - 3 couple
7 Aug 2009 - 10 Aug 2009
Highlights:
Map of Day 1 road Trip :
Perth Int'l Airport > Mia Cafe > Swan Valley > Mullaloo Beach Hotel > Galeria Morley Shopping Centre > Watertown Brand Outlet > The Grand Palace Restaurant
Perth Int'l Airport > Mia Cafe > Swan Valley > Mullaloo Beach Hotel > Galeria Morley Shopping Centre > Watertown Brand Outlet > The Grand Palace Restaurant
DAY 1
Friday , 7 August 2009
Full breakfast and lunch Mon - Sun (08:00 to 16:30) Add: 905 Beaufort St (Cnr Tenth Av), Inglewood 6052 WA Phone: (08) 9271 1599 Once the site of an old chemist shop, this Inglewood establishment now serves a famously effective remedy for hangovers in the form of the Cafe Mia extreme breakfast, which, as the name suggests, is an extremely generously sized fry-up. It also stocks the highly aromatic boutique coffee, Essenza, best taken with a homemade biscuit or cake from the glass display cabinet. If you have any special dietary requirements, accomplished chef Chris Lambert will be happy to prescribe something suitable. What's more, the oasis of calm this little cafe provides with its chilled-out vibe, peaceful shady courtyard and charming leafy verandah will soon relieve you of any stresses of the day.Swan Valley Info The Margaret River Chocolate Company Mondo Nougat The Cheese Barrel Windarra Honey : "Jarrah raw honey" Therepeutic honey similar to Manuka, 1.4kg A$29. Sitella Winery : has good sparkling white & red Beer at Feral Tip: Nougats - A$24 per kg.. ( best value found in northbridge wholesale cosmetics shop - Jurlique & Mei Mei Organic ) List of Swan Valley Restaurants and Cafes Mullaloo Beach Hotel & Apartments Add: 10 Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo, Western Australia, Australia 6027 Phone: (61) 8 9404 1200, Fax: (61) 8 9404 1299 Welcome to Mullaloo Beach Hotel on the foreshore of the Indian Ocean, 20 minutes from Perth’s CBD, 35 minutes from Perth Airport and set in a community of world class golf courses, wineries, bars, restaurants, cafes, shopping and so much more. Mullaloo Beach Hotel is Perth's premium boutique hotel with 12 exclusive 2 and 3 bed suites, all finished to a 5 star standard, and all posing uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. Facilities include the ocean view restaurant with executive chef Pradeep formally of Gordon Ramsay, The Ritz Carlton and The Four Seasons, the ocean view bar that hosts live music music 7 nights a week as the sun sets. Mullaloo Beach Hotel is the most luxurious beach escape in Western Australia and a destination for those who love beach life, surf, fishing, golfing, national parks, wildlife and foodie exploration such as honey farms, chocolate factories, wineries, olive groves and so much more. Each suite is allocated complimentary parking, a complimentary beverage for each guest on arrival and discounts in our restaurant, cafe, bar and fish and chip shop. If you love world class dining, ocean views, the sun setting and luxurious living, Mullaloo Beach Hotel is for you. (Source: from hotel's website ) Tip: In 2009, we paid A$499/night ( 2 nights + 3rd night free ) The Grand Palace (A$150), Ph: (08) 9221 6333, Add: 3 The Esplanade, PERTH 6000 Chinese, $$, ** for Food & Ambience Open Mon-Fri noon-3pm (lunch) , 7 days 6pm-10.30pm (dinner) , Closed Some public holidays; Licensed, BYO bottled wine only, Corkage $5.50 bottle; AE, BC, DC, MC, V What puts the grand in the palace? You could argue it's the location. Positioned on the riverside, looking out across the park to the majestic Bell Tower, the setting is suitably serene for a pleasurable fine dining experience. Originally the Key House built in the '20s, this unique structure sits very comfortably fronted by a quaint little water garden. And inside, the space lends itself perfectly to a contemporary, Asian-influenced design. This exquisite fusion of styles is also evident in the extensive menu. Fai Wang, award-winning chef and owner of Grand Palace, specializes in authentic Cantonese szechuan cooking, but presents his creations in a very modern Western style that pleases a wide array of crowds. His Asian diners flock here for the live seafood selection, while locals and international visitors can indulge in good old-fashioned favorites such as spring rolls and sweet and sour. |
DAY 2
Saturday , 8 August 2009
Perth's premier golf course. Voted Western Australia's number one golf course in 2008/09, ranked in the country's top 20 public access course. Address: Country Club Dr, Dawesville WA 6211, Australia Phone: +61 8 9582 4444 www.the-cut.com.au/golf Fremantle Markets Welcome to the Fremantle Markets! (Good finds for Essential oils, A$6 per 100ml, Soap, Spice & herbs & Jarrah raw honey 1.5kg A$45) Established in 1897, the Fremantle Markets are much more than a must see destination. They are an icon; an enticing collection of all that makes Fremantle so fantastic. Watch the eclectic mix of locals and tourists. Smell the unique aromas of fresh produce and exotic flavours. See the fascinating fusion of music, art and culture. Feel over 100 years of remarkable heritage, and Sense the atmosphere that is distinctly Fremantle. For the ultimate market experience, indulge your senses at the Fremantle Markets. We’re sure you’ll find a surprise around every corner. Opening Times: Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 10am-6pm Monday Public Holidays 10am-6pm. How to get to Fremantle:
KAILIS’s Fish Market – Fish & Chips, Seafood BBQ or Fresh Seafood Open daily from 8am. Address 46 Mews Rd Fremantle WA 6060 Australia Situated on the waterfront at Fremantle’s Fishing Boat Harbour is Kailis' Fish market and Café. The market provides the premium seafood available and outstanding service in an operating fishing industry environment. This creates an atmosphere that makes Kailis' so outstanding, and one of the most excellent dining experiences in the country. Kailis' extensive fresh seafood exhibit represents an ample assortment of delectable Western Australian Seafood.Foods are cooked and prepared for your dine-in enjoyment and include condiments. Also available are live lobster and frozen export quality Green lip Abalone, which can be specially packaged for overseas visitors.
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DAY 3
Sunday , 9 August 2009
Hillarys Boat Harbour was the first such major marina in the north metropolitan region of Perth. Construction of the new Harbour commenced in September 1985. Boat launching facilities were completed in October 1986 and boats started moving into pen moorings two months later, just before the start of the 1987 America's Cup Challenge Series. The facility has been extensively upgraded during 2008 to incorporate a new boardwalk, tavern and retail outlets. A feature of this upgrade is a drawbridge arrangement to allow boats to be moored inside the network of boardwalks. Hillarys is also home to AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia which showcases the marine life and unique regions of Western Australia's 12,000km coastline. The aquarium is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Other attractions in and around the harbour include a waterslide and putt-putt course as well as fishing charters & cruises SORRENTO QUAY Tel: +61 8 9246 9788 SORRENTO QUAY BOARDWALK (McGees - Nigel Steven) Tel: +61 8 9246 1042 Good Fortune Roast Duck House Ph: (08) 9228 3293; 344 William St, Perth 6000 Chinese, $$ - Open daily except tue 10am-10pm; Unlicensed; No cards, No bookings OR Good Beef Noodle And if you crave for good beef noodle? Go to Viet Hoa 349 William Street Unit 1, Northbridge WA 6003; Phone: 93282127 Shopping in the city The two main shopping malls in Perth are the Murray and Hay street malls. Both of the malls are closed to traffic and offer a wide range of specialty stores. There are several arcades that run off either Murray street mall or the Hay street, mall and link the city from St George's Terrace to Wellington street. The two main department stores in Perth are Myer and David Jones. Both these stores can also be found in the larger shopping centres in the suburbs. Myer is the largest department store in the city and is in Forrest Chase. David Jones runs between Murray street mall and Hay street mall. Shopping Hours Monday 8 am - 6 pm Tuesday |8 am - 6 pm Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm Thursday ( Suburbs ) 8 am - 9 pm, late night shopping Thursday ( City ) 8 am - 6 pm Friday ( Suburbs ) 8 am - 6 pm Friday ( City ) 8 am - 9 pm, late night shopping Saturday 8 am - 5:30 pm Sunday ( City & 12 pm - 6 pm, not all shops Fremantle) Times may vary over Christmas and other special periods Shopping outside city If you want to escape the city shopping for the day then Subiaco, Claremont and Fremantle all offer a wide variety of shops. Subiaco and Claremont are more popular for their clothing fashions, and Fremantle is known for its arts & crafts and souvenirs. |
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DAY 4
Monday , 10 August 2009 (FREE & EASY) The men and ladies split up in the morning for different activities; men to golf and ladies rest and relax in apartment.
Joondalup Resort (Golf Course) Joondalup Resort's spectacular golf course in Perth sweeps across dense bushland to present surprises at almost every turn. Surrounded by natural bushland and 2.2 km from Lake Joondalup, this upscale resort is also 2.9 km from the Sunset Coast and 4 km from Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City. Address: Country Club Blvd, Connolly WA 6027, Australia Phone: +61 8 9400 8888 Blue Duck Cafe Elegant restaurant with a large beachfront balcony, for Modern Australian food and cocktails. Add: 151 Marine Parade North Cottesloe Western Australia 6011 Opening times Breakfast 7 Days Monday to Friday Coffee from 6.30am, Breakfast from 7.00am Saturday and Sunday Coffee from 7:00am, Breakfast from 7.30am Lunch and Dinner - 7 Days A La Carte Menu - Midday - Late Phone + 61 8 9385 2499 Fax + 61 8 9384 7499 Email: [email protected] For last minute shopping? Opens @ 9am - Westfield Whitford City is a major shopping centre, owned by the Westfield Group and located in Hillarys, a suburb of Perth. It is located approximately 18 kilometres north west of the Perth CBD on Marmion Avenue. Whitford City opened on 21 March 1978, and is the currently the largest single level shopping centre in Perth's northern suburbs. Whitford City is Perth's largest shopping centre without a flagship department store, such as a Myer, David Jones., or Harris Scarfe. However former department store chain Aherns: did have an outlet there until 1985. Currently Whitford City is home to over 240 specialty stores. Whitford City has been officially part of the Westfield Group since 2004. Opening hours Monday to Wednesday 9.00am to 5:30pm Thursday 9.00am to 9.00pm Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm Sunday closed |