Perth Holiday Planner 2024 Single - Flipbook - Page 47
HILLARYS BOAT HARBOUR
CRYSTAL CAVE, YANCHEP NATIONAL PARK
SUNSET COAST ITINERARIES
BEACHFRONT LOVER
7AM // WATERSPORTS
Kick-off a day of surf sports and
waterside action at Scarborough
or Trigg Beach. If you’re new to
surfing, book a lesson with the
Scarborough Beach Surf School
to learn the basics of surfing and
surf etiquette. Class times vary but
typically start at 7.15am.
For the more experienced
surfers, hire your gear at Soul Board
Store and head to Trigg Beach —
renowned as one of Perth’s most
reliable breaks. If you’re not up for
hitting the waves, the Scarborough
Beach Pool offers a great place
to get in a few early-morning
laps, while the leisure pool offers a
great option for less experienced
swimmers or young families to dip
their toes in the water.
10AM // BREAKFAST
Fuel up after your bout of activity
with a cappuccino or fresh juice
at one of the vibrant coffee shops
or cafés along Scarborough’s
beachfront, before heading up
Scarborough Hill behind the skate
park to watch the locals carve up
the surf. Livid Skate Café and Knead
are both popular spots with the
locals to grab your morning brew
and a freshly baked bagel.
12PM // SNORKELLING
Travel a little further to Mettam’s
Pool, where you’ll find coral reefs
teeming with marine life to discover.
Calm conditions offer a great place
for snorkelling and spotting local
fish, starfish and molluscs.
5PM // NIGHTLIFE
As the sun starts to set,
Scarborough’s nightlife comes alive
and sunset drinks in Scarborough
means cocktails. Famous for
its Spicy Margarita’s and fresh
Mexican fare, El Grotto is a favourite
local hangout — stick around long
enough and experience local DJs
or live tunes. Try The Peach Pit for
a range of fruity cocktails and
spritzes, and watch as the dance
floor comes to life after dark. The
Sandbar has the ultimate sunset
vantage point with ample alfresco
dining.
WILDLIFE EXPLORER
8AM // YANCHEP LAGOON
The clear waters and warm
temperature of northern Yanchep
Lagoon Beach offer a perfect
opportunity to get up close and
personal with some wild marine
life. Get an early start to your day
to avoid the hot midday sun, and
make the 45-minute drive north
from Perth to Yanchep. Keep an eye
out for crustaceans, octopus and
manta-rays enjoying the shallow
water, or discover the many rock
pools for smaller marine life and
coral formations.
12PM // YANCHEP NATIONAL PARK
The crystal caves of nearby
Yanchep National Park offer some
shelter from the rising sun after a
morning at the beach. Explore the
underground limestone caves on
a guided tour, winding through the
many stalactites, stalagmites and
helictites as you learn about the
unique ecosystem of the caves and
how these formations came to be.
There are also a number of
walking trails to explore in the park,
with the Wetlands Walk Trail an
easy, two-kilometre walk around
Loch McNess and its abundant
birdlife.
2PM // HILLARYS BOAT HARBOUR
As the sun starts to really heat up
for the day, head south to Hillarys
Boat Harbour for a late lunch
overlooking the marina. There
are plenty of options for a bite
to eat, but The Breakwater offers
incredible views from its waterfront
deck, while Little C’s is an iconic,
award-winning pizzeria with over 70
variations on offer.
5PM // AQWA
Once you’ve refuelled make your
way to AQWA to learn more about
Western Australia’s unique under
water world. For a captivating
experience, snorkel with the sharks
in the Shipwreck Coast aquarium
where you’ll come face to face with
seven shark species, loggerhead
turtles and schools of fish.
6PM // DINNER
After a day of exploring, enjoy a
drink or bite to eat with spectacular
sunset views over the ocean at
Odyssea City Beach.
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