Guidebook for Rivervale
Essentials
IGA Xpress Rivervale
49 Kooyong RdSmall Local Grocery Store.
Very Large Grocery Store. Catch the 380 Bus (heading away from the city) there or drive.
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Woolworths Belmont
227 Belmont AveVery Large Grocery Store. Catch the 380 Bus (heading away from the city) there or drive.
Anytime Deli
277 Great Eastern HwyOpen 24 hours a day. Sells decent snack type food.
Amcal+ Express Pharmacy Burswood
265 Great Eastern HwyChemist for medications.
Caltex Rivervale
111 Great Eastern Hwy24 Hour Petrol Station. Also sells a small range of snacks and essentials.
BWS Rivervale
111 Great Eastern HwyBeer, Wine and Spirits Bottle Shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Merrywell Perth
Great Eastern HighwayCasual Drinks. Open Late.
Casual Food and Drinks. Normally quiet. Suitable to take your kids with you.
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Empire Bar
220 Great Eastern HwyCasual Food and Drinks. Normally quiet. Suitable to take your kids with you.
Crown Perth
Great Eastern HighwayCasino with Sports Bar, Nighclub, Many restaurants and bars.
Food Scene
Yummy Thai Food. Affordable. Not much atmosphere so good for take away.
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The Pertica
11 Tanunda DrYummy Thai Food. Affordable. Not much atmosphere so good for take away.
Famous Pizza and Pasta in Perth. Gets very busy. A favourite of mine is to get some take away pizza and eat it on the South Perth Foreshore to the Swan River overlooking the city lights.
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Ciao Italia
273 Mill Point RdFamous Pizza and Pasta in Perth. Gets very busy. A favourite of mine is to get some take away pizza and eat it on the South Perth Foreshore to the Swan River overlooking the city lights.
Red Rooster
347 Shepperton RdFast, Cheap, Chicken, Burgers and Chips.
Subway
319 Stirling HwySandwiches
Pizza Riviera
49 Great Eastern HwyPretty Good Pizza and Pasta.
TheCray Seafood & Grill Restaurant Belmont
86 Great Eastern HwySeafood and Pasta
Sightseeing
A must see in Perth. Beautiful View and gardens. Two good playgrounds for children however they are not at the main entrance so only really suitable if you have a car or up for a big walk. You can catch the 37 bus direct to Kings Park (leaves at the corner of Kooyong Road and Great Eastern Highway) or any bus to the city and hop on a green cat bus.
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Kings Park
A must see in Perth. Beautiful View and gardens. Two good playgrounds for children however they are not at the main entrance so only really suitable if you have a car or up for a big walk. You can catch the 37 bus direct to Kings Park (leaves at the corner of Kooyong Road and Great Eastern Highway) or any bus to the city and hop on a green cat bus.
Great Place to go at night time to see the city lights. Also a large playground here for kids.
LOT 788 Coode St
Great Place to go at night time to see the city lights. Also a large playground here for kids.
Getting Around
Burswood station
Burswood Train Station. Runs on the Thornlie Line.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful and large beach. Suitable for both young and old. Lots of parkland with bbqs and a playground.
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Mullaloo Beach
A beautiful and large beach. Suitable for both young and old. Lots of parkland with bbqs and a playground.
At the end of Hammersley road in North Beach is my favourite beach in Perth. A cliff to the roadside means it is protected from a lot of the wind and a reef nearby in the ocean protects the beach from stong currents, choppy waves and provides lots of fish and stingrays to swim with. The water is crystal clear and the sand is white. On the downside it is a small beach and the water is only around 1.4 metres deep before the reef starts. It is very popular for small children. There is also a really tiny beach right next to it surrounded by small cliff faces which you can sometimes get all to yourselves for some innocent romance.
Hamersley Street
Hamersley StreetAt the end of Hammersley road in North Beach is my favourite beach in Perth. A cliff to the roadside means it is protected from a lot of the wind and a reef nearby in the ocean protects the beach from stong currents, choppy waves and provides lots of fish and stingrays to swim with. The water is crystal clear and the sand is white. On the downside it is a small beach and the water is only around 1.4 metres deep before the reef starts. It is very popular for small children. There is also a really tiny beach right next to it surrounded by small cliff faces which you can sometimes get all to yourselves for some innocent romance.
A large beach, nice waters. It can have some strong currents so not so suited for people who can not swim. Trigg has the best surfing in Perth when conditions are right.
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Trigg Beach
A large beach, nice waters. It can have some strong currents so not so suited for people who can not swim. Trigg has the best surfing in Perth when conditions are right.
Similar beach to Trigg but more developed. Plenty of eateries. Fairly easy to access by public transport however allow some time.
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Scarborough Beach
Similar beach to Trigg but more developed. Plenty of eateries. Fairly easy to access by public transport however allow some time.
Recently redeveloped with some nice restaurants on the water. The beach is nice enough. The water can be a little choppy. It is the closest beach to the apartment.
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City Beach
Recently redeveloped with some nice restaurants on the water. The beach is nice enough. The water can be a little choppy. It is the closest beach to the apartment.
This is Perth's only clothing optional beach if removing those tan lines is what you are looking for then this is the only public place to do it. You have to walk 200 metres or so North of where you can park. There should be a sign.
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Swanbourne Beach
This is Perth's only clothing optional beach if removing those tan lines is what you are looking for then this is the only public place to do it. You have to walk 200 metres or so North of where you can park. There should be a sign.
The most famous beach in Perth. I like it because you can sit on the grass in the shade and look over the ocean. Lots of oceanfront restuarants and a couple of bars. The bars are popular for a Sunday session (after 4pm Sundays). The beach is suitable for young and old.
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Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeThe most famous beach in Perth. I like it because you can sit on the grass in the shade and look over the ocean. Lots of oceanfront restuarants and a couple of bars. The bars are popular for a Sunday session (after 4pm Sundays). The beach is suitable for young and old.
It isn't the best beach however it is only a short walk from the centre of Fremantle. It is quite protected so suitable for young children. An easy day trip to explore Fremantle and then go for a swim at Bathers Beach. It is also pretty easy to reach by public transport however allow time.
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Bathers Beach House
47 Mews Rd It isn't the best beach however it is only a short walk from the centre of Fremantle. It is quite protected so suitable for young children. An easy day trip to explore Fremantle and then go for a swim at Bathers Beach. It is also pretty easy to reach by public transport however allow time.
The water is a lovely colour, the sand is white, the beachfront restuarants here are the most affordable. The biggest downside is that it also overlooks the Kwinana Refinery's and it is a decent drive away.
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Rockingham Strand
Kent StThe water is a lovely colour, the sand is white, the beachfront restuarants here are the most affordable. The biggest downside is that it also overlooks the Kwinana Refinery's and it is a decent drive away.
A bit of a drive away however it is a beautiful area. Calm waters, suitable for young and old. It can get a bit of seaweed. It is not crowded here so good if you like to relax at the beach.
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Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
153 Arcadia DrA bit of a drive away however it is a beautiful area. Calm waters, suitable for young and old. It can get a bit of seaweed. It is not crowded here so good if you like to relax at the beach.
Beautiful views from this protected area. Not the best spot for swimming however worth a visit if you are already visiting nearby areas.
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Kap Peron
Point Peron RoadBeautiful views from this protected area. Not the best spot for swimming however worth a visit if you are already visiting nearby areas.
My favourite spot for fishing in Perth. If you really want to catch some fish in Perth you need a boat, but this is the next best option. A great place to visit for a picnic with the family. The beach is nice but certainly not the nicest in Perth.
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Woodman Point Ammo Jetty
Cockburn RoadMy favourite spot for fishing in Perth. If you really want to catch some fish in Perth you need a boat, but this is the next best option. A great place to visit for a picnic with the family. The beach is nice but certainly not the nicest in Perth.
If you love the beach, have the time and money visiting Rottnest is a must. It is a 30 minute ferry from Fremantle. You can visit the island as a daytrip however you will experience more by staying overnight. Beautiful beaches and great snorkelling. Little Salmon Bay is my favourite beach there to snorkel. You can get around the island by either Bike or bus. There are no cars. If you are only going for a daytrip and you aren't that fit then I recommend just catching the bus. If you are pretty fit you should be able to manage seeing most of the island in a day by bike. Visiting Rottnest can be a bit expensive. Try going on a Tuesday when the Ferry can be cheaper.
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Rottnest Island
If you love the beach, have the time and money visiting Rottnest is a must. It is a 30 minute ferry from Fremantle. You can visit the island as a daytrip however you will experience more by staying overnight. Beautiful beaches and great snorkelling. Little Salmon Bay is my favourite beach there to snorkel. You can get around the island by either Bike or bus. There are no cars. If you are only going for a daytrip and you aren't that fit then I recommend just catching the bus. If you are pretty fit you should be able to manage seeing most of the island in a day by bike. Visiting Rottnest can be a bit expensive. Try going on a Tuesday when the Ferry can be cheaper.
A 5 minute ferry ride off Shoalwater. A beautiful small island with turquoise waters. Has it's name from the 1,500 penguins living on the island however don't expect to see any unless you visit the discovery centre. You can also catch a boat fairly cheaply to see some seals and dolphins. Alternatively you can hire a kayak and Kayak over from Shoalwater to Seal island and Penguin Island.
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Penguin Island
A 5 minute ferry ride off Shoalwater. A beautiful small island with turquoise waters. Has it's name from the 1,500 penguins living on the island however don't expect to see any unless you visit the discovery centre. You can also catch a boat fairly cheaply to see some seals and dolphins. Alternatively you can hire a kayak and Kayak over from Shoalwater to Seal island and Penguin Island.