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Help Me, Help Me - I’m a parent?!?!?!?

You’ve run out of ideas, the weekend is coming up and you’ve got that birthday to plan. OMG! The holidays are next week and they’ll be home for a fortnight.

Aaargh! Don’t worry you’ve come to the right place!

At LetsGoKids we’ve done the hard yards, kicked the tyres, found the best spots to eat and play, where to shop, what to see and even where to stay!

We’ll let you know what’s on and where, how much it is and try to help the budget with some special deals and vouchers! There are also puzzles, games, competitions and even birthday party ideas to keep the kids entertained.

We’ve got that covered too! Check www.letsgokids.com.au to find out all the things for families in VIC, NT, TAS, Sydney, NZ & (QLD out Apr 15).

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Perth Mint 9 Art Gallery of WA 9 AQWA 11 Rockingham Wild Encounter 12 Aviation Heritage Museum 13 Araluen Botanical Park 14 Armadale Reptile & Wildlife Centre 14

Fremantle Fremantle Chocolate Factory Maritime Museum City of Fremantle City of Fremantle Art Gallery The Pickled Fairy Army Museum of WA City of Fremantle Leisure Centre Cockburn Ice Arena Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour

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Swan Valley Swan Valley Amazing Chase & Valley Rally Swan Valley Oasis Supa Golf Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm Caversham Wildlife Park

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Bunbury, Busselton & Margaret River Bunbury Wildlife Park 35 Dolphin Discovery Centre 35 Bunbury Skyfest 36 Bunbury Entertainment Centre 37 Busselton Museum 38 Busselton Jetty 38 Countrylife Farm 39 Eagles Heritage Wildlife Centre 40 Taunton Farm 40 Amaze’n Margaret River 40 Sunflowers Animal Farm 41 Candy Cow 41 Yallingup Maze 41

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Wanneroo City of Wanneroo

Alcoa Mine Tours Quest Mandurah Pinjarra Paceway Simmo’s Icecream

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Play/Party Adventure World 31 Outback Splash 22 Stickybeaks 45

Venues West 46,47 Morley Roller Drome 49 Riverton Leisureplex XX Xtreme Ice Arena 49 Rockface 49 Fire Engine Fun 50 AMF 50 Kidsland 50 Aqua Jetty 51

Watch Hoyts 52 nib Stadium 53 Perth Heat 54 Rugby WA 56,57

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Vouchers Timezone 31 Beatty Park 31 Bayswater Waves 33 Toyworld Balcatta 33 Maylands Waterpark 33

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Really, really important stuff Important stuff and other stuff

Banks:

Post Offices

Post Offices are open 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri and Sat mornings.

You can buy stamps, send mail and transfer money. They also have phone books available for country and interstate areas.

Stamps can also be bought from most newsagents.

Mon to Thurs: 9:30am – 4pm (Fri – 5pm) (some open ‘til 5pm weekdays and some on Sat morning too. This is becoming more commonplace) Check commbank.com.au, nab.com.au, anz.com.au, westpac.com.au, bendigobank.com.au for locations.

Public Holidays in Perth 25 Dec Christmas Day 26 Dec Boxing Day 1 Jan New Year’s Day 26 Jan Australia Day 2 Mar Labour Day

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Georges Terrace......................66 St Georges Terrace GPO Post Shop.......................Shop 3, 3-7 Forrest Pl

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East Perth ...................................249 Hay Street

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School Holidays in 2014/2015 Summer 22 Dec 14 – 2 Feb 15 Autumn 3 Apr 15 – 17 Apr 15 Winter 6 Jul 15 – 17 Jul 15 Spring 25 Sept 15 – 9 Oct 15

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. There is no Daylight Savings in WA.

Weather

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!! There are 119 rain days per year, with about 80% falling between May and Sept. Rain occurs on four days out of every seven on average during winter! Temp ranges: Winter 8-18C, Summer 18-31C. When it gets hot, head to the beach!

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Safety in the City Perth CBD has Emergency Poles in several locations throughout the city. The Poles have a push button direct communication to the Citywatch Police Post • Hay Street Mall, Picadilly Arcade • Opposite Telstra Exchange Wellington St • Corner of Parker and Aberdeen Streets, Northbridge

Western Australian Visitor Centre 55 William St Perth 08 9483 1111 Armadale Visitor Centre 40 Jull St, Armadale 08 9497 3543

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Fremantle Visitor Centre Fremantle Town Hall, William St Fremantle 08 9431 7878

• Corner of James and William St There are also video surveillance cameras across the central city and Northbridge area.

Mandurah Visitor Centre 75 Mandurah Tce, Mandurah 08 9550 3999

Arrrrr, Ferry me outta here matey!

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.

Taxis Black and White Taxis................................133 222 Swan Taxis.........................................................131 330 Perth Maxi Charters..................................9221 2400

Emergency – Phone 000 Important phone numbers: Police, Fire & Ambulance ....................................... 000 Kids Help Line ....................................... 1800 551 800 Airport ................................................. (08) 9478 8888 Interpreter Service ......................................... 13 1450

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Tourist Info Centres

Mundaring Visitor Centre The Old School, 7225 Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring 08 9295 0202 Pinjarra Visitor Centre George St, 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 and Swan Sts, Guildford 08 9379 9400 Bunbury Visitor Centre Old Railway Station, Carmody Pl, Bunbury 08 9792 7205 Busselton Visitor Centre Busselton Foreshore, Busselton 08 9752 5800 Dunsborough Visitor Centre 31 Dunns Bay Rd, Dunsborough 08 9752 5800

Transport Handy Hints

• Taxi to or from CBD & the airport is about $35 • Perth Zoo is within Zone 1 ferry service.

For more info on Buses,Trains & Ferries: www.transperth.wa.gov.au 13 6213

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- Perth City

Don’t know what to do with the family on the weekend or holidays?

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Perth is an awesome place any time of the year.

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So much of the city is set up for the outdoor lifestyle, especially with all the gardens, parks and beaches so close to the CBD. A little further out, the main country areas are all serviced by excellent freeways, and a day trip (or weekend) is just an easy drive away.

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From organized activities and events (some even FREE p.10), to being active and partying (p.45), to watching exciting sports action (p.52), to finding a new place to visit, the Great State of WA is there for you and your family to go out and explore.

We’ve gone and found the activities, the events, the deals and the specials as well as those parks and attractions you didn’t know about.

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So get up off the couch, assemble the troops, take advantage of our vouchers and offers in the book and online, sign up for our e newsletter, download the app and just get out there and DO IT!

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Headed up to King’s Park, taken in the views, let the kids on the great playgrounds and done the Lotterywest Federation Walk Got yourself soaking wet at the new Outback Splash at Bullsbrook (p.22) Seen a live gold pour at the Perth Mint (p.9) Taken a ride on all the FREE CAT buses to get your bearings around the CBD. (p.6) Taken a ferry to “Rotto” to say “G’day” to a quokka Headed to Whiteman Park for the day and visited Caversham Wildlife Park to get up close to a furry friend Visited the Aviation and Army Museums 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 Visited Scitech and brought out your inner scientist Caught a ferry to Sth Perth and visit the Zoo (inside back cover) Headed for the hills and explore the quaint villages Jumped off the jetty at Matilda Bay or Point Walter Checked out an exhibition for kids at the WA Art Gallery (p.9)

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- Perth City

Who said “You don’t get something for nothing?”

Let LetsGoKids show you how to spend a day or even a week in and around Perth “on the cheap”, where you can see and do lots …. And spend nothing! (or just a little). So what are you waiting for?

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8. Visit the ponds opposite the hospital in Mounts Bay Rd and get up close and 1. Check (p.58) Find out who is running an personal with the state of WA’s fauna event this weekend. emblem – The Black Swan.

Lots of festivals and exhibitions are FREE 9. Head up to King’s Park and check out 2. If you haven’t been to the city before, or not for the playgrounds, the DNA spiral tower, a while, jump on the world’s cheapest sightseeing the million dollar view and the awesome tour - A Perth CAT bus.The city landscape has playgrounds. Go for a stroll on the changed dramatically in the last few years and Lotterywest Federation Walkway. here is a FREE way to check it out 10. Head to the WA Library in Northbridge 3. Take a ride on the ferry from Barrack St jetty to – Great new kids area with activities and South Perth and stroll the streets, have lunch or events for free. Every Tuesday at 10.30 is even visit the Zoo (back cover).

Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers and Photo courtesy of Tourism WA Wednesdays at 10.30 is storytime around the book totem. Check their website for other upcoming special events.

11. Follow the plaques in the footpath on St Georges Terrace.

How many names do you recognize?

12. The statues on St Georges Terrace tell the history of the city.

Get your photo taken with them all.

13. Go for a stroll through the beautiful English style gardens in Hyde Park in North Perth.

You’d think you were in London.

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Head to the hills (and escape the heat) and 4. Don’t miss the Old Gaol, now home to the check out the quaint villages of Kalamunda WA Museum. Check out the activities in or Mundaring. the education centre and the displays of 15. Head to Cottesloe just before sunset have butterflies, mammals and other treasures. a swim, grab an ice-cream and watch the 5. The WA Fire Museum will take you back to sunset – over Rottnest – days gone by.

“A Million dollar view”.

6. Why not get your visit to the city off to 16. Heirisson Island at the end of the Causeway a flying start with an orientation walking has a resident kangaroo mob. tour? Learn more about the history, arts Hop over and check it out. and culture of Perth. All tours are free and 17.

Drive out to Whiteman Park (see back cover). are led by iCity volunteer tour guides and Admission is free, and have a picnic. Play on leave from the kiosk in Murray St Mall. The the sports courts, hire a bike (or take your tours are up to 90 minutes and you meet the own) or go for a train ride. tour guide at the kiosk at 5 minutes prior to departure. The tours are: Icons of Influence (Mon 2pm), Art City (Tues 2pm), Convicts & Colonials (Wed 2pm), Town Hall (Thur 2pm), Boom or Bust (Fri 2pm) 7. Stroll the “Cappuccino Strip” in Fremantle on a Sunday and take in a spectacular and entertaining show from one of the street Photo courtesy of Tourism WA performers (donations appreciated).

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- The Suburbs

Right through the suburbs of Perth are a host of parks, gardens, small museums displaying the heritage and unique history of the local area, state of the art aquatic centres and cultural precincts as well as kilometres of walking and cycling trails.

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!

Rockingham - Great safe swimming beaches - Dolphin cruises with Rockingham Wild Encounters - Snorkelling in Shoalwater Bay - Kayaking the chain of islands - Windsurfing, sailing, paddle boarding (lessons available) - Visit the Penguins on Penguin Island (not to be missed) Wanneroo/Joondalup

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- Wanneroo Museum - Botanical Gardens with minigolf and café - Yanchep National Park has caves to explore, a lake, shade, lawns, chocolate shop and pub - Mindarie Marina has restaurants, cafes, a pub and great outlook (accommodation too!)

- Joondalup has FREE wifi in the city centre!

- Mullaloo Beach precinct has playground, change rooms, café and pub - Bushwalking around Lake Joondalup

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Cottesloe - Great safe swimming beach.

- Cafes and ice cream parlours.

- Beachside walk and fitness trail.

South Perth - The South Perth foreshore, with its cycling, walking and dog exercise areas, is a popular spot with visitors and locals alike. Hire a Surf Cat, walk through the gardens or relax with a barbeque lunch. Free barbeque facilities are available.

- Mends Street has a variety of cafes and restaurants, and is walking distance from Perth Zoo. - Fitness trail along the Swan River Foreshore - Great bike path running along the river from the Causeway to the Kwinana Fwy Bridge Hillary’s

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Hillary’s Boat Harbour is situated 20 minutes north of Perth via the extremely scenic coastal - Sandy Beach Reserve (end of West Rd) has road or by Freeway to Whitfords Rd. It is a shade, lawns and river swimming destination in itself, with shops, casual and formal - Point Reserve (North Rd) is a picturesque spot eateries, a safe swimming beach, The Western for fishing, picnicking and playing Australian Aquarium, the “hands on” Marine - Success Hill Reserve (Seventh Ave) is right on Naturaliste Centre, The Great Escape Adventure the river and has plenty of shade. It is where the Park and plenty of free parking. It has a boat Heritage Trail and Cycle Path begin.

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launching ramp and you can even 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.

Bayswater - Riverside Gardens – swim, birdwatch at Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary; picnic; free BBQ facilities, walks and cycle trails.

- Tranby House for a taste of colonial times - Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre open 5.30am- 8.30pm weekdays, 7.30am-7pm weekends.

- Adachi and Garvey Parks beside the river with walk and bike trails, picnic spots, playgrounds and free BBQs. - Faulkner Park with state of the art play equipment and BBQ facilities.

Kalamunda - Bush walking (maps available from Perth Hills Adults $10 Family $25 Visitor Centre) Children $5 - Take a scenic drive from Kalamunda to Students $7.50 & Pensioners Mundaring via the Weir or down the Zig Zag Discounts for group bookings - Visit the largest stained glass window in the Southern Hemisphere at the Kalamunda Library - World-famous Bibbulmun Track – day and overnight walks.

- Beautiful Stirk Park with BBQ & picnic areas, - Kalamunda Village Markets – authentic street cycling, walking and running paths. market open the first Saturday morning each month.

- Kalamunda History Village open Monday to Worth a Look!

Wednesday 10am-3pm, closed Thursday, Friday, “Rotto” is an ideal spot to take the kids for the Saturday 10am – 3pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm. day. Discover one of the islands 63 beaches Costs: Adults $5, Concession $4 Children $2 or bays and enjoy snorkelling, swimming, hire a - Art and craft galleries and artists studios. bike or hop on the Train. You can even do an - Calamunda Camel Safaris Eco tour or stay overnight.

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- Ride the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail which stretches 59kms, linking the small settlements along the old railway line - The Mundaring Weir and “Golden Pipeline” pumping station for great views and a picnic/bbq - a little history too!

- Perth Hills, National Parks Centre – nearer to nature experiences.

- Munda Biddi Trail – a day or overnight rides for mountain bikers - Lake Leschenaultia – camp, swim, paddle, cycle and walk trails (p.62) - Arts and craft galleries and studios Belmont

Photo courtesy of Tourism WA

- Tomato Lake & Faulkner Park with state of the art play equipment and BBQ facilities are great.

ARALUEN BOTANIC PARK

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- 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

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- Swimming and water sports at Champion Lakes - Cohunu Koala Park in Byford lets you get up close and personal to many native animals - Picnic and have a dip at Serpentine Falls - Visit the History House Museum to see what life was like 100 years ago.

- Check out the Bert Tyler Vintage Machinery Museum that houses a great collection of agricultural machinery and memoribilia.

- Araluen Botanic Park (See right) is a great family picnic spot.

- Armadale Reptile Centre (See right) is in nearby Wungog. Learn all about the area’s reptiles.

- Bungendore Park Bushland Reserve has a wide variety of native plants and animals. It’s quiet and is worth a stroll.

Armadale Reptile ARALUEN & Wildlife Centre BOTANIC PARK

An extraordinary garden in a breathtakingly beautiful setting.

HEAVEN IN THE HILLS www.araluenbotanicpark.com.au

Education & Rescue Facility 304-308 Southwestern Highway Wungong, WA 6112

Phone/Fax (08) 9399 6927 Open 10am - 4pm Closed Wed excluding holidays

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Although only 20 mins from Perth by car or train, Fremantle is a destination in itself for all ages. The old seafaring town has played host to sailors from all over the world for well over 100 years and the whole area has reminders of days gone by.

You need only spend a day in Fremantle to find yourself falling in love with this colourful port city – it is impossible to avoid getting caught up in its charm. The sandstone buildings and small cottages give you a real sense of life in the 1800’s. 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 listed on page 19 and get your bearings.

You can then get ready to go exploring!

Come and watch the chocolatiers making our gourmet chocolates or try some of our free samples.

gourmet chocolates – hand-made in Australia Bibra Lake Factory Outlet Open weekdays 9am – 5pm 20/8 Sustainable Ave, Bibra Lake Fremantle Flagship Store Open 7 days 10am – 5:30pm Atwell Arcade cnr Cantonment & Market Sts Fremantle Market Stall Fri 9am – 8pm and Sat & Sun 9am – 6pm Fremantle Markets t: 08 9418 1666 – freochoc.com.au

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On the edge of the Indian Ocean Fremantle has great ocean and river beaches to enjoy and the Ocean sunsets are spectacular! This environmentally friendly city is alive with mystique and charm and is overflowing with creativity. The locals love to celebrate so there’s always a festival, an art showing, a new restaurant, a busker, a theatrical performance or something even more wonderful in store for you!

Walk up to the old jail and do a tour (they have spooky night tours too!), pop into the Maritime Museum to get a real feel for the seafaring days, collect a free trail map from the Visitors Centre in Kings Square and walk one or more of the interpretive trails around the town, or visit one of the markets in Freo (details p.43)

No fee booking service for tours and all types of accommodation including self contained apartments, hotels and B&B’s. Call and speak to our local experts to plan your visit.

(08) 9431 7878 or go to www.visitfremantle.com.au

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Throughout the year the Esplanade Park plays host to many events and festivals. There is always something going on!

After sun-down, Fremantle transforms offering a lively and vibrant nightlife! With a great selection of pubs, clubs, dancing venues, restaurants, bars, late night markets, cinemas, coffee shops and more there’s plenty to enjoy and experience.

Army Museum of Western Australia

Freo has a charm that just keeps people coming back again and again - Come and see why!

Come and visit our six interesting and educational galleries and view the extensive range of uniforms, weapons, medals, photos and memorabilia all telling the story of West Australian men and women a wide range of tanks, artillery pieces and various armoured vehicles.

Located within the heritage listed Artillery Barracks precinct

Burt Street, Fremantle Open: Wed-Sun at 11.45am for escorted visit Admission Charges: Adults $10, Children/Seniors $7, Family $20 (2 adults + 2 children) Ph: 94302532 www.armymuseumwa.com.au www.facebook.com/armymuseumwa

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Check out our Wot’s On (p.58) for dates and details. The Skyview Observation Wheel at the Fishing Boat Harbour (p.20) gives you a bird’s eye view of the whole area and whilst down there visit one of the many great restaurants and eateries.

Check out the huge fish tanks at Cicerellos, and on a hot day, Bather’s Beach is a great place for the kids to have a swim.

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The Valley is the ideal place to let the kids run free and indulge in their love of nature, tasty treats and outdoor activities. It is just a 25 minute drive from the city centre, and has long been a favourite among Perth locals for family friendly attractions.

Choose from fun outdoor activities and special events during school holidays, as well as great picnic spots and play areas.

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The Swan Valley is Perth’s famous wine region, and is the perfect place to head out with the family for the day. There is so much to see and do, as the Swan Valley is rich with wine, food, art, culture, scenery and nature.

You’ll feel like you are miles away from the city and the kids will love the fresh air and the beautiful country scenery.

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It is a wonderful experience for the whole family with so many activities to choose from. You are bound to find something to interest children of all ages. Meet wildlife and cuddly farm animals.

Take a train ride, play some laser tag or have a game of mini golf. There are also plenty of cultural experiences for kids to sink their teeth into. They can visit a gaol, get lost in a maze or experience the brand new water park!

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The Swan Valley has introduced two new trails that make for great fun days out. The new Great Valley Rally and Swan Valley Cycling Trail are ideal ways to discover the rich history and culture of the Swan Valley while also seeing some great attractions.

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The Swan Valley A fun and educational day out for the whole family, 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 year with instructions and a clue sheet available to download from www.swanvalley.com.au or collect from the Swan Valley Visitors Centre in Guildford.

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The Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail – a 32km scenic loop taking in more that 150 wineries, lively breweries, fine restaurants, bustling cafes, distilleries, shops, accommodation outlets and roadside stalls selling fresh produce.

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 our many child friendly cafes. More information and maps can be found at the Swan Valley website www.swanvalley.com.au

Did You Know

Few locals would realize that Guildford is considered so important to the country’s colonial past that the entire town is registered by the National Trust of Australia.

Of course, nothing goes down better on a family trip than a sweet treat, and the Swan Valley has honey, chocolate, ice cream, nougat and nuts for sampling. You can’t go past the Margaret River Chocolate Company without stopping in for a free taste test. Children will love the interactive displays and viewing windows that allow you the see exactly how all those goodies are made.

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!!

Worth a Look!

The Swan Valley Heritage Cycle Trail is a series of signs that interpret the rich history, interesting characters and natural elements so you can appreciate the unique and special place that is the Swan Valley.

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

Botanic Mini Golf (p.45) has a challenging course in beautiful surroundings and the café area is set amongst the gardens, and caters for families.

Photo courtesy of Tourism WA

From beautiful beaches to the spectacular Yanchep National Park, there is a host of things to do. The park contains fabulous picnicking spots on manicured lawns with plenty of shade. There are underground caves to explore, a lake for canoeing and resident kolas and wallabies. The beaches nearby at Yanchep and Two Rocks are pristine, and the lagoon at Yanchep offers good swimming for littlies.

The City of Wanneroo is progressive and value families. The libraries 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. www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au

Worth a Look!

Just a 20 min drive north of Yanchep is the Gravity Discovery Centre. It’s got heaps of interactive and hands on science displays and a 45m tower. A family day out with a difference!

Wanneroo Regional Museum ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS EVERY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.

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There’s a lot to discover at alcoa FREE Weekly Tour (Wednesday Morning) Alcoa offers free tours of our bauxite mines, alumina refineries and ports operations.

Alcoa at Work:

Visit Wagerup Alumina Refinery and Willowdale Bauxite Mine Visit Pinjarra Alumina Refinery and Huntly Bauxite Mine

Tailor-made tours: Talk to us about a tour to meet your needs.

Contact us to book your seat on a tour and discover Alcoa for yourself!

Alcoa Discovery Centre T: 08 9530 2400 E: tourcentre@alcoa.com.au We are located at the Pinjarra Heritage Train Station, Fimmel Lane Pinjarra.

Open Monday - Friday

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Mandurah Located 72km south of Perth, Mandurah is located at the entrance to the Peel Inlet and offers an abundance of swimming, fishing, crabbing, prawning and beach activities in some of the finest waterways in the world!

Mandurah’s distance from Perth by new freeway or train, means that it is the perfect spot for a day trip (or a longer stay).

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To fully appreciate what the area has to offer, take an organized cruise or hire a boat and explore the waterways. Get up close and personal with the local wild bottlenose dolphins and view the varied bird life, including pelicans. The bird life around the Estuary is just impressive. Over 130 different species of native and migratory birds nest, breed and feed on the estuary.

The kids will also love Just4Fun, the inflatable water park and King Carnival and Mini Golf located right on the foreshore.

Discover the city’s history with a free one hour walking tour departing at 10am from the Visitor Centre Fridays and Saturdays (in spring and summer).

It finishes at the local Community Museum.

Did You Know

Places within Mandurah where dolphins are being regularly spotted are: Mandjar Bay (City Centre), Stingray Point (close to Sebel Mandurah), Dawesville Cut (south of Mandurah).

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The Foreshore Heritage Tour provides information on the history of Mandurah’s pioneer settlers and an accurate portrayal of life as it once was.

The informative narration showcases the past, the present, Mandurah’s indigenous cultural history, places of interest, pioneer families, their homes and their stories, community art installations and much more.

Being an aquatic playground offering glorious beaches, boardwalks, parks and piazzas, the Mandurah Ocean Marina provides a colourful mix of waterfront market stalls, shops, cafes and restaurants as well as modern facilities for both professional and recreational boating enthusiasts.

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Taken a cruise on the Peel Inlet Gone kayaking on the Murray River Talked with a pelican on the foreshore Walked the boardwalk & had an icecream at Simmo’s (see above) Strolled across the bridge to Dolphin Quay and had a coffee at one of the resturants

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Cruised by car or boat down to Dawesville and enjoyed the scenery of the beach and the inlet Headed over to the Western Foreshore and hired a kayak Strolled the gardens at Abingdon Miniature Village, had a game of mini golf and tackled the hedge maze Tried your luck catching a crab Played mini golf at King Carnival.

Gone for a swim at a magnificent ocean beach.

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Nearby to Mandurah is the inland city of Pinjarra, which boasts Peel Zoo and the olde worlde Fairbridge Village.

You can take a tour of the nearby Alcoa Mine (p.26) and Pinjarra Paceway (see opposite) race most Mondays year round, with free admission and kids activities in school holidays.

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Located 190km south of Perth and serviced by a major highway, Bunbury is the gateway to the South West.

It is almost surrounded by water and has the calm waters of the Indian Ocean at its doorstep as well as inlets, waterways and canals for fishing, swimming and paddling.

Come & enjoy a great family day out!

There’s lots to see at the Bunbury Wildlife Park! Feed the parrots in our free flight aviaries, or get close to an Aussie icon in our kangaroo enclosure. We have 60 varieties of birds and marsupials, meaning you’re sure to find a favourite when you visit!

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Bunbury’s main attraction is its friendly dolphins!

They regularly visit Koombana Bay where visitors to the Dolphin Discovery Centre get a chance to interact with them on the beach. The dolphins mostly visit in the morning and are more regular during the warmer months.

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This year’s Bunbury Australia Day Celebrations will be better than ever before. Bunbury Skyfest Australia Day Celebrations will take place at Bicentennial Square on Monday 26th January 2015. There are over 6 new zones including the Kanga Kids Zone, Dale Alcock Family Concert, Seniors Space, Australia Day Fair and the YOUTH ZONE, Freedom Island which will feature free water activities, volleyball and DJs. Everything kicks off at 2pm and the fireworks display launches at 8.30pm.

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Kids Zone from 2pm to 7pm.

- Say G’day to the gang at Ranger Reds roving Australian wildlife display.

- Have A Go Circus with Scooby and his box of tricks.

- Join the adventure with Faerie Cara and the Blue Pirate.

- Set sail on the Bumper Boats.

- There will be lots more activities, craft and entertainment to enjoy on the day For more information visit the City of Bunbury website, download the app or join the event on h Another free community event bought to you by the City of Bunbury

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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.

Worth a Look!

The lookout situated at Marlston Hill (it’s FREE) gives you a great 360º view of the whole town and up and down the coastline. Take your camera and be ready for a good workout also as you tackle the 91 steps!

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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 perfect for swimming, fishing, snorkelling 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!

The Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (see below) has regular world class children’s shows. Check their website www.bunburyentertainment.com for details.

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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. It has an underwater observatory that provides an opportunity to view the amazing marine life of Geographe Bay’s underwater garden at a depth of 8m!

The Busselton Museum

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!

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Pack a picnic; the foreshore near the jetty is a great picnic spot – right on the water with lush lawns and magnificent pine trees.

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The Heritage Butter Factory and Busselton Museum has ten display rooms packed with photographs, equipment and memorabillia which trace the family, social, civic, commercial and maritime history of Busselton.

Everything from agriculture to whaling; from crockery, clocks and cameras to sewing machines, travel and transport is included.

Visit us, and discover a time now past.

The Busselton Museum in the Old Buttery Factory, Peel Terrace Ph: 9754 2166 www.busseltonmuseum.org.au Photo courtesy of Tourism WA

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The Margaret River region forms part of one of only 34 internationally recognised biodiversity hotspots in the world? September to November is wildflower season in the region, October being the best month to see them being in full bloom.

Along the way to Margaret River there is the newly opened “Xscape” which is an exciting addition to the area, with a myraid of climbing, bouncing and jumping activities, and Countrylife Farm (see opposite) is nearby for the “littlies” that provides a great interactive experience. Ngilgi Caves and the lighthouse are nearby to explore.

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It was originally named for the town of Yallingup but later renamed to acknowledge the cave’s part in Australian Aboriginal mythology. Ngilgi (pronounced Neelgee) was a good spirit who triumphed in battle against an evil spirit Wolgine You can feed the animals, climb on the indoor playground or take a ride on the merry-go-round or dodge-em cars. There’s even FREE tea and coffee.

There is also horse riding, adventure activities, a maze, a bird park and Indigenous Cultural Centre.

Stroll along the main street of Margaret River and spend a morning exploring a gallery or two.

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Whilst the region does have a reputation for its wine which mum and dad will love, there are plenty of activities to keep the young ones happy.

The Margaret River region has mini golf, an interesting family experience at Silk Road where you can see real silkworms, nearby the Nuts & Cereals factory has a great playground, a soccer pitch and tastings and Sunflowers Farm (p.41) has a true hands on farm experience.

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Spend the rest of the day travelling the winding country roads, dropping into taste test local wines, cheeses, olive oil, venison or fruits.

A lot of the wineries and breweries have outdoor playgrounds for the kids and plenty of space for them to let off steam whilst mum and dad can sample the local delicacies.

The Cheeky Monkey Brewery has an awesome outdoor playground and also an indoor play area for children to keep them occupied no matter what the weather.

The Colonial Brewing Co. also has a great outdoor area for families. Whilst in the area make sure that you also visit Miller’s Ice Creamery. They produce all their own products on their farm and the family has been in the area raising dairy cows for 100 years! Delicious!

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Ph: 93753228 www.galleriashoppingcentre.com.au Westfield Carousel 1382 Albany Hwy, Cannington. Ph: 08 9458 6344 www.westfield.com.au/carousel Rockingham Shopping Centre 1 Council Ave, Rockingham. Ph: 08 9527 9155 www.rockinghamshopping.com.au Centro Mandurah 330 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah. Ph: 08 9535 5522 www.centromandurah.com.au Bunbury Forum Sandridge Rd, Bunbury. Ph 08 9721 5899 www.bunburyforum.com.au Whitford City Cnr Marmion & Whitfords Ave, Hillarys (08) 9308 2751 www.westfield.com.au/whitfordcity TOYWORLD BALCATTA.....

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Shop Perth’s fine weather means that markets are everywhere.

Here are some of the better ones!

Twilight Hawkers Market Forrest Pl, Murray St, Perth. Friday nights October til May live music, buskers and roving entertainment, rustic, tasty food Fremantle Markets Henderson St & South Tce 8am-8pm Fri, 8am-6pm Sat, 8am-6pm Sun, Public Hols 10am -5pm. Since 1897 with 150 stalls of fresh fruit & veg, gourmet foods, local craft, gifts, clothes. www.fremantlemarkets.com.au E shed Fremantle Victoria Quay Fri-Sun 9am-5pm (& public hols) Gifts, crafts, souvenirs, merry-go-round, ice cream & food court. www.eshedmarkets.com.au Canningvale Market Bannister Rd. Sun 7am-1pm 1000 stores, new and old furniture, clothing, fashion accessories, books, war memorabilia, toys, gifts and food stalls. Small entry fee. www.canningvalemarkets.com.au

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Eat Eating with Kids? Mmmm….

Not always the most enjoyable experience!

So, we’ve done a bit of leg work and below you will find a selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes that might just keep the young ‘uns occupied long enough for you to eat your meal in peace, or make it easier on the hip pocket at least!

Perth Wide Hog’s Breath (Northbridge, Kelmscott, Joondalup, Ocean Reef, Mandurah and Freo) has certain Kids Eat Free Days.

Spur (Wanneroo, Willeton, Mandurah) has Kids Eat Free Days as well as dedicated kid’s playspaces.

Outback Jacks (Northbridge, Freo, Rockingham, Cannington and Whitfords) have Kids Eat for $5everyday.

All three restuarants offer a similar type of “steakhouse” fare.

City Siena’s in Leederville (see below) have kid’s playroom and specials daily.

Stickybeaks at Kings Park is a great spot for a casual lunch, with a big fenced off playground in the café area that the kids will love, plenty of shade and lots of parking.

Hills High Wycombe Tavern has Family Fun Day on Sundays with face painting and a jumping castle.

Swan Valley MASH Brewing has Kids Eat Free on Fridays and a dedicated kid’s area complete with Playstation.

The Laughin Barrel has plenty of room for the kids to roam and wood fired pizza.

Suburbs Brooklands Tavern in Southern River has great family fun days & indoor play area. Gosnells Hotel has an indoor playground and Kids Eat Free Mondays. Kardinya Tavern has excellent kids meals. Albion Hotel Cottesloe has an indoor playground, toy box, arcade games.

Stringy Bark at the Wanneroo Hotel has Kids Eat Free Tuesdays and play equipment! The Burrendah Hotel in Willetton has a great kids menu.

The Parkerville Tavern has an indoor/outdoor area in delightful surroundings and kid’s playground.

Freo Cicerellos on the wharf at Fishing Boat Harbour is an old favourite, and SALT on the beach at North Fremantle has a kid’s playground and entertainment.

North The Wanneroo Tavern has Kids Eat Free Tuesdays as well as a good playground.

Sorrento Beach Shack at Hillary’s has toys, books and colouring in.

Portofinos at Mindarie has a good sized playground and meal specials mid week.

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Play/Par t y Perth’s sensational weather means the family can spend lots of time enjoying the great outdoors.

You can play, walk, run, swim, climb, ride, picnic, get up close and personal with some animals or just sit in the beautiful surroundings and watch the world go by.

The city is blessed with a multitude of suburban parks and playgrounds and larger regional parks located right on its doorstep.

Here is a selection of our favourites:

Rotary Park in Wanneroo A state-of-the-art play scape 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.

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Play/Par t y South Perth has several outstanding play areas along its foreshore, including a newly built beach, the fitness trail, bike trail and a covered play area.

There is plenty of expanses of manicured grass for picnicking and ball games. The views are awesome!

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.

Esplanade Park, Fremantle is heaps of fun! The open playground is shaded by giant pine trees and surrounded by a wonderful picnic area. It is adjacent to the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (p.20), and right in the middle of the Fremantle entertainment area. The space net is awesome!!!

Point Walter, Bicton River swimming beach, shady trees, playground, cafe, and an awesome sand spit to walk along and explore.

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 p.45), 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.

Heathcote Reserve in Applecross Home to a giant wooden pirate ship.

The playground also features spectacular views across the Swan River, although younger visitors will probably be more impressed with the swings and ice cream kiosk.

Kadidjiny Park in Melville was only opened recently, but is already a favourite for many families. The creative play space features a squiggly Belmont Faulkner (Volcano) Park slide, climbing net, sandy bush tracks, rocks and Check out the Volcano, water play features, flying fox & more, or go to the Faulkner Park Skate Park. limestones.

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Play/Par t y Perth has some of the most pristine white sand beaches anywhere in the world!!! Add in all of the great riverside beaches, and there is always somewhere nearby to take a dip and cool off or build a sandcastle.

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!

Here are some spots to check out: Cottesloe – Good swimming beach with shady grass area. Only 15 minutes drive from CBD and 600m walk from Cottesloe train station.

Amenities include toilets, showers, carpark and lifeguard patrolled. Famous for beautiful sunsets.

Scarborough and Trigg – Great for surfers.

Check out www.stirling.wa.gov.au for beach amphitheatre concert and event timetables.

Amenities include toilets, showers, carpark and lifeguard patrolled.

City Beach and Floreat – Swimming and boogie boarding. 10 minutes drive west of the city.

Facilities include restaurant, kiosk, toilets, showers, drinking fountain, carpark, lifeguard patrolled, playground, picnic area and a boardwalk linking City Beach to Floreat Beach.

Hillary’s Boat Harbour – Sheltered with jetty, snorkelling outside. About 20 minutes drive from CBD. Plenty of entertainment as well as the beach: shopping, restaurants, cafes, AQWA (Aquarium of WA), mini golf, trampolines, water park, whale watching, fishing, fun park and school holiday special events on the boardwalk.

Port and Leighton – Perfect for little kids. About South Beach and Coogee – Good clean 12km south west of CBD and 800km walk from swimming beaches. About 20 minutes drive North Fremantle train station. Amenities include: from Fremantle. toilets, showers, carpark and lifeguard patrolled.

Yanchep/Quinns Rocks – Almost deserted.

Mullaloo – Great setting, playground, pub & shops.

Rockingham – Great foreshore location.

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Play/Par t y It’s OK to play indoors too!

Here are a few suggestions if the weather does turn murky- and great birthday party ideas too!!!

Rockclimbing at Rockface in Northbridge (voucher p.49) Rollerskating at Rollerdrome in Morley (voucher p.49) Ice skating in Cockburn (p.19) or Mirrabooka (voucher p.49) Indoor gaming at Timezone (voucher p.31) Bowling at AMF (see p.50) Family Indoor Aquatic Fun at Beatty Park (voucher p.31), Bayswater Wave Pool (voucher p.33) or Fremantle Leisure Centre (p.19) See WA’s biggest slide at Kidsland (p.50) Gravity Discovery Centre Gin Gin

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Perth’s professional teams

Whether it is the Dockers or Eagles in the AFL, Warriors in the Shield, Scorches in the Big Bash, Force in the Super 15, Fever in the Netball Championship, Glory in the A League, Heat in the ABL or the Wildcats in the NBL, we love to see them win.

West Coast Eagles (AFL) westcoasteagles.com.au Patersons Stadium: Train to Subiaco

Check out the fixtures on the following pages for all our sporting teams, read about the players, buy a membership, see how to get to our world class stadiums like Nib, but most of all……

Perth Glory (A League) perthglory.com.au nib Stadium: Train to Claisebrook 300m walk

Get out there and get involved!

Western Force (Super14) rugbywa.com.au nib Stadium: Train to Claisebrook 300m walk

How to make contact and how to get there…

Fremantle Dockers (AFL) fremantlefc.com.au Patersons Stadium: Train to Subiaco Perth Wildcats (NBL) perthwildcats.com.au Perth Arena: 200m walk from Perth or Perth Undground train station

Western Warriors (Cricket) waca.com.au WACA: Any city bus along St. Georges Tce & RED &YELLOW CATS

West Coast Fever (Netball) westcoastfever.com.au

Cinemas

www.hoyts.com.au www.greaterunion.com.au www.readingcinemas.com.au Small suburban cinemas Cygnet Cinema 16 Preston St, Como 08 9367 1663 Windsor Twin Cinema 98 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands 08 9386 3554 Perth CBD Piccadilly Cinema Centre 700 Hay St Mall, Perth CBD 08 9322 3577

Greater Union Innaloo Challenge Stadium:57Bus No. 28 from East Perth Fremantle Liege St, Innaloo 08 9446 8222 Hoyts Queensgate Hoyts Garden City William St, Fremantle 08 9466 4930 125 Riseley St Booragoon 08 9316 0610 Hoyts Millenium Reading Mandurah Collie St, Fremantle 08 9466 4920 7 James Service Place, Mandurah 08 9535 2800 In The Suburbs Ace Cinemas Midland Belmont Cinema 274 Great Eastern Hwy, Midland 08 9250 2620 Cnr Knutsford Ave & Fulham St, Belmont Hoyts Rockingham 08 6272 9900 14 Leghorn St, Rockingham 08 9527 8072 Hoyts Megaplex Carousel Busselton Drive-In 1382 Albany Hwy, Cannington 08 9466 4900 500 Bussell Hwy. Broadwater 08 9752 2370 Grand Cinemas Warwick Grand Cinemas Bunbury 639 Beach Rd, Warwick 08 9448 3188 Cnr Clifton & Victoria St 08 9791 4455

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1) nib Stadium is a 340m walk from Claisebrook station.

2) Bus to Lord St Route 41, 42, 43, 47, 48, 55 or Beaufort St Route 21, 22, 66, 67, 68 3) Taxi rank is located on Bulwer St Exit Gate 1 or 2 4) Drive yourself with parking around nib Stadium but is restricted & nearby parking blocks towards the Bulwer St. end of Beaufort St. and Stirling St. Perth Glory 2014/15 Fixture Date 12 Dec

Time 6.45pm

Match vs. Newcastle Jets

Venue nib Stadium

20 Dec

6.30pm

vs. Central Coast Mariners

nib Stadium

5 Jan

5.00pm

vs. Adelaide United

nib Stadium

25 Jan

5.00pm

vs. Melbourne Victory

nib Stadium

7 Feb

6.30pm

vs. Sydney FC

nib Stadium

28 Feb

6.30pm

vs. Brisbane Roar

nib Stadium

14 Mar

6.30pm

vs. Wellington Pheonix

nib Stadium

28 Mar

6.30pm

vs. Western Sydney

nib Stadium

10 Apr

7.45pm

vs. Sydney FC

nib Stadium

19 Apr

3.00pm

vs. Melbourne City FC

nib Stadium

Nathan Charles Name: Nathan Charles Nickname: Cheese Height: 183cm Weight: 104kg Playing position: Hooker Home town: Sydney, NSW Games for the Force: 60 Games for the Wallabies: 4 Super Rugby Debut: 2010 v Stormers, Perth Super Rugby Points: 20 (4t) Favourite food: Steak and Salad Favourite movie: Step Brothers Secret talent: I can wiggle my ears, and on my cauliflower one I can’t feel a thing people can pinch it!

When not playing rugby: I’m learning the guitar and spend a lot of time at the beach... I love the beach!

Jamie Maclaren Name: Jamie Maclaren Height: 177 cm Weight: 73 kg DOB: Jul 29, 1993 Favourite Other Team?

Aston Villa Biggest influence on your career? My Dad Favourite other sport?

Golf Best game you’ve ever played in?

A 2-2 draw between Australia Under-21s and Germany Under-21s in which I scored one of the goals The best piece of football advice that you’ve been given? Work on improving your weaker foot

Perth Glory Western Force 2015 Fixture Date 27 Feb

Time 7.00pm

Match vs. Hurricanes

Venue nib Stadium

13 Mar

7.00pm

vs. Rebels

nib Stadium

11 Apr

7.45pm

vs. Cheetahs

nib Stadium

18 Apr

7.45pm

vs. Stormers

nib Stadium

9 May

5.40pm

vs. Waratahs

nib Stadium

23 May

7.45pm

vs. Highlanders

nib Stadium

30 May

5.40pm

vs. Reds

nib Stadium

5 Jun

7.00pm

vs. Brumbies

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Cricket 2014/15 Date 5-8 Dec 22 Dec 30 Jan 1 Feb 7-10 Feb 28 Feb 4 Mar 6 Mar 13-16 Mar

Competition Bupa Sheffield Shield WT20 One Day International One Day International Bupa Sheffield Shield ICC Cricket World Cup ICC Cricket World Cup ICC Cricket World Cup Bupa Sheffield Shield

Match WA vs.VIC Fury vs. SA England vs. India Tri-Series Final WA vs. SA India vs. UAE Aus vs. Afghanistan India vs. West Indies WA vs. NSW

Venue WACA WACA WACA WACA WACA WACA WACA WACA WACA

Date 8 Mar

Round 2

Match vs. Northern Mystics

Venue HBF Stadium

14 Mar

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HBF Stadium

29 Mar

5

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HBF Stadium

6 Apr

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HBF Stadium

26 Apr

9

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1 May

10

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HBF Stadium

30 May

14

vs. NSW Swifts

Perth Arena

Perth Scorchers 2014/15 Fixture Date 22 Dec

Time 4.10pm

Match vs. Adelaide Strikers

Perth Heat 2014/15 Fixture

Venue WACA

Date Time 11-14 Dec 7.20pm

Match vs. Brisbane Bandits

Venue Barbagallo Ballpark

27-30 Dec 7.20pm

26 Dec

4.10pm

vs. Melbourne Renegades

WACA

vs. Melbourne Aces

Barbagallo Ballpark

1 Jan

4.10pm

vs. Sydney Thunder

WACA

8-11 Jan

7.20pm

vs. Adelaide Bite

Barbagallo Ballpark

8 Jan

4.10pm

vs. Brisbane Heat

WACA

22-25 Jan

7.20pm

vs. Brisbane Bandits

Barbagallo Ballpark

Perth Wildcats 2014/15 Fixture Theron Kirkman/Perth Wildcats

Date 5 Dec

2.00pm

vs. Adelaide 36ERS

Perth Arena

6.30pm

vs. Adelaide 36ERS

Perth Arena

21 Jan

7.00pm

vs. Melbourne UTD

Perth Arena

1 Feb

2.00pm

vs. Sydney Kings

Perth Arena

6 Feb

6.30pm

vs. Cairns Taipans

Perth Arena

15 Feb

2.00pm

vs. NZ Breakers

Perth Arena

22 Feb

2.00pm

vs. Townsville Crocodiles

Perth Arena

Fremantle 2015 Fixture Round 1

Patersons Stadium

Apr 5

Round 3

Apr 19

West Coast vs. Fremantle West Coast vs. GWS Giants

Patersons Stadium

Apr 19

West Coast vs. Gold Coast Suns

Patersons Stadium

Apr 25

West Coast vs. Geelong Cats

Patersons Stadium

May 9

West Coast vs. Essendon

Patersons Stadium

May 23

West Coast vs. Adelaide Crows

Patersons Stadium

Jun 5

West Coast vs. Sydney Swans

Patersons Stadium

Jun 25

West Coast vs. Hawthorn

Patersons Stadium

Jul 5

Fremantle vs. West Coast

Patersons Stadium

Jul 18

West Coast vs. Western Bulldogs

Patersons Stadium

Aug 2

West Coast vs. St Kilda

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Fremantle vs. Richmond

Patersons Stadium

Fremantle vs. Collingwood

Patersons Stadium

Fremantle vs. Brisbane Lions

Patersons Stadium

Fremantle vs. Carlton

Patersons Stadium

Fremantle vs. GWS Giants

Patersons Stadium

Round 20

Patersons Stadium

Aug 16

Round 23

Sept 4

Fremantle vs. North Melbourne

Round 18

Round 21

Aug 23

Patersons Stadium

Round 16

Round 20

Aug 16

Fremantle vs. Essendon

Round 14

Round 19

Aug 8

Patersons Stadium

Round 13

Round 17

Jul 26

Fremantle vs. Sydney

Round 10

Round 15

Jul 11

Patersons Stadium

Round 8

Round 11

Jun 13

West Coast vs. Fremantle

Round 6

Round 9

May 31

Patersons Stadium

Round 4

Round 7

May 16

Fremantle vs. Port Adelaide Round 3

Round 5

May 2

Venue Perth Arena

14 Dec

Round 2

West Coast vs. Carlton

Match vs. Wollongong Hawks

16 Jan

West Coast Eagles 2015 Fixture Apr 10

Time 6.30pm

Fremantle vs. West Coast

Patersons Stadium

Round 22

Patersons Stadium

Aug 30

Fremantle vs. Melbourne

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Western Force Development aims to introduce school kids to the greatest game of all – Rugby Union!

Through innovative programs run in school hours, holiday periods and structured junior competitions, we give children aged 5 to 17 the opportunity to experience all forms of rugby through games, skills, drills and competitions in a safe, fun and active learning environment.

If you’d like your school to host a rugby program or wish to participate in one of our holiday clinics, contact Game Development Manager Dane Lazarus on (08) 9387 0712 or dane.lazarus@rugbywa.com.au or visit rugbywa.com.au for your nearest junior rugby club.

Wot ’s On Calling all kids, mums, dads, aunties, uncles, big sisters and brothers, grandmas and grandpas – WE WANT YOU!!!!

Victoria is busy all year round with plenty of special kid’s events, family themed activities and shows, movies and concerts as well as the good old weekend markets. 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: www.letsgokids.com.au AND WHILE YOU’RE THERE, SIGN UP FOR OUR GREAT MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP AT: www.letsgokids.com.au/app

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Fridays

City of Perth - Twilght Hawkers Market The Twilight Hawkers Market is Perth’s original & biggest Street Food Market bringing the tastiest street food from around the globe to the heart of Perth. Hosted by the City of Perth this is the place to be on a Friday night – meet with friends after work, grab a bite to eat pre-show or bring the family in to town enjoy the ambience of this wonderful market. www. twilighthawkersmarket.com

Sundays

Fremantle Festival 2015 The annual program offers a platform to showcase your talents from visual art installations, fashion shows, music events, theatre performances, yacht races and even a bike ride of people dressed in tweed. 9432 9786 facebook.com/fremantlefestival, www.fremantlestory.com.au Stirling Farmers Market Bring the Family, bring your empty bags and stock up on farm fresh produce. Enjoy the stress-free atmosphere that the outdoor markets bring. You will find stalls with fresh seasonal fruit and vegies (some organic), artisan breads, eggs, honey, meat and much more. While there, relax with a freshly brewed coffee and crepes or a bacon and egg roll. 7.30am to 11.30am. City of Stirling Council car park, Cedric Street, Stirling.

Weekly

Town of Cambridge - Summer of Fun 2014/2015 Fantastic, free summer events for the whole family. The Summer of Fun 2014/2015 season is crammed full of free activities and events that the whole family will enjoy. This series of popular events will run during the warmer summer months, between November 2014 and April 2015. www.cambridge.wa.gov.au Storytime at Fremantle Library Our Storytime program includes stories, rhymes, songs and craft for 2–5 year olds. Storytime is held every Thursday at 10.00 am. Storytime is free and no bookings are required. Every Thursday at 10.00 am at Fremantle Library, 8 William Street, Fremantle, WA Contact: 08 9432 9766 or frelib@fremantle.wa.gov.au 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 at Fremantle Markets, Market Lane, Corner South Terrace & Henderson Street, Fremantle WA Cost: Gold coin donation Contact: natasha@fremantlemarkets.com.au Junior Game On at Joondalup Library Attention Homeschoolers! This is an event just for you. Come along and play board and card games with other Homeschoolers. There is also lego and jigsaws. Coffee, tea and juice available. Bring your own snacks.

Sessions on the fourth Friday of the month, 10.00 am - 11.30 am at Joondalup Library - Ground Floor Meeting Room, 102 Boas Avenue, Joondalup WA Ph: 08 9400 4751

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Sunday Music at Fremantle Arts Centre Sunday Music returns to Fremantle Arts Centre in the Front Garden Courtyard every Sunday from October 2014 - March 2015. Enjoy free performances by leading local and touring acts every Sunday throughout summer in our idyllic Front Garden. The concert series has been going strong for nearly 30 years and now attracts some 800 music lovers every weekend. Pack a picnic, soak up the sunshine in FAC’s beautiful Front Garden and enjoy the sweet sounds of these talented musicians. Please note there will be NO Sunday Music on 7 December due to BAAZAR WA’s Best Christmas Market. Visit http://fac.org.au/sunday-music for the full program.

Every first Sunday of every month until Sunday, 3 May 2015

Piazzarama Northbridge 2014-2015 The City’s FREE themed family activity day returns on the first Sunday of every month with all-ages entertainment including face painting, balloon artistry, roving characters and two family movies on the LED Super Screen at noon and 4pm. Dress-ups encouraged! Eve ry first Sunday of every month until Sunday, 3 May 2015, 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Northbridge Piazza & Super Screen, Corner James and Lake Streets Northbridge

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Wot ’s On December Wednesdays from 3rd to 17th December

Baby Rhyme Time These sessions provide you and your baby with the chance to bounce and sing-a-long to some favourite rhymes, plus learn new tunes to entertain and educate your baby at home. Suitable for babies aged zero-two. Siblings are welcome. Space is limited, please leave prams at home when possible. 10:30am - 11:00am. 78 Champion Drive, Seville Grove 9399 0800 (December 3rd), 2800 Albany Highway, Kelmscott., 93990810 (December 10th), Armadale Central Shopping Centre. 9399 0125 (December 17th), www.armadale.wa.gov.au/

Varies Dates throughout December

Lego Club @ The Library Come and join our fun Lego Club. Face a LegoQuest challenge or create your own design.

Wednesday 3rd December - Maylands Public Library, The RISE, 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands Tuesday 9th December - Gerry Leeuwangh (Morley) Public Library, 7 Dewar Street, Morley Thursday 18th December - Bayswater Public Library - Mezzanine Floor, 25 King William Street, Bayswater 4:00pm - 5:00pm, www.bayswater.wa.gov.au

Tuesday 9th December

Community Christmas Celebrations - Mandurah Witness Mandurah’s great community spirit at the only Christmas Pageant held outside of Perth. Watch as the local community groups and businesses transform the foreshore streets with the sounds of Christmas with this year’s theme ‘Traditional’. 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace Mandurah.

Celebrate Christmas with Angel Heather Our special guest Angel will read a story and spread some Christmas magic. There will also be dancing and a craft activity. 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Armadale Library, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, Armadale. 9399 0125 www.armadale.wa.gov.au

Thursday 11th December

Friday 12th December

Carols in the Park Celebrate the spirit of Christmas in Belmont as local primary and high school students come together and perform the annual Carols in the Park event! Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display. There will even be a special appearance by Santa! Faulkner Park, Cloverdale.

6:00pm - 9:00pm. www.belmont.wa.gov.au

Saturday 13th December

Local and General Christmad Market - South Perth Family friendly Christmas market featuring a huge variety of handmade & unique market stalls, a busker, coffee, gourmet food and free children’s activities. 9524 8845. facebook.com/localandgeneralmarkets, www.southperth.wa.gov.au Carols by Candelight - Bayswater Pack a picnic and invite your friends and family along to celebrate the festive season! Programs and candles will be available for a gold coin donation. Childrens entertainment 5:00pm-7:00pm. Carols start 7:00pm.

Halliday Park, Coode Street, Bayswater. 9272 0622. www.bayswater.wa.gov.au Carols by the Jetty - Busselton Everyone welcome, please bring a rug and enjoy carols by the sea and Busselton Jetty. Busselton Beachfront, by the jetty – West of the Equinox Cafe, Busselton, Western Australia, 6280, Australia. www.margaretriver.com

Moday 15th December

Carols by the Jetty - Busselton Come one, come all! The annual Busselton Carols by the Jetty is on again and all are welcome to come down and spend an evening with the family singing and listening to all our old favourites.

Busselton Foreshore. www.geographebay.com

Saturday 20th December

Carols at Tranby This very popular Christmas event is returning once again to Peninsula Farm (Tranby) and The National Trust (WA)’s Peninsula Farm Volunteers invite you to join us for a wonderful evening under the stars. Bring your family, friends, picnic meal and blankets/chairs. Entry Fees: National Trust Members and children under 12 - No charge. Non Members:Individuals $5.00: Concession $3.00: Families $10.00. Grounds open at 5.00pm at Peninsula Farm (Tranby), carols commence at 7.00pm. Johnson Road, Maylands www.nationaltrust.org.au

Sunday 21st December

Carols by Candelight Entertainment and free sausage sizzle starts 5.15pm, official concert starts 6.45pm. Special appearance from ‘Angel of Lights’ at 5.30pm. Come and meet the beautiful ‘Angel on Stilts’ before the official concert. www.bunbury.wa.gov.au

Monday 29th December to Sunday 11th January

Puss In Boots - Busselton Repetory Club It’s panto time! The Busselton Repertory Club once again ask you to join them in celebrating the festive season with a much loved pantomine, Puss in Boots. With a fantastic local cast and loads of fun both on and off the stage expected, this is a great family outing suitable for all ages. Matinee performance - 4:00pm. Evening performance - 7:30pm. Weld Theatre. 9752 1657. www. geographebay.com

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January Sunday 4th January

New Years Celebrations Mandurah Gather the family and friends and bring in the New Year on the beautiful Mandurah foreshore. It’s the perfect setting for a memorable New Year, with a fun family atmosphere, festivities galore, loads of entertainment and live music. 6:00pm to Midnight. Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah, Western Australia, 6210.

9550 3840. eventsteam@mandurah.wa.gov.au. www.mandurah.wa.gov.au Hopman Cup the official mixed teams’ competition of the ITF, set at the spectacular Perth Arena, attracts some of the world’s best tennis players as they prepare for the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Tickets are available through Ticketek, with AUD10.00 children tickets across all sessions and categories, including the final! At Perth Arena, 700 Wellington Street, 08 6462 8306, www.hopmancup.com

Thursday 8th January

Digital microscopy Harness the power of a 200 times magnification digital microscope to create your own animation. Use specimens from the CSIRO Lab to make a unique film to take home. School holiday workshops in the CSIRO Lab cater for children aged 4-16 years and offer a multitude of hands-on activities. 10.00-11.30am/12.302.00pm at CSIRO Lab at Scitech, Sutherland Street, West Perth, Cost: Members $15, non-members $17. More info at www.scitech.org.au

Wednesday 21st 28th January

Perth Zoo Twilight Outdoor Cinema Series Enjoy an evening under the stars at Perth Zoo’s Twilight Outdoor Cinema, presented by Brownes on 21 January, 28 January and 15 April.Bring a picnic and settle in for the evening with your family on the Zoo’s Main Lawn and see The Little Mermaid on 21 January, Aladdin on 28 January and Bambi on 15 April - your all-time classic Disney movies.Premium ticket holders will have the opportunity to enjoy a special Africa-by-night walk through the Savannah before the movie starts, between 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Children aged three years or less enter free and do not require a ticket. More info at www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au

Wednesday 24th to 26th January

Western Australian Circus Festival Circus shows are performed from midday to midnight on all three days of the festival. Performers come from all over the world and perform every circus skill you’ve ever heard of (and more) in both large and small troupes. Lunar Circus Site, Van Sittart Road, Karridale.

Monday 26th January

Australia Day - Minnawarra Park Come and celebrate our Nations day! Minnawarra Park, Corner Orchard Avenue and Armadale Road, Armadale. 4:00pm - 10:00pm www.armadale.wa.gov.au Australia Day Festival of Fireworks Ashfield Oval, Guildford Rd Ashfield. www.bassendean.wa.gov.au Skyfest Australia Day Celebrations The event will be bigger and better than ever before with a huge variety of things to see and do, including stalls, rides, continuous main stage entertainment, as well as producing one of the largest regional fireworks displays in Australia. The Kanga Kids Zone is aimed for families with children aged from 1 – 8 years old. All activities and entertainment in the zone will be provided free of charge. Seating and facilities for parents will be provided to encourage families with younger children to attend the event during the day. The Kanga Kids Zone aims to provide interactive and ongoing entertainment from 2pm – 6pm. www.bunbury.wa.gov.au

Wednesday 28th January

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Twilight Cinema - Aladdin Bring a picnic and settle in for the evening with your family on the Zoo’s Main Lawn and see Aladdin, when a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie’s magic power to make himself look like a prince in order to marry her. Open from 6:00pm, movie starts at 7:50pm. www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au Busselton Jetty Swim 2015 2015 is going to be a HUGE year as we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Busselton Jetty Swim, plus the 150th anniversary of the Busselton Jetty in collaboration with the City of Busselton. You can expect our usual full weekend of entertainment and activities, plus the City of Busselton with be hosting a concert and fireworks on the Saturday evening to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Jetty. We expect the two events will draw thousands of people to the foreshore over the two days. $50 per swimmer, spectators free. Email at rego@busseltonjettyswim.org.au. www.busseltonjettyswim.org.au

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Wot ’s On February Thursday 12th to Monday 16th February

Perth International Arts Festival - The Rabbits This is a story of hope in the face of colonisation, displacement and despair. The world of The Rabbits invites us to question the constructs of modern life; society, culture, environment... the essence of our humanity. Preview prices (12th Febuary) - Premium $49/A Reserve $39/FT Students (U30) $25. Prices (13th to 16th) - Premium $79/Friends $75. A Reserve $69/Friends $65/Conc $65/FT Students (U30) $25. Family (2 adults, 2 children U16) $160. www.corporate.perthfestival.com.au

The Festival of Perth Friday 13th Held around February & March each years the festival is known as a cultural smorgasbord of both national February to Saturday 7th March and international talent. Featuring a wide spectrum of the arts including theatre, music, dance, film and visual arts. The Festival of Perth is known as the oldest annual international arts festival in the Southern Hemisphere.

More Info at https://2015.perthfestival.com.au/ Friday 13th to Sunday 15th February

Perth International Arts Festival - The Giants The Giants takes inspiration from unique Western Australian stories - of Gallipoli-bound troops departing Fremantle and Albany, and a little girl in the lighthouse who buoyed their spirits. Together, we’ll follow the Giants through the streets of Perth, marvelling at a tale of reunion and nation-building, to honour our original Anzacs and celebrate our shared heritage. boxoffice@perthfestival.com.au. 6488 5555.

Sunday 15th February to Saturday 28th March

Screenkids @ Perth Festival Screenkids is a very special program for younger audiences - films have been chosen from the revered Cinekid Festival in the Netherlands (the world’s largest film festival for children). Each program is 60 minutes in duration - perfect for shorter attention spans and young minds.Tickets: $8. Program A: 10am and 2pm (recommended for 6–9 years) Program B: 11.30am and 3.30pm (recommended for 9–12 years).

Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA

April Sunday 5th April

Autum River Festival Between 11am and 3pm on Sunday, 5 April, Garvey Park will come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of the City of Belmont’s Autumn River Festival. Garvey Park is located by the beautiful Swan River on Fauntleroy Avenue, Ascot. www.belmont.wa.gov.au

Sunday 10th to 12th Fairbridge Festival With 12 stages, children’s and youth festivals, music, comedy, street theatre, markets, camping and workshops April this is a family event not to be missed. Fairbridge Village, Pinjarra, is a unique self-contained site where kids are free to express themselves. Going into its 23rd year this is Western Australia’s premier world and folk music event, loved and eagerly anticipated by thousands. Gates open at 10 am. www.fairbridgefestival.com.au July Friday 31st to 16th August

TOTEM - Cirque du Soleil Come along for a fascinating journey into the evolution of mankind.

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations at the Belmont Racecourse, Goodwood Parade, BURSWOOD. Various times, please see details at www.cirquedusoleil.com

August Sunday 2nd August Avon Descent Family Fun Day Get up close to the action at the City of Belmont FREE Family Fun Day to celebrate the Avon Descent. Cheer on competitors as they head towards the finish line of this gruelling 133km white water race. Garvey Park, Ascot. 11:30am - 3:30pm. www.belmont.wa.gov.au September Saturday 26th Perth Royal Show An annual event held in September/October and running for eight days, providing entertainment and fun for September to rd all the family. Activities include rides, art exhibitions, cookery demonstrations, animal displays and shows, and Monday 3 firework displays. More Info at www.perthroyalshow.com.au October October Date yet to be Confirmed

Childrens Week - Family Fun Day Celebrate Children’s Week with free activities at Faulkner Park Gazebo (opposite Volcano Park). www.belmont.wa.gov.au

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Stay Right through Perth and WA, from 4/5 star hotels to tourist parks, apartments, holiday homes and camping spots there is an amazing variety of accommodation to choose from.

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, pools and activity programs. Book direct for the best deals and also check our website or download our app www.letsgokids.com.au/app to stay up to date!

CBD - Mont Clare Apartments (p.63) is a great option.

On the CAT route, quieter location with ample space and self catering, Perfect! Regal Apartments, Holiday Inn and Rydges (both middle of CBD) all have family friendly rooms at reasonable rates.

Freo - Woodman Point & Coogee Beach Holiday Parks Mandurah - The town is all geared up for kids! Quest Apartments (p.27) 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 & Pinjarra, Mandurah Caravan & Tourist Park have daily kids holiday activities.

The Atrium and Sebel for hotels.

Bunbury/Busselton - Some awesome family holiday parks close to the beach - Our picks are Koombana Bay Holiday Park, Preston Beach Resort, Mandalay, Beachlands and Amblin - All have fantastic amenities and activities with kids in mind.

North - Club Capricorn Yanchep, Sorrento Beach Resort, Hillary’s Harbour Resort.

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.

Lake Leschenaultia Camp Sites

(08) 9295 0202 Lake Leschenaultia, Rosedale Road, Chidlow WA 6556

Tasty Food

Fun Activities

Comfortable Camping

Visit Reflections Cafe for a delicious coffee or light lunch with scenic views overlooking the lake. Open 10am - 3pm, weekends, public holidays and school holidays.

Group bookings available.

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Camp Ground Facilities: • Toilets • Showers • Camp Kitchen • BBQ’s • Power • Washing Machine & Dryer Bookings essential.

Tents and camper trailers only.

Facilities: BBQ’s Shelters Cafe Toilets Canoe Hire Mountain Bike Trail Bush Walking Swimming Orienteering

E lake@mundaring.wa.gov.au W Go to www.mundaring.wa.gov.au & then search “Lake Leschenaultia”

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Kids Stay

FREE All Year

Within strolling distance, and located on FREE CAT bus route, you will find the Swan River, City Centre, WACA Cricket Grounds, Queens Park Gardens and a wonderful playground.

Features an outdoor swimming pool, mini gymnasium, 8 Channel Foxtel, Air-Conditioning, FREE Wi-Fi Connectivity to all apartments and FREE secure parking Rated 41/2 Stars and with the choice of 1 , 2 and 3 bed apartments

RIVERTON LEISUREPLEX Riverton Leisureplex, the perfect venue for family, fun and tness!!

Aquatics

Café

Crèche

Function Centre

Gym

Group Fitness

Kids Gym

Swim School

Therapy Suite

Riverton Leisureplex Cnr High Rd & Riley Road, Riverton Ph:9231 0900 leisureplex@canning.wa.gov.au

www.canning.wa.gov.au

PARTY TI ME Have your birthday at Perth Zoo and party like an animal!

Open 365 days a year from 9 am to 5 pm.

Visit perthzoo.com.au

ENJOY FAMILY FUN EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.

Wonderful

DISCOVER ALL THE SECRETS OF WHITEMAN PARK, FROM BUSH WALKS TO BUS RIDES AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.

• Vintage bus, train and tram rides • Playgrounds, barbeques and shady picnic areas

• 14 kilometres of shared-use paths • A range of speciality shops • Caversham Wildlife Park • Motor Museum of WA • Tractor Museum of WA • Revolutions Transport Museum • Nocturnal Woylie Walks of Woodland Reserve

For more information on this diverse tourist attraction contact 08 9209 6000 or visit www.whitemanpark.com.au Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whitemanpark