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A selection of single or multiple day tour itineraries for corporate and incentive buyers visiting Western Australia.

Perth & Surrounds

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ContentsIntroduction to Perth & Surrounds 3

Location Map 5

Itineraries Perth City: 3 days 7

Fremantle: 1 day 9

Swan Valley: 1 day 11

Rottnest Island: 1 day 13

Rockingham/Mandurah: 1 day 15

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Perth is a vibrant, yet easy-going city integrated with man-made marvels and surrounded by natural attractions - the beautiful Swan River, Kings Park and Botanic Garden and the breathtaking sandy beaches that border the Indian Ocean. Add bright blue skies and an average of eight hours sunshine every day, more than any other Australian capital city, and you’d have to agree that Perth really does have it all.

Unique Australian flora in Kings Park

Rooftop Cinema, Perth City

Incredible marine life around Rottnest Island

Discover small bars and restaurants

Stunning beaches abound Renowned world-class wineries in the Swan Valley

Introduction to Perth and its surrounds

2,000,000 people in Perth

Population2,589,000 people in WA

Climate From the mediterranean climate in the south, desert in the east and tropical conditions in the north, WA has a truly diverse climate.

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Hawkers Markets in Perth city

Locations:Perth City, Fremantle, Rottnest Island & Rockingham

PerthSwan ValleyPerth - Swan Valley 13.2km 24 mins

FremantlePerth - Fremantle 21.7km 34 mins

Rottnest Island

RockinghamPerth - Rockingham 49.1km 45 mins

Mandurah Perth - Mandurah 72km 57 mins

Perth city nightlife

Fremantle walking toursRottnest Island

Fremantle Markets

Elizabeth Quay, Perth

The Swan Valley

Hillarys Boat Harbour

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Itineraries:

Perth City: 3 DaysDAY 1: Morning Activity Duration CostOrientation Tour of the City with Operator Two Feet & a Heartbeat.

2 hrs $35 – 55

Lunch in the City - choose from 200 venues.

2 hrs $10 – 100

DAY 1: Afternoon Activity Duration CostFree guided walk in Kings Park led by Kings Park Volunteer Guides, departing daily from Fraser Avenue, outside Aspects of Kings Park.

1.5 hrs Free

Dinner at Frasers Restaurant in Kings Park overlooking the City.

2 hrs $50 - 100

As the sunniest city in Australia, Perth is the perfect city to spend the day exploring. Discover the vibrant dining and small bar scene,

take a walking tour to admire street art-filled laneways or spend time in the sun at Elizabeth Quay; the new landmark waterfront

development reconnecting Perth city with the Swan River to create a dynamic new entertainment and leisure precinct.

DAY 2: Morning Activity Duration CostTake the ferry from Elizabeth Quay to South Perth to visit the Perth Zoo.

30 mins Free

Eye to Eye – Best of Australia interactive Tour.

2 hrs $110

Enjoy a special behind the scenes view of a range of remarkable Australian animals alongside one of Perth Zoo’s professional Keepers.

Lunch in South Perth Foreshore at Rambla On Swan.

2 hrs $20 - 50

DAY 2: Afternoon Activity Duration CostForeshore Tour or Riverside Tour with Segway Tours WA.

1 or 1.5 hrs $79 – 129

Dinner at Aqua Bar, or Revelry within the new Elizabeth Quay.

2 hrs $50 – 100

DAY 3: Morning Activity Duration CostWalk to Perth Mint via Supreme Court Gardens and Cathedral Square stopping for coffee in the State Buildings. Enjoy a guided tour of our grand heritage building, secured vaults, and 1899 melting house where you can see a live gold pour. Hear tales of the Mint’s golden past, and learn of the gold mining legends and events that have shaped WA.

1 hr $25

A short stroll to Point Fraser and Ku De Ta for lunch overlooking the Swan River.

2 hrs $20 - 50

DAY 3: Afternoon Activity Duration CostShopping in the city from high-end fashion boutiques and homogenous shopping centre stores to indigenous art sellers, homemade craft stalls and plenty of gourmand markets. Then head to the Wesley Quarter for a bit of glamour and Northbridge for chic local design. Key areas: Hay Street and Murray Street pedestrian-only malls ably replicate the best high street shopping, while King Street has designer boutiques and galleries selling Aboriginal art.

3 hrs Free

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Itineraries:

Fremantle: 1 DayMorning Activity Duration CostDo one of five tours at the historic Fremantle Prison.

1.5 - 2.5 hours $26-$60

Head to the iconic Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and dine on Fish & Chips by the water at Cicerello’s.

2 hours $15-$20

Afternoon Activity Duration CostHop-On and Hop-Off tour with the Fremantle Tram – tour highlights include The Roundhouse, WA Maritime Museum and Cappuccino Strip.

1-3 hours $28

Dinner at an Italian restaurant along the cappuccino strip or iconic local brewery Little Creatures .

2 hours $30-$80

The port city of Fremantle is famed for its rich cultural heritage, lively entertainment spots, maritime & penal history and alternative, alfresco lifestyle. Over 150 buildings in the port city have been heritage listed by the National Trust, recognising Freo as the best preserved 19th century seaport in the world.

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Itineraries:

Swan Valley: 1 DayMorning Activity Duration CostDepart the Barrack St Jetty with Captain Cook Cruises and cruise up the Swan River to the Swan Valley.

Disembark at Sandalford Estate – enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Winery and a two-course gourmet lunch.

Head back to Perth down the Swan River – enjoying afternoon tea and entertainment on board the cruise.

7hr 15 mins $169.00

OR: Duration CostDrive to the history rich village of Guildford and dine amongst antique stores.

1.5 hours $25-$30

Visit local gourmet food and wine producers The House of Honey, Mondo Nougat, Morish Nuts, Lancaster Wines and more.

2 hours

Enjoy lunch at Mandoon Estate - choose from a fine dining restaurant, microbrewery, cellar door or outdoor beer garden and deli.

2 hours $20-$50

Spend the afternoon with Kangaroos on the Golf Course at the Novotel Swan Valley Vines Resort, then finish the day with cocktails and dinner overlooking the golf course.

4 hours $100-150

As the original market town of Perth, it’s no surprise the Swan Valley is known as ‘The Valley of Taste’. Here you will find Perth’s premium food and wines destination, home to wineries, restaurants, breweries, distilleries and artisan wares.

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Itineraries:

Rottnest Island: 1 DayMorning Activity Duration CostDepart from Barrack Street Jetty, Perth City or B-Shed, Fremantle for Rottnest with Rottnest Express.

Or depart from Hillarys Boat Harbour with Rottnest Fast Ferries.

90 mins(Barrack St)

25 mins (B-Shed)

45 mins

$105.00 (return)

$85.00 (return)

$85.50 (return)

Take Rottnest Express’s Adventure Boat Tour aboard a purpose-built, high-powered vessel to explore the island’s wild side and witness abundant wildlife up close including migrating humpback whales (Sept-Nov) and fur seal colony.

Or take Rottnest Fast Ferries’ Ultimate Adventure Package - The Eco Express will complete a full circumnavigation of Rottnest waters which are teeming with wildlife.

90 mins

Full Day

$27.00

$174.00

Afternoon Activity Duration CostBack on Rottnest Island – have lunch at Hotel Rottnest, enjoying the view across the ocean back to Perth.

2 hours $20-$40

Spend the afternoon touring the island and spending time at one or many of the 63 bays.

Hire a bike from Pedal & Flipper, jump on an Island Explorer Bus, learn about the history of Rottnest with a Segway Tours WA or splash out on a Scenic Joy Flight with Rottnest Air Taxis.

2-3 hours Bike Hire: $16-$30

Island Explorer Bus: $20

Segway WA Tour: $63 - 92

Rottnest Air Taxis: $89-$199

Escape to Rottnest Island, just 19km off the coast, Perth’s very own island paradise is where you can relax, swim and explore some of Western Australia’s finest beaches and bays.

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Itineraries:

Rockingham: 1 DayMorning Activity Duration CostDrive to Rockingham or catch Rockingham Wild Encounter’s coach.

1 hour from Perth city (40 mins)

Visit Penguin Island - Rockingham Wild Encounter’s Ferry, Cruise or Sea Kayak to see wild dolphins, penguins & sea lions.

2 hours - 1 day $30-$180

Or even swim with Wild Dolphins. 3-6 hours $225 (coach included) or $205 (Rockingham)

Afternoon Activity Duration CostDine at Pengo’s Café, Penguin Island on the shores of Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.

1.5 hours $13-$24

Rockingham opens onto the sheltered waters of Cockburn Sound, home to one of Perth’s hidden treasures the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park including Penguin Island, where some of the world’s finest displays of wild sealife and birdlife can be found.

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Our Suppliers

CBD Two Feet & a Heartbeat Phone: 1800 459 388 Web: www.twofeet.com.au Email: ryanm@twofeet.com.au

Fraser’s Restaurant Phone: 08 9482 0127 Web: www.frasersrestaurant.com.au Email: corporate@frasersrestaurant.com.au

Perth Zoo Phone: 08 9474 0444 Web: www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au Email: email@perthzoo.wa.gov.au

Rambla On Swan Phone: 08 9367 2845 Web: www.ramblaonswan.com.au Email: info@ramblaonswan.com.au

Segway Tours WA Phone: 0418 383 951 Web: www.segwaytourswa.com.au Email: belinda@segwaytourswa.com.au

Aqua Bar Phone: 08 9325 3700 Web: www.aqua-bar.com.au Email: info@aqua-bar.com.au

Revelry Phone: 08 6365 3722 Web: www.thereveleybar.com.au/ Email: info@thereveleybar.com.au

The Perth Mint Phone: 08 9421 7223 Web: www.perthmint.com.au Email: info@perthmint.com.au

Cathedral Square Web: www.cathedralsquare.com.au/ Email: hello@cathedralsquare.com.au

Ku De ta Web: www.kudeta.com/ku-de-ta-perth.html Email: info@kudeta.com

Perth Surrounds SuppliersFremantle Prison Phone: 08 9336 9200 Web: www.fremantleprison.com.au Email: info@fremantleprison.com.au

Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour Web: www.fremantlefishingboatharbour.com/

Cicerello’s Phone: 08 9335 1911 Web: www.cicerellos.com.au/fremantle Email: info@cicerellos.com.au

Fremantle Tram Phone: 08 9473 0331 Web: www.fremantletrams.com Email info@fremantletrams.com

The Roundhouse Phone: 08 9336 6897 Web: www.fremantleroundhouse.com.au/

WA Maritime Museum Phone: 08 9431 8323 Web: www.museum.wa.gov.au/museums/maritime Email: venuehire@museum.wa.gov.au

Little Creatures Phone: 08 9430 5555 Web: www.littlecreatures.com.au Email: admin@littlecreatures.com.au

Captain Cook Cruises Phone: 08 9325 3341 Web: www.captaincookcruises.com.au Email: info@captaincookcruises.com.au

The House of Honey Phone: 08 9296 3635 Web: www.thehouseofhoney.com.au/ Email: thehouseofhoney@iinet.net.au

Mondo Nougat Phone: 08 9296 0111 Web: www.mondonougat.com.au/ Email: info@mondonougat.com.au

Morish Nuts Phone: 08 9221 0214 Web: www.morish.com.au Email: nibblers@morish.com.au

Lancaster Wines Phone: 08 9250 6461 Web: www.lancasterwines.com.au/ Email: wines@lancasterwines.com.au

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Our SuppliersMandoon Estate Phone: 08 9274 4346 Web: www.mandoonestate.com.au Email events@mandoonestate.com.au

Novotel Swan Valley Vines Resort Phone: 08 9297 3000 Web: www.vines.com.au Email: conferences@novotelvines.com.au

Rottnest Express Phone: 1300 467 688 Web: www.rottnestexpress.com.au/ Email: reservations@rottnestexpress.com.au

Hotel Rottnest Phone: 08 9292 5011 Web: www.hotelrottnest.com.au Email: reception@hotelrottnest.com.au

Pedal & Flipper Phone: 08 9292 5105 Web: www.rottnestisland.com/

Island Explorer Bus (Rottnest Express) Phone 1300 467 688 Web: www.rottnestexpress.com.au/ Email: reservations@rottnestexpress.com.au

Rottnest Air Taxis Phone: 1300 895 538 Web: www.rottnest.aero/

Rockingham Wild Encounters Phone: 08 9591 1333 Web: info@dolphins.com.au Email: www.dolphins.com.au

Rottnest Fast Ferries Phone: 08 9246 1039 Web: www.rottnestfastferries.com.au Email: reservations@rottnestfastferries.com.au

Disclaimer: Supplier prices correct at time of printing

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