Guidebook for Ascot
Parks & Nature
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is one of the largest inner city parks in the world and is visited by over 6 million people each year. It showcases an outstanding collection of Western Australian flora and is a popular place for picnics, walks and cultural and ceremonial events.
Kings Park's stunning location overlooks the Perth City and the silken blue waters of the Swan River. From high above, you can see the brilliantly coloured sails of boats on the river, the twinkling lights of the city, the distant Perth Hills and the endless blue skies for which Perth is so renowned.
The total area of Kings Park is 400.6 hectares and features both cultivated gardens and untamed bushland.
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Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser AvenueKings Park and Botanic Garden is one of the largest inner city parks in the world and is visited by over 6 million people each year. It showcases an outstanding collection of Western Australian flora and is a popular place for picnics, walks and cultural and ceremonial events.
Kings Park's stunning location overlooks the Perth City and the silken blue waters of the Swan River. From high above, you can see the brilliantly coloured sails of boats on the river, the twinkling lights of the city, the distant Perth Hills and the endless blue skies for which Perth is so renowned.
The total area of Kings Park is 400.6 hectares and features both cultivated gardens and untamed bushland.
Cottesloe Beach is one of the most popular of all Western Australia's city beaches. It is located midway between the Perth central business district and the port of Fremantle in Perth's western suburbs, only 15 minutes from the city centre. Cottesloe is renowned for its relaxed lifestyle and has been a popular seaside holiday destination for Perth locals for more than 100 years. Its village atmosphere and rich maritime heritage is sure to entice you to explore beyond its golden sands. It's also the perfect place to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean while dining on fresh seafood.
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Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeCottesloe Beach is one of the most popular of all Western Australia's city beaches. It is located midway between the Perth central business district and the port of Fremantle in Perth's western suburbs, only 15 minutes from the city centre. Cottesloe is renowned for its relaxed lifestyle and has been a popular seaside holiday destination for Perth locals for more than 100 years. Its village atmosphere and rich maritime heritage is sure to entice you to explore beyond its golden sands. It's also the perfect place to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean while dining on fresh seafood.
The long Scarborough Beach is home to one of Perths major surf life saving clubs that patrols the citys popular beaches. During summer, hundreds of bronzed bodies and excited tourists spend hours or all day sunbathing, reading, swimming, surfing, listening to music, playing beach volleyball or other ball sports or all of the above! The clear water is a calming array of brilliant blues and azures.
The sand is soft and bright white and the sweeping panoramas offer views to Fremantle in the south and Hillarys in the north.
Step off the beach into a freshwater shower then make your way along the grassed picnic and barbecue areas to the Norfolk Pine-lined streetscape.
289 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach
The long Scarborough Beach is home to one of Perths major surf life saving clubs that patrols the citys popular beaches. During summer, hundreds of bronzed bodies and excited tourists spend hours or all day sunbathing, reading, swimming, surfing, listening to music, playing beach volleyball or other ball sports or all of the above! The clear water is a calming array of brilliant blues and azures.
The sand is soft and bright white and the sweeping panoramas offer views to Fremantle in the south and Hillarys in the north.
Step off the beach into a freshwater shower then make your way along the grassed picnic and barbecue areas to the Norfolk Pine-lined streetscape.
Sightseeing
Just 19 km off the coast of Perth, but an entire world away, lies the sunny holiday island of Rottnest - Western Australia's very own island paradise.
Rottnest Island is blessed with a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery, dazzling marine life and some of the world's finest beaches and pristine bays. Rottnest Island is only a short ferry ride from Fremantle or Perth with Rottnest Express. Or fly over with Kookaburra Air, Rottnest Air Taxi, Air Charter West, Rotorvation Helicopters or Ozwest Aviation.
466 locals recommend
Rottnest Island
Just 19 km off the coast of Perth, but an entire world away, lies the sunny holiday island of Rottnest - Western Australia's very own island paradise.
Rottnest Island is blessed with a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery, dazzling marine life and some of the world's finest beaches and pristine bays. Rottnest Island is only a short ferry ride from Fremantle or Perth with Rottnest Express. Or fly over with Kookaburra Air, Rottnest Air Taxi, Air Charter West, Rotorvation Helicopters or Ozwest Aviation.
Fremantle has recently been named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016. The latest Lonely Planet guide has ranked Fremantle as the 7th-best city in the world, behind the top-ranked Kotor in Montenegro but ahead of the 10th-placed Rome. Just 30 minutes from Perth, the bustling, dynamic port city of Fremantle has long been renowned for its eclectic mix of arty and alternative types.
Fremantle's streets buzz with the song of buskers, the side walks fill with a wild collection of art and music floats out from trendy cafés and bars.
465 locals recommend
Fremantle
Fremantle has recently been named in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016. The latest Lonely Planet guide has ranked Fremantle as the 7th-best city in the world, behind the top-ranked Kotor in Montenegro but ahead of the 10th-placed Rome. Just 30 minutes from Perth, the bustling, dynamic port city of Fremantle has long been renowned for its eclectic mix of arty and alternative types.
Fremantle's streets buzz with the song of buskers, the side walks fill with a wild collection of art and music floats out from trendy cafés and bars.
Arts & Culture
The Art Gallery of Western Australia, founded in 1895, occupies a precinct of three heritage buildings on the south-eastern corner of the Perth Cultural Centre. The Gallery houses the State Art Collection, which includes one of the world’s finest collections of Indigenous art, the pre-eminent collection of Western Australian art and design, as well as Australian and International art and design.
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Art Gallery of Western Australia
The Art Gallery of Western Australia, founded in 1895, occupies a precinct of three heritage buildings on the south-eastern corner of the Perth Cultural Centre. The Gallery houses the State Art Collection, which includes one of the world’s finest collections of Indigenous art, the pre-eminent collection of Western Australian art and design, as well as Australian and International art and design.
His Majesty's Theatre
This 100-year-old architectural gem is an elegant venue for opera, ballet, musicals and other theatrical presentations. As the only Edwardian theatre still operating in Australia, The Maj, as it’s affectionately known, is home to the West Australian Opera and the West Australian Ballet.
Address: 825 Hay Street, Perth City, Perth, 6000, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 9265 0900.
Website: www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
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His Majesty's Theatre
827-905 Hay StHis Majesty's Theatre
This 100-year-old architectural gem is an elegant venue for opera, ballet, musicals and other theatrical presentations. As the only Edwardian theatre still operating in Australia, The Maj, as it’s affectionately known, is home to the West Australian Opera and the West Australian Ballet.
Address: 825 Hay Street, Perth City, Perth, 6000, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 9265 0900.
Website: www.hismajestystheatre.com.au
Drinks & Nightlife
The Aviary is Perth’s largest rooftop bar and restaurant space. Decked out in brightly coloured furniture, the large outdoor terrace has views of the city’s Central Business District skyline and hosts a range of live music. Good-looking locals dine in style here, but make sure you adhere to The Aviary’s strict dress code: no thongs(flip flops) and neat, smart casual dress at all times.
Address: Level 1, 140 William Street, Perth City, Perth, 6000, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 9226 0259.
Website: www.theaviaryperth.com.au
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The Aviary Perth
140 William StThe Aviary is Perth’s largest rooftop bar and restaurant space. Decked out in brightly coloured furniture, the large outdoor terrace has views of the city’s Central Business District skyline and hosts a range of live music. Good-looking locals dine in style here, but make sure you adhere to The Aviary’s strict dress code: no thongs(flip flops) and neat, smart casual dress at all times.
Address: Level 1, 140 William Street, Perth City, Perth, 6000, Australia
Telephone: +61 8 9226 0259.
Website: www.theaviaryperth.com.au
Perth's leading nightlife district, Northbridge, has a lot more to offer than what meets the eye. Bursting with a fun activities and a thrilling culture, watch the world go by as you sit at a table outdoors or experience the lively and exciting cafe culture of Northbridge.
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Northbridge
Perth's leading nightlife district, Northbridge, has a lot more to offer than what meets the eye. Bursting with a fun activities and a thrilling culture, watch the world go by as you sit at a table outdoors or experience the lively and exciting cafe culture of Northbridge.
Food Scene
Many Swan Valley wineries were amongst the first to be established in Western Australia (WA), making it the State's oldest wine-producing region. Today it's home to more than 40 family-owned vineyards offering wine tasting, many of which are still run by the descendants of Croatian and Italian families who came to the area in the early 1920s. And, as one of the State's most awarded wine regions, the Valley has a solid reputation for producing excellent white, red and fortified wines, so come visit and taste and find your favourite!
http://www.swanvalley.com.au/Attractions_and_Experiences/Wineries
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Swan Valley Visitor Centre
Swan StreetMany Swan Valley wineries were amongst the first to be established in Western Australia (WA), making it the State's oldest wine-producing region. Today it's home to more than 40 family-owned vineyards offering wine tasting, many of which are still run by the descendants of Croatian and Italian families who came to the area in the early 1920s. And, as one of the State's most awarded wine regions, the Valley has a solid reputation for producing excellent white, red and fortified wines, so come visit and taste and find your favourite!
http://www.swanvalley.com.au/Attractions_and_Experiences/Wineries
Shopping
Seekers of retail therapy are spoilt with a choice of more than 900 speciality shops in Perth.
Followers of fashion should head to the King Street precinct where Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. rub shoulders with west-end designer jewellery houses, showcasing exquisite Kimberley pink diamonds, Broome South Sea pearls, fine Australian opals and Kalgoorlie gold.
Other central hotspots for designer brands and high-end fashion boutiques include Subiaco,Mount Lawley and Claremont, plus you can see the catwalk come to the streets when the city hosts the annual Perth Fashion Festival.
If you have a curiosity for curios, antiques and vintage finds, check out Leederville & Inglewood
38 locals recommend
Mount Lawley
Seekers of retail therapy are spoilt with a choice of more than 900 speciality shops in Perth.
Followers of fashion should head to the King Street precinct where Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. rub shoulders with west-end designer jewellery houses, showcasing exquisite Kimberley pink diamonds, Broome South Sea pearls, fine Australian opals and Kalgoorlie gold.
Other central hotspots for designer brands and high-end fashion boutiques include Subiaco,Mount Lawley and Claremont, plus you can see the catwalk come to the streets when the city hosts the annual Perth Fashion Festival.
If you have a curiosity for curios, antiques and vintage finds, check out Leederville & Inglewood
Neighbourhoods
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Subiaco
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