Weekend getaways and tours from Perth

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Perth
a pretty coastal suburb with world class surf beaches on the west and
beautiful Swan River meandering through the city offer you many exciting
trips and plenty of things to do while on holiday. First check into a
suitable weekend getaways in Perth, a romantic getaways in Perth or one of the cheap motels in Perth to begin your vacation in this capital city of WA.

Let us make list of tours from Perth for your enjoyment.

• Ferry Cruises
  
  • Take a lunch or dinner cruise along beautiful Swan River.
  • Take a ferry to Rottnest Island and see the famous Rottnest Native Prison.
  • Take a ferry to Fremantle and explore the area.
  • Take a ferry to Swan Valley.

• Fremantle:
  If you decide to drive without taking the ferry, 19km on road will take
  you to Fremantle (take Sterling or Canning Highways).  The township is
  also accessible by bus, train or by boat. The adventure park just 10 minutes from Fremantle is a great spot for fun times for the whole family.
• Serpentine Dam:
  travel circa 54 km from Perth (take the South Western Highway) to reach
  picnic spots set aside the back drop of hills and pretty landscaped wild flower gardens. The picnic spots along the dam are ideal for a relaxing break or a peaceful day out.
• Pinjarra:
  About 84km from Perth (take the South Western Highway) takes you to the
  picturesque township of Pinjarra set on the banks of Murray River.
  Relax, have a picnic and explore the beauty of this quaint township.
• Armadale:
  A village which boasts the days of the historic gold rush. Head 29km on
  Albany Hwy to reach Armadale. When in Armadale you can also enjoy the
  following attractions;
  
  • Araluen Botanic Park featuring beautiful gardens and waterfalls.
  • Farm show at nearby Tumbulgum Farm.
  •  Aboriginal culture shows.
  • Visit the nearby Cohunu Koala Park.

• York;
  head 97km on Great Southern Hwy to reach York, the oldest inland
  township of Western Australia. This township which proudly sits on the
  banks of the Avon River presents you numerous magnificent historic
  buildings which have been carefully preserved.
• Guilford:  travel 18 km from Perth along Guilford rd or the Great Eastern Hwy to reach the township of Guilford set on Swan Valley.
  
  • On your way to Guilford, visit the Craft Centre at Mount Lawley.
  • Also the rail museum in Bassendean is on the way.
  • Have a look at the old court house,the gaol, folk museum and the Potters gallery.
  • If you have time, try the 40km heritage trail which starts at Success Hill Reserve.
  • Whiteman Park about 7km north of Guilford offers you the enjoyment of train and tram rides.
  • Check out the numerous wineries, craft shops, galleries and antique shops scattered in Guilford area.

• John Forrest National Park:
  28km from Perth on the Great Eastern Hwy brings you to this national
  park set in the Darling Range featuring, walking trails, pretty streams
  and waterfalls.
• Mundaring Weir:
  head 42km from Perth on Great Eastern Hwy to reach this area scattered
  with pretty picnic areas. This water catchment area provides water to
  the goldfields area and a visit to nearby O’Connor Museum will explain the operations and the construction of this complex scheme.  When you are here, visit the nearby Kalamunda History Village.
• Walyunga National Park:
  Avon River flows through this beautiful bushland national park which
  could be reached from Perth by travelling circa 35km via Guilford road
  and the Great Northern Hwy.  Come during spring for a spectacular
  display of wild flowers. There are walking trails and picnic spots for
  you to spend a leisurely day here. Come in August and you will be able
  to participate in Avon Descent the major white water canoeing event held in WA.

Holiday accommodation options are plenty. A suitable weekend getaways in Perth,
a romantic getaways in Perth or one of the cheap motels in Perth will
be ideal for you to begin exploring this beautiful capital city and the
surrounding townships.

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