About Perth
Our day
We decided to go and see what Perth is all about, and to do so make use of the public transportation system – which is astonishing and Sadiq needs to send someone down here. Our return train tickets were AUD$14 which is about £7 and that was both of us and includes free use of all buses and ferries in Perth.
It was about a half hour journey, and with no knowledge of Perth, headed to Elizabeth Quay. Great fun watching kids in the water park, but Nikki was not persuaded by the “wet T-shirt” argument.
We strolled around the quay, and though tempted by a trip to Rotnest Island (named by the Dutch because they thought it was infested with rats, but actually Quokkas) felt a visit to a “pub” was more our style.
Sat at a waterside table, we were enthralled by herds (is that the collective noun?) of Jelly fish swimming by. Beautiful but we assumed deadly. No wonder a nearby ferry has a sign “you jump, you pay” which we initially took to mean something else.
We then walked along the Swan river, which was delightful, before heading back into town, via a free “cat” bus, by which time refreshment was needed and a visit for a couple at Gamercy bar. The arrival of an 85 year old weirdo, hastened our departure.
Overall, Perth seemed a cool and vibrant spot!
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Love reading about your adventures! We’ve not done Perth but it’s on our list for next time!
Have fun x
All going well and you look to be getting around nicely. you are right about Perth’s transport system, when I am there with Laura if you buy a ticket for say a match at the new stadium to watch cricket and travel in on the subway that part of it is inclusive in your stadium ticket. SO encouraging for everyone and reduces congestion, not that there is much of that there!!! Felt a little tug of the heart strings for this part of your journey and everywhere so familiar for me…. SO I cannot wait to hear news of all the other places that I am yet to visit and you are leading the charge! ! Take care and remember the sun cream and hats xxxx