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Perth, the capital of Western Australia. The city where Swan River flows into the Indian Ocean is Australia’s 4th biggest city after Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Perth is just 5 hours away from Singapore and is easily accessible directly by Singapore Airlines, Qantas and Scoot.

It’s highly recommended to self-drive in Perth to fully maximize your time there, and also to give yourself more flexibility in time. Renting a car from Perth Airport isn’t tricky, as most well-known car rental companies are right in the Arrival Hall.

I rented my vehicle from Budget during my trip. It’s also recommended for you to purchase a SIM card from the airport and use Google Maps, as the SIM card will only cost you AU$10 for 5 days. Accommodation in Perth is quite affordable! For my trip, I’ve stayed in a boutique hotel near King’s Park & Botanic Garden – TRIBE Perth.

Perth isn’t a very large city and isn’t as bustling as the other cities, but there are still lots of things to do, sights to see that you shouldn’t miss, whether it’s within or nearby of Perth!

Perth City Centre

Why not start off your adventure in Perth from its city centre? Feel rich in The Perth Mint, where you will understand the history of Western Australia’s gold searching and the chance to witness the world’s largest coin – Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin.

Source: The Perth Mint Blog

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Shopping usually isn’t the must-do in Perth, but if you are in for some shopping, visit Hay Street Mall and Murray Street Mall to satisfy your shopping needs!

P.S. Looking for outlet shopping? You could visit Watertown Brand Outlet for discounted items from Adidas, Calvin Klein, Skechers, Cotton On etc.

A short walk from the main shopping streets, you will find a rather special building – London Court. It’s a shopping arcade that was built to look like historic London. (Personally, do visit London Court if you’re nearby, else you could probably skip this.)

Elizabeth Quay

A short walk from Perth City Centre will bring you to the iconic Elizabeth Quay, where the waterfront promenade and a bell tower stands. The Bell Tower, Perth is 82m tall, contains a set of 18 bells that hands in it. Once at the top, you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Perth’s CBD area. Next, you will see a 28m tall sculpture called ‘Spanda‘, that represents ripples and links the Swan River, land and sky. The final iconic attraction you will see is the Elizabeth Quay Pedestrian Bridge, a superb location for you to snap some panoramas of Perth’s CBD area.

The Swan Valley

Your Perth’s adventure will never be complete if you do not visit The Swan Valley! A trip to The Swan Valley could take up at least half a day, depends on the locations you visit, and the time spent in each location. The Swan Valley is located in a region between Guildford and Bells Rapid.

To start off your day-trip, it’s recommended that you visit Guildford, where the Swan Valley Information Centre is located. You could also get your breakfast fixed at a nearby cafe – Little Guildford, where they serve a huge hearty portion of breakfast set that will definitely give you enough energy to start off your day right!

From Guildford, a 15 minutes drive will bring you to Caversham Wildlife Park. This wildlife park is a must-visit even though this place is overwhelmed with tourists. You will be able to get up-close with your favorite Aussie animals like koala bears, kangaroos, wombats etc, you can feed kangaroos and wombats for free, spent some time watching animal & farm shows and many more! Admission prices for adults are AU$27 and AU$12 for children.

Next, a short drive will bring you to The House Of Honey where it sells delicious honey ice-creams and honey-made products. Their honey ice-cream was really good (a must-try).

Cheese-lovers could visit The Cheese Barrel, and be amazed by rows of different flavors of cheeses. Most of the cheeses were not made locally but were imported from all over the world.

What’s coming to Australia but not buying some nougats back? Do remember to visit Mondo Nougat! There are free tasting and you get to witness workers making the nougats.

Western Australia is popular for its winery, especially in The Swan Valley, you could find tons of them here! You could visit Homestead Brewery, Mandoon Estate, Black Swan Winery, Sandalford Wines, Lancaster Wines and many many more!

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Singapore has Singapore Botanical Gardens, London has Hyde Park, Perth has Kings Park and Botanic Garden. This 400.6-hectare park is one the world’s largest inner city park that overlooks Perth’s water and the CBD area. A State War Memorial can be found in the park where it honors the servicemen and women who fought and died during the wars. At the top, you will be able to see a beautiful view of Perth city, great place for panoramas!

A stone-throw away from the park is the popular-Instagrammable Blue Boat House (Crawley Edge Boatshed). There aren’t any carparks nearby for you to park your vehicle to visit the boathouse so you would need to “illegal park” along a residential road opposite it. But actually, you won’t be spending too much time there anyway, even though queues may be expected at times.

Fremantle City

Fremantle should be planned on the same day as Kings Park, visiting this neighboring city of Fremantle will take you on a 30-minutes journey south of Perth. Things that can be done there includes visiting the Fremantle Markets, Fremantle Prison, Fremantle Harbour for an authentic Fish ‘n Chips meal, WA Shipwrecks Museum, WA Maritime Museum.

Day-Trips from Perth

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There are several attractions that are situated near Perth that are worth a day trip. You could decide on visiting:

Witness tons of limestones in The Pinnacle Desert.

Enjoy fresh lobster at The Lobster Shack.

Look for quokkas on Rottnest Island (ferry from Fremantle).

Stroll along the historic jetty at Busselton.

Try out world-class wines in Margaret River.

Slide down sand dunes in Lancelin Sand Dunes.

Feel tiny beside the magnificent looking Wave Rock.

I’ve been to The Pinnacle Desert & had a filling lunch at The Lobster Shack.

Perth, capital of Western Australia. What to do there during your next trip! Read more in my blog to find out! Perth, the capital of Western Australia. The city where Swan River flows into the Indian Ocean is Australia's 4th biggest city after Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

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alexander40wong · 8 years

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50 Ways To Keep The Kids Busy In February Half Term

February half term is nearly upon us. Luckily, there’s lots going on all over the UK during the holiday – even if the weather is cold.

If you live in London, we’ve put together 50 great day trip ideas to inspire you. But if you want to pack up the family for a longer road-trip, we’ve researched where you can go for the best weekend breaks in the UK, from Scotland right down to Lands End in Cornwall.

And if you fancy flying away from the winter and grabbing some much needed sun – here’s where’s hot in February.

But to those of you staying at home, whatever your budget and location, here are some other things to do (including freebies).

What’s on in London

The Great Court at the British Museum

1. The British Museum has recently become one of the most popular places to visit in London and it has free workshops over half term too.

2. The V&A Museum of Childhood is a great place to go in east London and it’s also free. It has great collections of toys throughout the ages and oodles of interactive exhibits to tinker with. Adults can also get all nostalgic too, and this half term, it’s been turned into a giant board game, to celebrate the museum’s Game Plan: Board Games Rediscovered exhibition.

The cavernous V & A Museum of Childhood, which has a cafe & meeting area right at its heart

3. Go see a matinee – there are plenty of family friendly theatre shows in the West End during the February half term. Try The Lion King – brilliant music, stunning sets, a fantastic cast in an array of costumes. or the magical Matilda, which is really funny.

London’s off-West End and fringe theatre scene is also great for kids, and even has venues devoted entirely to younger audiences. Islington’s famous Little Angel Theatre has puppet shows suitable for ages 3-11, while the Unicorn Theatre’s The Hunting Lodge is aimed at tweens and teens.

4. Comedy Club 4 Kids features well-known comics, performing special child-friendly sets, in venues around London – including Wimbledon, Deptford, Hayes and Soho. There will also be shows during the half-term week in Chichester, Guildford, Brighton, Salford, Leicester, Ipswich and Norwich.

5. Grab the kids for a James Bond-esque experience on the Thames Jet Boat Rush. Along with the speedy bits there is also a bit of irreverent commentary on the London riverside landmarks. Or head up high and visit the View from the Shard.

St James’s Park

6. Use your loaf and feed the ducks in St James’s Park for free. The Royal Parks always have some half-term wildlife activities on offer, many of them free. To discover our picks and find out what’s on – read our post on London parks.

7. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford is home to the London Aquatics Centre, one of the finest swimming pools in the world. You can also try cycling at the Velodrome, tennis at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, and lots of other sports over the school holidays.

8. While you’re in the park, take the lift up to the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit, see the sights, and then climb (or slide) back down.

Night View from ArcelorMittal Orbit

9. Head to the Discover Children’s Story Centre in Stratford for the fantastic world of Dr. Seuss.

10. Book in for some indoor ice-skating at Alexandra Palace.

11. Hit the South Bank and wander down London’s cultural Thames walk, stopping off at one of the family-friendly cafes and restaurants alongside the river. This half term, the Southbank Centre will be hosting the Imagine Children’s Festival, which will feature an exciting programme of events, from readings by renowned children’s authors, to workshops, and even the first ever London gig by smash hit Finnish children’s heavy metal band Hevisaurus.

12. Spend a memorable day in the Tower of London. You’ll learn all about the Tower’s history (more than a thousand years of it) and meet the people that actually live and work there too.

13. Take the kids to see something different at one of London’s independent cinemas. A lot of the venues run special kids clubs during half term or screenings for toddlers groups.

Ritzy (c) Picturehouse Cinema Group

14. Challenge the kids to some vintage board games at Draughts in Haggerston – they have more than 500 games to choose from.

15. There’s loads of free half-term activities at the Museum of London – including walking tours marking the Great Fire of London anniversary and a Crossrail Place-inspired craft session at the Museum of London Docklands.

16. Take a jaunt around ZSL London Zoo and get to know over 650 species of wildlife, including many exotic and endangered species. Make sure you check when the feeding times and daily demonstrations are by the keepers.

Science Museum (c) V&A estates department.

17. Experiment in your week off at the Science Museum in London’s South Kensington.

18. Pop along to the Natural History Museum, South Kensington. There’s lots of interesting exhibits to capture the imagination of kids and adults alike – and they have half-term activities for the children to get involved with.

19. While you’re in the area – explore the magical and historical collections in the Victoria & Albert Museum with 1000s of items of cultural significance from all over the world.

V&A Exterior (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London

20. Get the guided Harry Potter Bus Tour of London for Two and visit the sites used in the film – including Gringotts Bank, and Platform 9¾ at Kings Cross.

21. Buy an Oyster card and spend the day taking the bus around town. Routes 24, RV1, and 11 are good, cheaper alternatives to a sightseeing bus.

22. Visit your local library to pick up some books. Even better, make a day of it and visit the world renowned British Library, it’s modern and right near Kings Cross St Pancras. Their current exhibition looks at pantomimes, circuses and entertainment in the Victorian era.

23. Head out of town to Surrey and visit the Maze, Henry VIII’s State Apartments, the vast Tudor kitchens and more at Hampton Court Palace.

Sunken Garden at Hampton Court

24. Walk along the Thames path and take in the sights – get your free walking guide here.

25. And don’t worry if the weather is wet – we’ve got plenty of suggestions for things to do in London when it rains.

Outside London

Bedfordshire 26. Stroll across acres of beautiful English countryside and watch lions, tigers, elephants, hippos and giraffes out and about in one of Europe’s largest conservation areas at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, in Dunstable.

27. Get out of the cold and visit Bodyflight near Milton Keynes, where you can try indoor skydiving and fly around the specially-built chamber. You could go for an adventure pass and also try indoor surfing and climbing on a day experience pass.

Birmingham

28. @ Think Tank is the is a series of events for kids at the Birmingham Science Museum, which includes workshops, animation and story telling. Lots of activities are free or under £10.

East Sussex

29. Meet racoons, meerkats, lemurs and snakes at the animal experiences at Drusillas Park in Alfriston. You can feed some of the animals, while others you have the chance to pet and get to know on your behind-the-scenes tour.

Dorset and Hampshire 30. Saddle up this half-term and mosey on down to the New Forest and try the Cowboy Riding Trail. This two-hour horse trail will give you a chance to discover more about the wildlife in the forest as well as having a barbecue at the end to share your experiences.

If you fancy making at longer break out of it with your posse – we’ve found plenty of things to do in this beautiful county, including Poole Harbour, Bournemouth and more things going on in the New Forest – Dorset weekend breaks.

View from Alum Chine of Bournemouth Pier. VisitEngland & Bournemouth Tourism

Oxford

31. The famous university city has several world class museums – here’s nine other suggestions for things to do in Oxford.

Brighton 32. We’ve found the best places to have breakfast with the kids, and also picked out 15 of our favourite Brighton hotels to stay in. Here are 44 things to do in Brighton to keep you entertained.

Brighton Pavilion

Peterborough 33. Every half term the Peterborough Museum has activities for youngsters of all ages. This half term, there’ll be hands-on sessions every day on Superhero Science.

Cumbria 34. Get your walking boots on, grab a packed lunch and take the kids for a stroll around The Lake District – home to children’s author Beatrix Potter and The World of Beatrix Potter.

If you’re planning on going for more than a day – read our suggested places to visit in the Lake District – England’s largest National Park.

West Somerset

35. Get the family on the historic West Somerset Railway train. You’ll visit the Exmoor Coast and Quantock Hills on your tour as well as Dunster Castle and Minehead on this hop-on-off steam train.

Durham 36. Diggerland is a fun-packed theme park with 18 different rides, drives and attractions using real full sized construction machinery set in 15 acres of adventure park surroundings. They also have parks in Devon, Kent and Yorkshire.

East Yorkshire 37. The Deep in Hull is one of the biggest aquariums in the UK and has more than 3,500 fish including sharks and rays. If you have small children and live fairly locally – get a day plus pass which allows unlimited entry for a year (some t&cs apply).

Hull has also been named 2017’s UK City of Culture, and there’ll be several family-friendly events happening over the holidays, including The Really, Really Wild Day, a day of activities inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

The Making of Harry Potter (c) Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Hertfordshire 38. Head to Hertfordshire and Kings Langley for The Warner Bros. Studio Tours – the Making of Harry Potter. See the Great Hall, Hagrid’s Hut and the Knight Bus, and discuss all this over a butterbeer at the end of the tour.

West Yorkshire 39. Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax have a whole range of activities for disabled children, with their Access all Areas programme.

Spinnaker Tower (c) Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth 40. The Blue Reef Aquarium has more than 30 living displays, as well as informative talks and feeding demonstrations. They also have Aquariums in Hastings, Newquay and Tynemouth. If you’re in the area – here are our 15 things to do in Portsmouth.

Ripon, North Yorkshire 41. The Lightwater Valley Theme Park has a thrilling line-up of rides, including Europe’s longest rollercoaster, The Ultimate, as well as the stomach churning mighty Eagle’s Claw and The Hornet’s Nest.

Scotland 42. We’ve found 100 Things To Do In Edinburgh, from visiting the zoo to seeing the city in a whole new light at the Camera Obscura experience. If you want to make it a longer trip – here are our suggestions for a week or weekend break in Scotland.

Cairngorm National Park Highlands Picture Credit : P.Tomkins / VisitScotland / Scottish Viewpoint

Staffordshire

43. Head to Drayton Manor. Rides and attractions are set in 280 acres of lakes and parkland – including Apocalypse, the world’s first stand up tower drop, and Shockwave, Europe’s only stand up rollercoaster.

Gloucestershire

44. Bark up the right tree at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum near Tetbury. This half term’s activity programme includes tree bark-themed craft sessions and challenges. The Arboretum also has more than 15,000 tree and shrub specimens from around the world, nature walks and specially created trails for different age groups.

Warwick 45. Find out how they battled it out in the medieval days on a trip to Warwick Castle. Among the historical highlights this half-term are a live show featuring the world’s largest working catapault, and a maze inspired by the wildly popular Horrible Histories series.

Windsor 46. Go to Legoland Windsor., and take a stroll around town too. You’ll easily spot the castle and can walk over the bridge to Eton riverside. We’ve put together 18 Royally Good Things To Do In Windsor to keep you and the kids entertained.

View from York Minster

York 47. Have a grand old day in York. Choose from over 50 attractions in and beyond York with a York Pass – including Europe’s largest Gothic Cathedral York Minster, the Jorvik Viking Museum and the world famous Castle Museum. Tickets from £20.

Wales 48. SeeWales Gower Walking Tour includes glorious golden stretches of sandy beaches, spectacular cliff top views and ancient monuments – all part of the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Venues all over the UK 49. Try a visit to Sea Life – based in Scarborough, Loch Lomond, Brighton, Birmingham, Blackpool, Great Yarmouth Great and Weymouth .

50. Take to the treetops at Go Ape, with family tickets available. They have nearly 30 locations up and down the country from Aberdeen in Scotland to Exeter in Devon. Just strap on the safety harness and roam across the forest canopy.

Feeling inspired?

Walking in London

We have plenty of places to stay in London if you’re thinking of heading down for the week or weekend during February half term.

For the latest London events – check out our weekly what’s on in London round-up.

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