Lonely Planet West Coast Australia

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN: 9781787013896
• eBook ISBN: 9781788687430

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's West Coast Australia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Snorkel among pristine coral at Ningaloo Marine Park, tour the wineries and breweries in the Margaret River wine region, and experience the bizarre landscapes of the Pinnacles Desert at dawn, sunset and full moon - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of West Coast Australia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's West Coast Australia: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers: Perth, Fremantle, Margaret River, the Southwest Coast, Monkey Mia, Ningaloo Coast, the Pilbara, Broome and the Kimberley. The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's West Coast Australia is our most comprehensive guide to the west coast of Australia, and is perfect for discovering both popular and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Australia for an in-depth guide to the country. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edit

Perth

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Perth

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Why Go?

In Wadjuk country, way out west in the Indian Ocean breeze, Perth regularly attracts that most easy-going of adjectives – ‘livable’. Under a near-permanent canopy of blue sky, life here unfolds at a pleasing pace. Throw in superb beaches, global eats and booming small-bar and street-art scenes, and Perth seems downright progressive. Free from the pressures of congestion, pollution and population afflicting Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, Perth and neighbouring port town Fremantle are uncomplicated, unfettered and alive. Yes, it’s the most isolated city of its size on the planet, but this remoteness fosters an outward-looking world view. Instead of heading east for their holidays, locals – who suffer the ugly, geologic-sounding moniker of ‘Perthites’ – travel to Bali, the Maldives, Singapore, Sri Lanka… Currency-exchange reports include the Indian rupee, while the Perth-to-London ‘Dreamliner’ direct flight delivers Europe’s virtues in a tick under 17 hours. Forget about isolation: Perth is going places.

When to Go

Feb The arty Perth Festival is happening and school starts – the beaches begin to empty.

Mar Warm and dry with clear blue skies – perfect beach weather.

Sep Kings Park wildflowers, the Perth Royal Show and the Listen Out festival – what’s not to like?

Best Places to Eat

A Wildflower

A Bread in Common

A Pinchos

A Sayers Sister

A Il Lido

Best Places to Stay

A Como The Treasury

A Alex Hotel

A Hostel G

A Cottesloe Beach Hotel

A Lakeside B&B

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Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to West Coast Australia
• West Coast Australia’s Top 13
• Need to Know
• First Time West Coast Australia
• What’s New
• Accommodation
• Getting Around
• If You Like…
• Month by Month
• Itineraries
• Discover Margaret River & the Southwest
• West Coast Australia Outdoors
• Family Travel
• Regions at a Glance
• Perth
• Perth Region
• Margaret River & the Southwest
• South Coast WA
• Monkey Mia & the Central West
• Ningaloo Coast & the Pilbara
• Broome & the Kimberley
• Understand West Coast Australia
• History
• Local Produce, Wine & Craft Beer
• Mining & the Environment
• Indigenous Art in Western Australia
• Directory A–Z
• Transport
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers