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CONTENTS Out & About in Perth City

Wanneroo

Fremantle

Rottnest Island

Swan Valley

Mandurah & Peel Region

Bunbury, Busselton & Margaret River 34

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Advertiser’s Index Perth City The Perth Mint Segway Tours WA WA Art Gallery Aviation Heritage Museum Adventure World Armadale Reptile Centre

Wanneroo City of Wanneroo Wanneroo Botanic Golf Wanneroo Riding Centre

Rockingham

Fremantle Art Gallery of Freo

Rottnest Island Just 4 Fun - Aqua Park Rottnest Island Express

Swan Valley Outback Splash Swan Valley Amazing Chase & Valley Rally Caversham Wildlife Park Supa Golf Swan Valley Oasis Pedal Play Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm

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26, 27 8,9 Rockingham Wild Encounters 26, 27 11, 18, 21 Rockingham Visitors Centre 11 Mandurah & Peel Region 12 28 13 Mandurah Cruises 13 Simmo’s Icecreamery 29 Quest Mandurah Resort 29 Babes by the Beach 29 A Maze Miniature Park 30 14,15 Trees Adventure 30 16 Pinjarra Paceway 31 16 Alcoa Discovery Centre 31

Bunbury, Busselton & Margaret River 17

Bunbury Wildlife Park Bunbury Tenpin Bowl Amblin Holiday Park Taunton Farm Holiday Park 20 Margaret River Nuts & Cereals 21 Amaze’n Margaret River Candy Cow Sunflowers Animal Farm 22 Yallingup Maze 23 Shop 24 25 Skids Swimwear 25 The Playroom 25

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Stickybeaks Playground Café Atlantis Playcentre Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Riverton Leisureplex Beatty Park Leisure Centre Fire Engine Fun Morley Roller Drome Xtreme Ice Arena Timezone Rollerzone Perth Rockface Iplay

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Watch Perth Wildcats Perth Glory

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Stay Seashells Resorts Mont Clare Apartments

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General Perth Zoo Inside Back Cover AQWA Inside Front Cover Outback Jack's Northbridge 3 Helen O’Grady Drama School 4 Piccolo Early Learning 4 Cockburn Ice Arena 32, 33 Telethon Channel 7 64 Whiteman Park Back Cover

Really, really important stuff Tourist Info Centres

Public Holidays in Perth 25 Dec 26 Dec 1 Jan 26 Jan 5 Mar

Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day Australia Day Labour Day

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Good Friday Easter Monday Anzac Day WA Day Queen’s Birthday

55 William St 08 9483 1111

Armadale Visitor Centre

40 Jull St, Armadale 08 9394 5410

Fremantle Visitor Centre

School Holidays in 2017/18 Summer 15 Dec17 – 31 Jan18 Autumn 14 Apr18– 29 Aprl 18 Winter 30 Jun 18 – 15 Jul 18 Spring 22 Sep18 – 7 Oct18

8 William St,Fremantle 08 9431 7878

Weather

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Perth generally has fine mild weather during Autumn and Spring. Winter can be quite temperate, and you will require a coat some days. Summer is hot, hot, hot!! Temp ranges: Winter 8-18C, Summer 18-31C. When it gets hot, head to the beach!

Time

Perth is on Western Standard Time (WST), as is the whole of WA. It is in the same time zone as Singapore! Adelaide and Darwin are one and a half hours ahead of Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, Brisbane and Canberra are all two hours ahead of Perth. Daylight saving is not observed in Queensland, the Northern Territory or Western Australia. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2am on the first Sunday in October, when clocks are put forward one hour. It ends at 2am (which is 3am Daylight Saving Time) on the first Sunday in April, when clocks are put back one hour.

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Mandurah Visitor Centre

75 Mandurah Tce, Mandurah 08 9550 3999

Mundaring Visitor Centre

7225 Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring 08 9295 0202 Fimmel Lane, Pinjarra 08 9531 1438

Rockingham Visitor Centre

19 Kent St, Rockingham, 08 9592 3464

Rottnest Island Visitor Centre

Located at the end of the main jetty 08 9372 9732

Swan Valley Visitor Centre

Meadow St and Swan Sts, Guildford 08 9207 8899

Bunbury Visitor Centre

Old Railway Station, Haley Street, Bunbury 08 9792 7205

Busselton Visitor Centre

17 Foreshore Parade, Busselton 08 9780 5911

Dunsborough Visitor Centre

31 Dunn Bay Rd, Dunsborough 08 9755 3517

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Really, really important stuff Arrrrr, Ferry me outta here mate!

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A ferry service operates across the Swan River from Barrack St to South Perth. This is an inexpensive cruise and a good way to go to the Perth Zoo, which is located in Sth Perth.

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At Outback Jacks we have HEAPS of things to keep the kids entertained! We have a tasty KIDS MENU with food that they will love, but better still our Kid’s Room will keep them occupied while you sit back and enjoy your meal. The Kid’s rooms are fitted with cool toys like Playstations, TV’s and Colouring Books.

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Transport to other cities & towns Perth has an extensive bus and rail network that can move you to the suburbs and neighbouring tourist areas such as Fremantle and Mandurah, cheaply and easily. All trains leave from Perth Train Station which is located in Wellington St across from Forrest Place. The Mandurah line takes only 50 minutes from the city centre to arrive in the beautiful coastal town. Buses run all over Perth and leave from the Busport on the corner of Mounts Bay Rd and William St. Buses and trains to other areas of WA leave from the East Perth Public Transport Centre in East Parade. www. transperth.wa.gov.au

* DayRider is a ticket that gives you unlimited travel on the day you buy it.You may buy one at the following times depending on which zone you are in. Available after 9.00am on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. Concession DayRider Available: Zones 1 to 4 before 7.15am and after 9.00am on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays. Zones 5 to 9 before 7.15am and after 8.30am on weekdays, and all day on weekends and public holidays.

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Around the burbs

Freebies! Travel free on all Transperth services located within the Free Transit Zone (FTZ) Boundaries are shown on the map. Choose a Red CAT to travel east and west, Blue CAT to travel north and south, Green to travel central to west or Yellow CAT to travel from East Perth to West Perth. LetsGoKids Western Australia 2018

Costs for suburban transport vary according to how far you travel and are divided into zones. Standard Fares: (Concession tickets 1/2 price)

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6 Zones $9.30 7 Zones $10.90 8 Zones $11.80 9 Zones $12.60 DayRider $12.60 FamilyRider $12.60

An experience rich in heritage. Bring your family to The Perth Mint’s glittering and interactive journey into gold. Come and experience Australia’s rich golden history at Australia’s oldest operating mint. See the world record 1 tonne coin and WA’s only traditional gold pour.

Download the Heart of Gold Australia discovery trail app and go on a historical journey from Elizabeth Quay to The Perth Mint. Receive a commemorative #heartofgold medallion on completion of the trail at The Perth Mint.

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Perth City Welcome to Perth - the capital of Western Australia. A cosmopolitan city surrounded by the natural beauty of the Swan River and Kings Park.

For a day, a weekend, a week – in and around Perth, there are hundreds of things to do. Check page12 for a few ideas of what the suburbs near you have to offer. A little further out, the main country areas are all serviced by excellent freeways, so a day trip (or weekend) is just an easy drive away.

From organised activities and events (some even FREE p.61), to being active and partying (p.41), to watching exciting sports action (p.52), to finding a new place to visit in Perth, is there for you and your family to go out and explore. We’ve found the activities, the events and deals and the specials as well as those parks and attractions you didn’t know about. So get the troops together, take advantage of our vouchers and offers in the book and online, sign up for our e newsletter, download the app to stay "in the know" and just get out there and DO IT! - Have Fun - The LetsGoKids Team

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Perth Checklist Don’t leave Perth without having... - Taken a ride on all the FREE CAT buses to get your bearings around the CBD (p.6) - Visited Scitech and brought out your inner scientist. - Gone for a ride along the Swan River over the causeway and back up the South Perth side. - Headed up to King’s Park, taken in the views and let the kids loose. - Got yourself soaking wet at Outback Splash (p.22) at Bullsbrook. - Taken a ferry to “Rotto” to say “G’day” to a quokka. - Headed out to Whiteman Park for the day and visited Caversham Wildlife Park to get up close to a furry friend. - Visited the Aviation (p.12) and Army Museum to get a feel for what life was like for our troops. - Taken a boat to Penguin Island and learnt all about the cute little critters (p.27) - Caught a ferry to Sth Perth and visited the Zoo (inside back cover). - Headed for the hills and explored the quaint villages of Kalamunda & Mundaring. - Checked out an exhibition for kids at the WA Art Gallery (p.11) - Spent a day exploring the Hillarys complex. Pop into AQWA (inside front cover) - Headed to Cottlesloe to have a swim, grabbed some fish ‘n’ chips and seen the sun set over Rotto - Climbed the steps of the Bell Tower and let your inner hunchback out. - Visited the new Elizabeth Quay area and chilled on a Sunday.

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Not much money? Times are tough? Don’t let that stop you from getting out there and experiencing what the great city of Perth has to offer.

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5. Walk the streets of Northbridge, Perth’s cultural hub, the location of the new Heath Ledger Theatre, the WA Museum and Art Gallery of WA. The piazza there screens free outdoor movies in the warmer months. 6. Visit the Aviation Heritage Museum (p.12) in Bull Creek right next to Leach Hwy Freeway exit (costs a little).

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If you haven’t been to the city before, or not for a while, jump on the world’s cheapest sightseeing tour – A Perth CAT bus. The city landscape has changed dramatically in the last few years and here is a FREE way to check it out. Routes are listed on (p.6). Hop on and hop off!!

Perth’s very own King’s Park is the largest city park in the world.

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Let us show you how to spend a day or even a week “on the cheap” where you can see and do lots and spend nothing – (or maybe a little). So what are you waiting for? Read on, round up a posse and get out there and do it!! 1. Why not get your visit to the city off to a flying start with an orientation walking tour? Learn more about the history, arts and culture of Perth. All tours are free and are led by iCity volunteer tour guides and leave from the kiosk in Murray St Mall. The 90 min tours are Icons of influence (Mon 2pm), Art City (Tues 2pm), Convicts & Colonials (Wed 2pm), The Town Hall and Boom or Bust Tours can be done at your own pace any day with a self guided tour.

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7. Head to the hills (and escape the heat) and check out the quaint villages of Kalamunda or Mundaring. 8. Go for a stroll through the beautiful English style gardens in Hyde Park in North Perth. You’d think you were in London. 9. Heirisson Island at the end of the Causeway has a resident kangaroo mob. Hop over and check it out. 10. Head to Cottesloe just before sunset have a swim, grab an ice-cream and watch the sun set over Rottnest – “A Million Dollar View” 11. Enjoy a scenic drive along the Rockingham Foreshore; why not stop for a swim? It’s a great beach for the kids, with shallow waters and protection from the sea breeze. There are also some great cafes where you can grab a quick lunch. 12. Take your bikes over to South Perth and ride the FLAT bike path on the river. If you feel energetic, do the exercise trail too! 13. Visit Herdsman Wildlife Centre in Wembley. A fun, interactive educational experience – gold coin donation entry.

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2. The statues on St Georges Terrace tell the history of the city. Get your photo taken with them all. 3. Don’t miss the Old Gaol, now home to the WA Museum. Check out the activities in the education centre and the displays of butterflies, mammals and other treasures. 4. Head up to King’s Park and check out the playgrounds, the DNA spiral tower, the million dollar view and the awesome playgrounds. Go for a stroll on the Lotterywest Federation Walkway.

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14. Drive out to Whiteman Park (see back page). Admission is free and have a picnic. Play on the sports courts, hire a bike (or take your own), or go for a train ride. 15. Take a trip back in time at Galaxy Drive in Kingsley. $20 per car Tuesdays. Check the website for screening times. 16. Go for a picnic at shady Pt.Walter. It has a great river swimming spot and a sand spit for a leisurely stroll. 17. Seeing WA Maritime Museum in Fremantle. Located just a short walk down from the Fremantle Esplanade Park, you can wander through the unique galleries that symbolise Fremantle’s maritime past, present and future. Kids now enter free. 18. Perth has some ‘amazing’ suburban playgrounds. Spend a day going from one to another (p.41)

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19. Check (p.61) and find out which council is running free concerts, festivals or movie nights. Kids love them and so does your wallet!

Get creative at agwa With family-friendly tours, drawing and art activities, there are plenty of fun ways to be creative as a family. artgallery.wa.gov.au

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The Suburbs

We’ve done our homework and come up with some things to do in your area (or nearby ones) that you may know about, or you will discover for the first time – They’ll keep you busy and entertained all year!

Northbridge - Just north of the Perth railway station, Northbridge is an urban cultural hub with a strong arts and creative scene. - Between Beaufort and William Streets, the Perth Cultural Centre is home to a number of cultural institutions where you can catch a gallery or museum exhibition, or see a live performance piece. - William Street is lined with great coffee and brunch options, vintage stores, local fashion, homewares and small bars. Restaurants on James, Lake and surrounding streets offer a multitude of cuisines including Asian, Italian, Mexican and Tapas – many with alfresco dining options. - The neighborhood is also home to Perth’s Chinatown and the Chinese tradition of yum cha is an institution on weekend mornings in Northbridge. South Perth - The South Perth foreshore, with its cycling, walking and dog exercise area, is a popular spot with visitors and locals alike. Hire a Surf Cat, walk through the gardens or relax with a BBQ lunch. Free barbeque facilities are available. - Fitness trail along the Swan River Foreshore. - Great bike path running along the river from the Causeway to the Kwinana Fwy Bridge. - Mends Street has a variety of cafes and restaurants, and is walking distance from Perth Zoo. Cottesloe - Cottesloe Beach is what Bondi Beach is to Sydney and is a must visit in Perth, to watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean. - Shady Norfolk Pines, smooth terraced lawns and pristine sands offer the perfect setting for a lazy afternoon or family day out. Hillary’s - Hillary’s Boat Harbour is situated 20 minutes north of Perth via the extremely scenic coastal road or by Freeway to Whitfords Rd. - Shops, casual and formal eateries, a safe swimming beach.

- Home to the Western Australian Aquarium. - Plenty of free parking and a boat launching ramp - Catch a fast ferry from Hillary’s across to beautiful Rottnest Island. They depart daily. - Hillary’s even has its own Resort Hotel! It offers a great alternative to staying in the CBD or down south. Kalamunda - Bush walking (maps available from Perth Hills Visitor Centre) - Visit the largest stained glass window in the Southern Hemisphere at the Kalamunda Library. - Kalamunda Village Markets – authentic street market open the first Saturday morning each month. - Kalamunda History Village shows the development of local industries and services, transport and domestic life from European settlement onwards. - Zig Zag scenic drive is one-way only, beginning on William St, Gooseberry Hill and zig zagging down the escarpment, taking in the fantastic views of the city and beautiful wildflowers. - Lesmurdie Falls – Located 20 km from Perth and 5km from Kalamunda. A network of magnificent walk trails to lookout points giving excellent views of the cascading falls. LetsGoKids Western Australia 2018

The Suburbs Melville - Wireless Hill Park – Old signal station museum, bbqs, picnic spots, views. - Point Walter – café, playground, river swimming, shady trees. - Melville Discovery Centre – located at the council offices. An interesting look at the growing up of the Melville area – FREE Armadale - Cohunu Koala Park in Byford lets you get up close and personal to many native animals - Picnic and have a dip at Serpentine Falls - Walk along the picturesque walk trails and dams a booklet is available at the Visitor Centre. - Pick fresh fruits at Raeburn and Roleystone Orchards. - Visit the History House Museum to see what life was like 100 years ago. - Visit Schoenstatt Shrine, a pretty replica of the German pilgrimage site, kangaroos graze here at sundown. - Check out the Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum that houses a great collection of agricultural machinery and memoribilia. - Araluen Botanic Park is a great family picnic spot. - Armadale Reptile Centre (p.13) is in nearby Wungog. Learn all about the area’s reptiles.

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Swimming and water sports at Champion Lakes. You can also swim here, canoe, laze upon a white sandy beach, have a picnic or barbecue.

Gosnells - Only 20km from the Perth CBD highlights include natural attractions (Canning and Southern Rivers; Ellis Brook Valley Wildflowers and walking tracks; Brixton Street Wetlands and Mary Carroll Park Wetlands). - The City of Gosnells Ghost Walks is a novel way to explore the rich local history of the Mason and Bird Timber Mill Company.

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Yanchep

National Park

Perth’s natural and cultural meeting place

It is only 20 minutes from Perth and is home to a number of well kept secrets that offer visitors some unique experiences.

• Camping • Caving • Picnic facilities

• Walk trails • Koalas …and more!

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The City of Wanneroo is close to Perth and easily accessed by the Mitchell Freeway so you’ll be in this wonderfully diverse area before the kids will have time to say “Are we there yet?”

DID YOU KNOW ? The library and museum areas are ‘state of the art’ and they regularly provide special kids programmes and host family themed exhibitions. The council also runs many family days, concerts and movie nights - They have an entire summer event programme. (For details - www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au)

There are underground caves to explore, a lake for canoeing and resident koalas and wallabies. The beaches nearby at Yanchep and Two Rocks are fabulous, and the lagoon at Yanchep offers good swimming for littlies.

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Explore the pristine beaches, underground caves or go canoeing on the lake. Try mini golf (see p.16), go karting or bike riding in peaceful surroundings. Just north of Wanneroo, you will find Yanchep National Park (see above). It is the perfect place to experience a true Aussie environment in a pristine national park.The park contains fabulous picnicking spots on manicured lawns with plenty of shade.

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This pedestrian-friendly city with unique winding streets offers you a glimpse of the colonial and Gold Rush past in balance with a modern and vibrant presence! The best way to explore the whole area is to jump on one of the FREE Cat buses at any one of the 28 stops and get your bearings. (See map p.6) You can get ready to go exploring!

Freo- as it is affectionately known, has so much to offer the visitor and local alike - and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 20 minutes from Perth CBD! Drive or take the train, come for the day or the night, Freo has history, food, activities and a character that draws people to it. In a bygone era when passenger ships were the preferred mode of transport for world travelers, Fremantle was the western gateway to Australia. Millions of migrants arrived by ship and many made the area their home.

Fremantle today retains much of its old charm. Many of Fremantleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old buildings have been painstakingly restored and the West End of town is acclaimed as one of the best examples of a Victorian port streetscape in the world.

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The Roadhouse Gaol. This is there the first convicts were placed in holding cells when they got off the boat. The place is heritage listed, and like many heritage buildings in Fremantle, it is reputed to be haunted!!!

There is a vibrant atmosphere in ‘Freo’; there is always something happening around the town – whether it be festivals, exhibitions, street performances, markets or concerts. Located on the edge of the Indian Ocean, Fremantle has great ocean and river beaches to enjoy and the Ocean sunsets are spectacular! The bustling, centrally located, Cappuccino Strip with al fresco dining and coffee round the clock makes Freo a social hub. Don’t miss the vibrant weekend markets for the freshest of fruit and veg, as well as an eclectic mix of buskers, stalls and goods. Even if you don’t buy anything, an afternoon pottering through the markets is enough to forget your everyday worries. Photo Courtesy of Tourism WA

The Skyview Observation Wheel at the fishing Boat Harbour gives you a bird’s eye view of the whole area and whilst down there visit one of the many great restaurants and eateries.

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Fremantle is also home to a range of fantastic museums, galleries and iconic sites making it one of the best places to learn about Western Australia’s pioneer history. Fremantle is a city of hidden treasures. Really too much to see and do in just one day and that’s what keeps bringing people back time and time again.

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- Rottnest Island

Rottnest is made for families. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 25 minutes from the mainland and feels a million miles from everything.

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Rottnest Island is blessed with a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery, dazzling marine life and some of the world's finest beaches and pristine bays.

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If traversing by bike doesn't appeal, you can also enjoy the journey by air-conditioned coach on the Island Explorer. This hop-on/hop-off service runs daily and with 18 stops on the agenda, takes you to many of the secluded bays and secret hideaways located around the island. Day passes for this service can be purchased from the Rottnest Island Visitors Centre.

You can't go wrong choosing any one of the 20 beautiful bays on the Island, but with an additional 63 secluded beaches. The warm Leeuwin Current that runs through Rottnest means you'll find green turtles and 135 species of tropical fish, from migratory tuna and marlin, to multi coloured moon wrasse. Fishhook Bay is uncrowded because accessing it requires rock scrambling or a boat, but it's renowned as one of the best snorkelling spots on Rottnest. Near the main settlement, The Basin is 10 minutes away and has protected shallow reefs and gentle swell, making it a perfect beginners snorkelling location. Photo Courtesy of Tourism WA

On Rottnest Island, bikes are the transportation of choice and can be hired or you can bring your own for a small fee. The island is only 11km long and 4.5km wide making it easy to explore with a number of great trails to follow. Not surprisingly, water activities play a major role in island life - from snorkelling and diving to fishing, surfing, boating, kayaking, sailing and swimming!

Just an 18 minute cycle from the main settlement to Little Salmon Bay, is a prime spot to see one of 35,000 migrating humpback whales between September and December, as well as bottlenose dolphins all year round. 25-minutes west is Cathedral Rocks, populated by New Zealand fur seals whose presence are beautiful to watch from the shore.

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DON'T LEAVE ROTTNEST ISLAND Without.............

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Dutch settlers imparted the name 'Rotte Nest' meaning 'rat's nest,' as they mistook the islands endearing marsupials for rats.

- Joining one of the many free guided walking tours of the Island. - Following your own path along the Wadjemup Bidi. - Hiring a bike and snorkel gear and finding your own beach. - Swimming and relaxing by the stunning waters you have 63 beaches and 20 bays to choose from! - Discovering the underwater snorkel trails at Little Salmon Bay and Parker Point. - Learning about the island's history at the Rottnest Island Museum, Lomas Cottage, Pilot Boat House, Vincent Way and Salt Store. - Encountering a variety of wildlife including birdlife, quokkas and dolphins. - Exploring the world beneath the waves on the Underwater Explorer (September â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May). - Joining a 90 minute adventure cruise (November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April). - Climbing the Wadjemup Lighthouse for the ultimate views across the whole island. - Riding the train to view the maze of tunnels beneath the WWII gun emplacement on Oliver Hill. - Picked up takeaway fish and chips before cycling 15 minutes north to Bathurst Lighthouse for sunset.

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The Swan Valley is just 25 minutes from the bustling Perth city centre â&#x20AC;&#x201C; yet a whole world away.

The Swan Valley is home to an ever-growing list of restaurants and cafes, wineries, breweries and fresh seasonal produce. The Swan Valley isn't just for adults though - it is the ideal place to let the kids run free and indulge in their love of nature, tasty treats and outdoor activities. The Swan Valley Visitor Centre offers two fun activities for families - The Great Valley Rally and Amazing Valley Chase (see below) . Similar to a treasure hunt, participants follow cryptic clues to help find their way along a specific route through the valley. The rallies can be done any day of the year and families are presented with certificates and prizes at the finish line.

Whiteman Park (back cover) is a popular recreation and conservation reserve. Wander through the Children's Forest, discover transport heritage in the three museums and travel around the park on a vintage train or tram. The park also has walking and cycle trails, playgrounds, a splash pool, village shops and pristing picnic grounds with BBQ facilities. Whiteman Park is also home to Caversham Wildlife Park (p.24) where kids can enjoy the Farm Show, have a photo with koalas, meet kangaroos, go on a camel ride, or visit Molly's Farm.

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The Great Valley Rally and Amazing Valley Chase, similar to a treasure hunt/ car rally, take families with young children on an exploration of the Swan Valley which is full of adventure and challenge. Each trail has its own distinct mascot and unique places to visit. This is a free activity, available any day of the year with instructions and a clue sheet available to download from the Swan Valley website or collect from the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in Guildford.

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Outback Splash at The Maze (p.22) in Bullsbrook, offers Australia's largest water slide playground. Kids can get lost in five different mazes, play nine holes of mini golf, jump on the giant jumping pillow, meet native animals and more.There's loads of shady picnic areas and free gas BBQ facilities, or you can enjoy a tasty home meal, snacks and great coffee at CafĂŠ Iguana. Families can also see farm animals at the Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm (p.25), try yummy chocolate at Whistler's Chocolate, play a round of mini or supa golf at Oasis Supagolf (p.25) and go on a horse-drawn wagon ride!

DID YOU KNOW ? Voted the best visitor centre in the state, the Swan Valley Visitor Centre in Guildford can help visitors get the most out of their Swan Valley visit. The centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passionate staff members know the Swan Valley inside and out and back to front, and can tell visitors all the hidden nooks and crannies, the award winners, the family friendly places, the romantic spots, the natural wonders and the many interactive experiences on offer. Pop in and say "Hi"

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No trip to the Swan Valley is complete without food, so why not pack a picnic lunch and visit one of the many scenic river bank parks or eat at one of the many child friendly cafes. More information and maps can be found at the Swan Valley website www.swanvalley.com.au With so many child friendly activities, special events during school holidays and loads of wide open space for picnicking and letting off steam, the Swan Valley is the ideal destination for families. There are too many things to see in one day, the hardest part will be choosing which one to do today!!

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Rockingham – Close to Perth, yet far from the city!!! If you love the outdoor lifestyle you’ll find no better!

DID YOU KNOW ? The Shoalwater Islands Marine Park boasts secluded white sandy bays, vibrant coloured corals, over 600 pairs of little penguins, 150 bottle-nosed dolphins and countless sea lions that call this area home. There are a number of ways to experience and interact with the local wildlife including guided swimming and paddling tours.

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Located just 45 minutes south of Perth, Rockingham forms the southernmost border of the Perth metropolitan area. The city fronts onto the sheltered waters of Cockburn Sound with Garden Island, Penguin Island and Seal Island very close by. Whether you want to surf, dive, swim, play golf, or meet dolphins, penguins and sea lions, it’s right here in the Rockingham Region. It’s just a short drive from Perth or Fremantle, or you can get here easily by public transport. If you want to stay a few days, there are plenty of great accommodation options from camping and caravanning to apartments, hotels, villas and B&B’s. Attractions Rockingham’s natural attractions range from rugged unspoilt and protected coastal areas, to abundant marine life and wildlife. Join a tour to swim with, or watch the world famous Rockingham Dolphins or take a cruise to experience the best of iconic Australian nature. Penguin Island has a magnificent coastline and shallow, protected bays - a wonderful place to explore both on land and in the water. Get up close and personal with marine wildlife such as penguins, dolphins, sea lions and an array of fish species in the marine park’s protected waters. If you prefer to go at your own pace, you can explore Lake Coolongup.

Rockingham Foreshore Rockingham is well known for its shady, grassed foreshores and beautiful clean beaches. Rockingham foreshore has picnic tables, benches and free electric BBQs amongst the trees. With excellent children’s playgrounds, it’s the perfect spot for a family day out. If you love the sun on your back and your toes in the sand, you’ll adore Rockingham’s beaches. For safe, calm, shallow water swimming and sandy beaches, Rockingham Beach, Palm Beach, Safety Bay, Shoalwater, Warnbro and Port Kennedy are the best places to go. Singleton Beach and Golden Bay in the South are both for surfing and windsurfing.

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Don’t leave Rockingham without... - Saying “G’day” to a dolphin or penguin on a Rockingham Wild Encounter (p.27). - Calling into the Visitor’s Centre to see what’s on. - Taking the kids to one (or both) of the great play centres. - Splashing about at Aqua Jetty Indoor Pool - Catching a movie at the new Ace or United complex. - Going for a bike ride on the excellent coastal trail. - Paying a visit to the History Museum cnr Kent St & Flinders Ln. - Sipping a latte at the fantastic new foreshore. - Exploring one of the pristine Beachfront Parks. - Learning more about the local ecosystem at the Environmental Centre. - Going snorkelling in Shoalwater Bay or at Point Peron. - Hiring a Kayak or Paddleboard and cruising the waves.

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Point Peron This beautiful location offers some of the best snorkelling in the region off a limestone headland dotted with reefs, caves and swimthroughs in crystal clear water. Shoalwater Islands Marine Park is an area renowned for its safe calm waters, pristine beaches, and abundance of fish species. There’s also boating, sailing, and fishing either with your own boat or you can hire one!

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The Mandurah and Peel region is the ideal day trip or short break from Perth - it's just a short train ride or a one hour drive down the Kwinana Freeway.

The waterways provide endless activities such as fishing, swimming, crabbing, waterskiing, jet skiing and jetboarding and no trip to Mandurah would be complete without a boat cruise on the vast, silken waters of the estuary. Beautiful unspoilt beaches, inland waterways and river flats mean the landscape has something for everyone and caters to lots of interests and activities. Mandurah is the quintessential seaside town. You can hire a boat and cruise the waterways whilst looking for dolphins or bird life (pelicans abound) or cast a line and catch dinner

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With plenty of attractions including an aquatic fun park, carnival and free space to run around, the kids will love Mandurah's eastern foreshore. The tree lined walkways, grassed picnic areas and safe swimming beaches make it a perfect destination for families.The new playground is awesome and the kids will be entertained for hours. Whilst there head over to Simmos (see opposite)for an icecream.

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Places within Mandurah where dolphins are being regularly spotted are: Mandjar Bay (City Centre), Stingray Point (Close to Sebel Mandurah)

from the estuary to enjoy later on the foreshore with its great playground and facilities. Swim in the inlet or at one of the beautiful beaches or hire a bike and go for an easy (and flat) ride around the town. Visit the carnival, grab a coffee, go shopping, visit a gallery or museum.

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Take A Cruise with Mandurah Cruises â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be sure to keep an eye out for the wild bottle-nosed dolphins, regular visitors to the Mandurah waterway. If you are visiting over from December - January, ensure you jump aboard a Mandurah Cruises Christmas Lights Cruise!

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Mandurah is the perfect place to base yourself and take daytrips out to explore the Peel region At Trees Adventure in Dwellingup, they can challenge themselves on WAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first tree ropes course offering 9 different levels and over 20 flying foxes.

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North east of Mandurah, the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Shire forms the northern part of Peel region and offers some breathtaking scenery within the many forests, parks, rivers and other natural attractions. Serpentine Falls is a favourite picnic destination. With its cool emerald coloured waters surrounded by rocks, the falls are a perfect place to wile away a lazy afternoon.

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Pinjarra and Dwellingup situated in the Shire of Murray are also beautiful places to visit and boast a range of adventure activities. Resting on the banks of the tranquil Murray River, Pinjarra is one of the oldest established towns in WA. Dwellingup is a popular camping destination and you can also hike, cycle or horse ride along the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many trails. Kids can even enjoy a tree top adventure ropes experience at Trees Adventure. (see opposite) The long-distance walking trail, the Bibbulmun Track, runs through the middle of town and the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway haunts the town every weekend throughout the year and is a magical way to see the tall timbers of the ancient forests.

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DID YOU KNOW? Hotham Valley Railway - Travel on an historic train through scenic forest to Etmilyn Siding, along 8km of the state's last surviving pioneering railway. An interesting bush walk can be enjoyed during the 30min stopover. www.hothamvalleyrailway.com.au

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South Yunderupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adventurescape, a giant adventure playground, is a great day out for the entire family. Your kids will enjoy climbing atop a 9 metre windmill tower, zipping on a flying fox or playing with Pickles the Pig. When heading to Waroona, take the kids to The Cream Shed where they can watch cows being milked daily at 4pm from April..

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Located about 180km south of Perth, Bunbury and the Geographe Region is an ideal place for a well-earned getaway.

Bunbury is the central hub of the region and as Western Australia’s third largest city, it has plenty of options for dining out, shopping, swimming and accommodation. Bunbury offers a number of natural and tourist attractions, and is coupled with a Mediterranean climate, making it an ideal holiday destination. Bunbury is rich in its art and culture, showcasing its multi-faceted heritage. Home to the distinctive pink historic building Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, the largest ‘A’ class regional gallery WA, Bunbury has a range of international and local exhibitions as well as a public art collection throughout the city. It is also the region’s cultural and entertainment hub with its newly renovated Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.

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DID YOU KNOW ? Southern right whales can often be spotted very close to shore which means kids get an opportunity to stand right alongside the massive 17.5 metre long beasts.

The Bunbury Wildlife Park (p.35) is just a few minutes drive from Bunbury’s CBD, and is home to wallabies, kangaroos, wombats, ducks, swans, parrots, owls and several varieties of waterbirds and raptor birds. There are coastal walks with scenic lookouts, bicycle tours and hiking through the National Parks and forests that surround Bunbury. Koombana Bay is just a short stroll north from the City Centre. Find yourself swimming with dolphins in the clear, calm water, relaxing on the beautiful sandy shore of Koombana Beach, sailing around with friends or dining out along the Marlston Waterfront. With children’s playground, BBQ facilities and picnic areas, Koombana Bay is a great place for the whole family to soak up the sun and enjoy much of what Bunbury is about – lifestyle, exquisite dining and family fun.

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LetsGoKids Voucher Bunbury is most well-known for the pods of wild bottlenose dolphins which frequent the shores of Koombana Bay regularly, allowing visitors the opportunity to wade, cruise or swim with them.

Set on the edge of the Indian Ocean, Busselton has plenty to offer both in the way of natural beauty and man made attractions. The world famous Busselton Jetty captures your attention and imagination and provides an exquisite backdrop to the white sandy beaches. The rocks, caves and forest of the region are all close by. Busselton has a history museum but its main claim to fame is its timber jetty that is the longest in the Southern Hemisphere and stretches 1.8km. Photo Courtesy of Tourism WA

The seaside towns of Busselton and Dunsborough are nestled along the wide sandy shores of Geographe Bay, protected from the prevailing winds. The calm beaches of the Bay are prefect for swimming, fishing, snorkeling and diving. Just on the western side of Cape Naturaliste, the beachscape changes completely, with Yallingup and Margaret River being world famous for their excellent surf breaks, sandy beaches and hidden coves. These are set against a backdrop of rugged cliffs, rolling green hills and native bush land. It is diverse and beautiful, and is full of things for families to do!

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It has an underwater observatory that provides an opportunity to view the amazing marine life of Geographe Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underwater garden at a depth of 8m! There are swimming and diving platforms, interpretive plaques and for those less athletically inclined, you can board the jetty train to travel the 1/7km to the observatory! The Foreshore north and south of Busselton Jetty is lined with parks, biking trails, walking trails, and of course â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the beach! LetsGoKids Western Australia 2018

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Located on the stunning turquoise banks of Geographe Bay, Dunsborough would have to have one of the most tranquil and magnificent locations in the world. Sparkling calm clear water and white sandy Dunsborough beaches are linked to town by lush green grass and shady paths. There is a bustling café atmosphere and plenty of gorgeous boutique shops.

WORTH A LOOK Whale watching off Busselton and Dunsborough in the South West of WA is becoming better known every year as a whale-watching hot spot.

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Out on the most north-western point is the top end of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. This precinct is home to Dunsborough’s working lighthouse, Cape Naturaliste and the starting point of the Cape to Cape Track.

WORTH A LOOK Breweries are popping up all over the place and many are simply made for families. Bootleg Brewery and Cheeky Monkey Brewery are excellent options for adults with kids, both with casual, pubstyle food and great play areas.

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Beachfront cycle ways and walking paths turn into a hiking trail through the regional park along the bay. With ideal beaches for swimming it is also a great location for diving, snorkelling, kayaking and other water sports.

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The quirky, picturesque little town, of Cowaramup is a must visit. The locals call it ‘Cowtown’ and if you like a bit of fun and uniqueness you’ll be in your element here. There are plenty of things to do in Cowaramup. Have your photo taken with the 42 life-sized fibreglass Friesian cows and calves that have taken over the town and wander the streets, parks and shops.

DID YOU KNOW? Yallingup means ‘place of love’ in the Wardandi Aboriginal language. They say that Yallingup is where surfing began in the mid 1950’s.

Browse (and taste) your way around the village, sample authentic organic wine, delicious fudge, cafés and the locally grown meat and vegetables on offer. Famous for spectacular natural beauty, world class wine and a renowned surfing location , Margaret River is a beautiful town in a wonderful town of the world. The Margaret River region has heaps of interesting kid friendly fun. The kids will love petting and feeding the animals at Sunflowers Farm (see opposite) and the tricky Yallingup Maze is nearby. (see opposite) Amaze ‘N’ Margaret River (see below) has a brand new challenging mini golf course and also has a hedge maze - Don’t get lost!

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Shop Shopping in Perth is diverse and is spread among the ever increasing multi-level malls with all the national chain stores and the traditional suburban shopping strips that feature lots of niche specialty shops not contained in the big malls. Here’s a quick guide Strip Malls

Mount Hawthorn - Lots of trendy, quirky shops for kids and teens on Scarborough Beach Rd. Claremont - Several trendy kid’s clothing options in this expanding up market shopping strip. Fremantle - Young girls in particular will love the Pickled Fairy, located behind the Town Hall. The Pickled Fairy has the shop assistants dressed as fairies and just going there and looking around is an experience the younger children will talk about for hours. Subiaco – Referred to as an urban village, with premier fashion retailers, as well as boutiques, plenty of cafes and restaurants too! Osborne Park - Lots of megastore outlets situated along Scarborough Beach Rd and of course Innaloo Shopping Centre is nearby. Beaufort Street, Morley – A huge range of fashion stores, night markets weekly and a festival held every year in November! Suburban Shopping Malls Open Monday-Sunday and Thursday nights. Garden City SC -125 Riseley St, Booragoon www.gardencity.com.au Westfield Innaloo - Ellen Stirling Boulevard, Innaloo. www.westfield.com.au/innaloo Karringyup - 200 Karringyup Rd www.karringyupcentre.com.au Centro Galleria Morley - Cnr Collier & Walter Rds www.galleriashoppingcentre.com.au Westfield Carousel - 1382 Albany Hwy, Cannington. www.westfield.com.au/carousel Whitford City - Cnr Marmion & Whitfords Ave, Hillarys www.westfield.com.au/whitfordcity

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Perth’s sensational weather means that Australia’s favourite shopping experience, the open air market, is present all over town – Here are a selection. Check p.61 for a more comprehensive list!

Twilight Hawkers Market - Forrest Pl, Murray St, Perth. Friday nights October til April, 4.30-9.30pm. Biggest street food market bringing the tastiest street food from around the globe, local music and buskers.

Rockingham Shopping Centre - 1 Council Ave www.rockinghamshopping.com.au Centro Mandurah - 330 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah. www.centromandurah.com.au Bunbury Forum - Sandridge Rd, Bunbury www.bunburyforum.com.au Fremantle Markets - Henderson St & South Tce 8am-8pm Fri, 8am-6pm Sat and Sun. Public Holidays 8am-6pm. Since 1897 with over 150 stalls of fresh fruit & veg, gourmet foods, local craft, gifts and clothes. www.fremantlemarkets.com.au Kalamunda Village Market - Town Sq. First Sat of each month 8.30am-2.30pm. Over 130 arts/crafts, plants, produce, buskers, music stalls.

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Play Perth’s awesome weather means that the whole family can spend lots of time enjoying the great outdoors.

Whether it’s playing sport, visiting a park or the beach, petting an animal or “tearing it up” at an awesome playground – There is something for all tastes, no matter what the season!! In this section we offer you a selection of our favourite parks, playgrounds and beaches.

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Kings Park Kings Park would have to be one of our nation’s best… and its FREE! Pack a picnic or call in and see Roy at Stickybeaks (see opposite), and make a day of it. Climb the DNA tower, check out the views from the Walkway, take the littlies to the Ivey Watson Playground, go back to the age of dinosaurs at Synergy Parkland or try the newly refurbished Saw Avenue adventure playground. Kids will love exploring the tunnels and caves and climbing up to the fort at this huge nature based playground. BBQ’s, toilets and pavilions are available.

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Hyde Park - North Perth is an English style park with lake, treed walkways and water play features. It is also part of the “Wetlands Trail”. Russell Brown Adventure Park located at Minim Cove, Mosman Park, with a huge natural setting and play space, with water play, tree rope swings, log balance beams, tree climbing and much more.

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Caversham Wildlife Park Caversham Wildlife Park gives you a chance to meet the koalas up close, feed the kangaroos and learn about the native animals of Australia. This is one of the best things to do in Perth with littlies. The best part is everything is included in the one price on entry! Yes, even photo opportunities and the food to feed the animals! Molly’s farm, on site, has horses, deer and donkeys amongst other animals that children can pet, feed or have their photo taken with. There are shows such as the Wombat and friends which are fabulous. All children will love this park – it is amazing!

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Whiteman Park Whiteman Park is an absolute must for families. Located 22km from the Perth CBD and covers nearly 4,000 hectares of natural bushland. Reconnect with the natural environment when visiting some of the native flora and fauna attractions like Woodland Reserve or the Children’s Forest. The transport history is strong throughout the Park like vintage bus, train and tram rides. The park also boasts 14 kilometres of paths, walking trails, playgrounds, cafes, BBQ’s and a water playground!

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Play LetsGoKids Voucher Playgrounds Annie’s Landing Playground - The Vines This park is great for kids of any age. It has hidden passage ways, tunnels, rope bridges, swings and flying foxes to keep the kids occupied for days. There are gazebos next to the play areas which makes this park perfect for parties and get together. There are also sand pits and swings for the younger ones. This park is a MUST see. Point Walter - Bicton Has a fantastic river swimming beach, with shady trees, a cafe, and an awesome sand spit to walk along and explore.This is a great playground with lots of big shady trees, slides, climbing walls and swings.

Wireless Hill Park – Ardross Learn about Perth’s communication history, climb the radio tower anchor and enjoy amazing views of the river and city, and enjoy the little playground or climb some trees. Beautiful, peaceful location. Kingsway Dinosaur Park – Madeley A must visit for little dinosaur fans who love to play. It has an emphasis on nature based and sensory play. A little kids paradise on a nice day. Shepherds Bush Park - Kingsley The park with a difference. It features a scooter & small bike track that is marked out with lines and road signs just like a real road - perfect for a race track themed play.

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Play Rotary Park - Wanneroo A state-of-the-art playscape featuring innovative, universal access play equipment suitable for children of all ages and abilities, including a liberty swing for children in wheelchairs. There’s plenty to explore, including an elevated tree walk with viewing and play platforms, swings, slides, a cubby house, space net and climbing frames. There’s also barbeque facilities and grassed areas for sporting activities and picnics. Dr Seuss Park – Melville If you and your kids LOVE Dr Seuss this park will be sure to impress. This park is complete with winding paths, rolling bumps, climbing nets, slides, birds nest swings, sand pits and other play equipment using the red and blue Dr Seuss theme. This park would be great for a Dr Seuss themed children’s party with plenty of opportunities for great pictures or for BBQs and family gatherings.

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Warradale Park – Landsdale Offering four different play areas including two nature play areas, one of which is Sam's Playground. A fully fenced sensory and nature based playground, built in honour of Sam Trott and the Landsdale Community.

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Play Braithwaite Park - Mt Hawthorn Beautifully shaded fully fenced playground. Amazing new nature play space with flying fox, water play and of course lots of nature play. The nature play space is designed for kids 10yrs+, but younger kids will love it too. Kyilla Park - North Perth This park is like going to 4 different playgrounds in 1! It has 4 seperate sections with lots of different play equipment to suit kids of all ages.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OK to play indoors too! Here are a few suggestions if the weather does turn nasty and great birthday party ideas too!!! - Rockclimbing at Rockface in Northbridge (voucher p.51) - Rollerskating at Rollerdrome in Morley (voucher p.47) or Rollerzone (voucher.p.51) - Ice skating in Cockburn (p.32) or Xtreme Ice Arena (voucher p.49) - Indoor gaming at Timezone (voucher p.49) - Family Indoor Aquatic Fun at Beatty Park (voucher p.45)

- Bayswater Waves - Fremantle Leisure Centre - Chipmunks Whitford Playcentre - Bowling at AMF - Go Bananas! in Joondalup - Riverton Leisureplex (p.44) - Altantis Play Centre in Clarkson - Lollipopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playground & Cafe in Jandakot and Bayswater - Arcade gaming at Iplay (p.51)

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Scarborough The home beach for many Perth people, making it one of the most popular destinations for weekend visits and early morning walks. This active beach invites families and friends to enjoy the music and sporting events in a safe environment.

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Beaches Perth is certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful golden beaches! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re known for some of the most glorious coastlines in the world. Here is a selection of what we consider to be the best family friendly ones City Beach For a hassle-free day out at the beach with friends, City Beach is the place to go. City Beach is charming and known for its warm, approachable waves. It is also located centrally with great parking facilities.

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HANDY HINT In summer, the best time at the beach is often the morning before the sea breeze arrives. In winter the beaches are awesome and the water warm enough to swim all year round!

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DID YOU KNOW ? Why should your four-legged friend miss out on all the fun? Hillarys Beach is known for being the best Perth dog beach. With only small waves and regular maintenance, you know your dog will enjoy themselves in a safe, clean environment.

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Considered one of the most iconic Perth beaches, Cottesloe Beach has a relaxed amphitheatre-style grassed area for enjoying the scenery. This Perth beach is accompanied by the award winning Cottesloe Beach Hotel as well as a variety of other cafes and restaurants, perfect for grabbing a coffee, munching on fish and chips, or a sipping on a beer to help you get your energy back after going for a refreshing swim or run. Hillarys The beach to go to if you're looking for a variety of things to see and do and places to eat. Take your family for a journey to Hillarys Boat Harbour with an unrestricted choice of restaurants, bars and cafes along the boardwalk. You can keep a reasonable distance from sand and water, but still enjoy the views of a perfect beach sunset.

Trigg The jewel of Perth, Trigg Beach hosts some amazing underwater sights, with a reef that opens up some great surf, making it awesome for fun activities that the whole family can enjoy. A small strip of sand will handle all sandcastle and dad-burying needs. More adventurous families can try their hand at snorkelling in Mettams Pool, where you can see schools of fish and a beautiful bed of coral.

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Number: 12 Position: Forward/Centre Height: 208cm Weight: 110kg Birthday October 26, 1989 POB: Sydney, AUS

Number: 8 Position: Midfielder Height: 184 cm Weight: 82 kg Birthday: November 21 1986 POB: XĂ bia, Spain

Best Wildcats memory? Winning the 2016/17 NBL championship.

A new recruit for the 2017/18 season, Torres came through the junior ranks at Villareal and after a total of 12 years with the club, completed a move to Alicante where he made his senior debut in 2006. His impressive performances for the Segunda Division B side duly brought the young midfielder to the attention of Barcelona and he was to spend the next two years at the Camp Nou. During his spell with the Catalan giants, Torres featured regularly for the reserve team, where he worked under Pep Guardiola and also made two appearances for the senior side in 2009.

What are your greatest achievements? Winning an NBL championship and winning the Asia Cup as an Australian Boomer. What age did you start in your sport and why? Age 10 because all my mates played and I enjoyed the pace and constant action. If you could pass on any words of wisdom to the next-gen of players, what would it be? Talent alone is never enough, hard work, persistence and consistency are the recipe for success.

Small suburban cinemas Cygnet Cinema 16 Preston St, Como Windsor Twin Cinema 98 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands

CINEMA 08 9367 1663 08 9386 3554

In The Suburbs Cinema Paradiso 164 James St, Northbridge Belmont Cinema Cnr Knutsford Ave & Fulham St, Belmont Rooftop Movies 68 Roe St, Perth Greater Union Innaloo 57 Liege St, Innaloo Ace Cinemas Midland 274 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland

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HOYTS: Southlands 45 Burrendah Blvd, Willetton Megaplex Carousel 1382 Albany Hwy, Cannington Garden City Almondbury RD, Booragoon

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vs. Newcastle Jets vs. Wellington Phoenix vs. Adelaide United vs. Melbourne City FC vs. Western Sydney Wanderers vs. Melbourne City FC vs. Central Coast Mariners vs. Melbourne Victory vs. Sydney FC vs. Brisbane Roar

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vs. Adelaide 36ers vs. Brisbane Bullets vs. Melbourne United vs. Sydney Kings vs. New Zealand Breakers vs. Adelaide 36ers vs. Cairns Taipans vs. Cairns Taipans

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vs. Sydney Swans vs. Geelong Cats vs. Gold Coast Suns vs. Fremantle Dockers vs. Port Adelaide vs. Richmond Tigers vs. St Kilda vs. Essendon vs. GWS Giants vs. Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle Dockers vs. Melbourne

4:20pm 4:40pm 6:10pm 2:40pm 2:35pm 2:40pm 6:10pm 6:10pm 2:40pm 1:20pm 2:40pm 1:20pm

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vs. Magpies Netball vs. NSW Swifts vs. Giants Netball vs. Thunderbirds vs. Lightning vs. Firebird vs. Vixens

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vs. Essendon vs. Gold Coast Sun vs. Western Bulldogs vs. West Coast Eagles vs. St Kilda vs. North Melbourne vs. Adelaide Crows vs. Brisbane Lions vs. Port Adelaide vs. Hawthorn vs. West Coast Eagles vs. Carlton vs. Collingwood

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Perth Heat Fixture 2017/18 Baseball Park Thornlie Round

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WOMEN Perth Scorchers Fixture 2017/18 The Furnace Date

Dec 26 Dec 27 Jan 8 Jan 20

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WA Sporting Associations and Venues

WA Little Athletics: 15 Harrogate St, Leederville (08) 9388 2339 WA Baseball: Crn of Nicholson & Wilfred Rd,Thornlie 1300 557 353 WA Golf Club: 60 Hayes Avenue, Yokine (08) 9349 1988 WA Gymnastics Club: 99 Loftus St, Leederville (08) 9228 9399 WA Badminton: 130 Kingsway Rd Madeley (08) 9409 4433 WA Netball: 200 Selby St, Jolimont (08) 9380 3700

WA Squash: Fortescue Centre, Terrace Rd (08) 9225 7255 WA turf Club: 70 Grandstand Rd, Ascot (08) 9277 0777 WA Archery: Jules Stoiner Memorial Dr, Whiteman (08) 9248 8585 WA Hockey Centre: Hayman Rd, Bentley (08) 9351 4300 Kingsway Indoor Sporting Stadium: 130 Kingsway Madeley (08) 9408 1920 WA Cricket Association: Nelson Crescent East Perth, Gate 2 (08) 9265 7222

Scorches Nelson Crescent East Perth Gate 2 (08) 9265 7222 Rugby WA: 203 Underwood Avenue (08) 9387 0700 WA Royal Life Saving: McGillivray Rd, Mount Claremont (08) 9383 8200 WA Swimming: 220 Vincent St, North Perth (08) 9328 4599 WA Marathon Club: Burswood Water Sport Complex (08) 9472 4833 WA Basketball: 201 Underwood Ave, Floreat (08) 6272 074 LetsGoKids Western Australia 2018

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Feel right at home with the perfect balance of 4.5 star family comfort and the privacy and freedom of self-contained accommodation. With loads of facilities and located close to great family activities, however you want to spend your quality time together, Seashells provides the perfect seaside escape. The ocean is at your doorstep at our beachfront locations in Mandurah and Scarborough. In Broome, stroll through our lush tropical gardens to Cable Beach or escape to Seashells Yallingup, set amongst 4.5 hectares of heritage gardens that lead to Yallingup Beach. In Fremantle, enjoy the family friendly vibe and attractions, with eclectic creativity on every corner. For more information & great deals, call 1800 800 850 or visit seashells.com.au

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Stay From Yanchep to Margaret River, you will find a good variety of accommodation to suit all budgets. We've hunted down the best options to make it easier for YOU. We've done our homework and chosen a few in each area specifically for their value and family friendly features such as location, price, playgrounds, pool and activity programs. Book directly with the hotel and make sure you quote the 'LetsGoKids' special codes for your discount. Also check our website to see if any of our advertisers are offering specials in our Wot's On section or download our app at www.letsgokids.com.au, All of the Visitor Information Centres (p.2) around the State can assist you with booking rooms as well.

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CBD - Our choice for location, Free parking, pool, being on the CAT route AND huge self contained living space is Mont Clare Apartments (see opposite). We stay here!! Mantra on Murray and Mantra on Hay have good sized rooms. Holiday Inn does Kids Stay Free and Regal Apartments has books, videos etc to keep kids entertained. Sullivans on the edge of Kings Park is a viable and cheaper family option.

North - Seashells at Scarborough has ocean ocean views and all the comforts of home. Hillary's Harbour Resort is 20 mins from Perth in the entertainment complex and next to AQWA. Self contained units. Nearby, Sorrento Beach Resort is 76, from the beach! Clarion Suites in Mullaloo is another apartment option.

Mandurah - The town is all geared up for kids! Quest apartments (p.29) is right on the canal (bring your boat) and is easy walking distance to town. Ocean Chalets and Mandurah Family Resort have spacious family offerings. Between Mandurah and Pinjarra, Mandurah Caravan and Tourist Park have daily kids holiday activities. The Atrium and Sebel for hotels. Swan Valley - The Vines Resort has facilities to keep all members of the family occupied and is close to all the great attractions. Perth Vineyards Holiday Park is a cheaper alternative and closer to town. Fremantle - Coogee Beach Holiday Park has self contained chalets and Woodman Point Holiday Park has a diverse range of accommodations in parkland surrounds right on the beach. Quest Harbour Village is on the breakwater at Fishing Boat Harbour. Bunbury / Busselton / Margaret River Some awesome family holiday parks close to the beach - Our picks are Koombana Bay Holiday Park, Preston Beach Resort, Mandalay, Beachlands and Amblin Holiday Park (p.37) all have fantastic amenities and actives with kids in mind. Taunton Farm (p.37) is away from the beach but the kids will love the animal feeding . LetsGoKids Western Australia 2018

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Wot's On We’re calling the whole family - kids, mums, dads, aunties, uncles, sisters, brothers, grandma and grandpa - even you! Western Australia is alive and happening all year round with family events and activities, shows, movies, concerts and sport. Don’t forget the old favourite - the weekend market!! There is enough to keep everyone entertained - AND best of all - most of them are FREE!!! To keep up to date with everything our advertisers have going on, go to the “Wot’s On” button on our website at www.letsgokids.com.au and while you’re there, sign up for our great monthly e-newsletter and download our new app.

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DAILY / WEEKLY EVERY DAY Children’s Forest The Children’s Forest is a community forest to which youngsters of all ages can belong. It is a place where children can learn about the importance and beauty of Western Australia’s native bushland and where they can come and watch ‘their’ forest grow and flourish as they do. FREE, 8.30am to 6.00pm, Halfway between the Village and Mussel Pool, 9250 1888

EVERY DAY

Great Valley Rally The Great Valley Rally is a family car rally adventure exploring the Swan Valley. Designed for families with children aged 5 to 12 years old, the trail begins at the Swan Valley Visitor Centre and takes around three hours to complete. Follow cryptic clues to help find your way along a specific route through the valley. 9am to 4pm, Swan Valley Visitor Centre, FREE, 9207 8899

MON - TUE SCHOOL TERM

Froggy’s Fun on the Green Leap into fun with the City of Cockburn’s FREE mobile outdoor play sessions for anyone with young children aged 0 to 5 years. During the play sessions, kids can have fun with play-dough, play equipment and toys. Staff will be on hand to make Froggys a fun day for all, but children will remain the responsibility of parents or carers at all times. 9.30 - 11.30 am, Manning Park, 08 9411 3444

WED – SUN TILL 30TH OF APRIL

South Perth StrEATS South Perth’s favourite street eats return to the foreshore for the summer months! Available on Sir James Mitchell Park (Coode St) near the flagpole, picnic along the foreshore with the best views of the city skyline. With so many food vans on offer, there’s plenty to tempt your taste buds. 5-8pm. Sir James Mitchell Park Coode Street, South Perth 9474 0777 E events@southperth.wa.gov.au

EVERY SAT OF EVERY MONTH

Lego Club at Falcon library Build your imagination at the Falcon eLibrary and Community Centre Lego Club! Playing with Lego is great for fostering creativity, encouraging problem solving, developing fine motor skills, and promoting collaboration. Free,10.30am – 12pm, Falcon e-Library and Community Centre Corner Flavia St and Cobblers Rd, Falcon

EVERY MON AND WED

Skateboard Coaching Clinic Free skateboard coaching clinics for 6-12 years olds run by Skateboarding WA. Suitable for beginner and intermediate level. Skateboards and helmets provided free if you don’t have your own. FREE 4:00pm 6:00pm, Mon - Coolbellup Skate Park Len Packham Reserve, Ave and Tybalt Place, Coolbellup, Wed - Spearwood Skate Park, Rockingham Rd (not far from Troode Street), Spearwood, Customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au, 9411 3444

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Story Time at Fremantle City Library Storytime is a free session for 2-5 year olds held every Thursday at the Library at 10am. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and a craft to make and take home. FREE starting at 9:30 10:30 am 08 9432 9999

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Lego Club - Joondalup Library A fun afternoon of creative Lego construction. For Ages 5 - 12. You are welcome to attend any of the Lego Club sessions. Child $2.00. 4pm - 5pm, Joondalup Library 102 Boas Ave

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Xtreme Ice Arena Disco Grab the friends and family and head along to the ice rink to enjoy some Disco ice skating with a live DJ. There will also be games and giveaways! $16 + $6 skate hire, $10 skating aid hire, 7.30pm - 10pm 15 Chesterfield Rd, Mirrabooka, 9344 4400,www.xtremeice.com.au

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Wot’s On DAILY / WEEKLY EVERY FRI Joondalup Twilight Markets 2017 NIGHT 17 Nov Features an exciting selection of hand-picked stallholders from around WA. The popular markets will be -15 Dec 2017 held on five Friday evenings leading up to Christmas and will offer locally sourced, designed and created art, craft, clothing, jewellery, homewares and giftwares as well as delicious food stalls, children’s activities and local musicians. 5.30 - 9.00pm, Central Walk, Joondalup, 9400 4926, markets@joondalup.wa.gov.au Story Time EVERY FRI TILL Storytime takes place once a week at all Shire libraries. The sessions aim to capture children’s magination 8 Dec while introducing books in a fun environment. Join us for stories, rhymes and a craft activity. A parent or guardian must accompany children. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years.11:00 am Forrestfield Library3 Salix Way Forrestfield, 9257 9975, Email:libraries@kalamunda.wa.gov.au EVERY SAT AND SUN UNTIL 10 FEB 2018

Market Fairies The Market Fairies appear every Saturday from 10am till 1pm, and every Sunday from 11am till 2pm, distributing random acts of kindness, along with face painting and balloon twisting for the little ones. Gold coin donation, Fremantle Market Lane, Corner South Terrace & Henerson St, Freemantle.

EVERY SUN UNTIL MAR 5

Sunday Storytime Sunday is FUN-Day at Mandurah Library! Come and enjoy a themed story time followed by a craft activity! Introduce your toddler/pre-schooler to the joys of reading. Free,11am -12pm, 331 Pinjarra Rd, Mandurah

EVERY SUN TILL 31 DEC

Mounts Bay Sailing Club Try Sailing for FREE! Bring the family down to the Mounts Bay Sailing Club on Sundays and the kids can try sailing for FREE! Safe, exciting & fun for kids aged 7-14years! Accredited, experienced coaches. Proven Learning & Development Program. 9am – 12pm Mounts Bay Sailing Club; 2 Dr, Crawle, 9386 5839

EVERY SUN TILL 28 OF JAN

Mends Street Farmers Market Mends Street will be bustling every Sunday with art activities, music and amazing fresh food including fruit and vegetables, local meat, baked goods and so much more. Free, 8am - 12pm Mends St (between The Esplanade and Mill Point Road), 0411794286, peter@Communityfirstevents.com.au

DECEMBER 1 DEC

Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Parade In an annual Christmas tradition the City of Armadale invites you to join in the festive spirit of the holiday season with Carols by Candlelight. This family friendly Christmas event is bursting with community pride and celebration as it showcases some of the incredible talent from the Armadale area. Free LED candles by gold coin donation, 6pm to 9pm, Memorial Park Armadale, 9394 5000 The City of Gosnells’ Ghost Walk A great night out for all ages. Enjoy a guided moonlit walk along a well-marked track while being entertained by storytelling Ghosts. A fun way to exercise, socialize and learn some local history. Adults $19; Children $12.50; Families $50.50, departing; 7.00pm, 7.15pm, 7.30pm, 7.45pm Hardinge Rd Picnic Area, Orange Grove, 9397 3000 council@gosnells.wa.gov.au

1, 2, 3 DEC 8,9,10 DEC 13 & 24 DEC

SANTA’s Enchanted Wardrobe Be part of the story in this original, authentic Christmas experience. In the heart of Fremantle, explore our immersive fantasy land with the family. Family Pass $120.95, Ellie Eaton Pavillion, Claremont Showgrounds, 1 Graylands Rd, www.santasenchantedwardrobe.com

2 DEC - 23 DEC

Santa’s Magical Kingdom - Perth Santa’s Magical Kingdom is coming to Perth. Includes an interactive walk-through adventure land! Meet & greet the original Snow Queen from Hans Christian Anderson. A Spectacular Christmas Show which stars the most amazing performers and circus acts. Showground rides, a Christmas skating rink, a Christmas craft village and more. Family ticket $155.39 Perth Crown Pyramid, Rac Christmas Pageant The RAC Christmas Pageant, supported by the City of Perth, Channel Seven and The West Australian) is returning to the streets of Perth to celebrate its 46th year and we have lots of new surprises in store for you. FREE, 7:30pm - 9pm 99 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000 www.7perthchristmaspageant.com

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3 DEC

Light Up Leederville Carnival The Light Up Leederville Carnival occurs the first Sunday in December along the streets and alleys within the Leederville Township. A free event it is a celebration of Leederville, its history and its cosmopolitan lifestyle. The Leederville Carnival is expecting 60,000 visitors this year soaking up all things Leederville. 12pm to 9pm, Oxford St and Newcastle St W www.leedervillecarnival.com.au

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Wot's On DECEMBER 4 DEC & 22 DEC Summer Wonderland 2017 Come along and participate in our Summer Wonderland, celebrating the Christmas holidays by the beach, in the bush and under the Australian sun. Lots more activities to enjoy! FREE, 10:00am - 4:00pm, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo 9 DEC

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10 DEC

Christmas on the Green A fun evening for all to celebrate Christmas, the festive season and the community of Cockburn. Class Act Christmas carollers, Fairy Queen Caroline show, brass band, Camel rides, Mega water slide, Facepainting, Sandcards and Bubble disco dome. When the sun sets the park will come alive with Christmas lights and a visit from Santa. 5pm - 8pm Macfaull Park promfret Rd Spearwood, 9411 3444 Christmas Carnival The carnival is coming to town and it’s bringing a truckload of Christmas fun with it, including free rides and activities for the whole family to enjoy. It’s the perfect day for some festive family fun. Free, Forrest Place, www.visitperthcity.com/christmas Free Twilight Family Festival Get your singing voices ready and your family together! The City of Swan present a festival of family entertainment and Carols by Candlelight at summer twilight. Kids can enjoy a free bouncy castle, face painting, bubbles and more. Enjoy market stalls, a sausage sizzle by Swan Valley Rotary, craft activities, slot car racing and obstacle course. FREE 4pm to 8pm, Baskerville Oval, Memorial Ave, Baskerville 9296 1976 Christmas in the City Bunbury’s CBD will come to life for the City of Bunbury Christmas in the City event. Event runs from 3pm to 8:30pm and combines the Festival, Street Parade, and Carols Concert. Free, 4 Stephen St, Bunbury

16 DEC

Outdoor Cinema: Despicable Me 3 As part of the Summer Series, the City of Rockingham invites you come along and see the free screening of Despicable Me 3. 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Governor Rd Reserve, 9528 0333

16 DEC

Peninsula Farm Christmas Carols You and your loved ones are invited to attend the popular sunset carols at Peninsula Farm on the banks of the Swan River. Bring a picnic if you wish, Cafe open for drinks, toasted sandwiches and cakes. Parking at nearby Tranby Reserve. Tickets available at the gate. Members/Child (under 12 yrs) Free, Adult $5, Conc/ Child (12-17 yrs) $3, Family $10. 4:30 PM — 7:00 PM Johnson Rd, Maylands, 9321 6088

17 December

IGA Carols by Candlelight for Variety Join us for a magical evening and singalong to your favorite carols with a huge line up including Damien Leith and a host of WA talent...and of course Santa and the fireworks spectacular. All raising funds for Variety - the Children’s Charity of WA. Langley Park W www.igacarols.com.au

Christmas Nativity At a brand new location in 2017, bring your picnic rug and share in the traditional story of Christmas, brought to life on stage with hundreds of performers, live animals and Christmas carols at Supreme Court Gardens. Supreme Court Gardens, www.visitperthcity.com/christmas JANUARY 2018 3 JAN 24 Feb Live in the Amphitheatre An eight week program of outdoor cinema. With movie titles featuring a mix of classic, blockbuster and family friendly films there’s something for everyone. Held under the stars in the City of Wanneroo’s own Jacaranda Amphitheatre, head down early with a picnic then sit back and enjoy the sunset before the screening starts. Screenings are FREE, however, tickets are essential. Jacaranda Amphitheatre Civic Centre, 23 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo

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26 JAN

Australia Day with City of South Perth The Celebration Zone kicks off in the afternoon, packed with free activities, rides and entertainment for all ages. The Celebration Zone attracts families, youth and seniors from a wide range of demographics and offers plenty of rides, activities. In the evening, all eyes turn to the beautiful Swan River as the City of Perth Skyworks light up the night sky. 9474 0777

26 JAN

Australia day celebrations in Armadale Join in for a jam-packed evening of festivities and fireworks in the Armadale City Centre. A highlight of the evening is the spectacular fireworks, scheduled for 8.30pm. Stick around after the fireworks for more entertainment by another great band.This is a family friendly smoke and alcohol free event. Please note, for the safety of your furry friend and little children, dogs are not permitted at this event unless it is a service dog. - FREE, 5pm - 9.30pm, Minnawarra Park, 9394 5000

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Wot’s On FEBRUARY 2018 Sunshine Beach Run Walk or run 1km, 3km or 5km in Perth’s only beach based fun run this Summer to support Red Nose education and counselling services for Western Australian families dealing with the sudden and unexpected death of a child as a result of stillbirth, miscarriage or SIDS. www.sunshinebeachrun.com.au, 0439 511 338 MARCH 2018 4 MAR Retro Rewind Set in the beautiful surrounds of Yanchep National Park, Retro Rewind showcases the classics of days gone by featuring music from a toe-tapping era, attractions which include a vintage hot rods display as well as workshops and activities designed to celebrate the beauty of everything retro. There will be some great activities for kids such as hoolahooping and skipping, bouncing castle, face painting, dancing, shopping at the man retro stalls and much more. FREE, 1pm - 5pm, www.facebook.com/CityofWanneroo

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Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest Enjoyed by more than 140,000 locals and visitors each year, this exciting weekend festival features a plethora of fun and activities including live cooking displays with contestants from Channel Seven’s My Kitchen Rules, an En Plein Air Art and Children’s Dress Up competition, a jam-packed entertainment line-up on the main and children’s stages.There will be an abundance of great food including many crab-inspired dishes and endless displays and demonstrations. 3 Peel St, Mandurah, 9550 3777, eventsteam@mandurah.wa.gov.au The Rottnest Festival of Sail Rottnest Festival of Sail is one of the biggest and most anticipated sailing events on the yachting calendar. Cash and other great prizes and giveaways will be made for all categories of sailing. Hundreds of yachtsmen and women, plus their families will visit the Rottnest for a weekend of sailing and social activities. Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club Fremantle Street Arts Festival Australia’s biggest and best street arts festival brings performers from around the globe to the streets of the port city for three full days over the Easter long weekend. Showcasing the world of busking, street theatre, comedy, circus and lots more, get involved in the action and witness world-class acts right on your doorstep.Fremantle Market Street To keep up to date with everything our advertisers have got going on, head to the “Wot’s On” button on our website at www.letsgokids.com.au!

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Join us for 365 days free entry! The benefits are wild! • Free entry to associated zoos around Australia • Priority entry during School Holidays • 10% discount at Perth Zoo’s cafés and Zoonique • Access to exclusive member-only events

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