Andrea's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Guildford is one of three towns established in 1829, when Western Australia was settled, and its plan was based on the model of an English country town. Today it is one of only three towns in Perth on the National Trust register. Guildford has also been officially added to the State Register of Heritage Places.
The Guildford area is enclosed on a peninsular, formed by the Swan and Helena Rivers and was named by Captain James Stirling after his father-in-law's lectorate in Surrey, England.
As the furthest navigable point on the Swan River, Guildford became an inland port, providing the main link between Perth and the country districts. In 1851 it became a convict ticket-of-leave hiring depot and steamboats made their debut in 1857. Guildford became a thriving market town and commercial centre. The town was declared a municipality in 1871 and granted its own crest of anchor, sheaf and grapes.
Guildford's status changed dramatically with the establishment of the railways in the 1880s. River transport declined rapidly and with the rise of Midland Junction in the 1890s, Guildford's commercial importance eroded.
Many of the stately Sugar Gum trees that still line the streets of Guildford were planted in the late 1890s, in part as a celebration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1897.
Today Guildford is popular with tourists and locals alike . There are many beautiful delicious restaurants catering for fine dining to family restaurants. Antique shopping and a stroll down Swan St make for a pleasant day out !
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Guildford
Guildford is one of three towns established in 1829, when Western Australia was settled, and its plan was based on the model of an English country town. Today it is one of only three towns in Perth on the National Trust register. Guildford has also been officially added to the State Register of Heritage Places.
The Guildford area is enclosed on a peninsular, formed by the Swan and Helena Rivers and was named by Captain James Stirling after his father-in-law's lectorate in Surrey, England.
As the furthest navigable point on the Swan River, Guildford became an inland port, providing the main link between Perth and the country districts. In 1851 it became a convict ticket-of-leave hiring depot and steamboats made their debut in 1857. Guildford became a thriving market town and commercial centre. The town was declared a municipality in 1871 and granted its own crest of anchor, sheaf and grapes.
Guildford's status changed dramatically with the establishment of the railways in the 1880s. River transport declined rapidly and with the rise of Midland Junction in the 1890s, Guildford's commercial importance eroded.
Many of the stately Sugar Gum trees that still line the streets of Guildford were planted in the late 1890s, in part as a celebration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1897.
Today Guildford is popular with tourists and locals alike . There are many beautiful delicious restaurants catering for fine dining to family restaurants. Antique shopping and a stroll down Swan St make for a pleasant day out !
Caversham Wildlife Park showcases many of Australia’s unique native animals, including koalas, wallabies, possums, Tasmanian devils and wombats – providing visitors with the opportunity for a close-up encounter with some Australian icons!
Hand-feed our kangaroos, have a photo taken with the koalas, catch a keeper talk and interact in one of two great hands-on shows – all included in your admission fee.
Caversham Wildlife Park - kangaroo pen - roo close-up, girl background
Caversham Wildlife Park - girl with koala
Watch the Wombat & Friends Show, an interactive show on daily, where keepers bring out their favourite friends for you to see, touch and learn about. You can meet a hairy nosed wombat and maybe say hello to one of the many friendly birds or take a photo with a reptile!
Be sure to catch the daily Farm Show to get a glimpse of farm life, with whip-cracking, sheep-shearing, billy-swinging and more! Visit Molly’s Farm for an interactive farmyard experience too – feed the buffalo, llamas, deer and more.
Overall, this is a great Australian experience in one fantastic day!
For more information, visit www.cavershamwildlife.com.au
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Caversham Wildlife Park
233B Drumpellier DrCaversham Wildlife Park showcases many of Australia’s unique native animals, including koalas, wallabies, possums, Tasmanian devils and wombats – providing visitors with the opportunity for a close-up encounter with some Australian icons!
Hand-feed our kangaroos, have a photo taken with the koalas, catch a keeper talk and interact in one of two great hands-on shows – all included in your admission fee.
Caversham Wildlife Park - kangaroo pen - roo close-up, girl background
Caversham Wildlife Park - girl with koala
Watch the Wombat & Friends Show, an interactive show on daily, where keepers bring out their favourite friends for you to see, touch and learn about. You can meet a hairy nosed wombat and maybe say hello to one of the many friendly birds or take a photo with a reptile!
Be sure to catch the daily Farm Show to get a glimpse of farm life, with whip-cracking, sheep-shearing, billy-swinging and more! Visit Molly’s Farm for an interactive farmyard experience too – feed the buffalo, llamas, deer and more.
Overall, this is a great Australian experience in one fantastic day!
For more information, visit www.cavershamwildlife.com.au
Take in the wonderful sights that can only be viewed from the Swan River as you cruise the calm waters between Fremantle and Perth on a direct return service.
Cruise past key sights including Perth’s impressive Bell Tower, the restored Swan Brewery, Kings Park, Royal Perth Yacht Club, the magnificent mansions of Perth overlooking the river and Fremantle’s busy inner harbour.
Enjoy expert Captain’s commentary for the duration of your cruise to Fremantle and back to Barrack Street Jetty.
The perfect way to enjoy your night with a stunning view! Enjoy one of our selections of evening cruises, from a romantic dinner for two, to our specialty cruises during the festive season
OPERATES
April - October 2022 November 2022 - March 2023
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Daily
11:15am - 2:00pm
11:15am - 2:00pm
2:15pm - 5:00pm
*Please note, this cruise will not be operating between 19/07/22 and 29/08/22
INCLUSIONS
Return Swan River cruise
Captain's commentary
Full bar facilities on board
PRICING
Prices valid until 31/03/2023
Adults: $46.00
Concessions: $40.00
Children (4-12): $29.00
Family (2AD + 2CH): $122.00
Infants (U4): Free
TIMES
Departs from Perth
Cruise duration
2hrs 45mins
Time
11.15am - 2.00pm (all year)
2.15pm - 5.00pm (Nov - Mar)
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Captain Cook Cruises - Perth
3 Birdiya DrTake in the wonderful sights that can only be viewed from the Swan River as you cruise the calm waters between Fremantle and Perth on a direct return service.
Cruise past key sights including Perth’s impressive Bell Tower, the restored Swan Brewery, Kings Park, Royal Perth Yacht Club, the magnificent mansions of Perth overlooking the river and Fremantle’s busy inner harbour.
Enjoy expert Captain’s commentary for the duration of your cruise to Fremantle and back to Barrack Street Jetty.
The perfect way to enjoy your night with a stunning view! Enjoy one of our selections of evening cruises, from a romantic dinner for two, to our specialty cruises during the festive season
OPERATES
April - October 2022 November 2022 - March 2023
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Daily
11:15am - 2:00pm
11:15am - 2:00pm
2:15pm - 5:00pm
*Please note, this cruise will not be operating between 19/07/22 and 29/08/22
INCLUSIONS
Return Swan River cruise
Captain's commentary
Full bar facilities on board
PRICING
Prices valid until 31/03/2023
Adults: $46.00
Concessions: $40.00
Children (4-12): $29.00
Family (2AD + 2CH): $122.00
Infants (U4): Free
TIMES
Departs from Perth
Cruise duration
2hrs 45mins
Time
11.15am - 2.00pm (all year)
2.15pm - 5.00pm (Nov - Mar)
JUST A SHORT FERRY RIDE FROM FREMANTLE OR PERTH, ROTTNEST ISLAND HAS LONG BEEN WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S HOLIDAY DESTINATION OF CHOICE.
With 63 gorgeous beaches, a fantastic range of guided tours and packages and some excellent places to stay, ‘Rotto’ is perfectly set-up for families, groups, couples and solo adventures.
This beautiful island also offers 45kms of walking trails, a fascinating cultural heritage and amazing native wildlife, including a colony of New Zealand fur seals and around 10,000 adorable quokkas. Swim, snorkel, hike, bike or just laze on the sand – this pocket-sized paradise really does have something for everyone.
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Rottnest Island
JUST A SHORT FERRY RIDE FROM FREMANTLE OR PERTH, ROTTNEST ISLAND HAS LONG BEEN WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S HOLIDAY DESTINATION OF CHOICE.
With 63 gorgeous beaches, a fantastic range of guided tours and packages and some excellent places to stay, ‘Rotto’ is perfectly set-up for families, groups, couples and solo adventures.
This beautiful island also offers 45kms of walking trails, a fascinating cultural heritage and amazing native wildlife, including a colony of New Zealand fur seals and around 10,000 adorable quokkas. Swim, snorkel, hike, bike or just laze on the sand – this pocket-sized paradise really does have something for everyone.
With more than a kilometre (0.6 miles) of pure white sand, Cottesloe Beach is one of Perth's most popular spots for swimming, snorkelling and surfing. Generations of West Australians have spent summer days diving into the ocean from the distinctive floating bell just offshore. Watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean while enjoying a glass of wine, a refreshing beer or a relaxed dinner. In March the annual Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition turns the beach into an outdoor art gallery.
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Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeWith more than a kilometre (0.6 miles) of pure white sand, Cottesloe Beach is one of Perth's most popular spots for swimming, snorkelling and surfing. Generations of West Australians have spent summer days diving into the ocean from the distinctive floating bell just offshore. Watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean while enjoying a glass of wine, a refreshing beer or a relaxed dinner. In March the annual Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition turns the beach into an outdoor art gallery.