Perth Starter Pack provides guidelines for Newbies who plan to start their Free and Easy trip or Roadtrip🚗in Perth, Australia! You may need this guidebook to travel smart in Perth~Lets save and share💓

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Famous Attractions

❤️King's Park and Botanic Garden

Hours: Open daily, year round

Admission: Free

Address: Fraser Avenue, West Perth

Official site: http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/

❤️Perth Zoo

Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm

Admission: Adults $24.50, children (4-15 years) $12.30, concession and seniors $20.50, family (2 adults, 2 children) $64.25, children (under 4) free

Address: 20 Labouchere Rd, Perth

Official site: http://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/

❤️ Swan River

Visitors can picnic in the riverside parks, bike or hike along the many trails, cast a fishing line, sail, swim, or kayak. To see some of the posh houses of the riverfront suburbs, hop aboard a relaxing river cruise between Perth and the historic port of Fremantle.

❤️Hillarys Boat Harbour

Address: 86 Southside, Hillarys

Official site: http://hillarysboatharbour.com.au/

Beaches

Less than a 15-minute drive from the city center, pine-fringed Cottesloe is one of Perth's most popular strands with its clear waters and thriving café culture. Port Beach is also a favorite, and City Beach has a children's playground and plenty of picnic nooks. For families, the sheltered inlets on the snaking Swan River such as Como, Crawley, and Point Walter are top choices as well as Rockingham Beach, and the sheltered shore at Hillary's Boat Harbour.

Car Rental

Car-rental companies include Bayswater, Budget, Campabout, Hertz and Thrifty. Britz hires out fully equipped 4WDs fitted out as campervans, popular on the roads of northern WA; it has offices in all the state capitals, as well as Perth and Broome, so one-way rentals are possible.

You can compare different car rental companies and book at this website: https://www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au/locations/perth/

Its Free To Book, Free To Cancel and Cheapest Price Guaranteed!

Perth Eateries

❤️Chophouse

200 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000

Open Monday to Friday, 12pm – 12am

Saturday, 6pm – 12am

Sunday, Closed

❤️Ibiza N2

627 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley WA 6050

Open Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm – 11pm

Friday, 3.30pm – 12am

Saturday, 11.30am – 12am

Sunday, 11.30am – 10.30pm

❤️Kava Cafe

39A Bristol Ave, Bicton WA 6157

Closed Mondays

Open Tuesday and Sunday, 7.30am – 2pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 7.30am – 9pm; Friday and Saturday, 7.30am – 9.30pm

❤️Honey Creme

61 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000

Open Monday to Sunday, 11am – 9pm

Transportation

The city is very spread out and not very walkable, so you might have to resort to paying a bit. There’s a free bus service (the CAT bus) in the CBD, otherwise, you can ride in on the paid bus (the train is best for getting to suburban areas). A ticket is good for 2 hours of unlimited travel within your chosen zones. Travel within zones 1-2 ranges between 3-4.60 AUD. Rides that are 3.2 km or less cost 2.10 AUD. A one-day pass costs 12.40 AUD.

A “SmartRider” card can save you 15% off every ride, but it costs 10 AUD and you must put a minimum of 10 AUD onto the card. Taxis are crazy expensive so if you aren’t going to walk, bus, or train it, use UberX. It’s much cheaper.

An Uber to the airport is 20 AUD versus 35 AUD with a taxi!

Must-Buy Souvenirs

❤️Undoubtedly the most popular souvenir choice for travelers to Oz is a pair of UGG boots~

❤️Bondi Wash is a plant-based range of natural products for the home, made from organic ingredients found across Australia.

❤️Tim Tams - There’s a range of flavors—from White Chocolate to Dark Mint, to outliers like Honeycomb

❤️Lucas' Papaw Ointment can be used for minor burns, rashes and chafing, insect bites, splinters, or as lip balm. Lucas products are available at most pharmacies throughout Australia.

Supermarkets

You can get groceries, snacks and souvenirs in either one of these supermarket~It is cheaper to cook yourself during travel.

Luxury Hotels

❤️COMO The Treasury blends contemporary styling in its oversized rooms with ornate architectural features. Its modern amenities include an indoor pool, gym, library, and holistic spa.

❤️Another heritage building with contemporary touches is the BEST WESTERN PREMIER, Terrace Hotel, within walking distance of the main shopping streets, the waterfront, and Kings Park.

❤️Pan Pacific Perth is a larger property in the city center that sits steps away from the Perth Mint and an easy stroll to the shops and restaurants of Elizabeth Quay and the city center.

Mid-Range Hotels

❤️Guests love the buffet breakfasts and quaint European charm of Miss Maud Swedish Hotel, a short hop from shops, restaurants, and St. Mary's Cathedral.

❤️A great option for longer stays is All Suites Perth, an easy stroll the Swan River, Murray Street Mall, and city buses. Its spacious rooms come with kitchenettes and laundry facilities.

❤️The Novotel Perth Langley is another popular mid-range option, less than 10 minutes' walk from St. Mary's Cathedral and only two blocks from the riverfront.

Budget Hotels

❤️Offering excellent value for money, the Comfort Hotel Perth City offers large, clean rooms within walking distance to the city center, the waterfront, and the free CAT bus.

❤️Other budget options in the CBD, near restaurants and shopping, are City Waters

❤️Comfort Inn Wentworth Plaza, less than ten minutes' walk from the Perth Convention and Exhibition Center.

Mobile Phone Plans

There are a few SIM card options available in the Australian international airports. Major providers like Optus and Vodafone have dedicated stores in most, and both have good deals for short term stays.

For even more options, you might consider waiting until after you leave the airport. SIM cards are available at convenience stores, like 7Eleven, and from major supermarkets Woolworths and Coles.

The best way to differentiate low-cost providers is by considering the network behind the service. As a reminder, there are only three mobile networks in Australia: Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.

Useful Applications

🔹Google Map： We use google map for whole journey, no need to rent GPS from car rental company.

🔹Maps.me: Download the offline map for backup plan, in some rural area maybe out of connection.

🔹Uber : Enjoy free $5 credit for the first time ride: https://www.uber.com/invite/leel1606ue

🔹Airbnb: It is convenient for us to contact the host