More on Perth

Perth

We went to the city on several occasions so that we could see bit by bit and it worked quite well and we weren’t rushed each day. Every time I visited I started to like the city more and more and in fact now when I am writing this and we are on the east coast, I must admit` I do miss Perth! Steve and I both think that it is quite a small city and perhaps that is why we liked it. Plenty to see, everything within easy reach and we felt safe. But I am sure we both agree that what was very impressive is that there is free bus service around the city. CAT bus with four different routes, and you can choose where to hop on and where to hop off the bus. They run fairly regularly too about every 10mins. Dead simple.

The trains were easy to use too, very regular and cheap to get to the city.

Our first city sight was the Waterfront (Harbour town) outlet shopping mall which we all (including Steve) liked and ended up going there later again. There were also amazing waffles at Gelere which we just had to try!

Other places worth seeing was Kings park, which is massive and even we didn’t see it all as it happened to be a rainy morning when we decided to go there but the girls were just happy in play park areas. There are beautiful views to the city on a clear day. 

We also visited the Bell tower, aboriginal art work exhibition, English street and other central sights. Miia just loved the water splash area outside the train station.

Apart from the city, Fremantle, Hillarys and beaches around we also got to know Swan Valley, Midland, Ellenbrook areas really well.

Liked Ellenbrook very much and even looked at some houses there and visited few schools nearby. The weather felt hot over there initially but since we have been on the east coast where it’s barely has been under +30’C and very humid… Perth seems so much easier to cope with the heat in dry climax. There is a great opportunity for good outdoor living and everywhere is catered for families with free gas powered BBQ areas which we loved and used. The kids play parks were superb and you really get the feeling that Australia is geared up for outdoor living and providing for the younger generation.