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THE WINTER GUIDE TO AND SURROUNDS ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT SUPPLEMENT Published May 24-25, 2014 STAY 2 SAVE 20%* BOOK NOW ! Explore Western Australia Take time out and stay 2 nights at one of Accor’s hotels in Western Australia and enjoy this winter special discounted rates. Whether you are looking for a nature filled break or a romantic getaway, you’ll discover with Accor Hotels an Accor hotel wherever you choose to be. So go on, get a little extra this winter. *The ‘Stay 2, Save 20%’ offer is valid for bookings made between 05 May - 31 August 2014 (both dates inclusive) for stays at participating Accor hotels in Western Australia between 01 June - 31 August 2014 (both dates inclusive). The 20% saving is calculated off the ‘Best Unrestricted Rate’ at participating Pullman, The Sebel, Novotel, Mercure, ibis and ibis Styles brands. The 20% saving is calculated off ‘Our Rate’ at participating ibis Hotels. 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Perth City and its surrounds There are plenty of things to see and do offer a huge range of that will warm you right down to your toes, such as staying the night in a cosy bed activities to enjoy and places and breakfast, sitting down for a hot meal to visit throughout winter. in a quaint country cafe or sharing a glass of wine with the people you love at a You could be sipping on lattes in the CBD local winery. or tasting wines in the Swan Valley, taking a wintery walk along the coast or a leisurely Showcasing things to enjoy this winter, drive along a winding tree-lined road in Experience Perth’s Winter Guide to Perth the Perth Hills. Whatever you fancy, winter and Surrounds will help you plan just that is a great time of the year to explore this and will have you discovering new and beautiful area of Western Australia. exciting places right on your doorstep. CONTENTS 4 Perth City 11 Rottnest Island 14 Fremantle 18 Along the Coast 20 Moore River Region 25 Swan Valley 26 Perth Hills and Armadale 28 Mandurah and Peel 34 Avon Valley EXCELLENCE & LEADERSHIPTOURISM IN EXPERIENCE 2007 EDITOR: Louise Allan WRITERS: Tomi Ellis, Laura Galic, For more information about Perth Brooke Hunter and Jennifer Peterson-Ward and surrounds, visit our website experienceperth.com DESIGNER: Nam Luu ADVERTISING: Brooke Clark, 9482 3510, Find Experience Perth on Mark Robson, 9482 3477 and Facebook for upcoming events Jacqueline Crane, 9482 3536 and all the latest offers. Perth CBD has been touted by The New York Times as a city embodying all things right about cities; parks and waterfronts, bars nestled in heritage buildings, restaurants that were once cottages, pop-up farmers markets and stylish retail precincts. With the instilled laid-back west coast lifestyle, Perth really does have it all. Come the colder winter weather, there is still plenty to see and do for young and old alike with new establishments cropping up in all corners of the CBD. Cosy up to a fi replace in a basement bar, dine at elegant cafes and visit contemporary art galleries or upmarket retail precincts such as Brookfi eld Place or one40william. On a crisp morning, sip on a warm coffee or indulge in an organic WHAT’S ON breakfast at one of the eateries dotted along Beaufort Street in Highgate. 2014 City of Perth Winter Arts Season Scitech After Dark June 1 to August 31, City of Perth June 28, Scitech Walk or cycle to places such as Shafto Lane, King Street or St Georges The 10th annual City of Perth Winter Arts Scitech is opening its doors to the over 18s Terrace and dine at one of the city’s Season will bring together theatre, dance, with an out-of-this-world experience in the rejuvenated heritage buildings, cabaret, comedy, music, exhibitions, fi lm planetarium and an explosive show in the observing the streetscape. and literature over winter months. To fi nd out science theatre. more, visit visitperthcity.com If it is a rainy day, take the kids for Perth Home Grown a wander around Perth’s cultural Perth City WA Day Celebrations Every Sunday in June, Forrest Place precinct looking at the displays the June 2, Forrest Place Incorporating a fresh mix of rural and Western Australian Museum and the To celebrate WA Day, the City of Perth will CBD vivacity, Perth Home Grown allows Art Gallery have to offer. Of course, incorporate a range of free entertainment punters to shop for fresh produce, delicious there is also the old favourites such and activities for families to enjoy in Forrest preserves and homemade wares. as Kings Park and Barrack Square Place including kids carnival rides, mini-golf, to explore. Revelation Perth International an animal farm and more. Film Festival Or why not sit back and relax with Winter Supper Club July 3 to 13, City of Perth a book or laptop under the trees Last Friday of each month, June to of the Perth Cultural Centre or the August, Perth Town Hall More than 100 groundbreaking national Northbridge Piazza. The City of and international fi lms and live music will be Perth now offers free public Wi-Fi A colourful food market with live entertainment presented at cinemas, galleries, cafes and with blanket coverage around from the Winter Arts Season music acts on bars dotted around Perth. the CBD. June 27, July 25 and August 29. Perth Mint Gold Exhibit If you are yearning to experience the City Wine Every day, Perth Mint city for a weekend, simply check in to June 6 to 7, Urban Orchard - Perth This world-class attraction uses the latest a city hotel to enjoy all the events and Cultural Centre innovations in exhibition concept design and activities on offer. Featuring some of Western Australia’s best audiovisual technology, to bring the history boutique wineries and food producers. of Western Australian gold to life. 4 PERTH CITY - THE WINTER GUIDE TO PERTH AND SURROUNDS PERTH CITY FOR THE KIDS ART AND CULTURE EVENTS City Playground Pass Dinosaur Discovery: Lost Creatures Sunday Piazza Live July 7 to 19, Murray Street Mall of the Cretaceous March 25 to June 29, Ongoing until August 3, WA Museum Pick up the City Playground Pass from the Northbridge Piazza marquee in Murray Street Mall and enjoy Prepare for a close encounter with some Northbridge Piazza’s popular weekend great family discounts, activities and events. of the most extraordinary creatures to ever walk the earth featuring more than 20 life-size of live music is back every Sunday with Perth City Snow Experience more performances, international acts July 7 to 19, Murray Street Mall dinosaur models of creatures that lived 165 and a very special Perth International million years ago. Delight in the charm of real snow as Frosty Jazz Festival event. Animal Ark the Snowman and the Snow Fairy lead you Palace Opera and Ballet Ongoing from June 7, Art Gallery of on a journey through an enchanted forest Western Australia Season 2014 under falling snow. Build a snowman, throw May 24 to August 10 a snowball and enjoy a thrill-seeking ride Animals are making themselves at home Cinema Paradiso will hold productions down the 14m snow slide. Session tickets are on the walls of AGWA this June. Featuring from The Royal Opera House, The available free from the City Playground Pass works from the state art collection. marquee in Murray Street Mall. Royal Ballet and Opéra National de Find It, Fix It Puppet Show Paris. This includes Puccini’s Manon Waterlandia at Scitech Ongoing until July 4, Scitech Lascaut on July 19 and 20, and Verdi’s Ongoing, Scitech La Traviata on August 9 and 10. Encouraging children to put on their thinking Discover how the water cycle works by caps, this puppet show follows the story of Melbourne International Comedy drawing, erasing and directing water fl ow on Rowena the Rat as she goes about fi xing Festival Roadshow this huge touch screen display. together a pram out of spare parts. June 12 to 15, His Majesty’s Theatre Bringing a raft of the world’s best comedy to His Majesty’s Theatre. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers June 20, Riverside Theatre More than 200 musicians including WASO perform Howard Shore’s award- winning score live as the entire fi lm plays on the huge screen. Perth International Burlesque Festival June 30 to July 13, various venues One week of burlesque-inspired shows, late-night parties, markets and workshops. WA Youth Orchestra: SPORT AND RECREATION EVENTS Verbitsky and Shakespeare Parkrun Western Australia Kathmandu Urban July 12, Perth Concert Hall May 24 to August 9, Claisebrook July 12, various locations Cove, East Perth Refl ecting Bard’s passionate tale of Part adventure race, part scavenger betrayal, love and revenge, Maestro Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5km hunt with a mix of The Amazing Race. Verbitsky returns for the international run taking place in parks and reserves A new format of racing that will take conductor season.