Life's a Fairytale: Australia

A Perfect Gateway in Rockingham - Point Peron

Point Peron is surrounded by the Shoalwater Island Marine Park. Many well worth short walks bring you to the fantastic ocean views. The beaches are ideal for swimming and snorkeling. This is a good place to enjoy the magnificent sunset.

Attractions: World War II gun lookout, limestone riffs

Getting there: 1 hour drive south of Perth via Kwinana Highway

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Point Peron is an amazing place where you would not want to miss out when you are in Rockingham. You can walk on the shandy beach and explore the reefs and climb on the rocky foreshore for the panoramic views. The trails here are within 1-2km, unsealed but walkable (easy). Also, you are likely to spot the dolphins here!

No matter how far we go, there we are.

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The Home To The Colony Of Little Penguins - Penguin Island

A famous day trip to the beautiful nature reserve with the largest colony of penguins in WA. The boardwalks and trails will bring you 360 degree view of the island. The stunning coastal scenery and get up close with those wildlife will definitely amazed you!

Attractions: Wildlife, secluded bays, limestone reef

Getting there: 45 minutes south of Perth to Rockingham Wild Encounters and take a 5 minutes ferry ride across the Shoalwater Bay.

*you can also walk cross the sandbar in low tide (took about 20 minutes), fun but risky.

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It wasn't disappointed without any sign of wild penguins on the island in day time, usually they don't back on the island after dark. there's still so much to enjoy here such as the white sand beach, crystal clear water, impressive sea caves, birds and sea lions. Penguin feeding is available in the Discovery center, check out from Rockingham Wild Encounters. Picnic with friends and family beside the beautiful beaches with the view of the Shoalwater bay is a good idea!
There's limited facilities on the island, bring your own food and water, wear comfortably and most importantly take all the rubbish with you back to the mainland.

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A Warm Salty Breeze Holiday - Rottnest Island

The hot vacation spot in Western Australia especially in the Summer. Diving, cycling and snorkeling are very popular activities to explore the beauty of nature in this Island. To enjoy a relaxing holiday, here it is.

Attractions: Beaches, Wildlife (Quokka and Seals)

Getting There: Take the ferry ride from Fremantle or Perth City. You can check the timetable and book the ticket online from Rottnest Express/Rottnest Fast Ferries

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Rottnest Island is a beautiful nature reserve landscape and it is special with many unique flora and wildlife. It's easy to explore the island by cycling or service vehicle such as shuttle bus or car from hotel service. Get a island guide at the visitor center after your off from the ferry. It has the information about the Island including the map, cycling paths, walking trail routes. a full list of things to do and see in the island.

I just spend a day cycling around in the Island and didn't manage to finish explore the island (only half). If you plan to make it in 1 day, take the shuttle bus and stop by at some attractions and snorkeling spot which are worth to (Parker Point). 2-3 days is suggested to fully experience of Rottnest Island cycling/snorkeling/diving/tracking, so you would not miss out anything! Summer is usually the hot season to visit but the other seasons might be better without the crowd.

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The Best Event Of The Year - Perth Open House

The Open House Perth is a non profit organization to open the door to many significant and interesting buildings and spaces with helps to promote the city and the local WA design to public, and to globally. This event was such a great chance to know this city better (for Free)!

Here are some of my favorite places.

Bell Tower
This winning architectural design building has become the iconic building in Perth and also in Western Australia. FREE entry during this event to let you experience the spectacle ringing sound from this world's giant musical instrument and get to know the history of the Bell Tower. Besides, visit to the ringing chamber and the observation deck for the view of Perth city are very impressive.

Bell Tower

Bell Ringing Chamber

View from the Open Air Observation Deck

108 ST George Terrace

This is an office town in the heart of the city which open to access to the balcony in level 51 with the great view of Swan River. This 52 level tower is also known as an unique landmark defining the Perth Skyline and important role in the city's history.

Great River View from Level 51

Council House

This is an example of the modernist architecture in the Perth city. The building light up by LED lights at night. There was a guide to show the public to the council meeting room with explanation was the best part to this event.

Meeting Room

View from Council House

Perth Town Hall
A heritage building with a clock in the city of Perth, one of the iconic building in the city with rich history of Perth since 1867. It's now open for events hiring.

P and O Building Rooftop Tour

The building still remain the old style classic lift and mail tunnel. Unfortunately, the mail tunnel is not working anymore. Went to the rooftop without a wide view of the city was a bit disappointed but you can see a few significant buildings around there.

I missed out the Central Park Rooftop Tour, I suppose this tour was the best in this event. I'm falling in love with this city after visiting these beautiful places with the history and story behind.

To find the beauty of a place, history does matter.

Sydney is a vibrant capital of New South Wales, a historical city with the masterpiece architecture in the world. You'll find incredible things in almost every corner. Just spend few days here and it really broadened my horizons!
Attraction: Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, Darling Harbour, Fish Market...

3 Days Itinerary in Sydney

Day 1:

Take a half day city walking tour to know about this city, the tour cover many attractions in the city centre! (check out the free tour ). Continue to discover the Rocks and Circular Quay and spending the night there for a nice dinner and the stunning night views.

Day 2:

Visit to Darling Harbour and the Fish Market, try the freshness ever seafood there. Have a ferry journey to see the city from different view in the morning and then enjoy the beautiful beaches and the sunshine at Manly beach and Bondi beach.

Day 3:
Visit the petting zoo- Featherdale Wildlife Park (about 45km from the city center), get yourself an up close and ultimate interaction with the wildlife, Kangaroos and Koalas!

Tips

Check the opening hours of the local markets- Paddington Market, Paddy's Market. Fit into your trip and make it more interesting!

If you have more days in Sydney, Blue Mountain and Hunter Valley are the best options for you.

Take the FREE city shuttle!

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Enjoy the Yummy and Fresh Seafood- Sydney Fish Market

Sydney Fish Market is the world second largest seafood market outside Japan and it offers the opportunity to experience how an authentic fish market working to the visitors.

The retails offers much more than a variety of fresh food, there's also numerous restaurants and cafes, bakery, gourmet deli, greengrocer, fishing supplies store and gift shop.

Wide variety of fresh seafood here. It was a tour that open my eyes, to see so many different kinds of seafood that I'd never seen before in my country.

The business begin from 7am and the market is always busy with the visitors and the Sydnersiders, too. You can either get the fresh seafood back or choose to dine in here. Pick a seat in front the wharf and enjoy your time with delicious seafood!

This is what we got, the seafood platter. Yum yum~

Plan your trip here, just spend few hours here to have a truly Sydney experience.

Check out more details from the SFM official website: http://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/

Petting Zoo in Sydney- Featherdale Wildlife Park

I would never want to miss the chance to meet with Koala and Kangaroo! There's few places to go, Featherdale is the one I recommend rather than Taronga Zoo. This is a petting zoo and you can get closer with the Koala and Kangaroo.

I got the student price with my student ID in Malaysia. (Remember to bring along your student ID, you can get discount in restaurants and attractions entry.

Oh yeah, get the feeding and talk time schedule before you enter. It's a good time for you to learn more about these creatures.

Koala sleep for 18 hours a day. I got the right timing there as it was about the time for them to wake up. They are cute, aren't they?

Here, you can get the Kangaroo food, cone with grass to feed them for just a dollar. It was fun to interact with them :)

Besides Kangaroos and Koala, there's many other animals here, too.

It took a day to visit here, including the time travel back to the city. It's worth to go, I got a lot of fun there.

Getting to Featherdale by public transport is easy from Sydney city.

- Take the North Shore and Western line to Blacktown Station.

- Take the number 725 bus at bus stand 9 for a 10 minute ride which will drop you right outside Featherdale’s gates. (Bus stand 9 is located just outside the station.)

Smile, Koala :)