p0msd0wnunder Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 We have family coming over next year, and just wondered what other poms do to entertain their pommy family and friends that visit them. I've had a read of a few "what to do in Perth" threads, but it would be useful to know what are the biggest hits with your visitors. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Take them to all the tourist hotspots but make sure you don't go ott. Quiet days at home sitting in the garden are most appreciated by my visitors, we assume they want to run around but it is quite exhausting especially for the older ones. Don't forget they come to see you not just the country. Top spots are The river ( esplanade a bit of a pain during the redevelopment so try a different spot) Kings Park Your favourite beach Swan Valley Freo Mandurah Hillaries for fish and chips One of the bigger parks, Whiteman or John Forrest maybe York or Northam for a taste of history, Guildford is nice too and get to see some of the River Yanchep or Two Rocks Lancelin and Guilderton The city bus tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdy Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 tell them to go to Sydney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowPerth Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Depends on their interests and physical ability. The thing is to ask them before they come, and while they are over here. You might want to pack loads in so they see the maximum amount possible, but they might just want to relax at home and spend time with you. If they want to see Australian wildlife, then Caversham, Perth zoo or Cahunu Wildlife Park. Penguin Island if it's the right time of year. Whale watching tour. If they like sport, hire bikes or kayaks next to the causeway in Perth. Take them to sports event AFL, Rugby, Cricket, netball. Shopping Perth central or maybe Karinyup. Any of the beaches. Freemantle Prison and markets. Kings Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Vodka :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 They can do Perth in a week or so. With a couple of the younger ones have paid for a tour to Exmouth five or six days half way during thier stay. One lot of older folk my OH went to Sydney for four days with them. Depending on time of year have taken some down south. Plenty to occupy a week. In Perth area Rottnest Island Penguin Island Fremantle for a day and perhaps include prison Perth Zoo take ferry from Perth to get there Wildlife Park they are hold Koalas and pat Roos Dinner overlooking ocean at Cottosloe A cycle around the river if able/fittish etc Kings Park obviously for starters. Perth is limited for attractions and I feel most are outside the metro area. The North West...Ningallo Reef .and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsLZB Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Obviously depending on tastes etc, but you can't fault the wine tours that operate from the city. Have a cheeky wine taster on the boat meandering up the river and then join a tour into the swan valley. Before the baby came along, it was a favourite thing of ours to do with our visitors. A good day out IMO. We also do, Freo, Kings Park, the city, Whiteman park/zoo and that's dependant on the time of year - on a really hot day all the animals hide at the zoo! Whale watching tour is good fun. Further afield is Lancelin and the Pinnacles. We have enjoyed Albany and the Porongrups too. And even further is Exmouth, and you can incorporate some stops up the coastline on the way. It is a long old drive tho, but good fun if there is a few to share the driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordee Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Rottnest Island - love it! And we often frequent Point Walter, which is a spot on the river near Bicton. Most of the time you can walk right out along the sand bar and then have a coffee and if you have kids there's a great park there too. Heathcote reserve, great park and coffee shop and amazing river views from high on the hill. Fish and chips at Freo down at fisherman's wharf and a wander through the markets. Kings park. Matilda bay for a picnic. Boat / wine cruise. Really depends on the time of year and who the visitors are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairnswanabe Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Depends what age your family are but here's what I do with my visitors... Rockingham foreshore for fish & chips, swimming, Play parks etc kalamunda on 1st Saturday of the month for the local markets..and to go walking around the walking trails (easy even with kids/older people) Kings park (of course) day trip to the city and take the sighteeing bus Freo on a Sunday for the street entertaineers/markets . prison tour at night good fun Hillarys boat harbour yanchep & national park wineries. whiteman park/guildford area day trip on one of the ferrys to freo or up to wineries on a day tour perth zoo or caversham wildlife park for the local wildlife casino for a night out If they have kids - lots of playparks to keep them occupied but by far the best is apple fun park in Donnybrook (nr bunbury) 2 hours south of perth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Mnadurah forshore for fish and chips and a dolphin cruise Nip over the bridge down to Melrose to see all the roos in peoples gardens The Freo prison is good fun and offers a range of different tours. Kings Park Pinjarra is worth a look and the state forrest at Dwellingup If they have kids then adveture world If they like wine, then a trip down to Margaret River for a night or two - you can hit mandurah for a night on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blewyn Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 They've just come from Britain. How hard can it be ? just put them in the hot tub with a beer. Job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausborn Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 They've just come from Britain. How hard can it be ? just put them in the hot tub with a beer. Job done. Exactly just show them some sun and a sandy beach with good views and they will be happy. A BBQ with some decent steak will win some hearts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Best trick in WA let them get the first round on the pub and watch the blood drain away from there faces lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyman Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 then we visit Dan the Man and get the best deals in town ................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 then we visit Dan the Man and get the best deals in town ................ And they say FFs I can get three cases for 20 quid in Asda Lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Exactly just show them some sun and a sandy beach with good views and they will be happy. A BBQ with some decent steak will win some hearts too. But they wont be bringing there dogs on holiday, so why give them Oz steak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Same as what they show us, not much :laugh: Seriously though we do stuff with them and they do stuff on their own just like we would want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Fremantle Prison has been enjoyed by all our visitors. Swan River boat trip from the City to Freo Swan Vally Caversham Wildlife park Kings Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpo1971 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 We had my Dad over for 6 weeks in Feb/March and did quite a few things; Mandurah (day & night) Shoalwater/Rockingham (he has rellies there) King’s Park Burswood (day & night) Pinnacles Swan Valley tour Hills tour Wine cruise on Swan River Freo Rotto (day & night) Hillary’s & beach Couple of City days Yanchep Bunbury/Busselton/Yallingup/Mgt River Adventure World Cottesloe Few days at beaches, Jindalee, Quinns, Mullaloo, Yanchep Lagoon Guilderton/Moore River (his fave) Days round the pool/BBQs Couple of pub days He also went a few places on the train, can’t remember where. Third time he’s been to Perth, he’s done a lot of those things before, not all mind. Last time he was here, he drove up to Monkey Mia (fair old journey). He’s a bit of a sun-worshiper so would have been happy with anything that got him away from the UK’s 11 and a half month winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0msd0wnunder Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Wow! Thanks for all of the ideas. As well as most of the above, I'm thinking that we might make a trip down to the Stirling Range, heading back via Albany and Margaret River. Or maybe a trip up north to Karijini, Kalbarri or the Kimberley. Exciting times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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