Perth, Western Australia Extended Edition

Perth! Such a special place I’m getting to call home for five months, soon after turning twenty. I’m Kate, here as an exchange student to study, explore and provide anyone traveling to Australia insider tips on their getaway. Check this blog post out for the Quick Trip Edition of four-days of adventures around Perth with my sister including transport, our hotel and incredible dining. This extension will include all other cafes, beaches, restaurants, shops and more that I visited during my time here. Circle back to see this post update and grow over time. Comment below any and all of your Perth questions, I would love to hear from you!

Beaches:*

• Hillary’s

• Sorrento

• Waterman’s Bay

• Trigg

• Scarborough

• Floreat

• City

• Swanbourne

• Cottesloe (my favorite!)

• Mosman

• Ricey | Rottnest Island

• Leighton

• Port

• Bather’s

• South

• Coogee

• Woodman Point

• Point Peron

Dining:

Coffee Shops:

• Hush Specialty Coffee | Freo

• Little Olive Leaf Cafe | Willagee (suburb)

• Little Soho Coffee Co. | CBD

• Rottnest Bakery | Rottnest Island

• Split on Angelo | South Perth

• Telegram Coffee | CBD

• Voodoo Cafe | CBD (central business district)

Quick Bites:

• The Lane Cafe | Rottnest Island

• Gelato Bar | Cottesloe

  • I went for a smoothie bowl!

Restaurants:

• Bagel O’s Delicatessen | Mount Lawley

• Bayside Kitchen | Matilda Bay

• Dine by Arrival Hall | Northbridge

• Emily Taylor | Fremantle

• Freshwaters | Peppermint Grove

• Heno & Rey | CBD

• Ivy & Jack | CBD

• La Cabaña | South Beach

• Little h | Duncraig

• The Orange Box Cafe | Leighton Beach

• Ostro Eatery | Rockingham

• Soho Lane | Mount Lawley

• The Sunshine Harvester Works | Freo

• Toastface Grillah | CBD + Scarborough

• Tonic + Ginger | Fremantle

Adventures:

• Alchemy Saunas

  • an off-the-beach sauna x cold plunge experience!

    • I did this at Port Beach because it’s practically right off of the ocean. Sessions are available everyday from 7am-7pm so I recommend fitting in a sunset session from 5-6pm. You have an hour in the sauna and can take dips in the ocean as desired to practice hot-cold therapy.

  • download the app to book your session

• Indoor Climbing

  • Portside Boulders | 3 locations across Perth

• Raeburn Orchards

  • prime seasons: fall (March to May) | spring (September to November)

• Rottnest Island

  • get there by ferry | 30-minute ride each way

  • rent a bike for the day to see the most of the island

  • home of the iconic, adorable quokkas!

  • spots to snorkel, eat, lounge, etc.

  • highly recommend a day trip

  • so many beaches

• Serpentine Falls | $17 per vehicle - standard entry fee

• Scarborough Sunset Market

  • food trucks, live music, jewelry stands, etc.

  • November-April: Saturdays, 5-9pm

  • May-October: Thursdays, 3-8pm

• Weekend Farmer’s Markets*

  • Freo Farmer’s Market (separate from the Freo Markets!) | Sundays, 8am-12pm

  • Hillary’s Community | Sundays, 8am-12pm

  • Kalamunda | Sundays, 8am-12pm

  • Manning | Saturdays, 7:30am-12:30pm

  • Mount Claremont | Saturdays, 7:30-11:30am

  • Stirling | Sundays, 7:30-11:30am

  • Subiaco | Saturdays, 8am-12pm

  • Victoria Park | Sundays, 8am-12pm

Shops:

Clothing:

• City Beach

• Cotton On

Grocery:

• Cole’s

• Gilbert’s Fresh Market

• Harper’s Food Market

• The Vitamin Outlet

• Woolworth’s (aka “Woolie’s”)

Hair Salon:

• Banks Hair

Retail:

• Kmart

• Target

Notes:

• I placed the beaches in order from North to South so you can pick one(s) most convenient for you!