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2014/15 HOLIDAY PLANNER SUNSET COAST WESTERN austRALIA 3 SUNSET COAST WHERE THE SEA TURNS TO GOld - ThE SUNSET Coast encoMPASSES THE GLORIOUS coastLINE OF METROPOLItan PERTH FROM CottesLOE UP TO TWO RocKS AND THE HINTERLAND OF JOONDALUP AND WanneROO. The evening sun dipping spectacularly City Beach is a regular winner of the of shopping and dining, it’s easy to see into the Indian Ocean gives this region prestigious ‘Best Beach’ award in Western why Hillarys Boat Harbour is one of its evocative name, and it’s a sight you Australia - an accolade for which the Western Australia’s top tourist attractions. can enjoy daily, from any number of competition is very hot, indeed. Whether Here, and at Ocean Reef, there are also picturesque locations. you want to go swimming, jogging or public boat launching facilities. While the beaches and facilities are inviting, just sunbathing, this charming, clean and The northern edge of the Sunset Coast, and the weather is exceptional, it’s rarely quiet spot is heavenly. the little fishing village of Lancelin, is crowded. This area enjoys a wealth of open There’s also Swanbourne, and famous for its world-class water sports space that contributes to a wonderful Scarborough, and the peaceful, relaxing and sand-boarding. sense of relaxation and freedom. Floreat Beach, where the pure white sand is Natural treasures to discover Getting around the region is easy, with great for swimming, fishing or a run along Further inland, the Sunset Coast region an excellent road system that puts great the water’s edge. In fact, the Sunset Coast’s presents many fascinating opportunities beaches a short drive from the city centre, world-class beaches extend all the way to to experience natural Australian and the northern limits no more than an Lancelin, 125 kilometres north of the city. environments close to the city. hour away. Most places are also accessible For perfect family friendly beaches why not by bus or train. go alfresco with a BBQ at Mullaloo or a In Joondalup, you’ll find walk trails through picnic at Sorrento? native bushland where kangaroos and wild Endless, beautiful beaches All kinds of seaside fun birds watch you go by. There’s also one of During the warm, dry summer months Australia’s finest golf courses here which is from December to February, daily Along the Sunset Coast there’s a lot regularly visited by the local wildlife. to do near all our brilliant beaches. temperatures average 31°C, with warm The beautiful bush setting of Yanchep evenings and little rainfall. Combine those At Scarborough and Cottesloe and others, National Park features a koala sanctuary, conditions with 50 kilometres of the Western Australian outdoor culture is amazing limestone caves and educational metropolitan coastline, and the Sunset vibrantly on show, with alfresco cafes and experiences of Aboriginal culture. Coast is the ultimate destination for sun restaurants offering great atmosphere to The beauty of this diverse region is that worshippers. accompany the great vistas. whatever kind of Western Australian Everyone will find a beach here to fall in There are extensive walking and cycling experience you desire, from relaxing beach love with. Hire a car, ride a bike, catch a bus trails hugging the beaches, allowing you to thrilling action and uplifting nature, you’ll or join a tour to explore them. They’re well to take-in both the dazzling views and be able to find it close by. maintained, and they’re all open to the the fresh, ocean air. You can also choose from all kinds of public all year round, free of charge. Many Along the coast, you can dive into every accommodation here, from hotels to have public barbecues and children’s imaginable water sport, from yachting serviced apartments to B&Bs to backpacker playgrounds. to windsurfing, from deep sea fishing to jet hostels to leafy caravan parks and Cottesloe - ‘Cott’ to the locals - is one boating, from body boarding to kitesurfing, camping sites. of Perth’s premier summer locations. Its from snorkelling to scuba. On the following pages, we’ll take a journey pristine white beach is great for swimming, With a stunning marina setting boasting a up through the three distinctive districts and it also has beautiful, elevated grassed waterpark, aquarium, a marine discovery that make up the Sunset Coast. areas overlooking the beach, lots of shade centre, sheltered beach and a huge array from the summer sun, and a huge choice of cool cafes and restaurants. 3 DR WATER GOLF COURSES K INDIAN OCEAN DR G1 Carramar Golf Course BREA G2 Hamersley Golf Course G3 Joondalup Resort G4 Lake Karrinyup Country Club Two Rocks TWO ROCKS G5 Marangaroo Golf Course Marina TW G6 Mt Lawley Golf Course O ROCKS G7 Sun City Country Club G8 Wanneroo Golf Course RD G9 Western Australia Golf Course G10 Yanchep Golf Course Yanchep National Park SPORTS FACILITIES G7 G10 F1 Arena Joondalup Yanchep Lagoon F2 Herb Graham Recreation Centre YANCHEP BEACH F3 Kingsway Sporting Complex RD F4 Leisurepark Balga YANCHEP YancHEP natIONAL PARK AQUATIC CENTRES P1 Wanneroo Aquamotion P2 Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre M OLD Y P3 Craigie Leisure Centre A R M ANCHEP RD IO SHOPPING CENTRES N YANCHEP LAGOON A W S1 Centro Warwick V A E N N S2 Innaloo Shopping Centre E R O S3 Karrinyup Shopping Centre O S4 Kingsway Shopping Centre R D S5 Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City S6 Mirrabooka Square S7 Mt Lawley cafe & retail precinct S8 Ocean Keys Shopping Centre S9 Wanneroo Central Nowergup Lake S10 Wanneroo Markets S11 Westfield Whitford City Alkimos CARAVAN PARKS C1 Burns Beach Sunset Village C2 Cherokee Village Tourist Park MINDARIE MARINA C3 Kingsway Tourist Park C4 Wanneroo Caravan Park TER AVE ES H G8 Quinns Rocks Neerabup Neerabup Boat Ramp National Lake FLYNN DR Park Kitesurfing Area Clarkson Mindarie Marina Surfing Area S8 W NEAVES RD ANN MARMION Surf Life Saving G1 EROO Shipwreck DR Railway Station AV LUP E JOONDA Currambine RD Mariginiup Lake BURNS F1 Neil Burns Beach BEACH RD Hawkins C1 Park WANNEROO Lake WHITFORDS & LaKESIDE MARMION MARINE P JOONDALUP S5 Jandebup JOONDALUP SHOPPING Joondalup P1 CENTRES OCEA G3 E Lake DG S DR Joondalup O S9 Ocean Reef N H Boat Harbour REEF C4 RD YELLAGONGA REGIONAL PARK Edgewater OCE Mullaloo Beach A N REEF RD M I T C H Yellagonga Gnangara E S10 L Regional Lake P3 L Park E GNANGARA RD ARK R AV ITFO DS H Whitfords W S11 C2 Whitfords Beach C3 Lake KINGSWAY Goollelal Whitfords Nodes S4 F3 Greenwood SWAN VALLEY AVE HILLARYS Boat HILLARYS HEPBURN Whiteman G5 HARBOUR & MARINA MARMIO Hillarys Boaatt Harbour & Marina F Park WEST R E E MARANG DR Sorrentoo BeBeach W WAR WICK RD AROO A COAST Y S1 MarmionMa Beach N Warwick BEACH RD BEACH RD Waterman AV Carine Lakes E DR & Open Space MARSHALL RD F4 ALEXANDRER DR REID HWY IDRE North Beach HWY G4 G2 Lake WA F2 Karrinyup NNER S3 Trigg Beach KARRINYUP S6 RD Lake Gwelup OO RD Trigg Bushland SCARBOROUGH Stirling MORLEY DR OUGH WEST SCARBOR S2 KARRINYUP SHOPPING Scarborough Beach T S BEACH RD G9 T R CENTRE O COAST F U A Glendalough E WA P2 B L H OFTUS ST OFTUS LC WY Herdsmans ST CHARLES OT G6 Lake T ST Floreat Beach ETH BOULEV Lake Monger ARD S7 GUILDFORD RD Perth City Beach Leederville Airport UNDERWOOD AVE PERTH Kings Esplanade THOMASPark ST SCARBOROUGH BeacH KWINANA Swanbourne Beach STIRLING HWY Swan River FR ROTTNEST EE ISLAND WA Y Leighton Beach Y CANNING HW THE ASTOR THeatRE HIGH ST FREMANTLE SUNSET SOUTHS T coast 0 KMS 264 810 5 6 STIRLINg’S WONDERLAND OF WAVES THE SUNSET Coast’S SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF STIRLING IS RENOWNED FOR ITS BeautIFUL BeacHES, PARKS AND RESERVES. THIS AREA IS WHERE BeacHGOERS REALLY STRIKE IT RICH, WITH MANY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S GReatest BeacHES conVENIENTLY LAID OUT ALONG SCENIC WEST Coast HIGHWAY. Swim and surf Eat, Drink and be Entertained Just 20 minutes from the city centre, When you’re done surfing or bodyboarding, Scarborough Beach is arguably Perth’s most spend a relaxing hour or two at one of the popular beach. It’s well served by public many cafes or bars overlooking the ocean. transport providing easy access for all. With the many new bars, restaurants and Trigg Beach is Perth’s most consistent surf café's just opened up at Scarborough break, particularly over summer when it is Beach - you will be spoilt for choice! often the only beach in the metropolitan They’re great places to sit with friends and area with a wave breaking. Don’t know how watch those famous sunsets. And if you’re to surf? You can take a lesson. Some of the still hungry, there’s casual fish-and-chips TOP THINGS TO DO better known surf breaks include Waterman's overlooking the ocean, or superb fine dining IN STIRLING... Bay, Mettams and Trigg Point or ask a friendly at the many restaurants of Scarborough, North Beach and Trigg. GET close to nature and see a huge local and they will be able to tell you where variety of native flora and fauna in a to find the best waves. Fancy some retail therapy with your food? natural and scenic location The City of Stirling has approximately 7.5kms Further inland, the Beaufort St precinct in Mt Lawley is a treasure trove of funky cafes, DIscoVER the history of the region at of coastline under its care. Some of the better bars and eateries, not to mention its own the Mt Flora Museum or meander along known swimming bays include Mettam’s Pool, SUNDAYSUNSET.IMAGES abundant supply of boutique shopping.