Perth Rail Map A Brief History
Scarborough was named after the English beach resort of the same name in North Yorkshire. As land at Scarborough was sandy and of little Scarborough agricultural value, it was not settled straight away. In 1885 a visiting Leave Perth City behind and enjoy the breath-taking scenery and world-class facilities of Scarborough Beach and along the sheltered coastline to Trigg Beach. The pristine beaches Sydney journalist explored the coastline at Scarborough and promoted North Fremantle and crystal clear water are ideal for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing and are connected with easy pedestrian and cycle pathways. Scarborough and Trigg are renowned as Perth’s the high quality of the beach. Encouraged by the publicity, Perth firm Laurence and Cooke purchased and subdivided land, followed in Fremantle most popular surfing spots with lessons and board hire available. The Scarborough foreshore has recently transformed into a vibrant stretch of coastline with two memorable pedestrian 1892 by Patrick Callaghan of Melbourne. The Perth Road Board (now promenades, a children’s adventure playground, art projects, variety of skate bowls, climbing wall, half-court basketball, exercise equipment, amphitheatre and famous Sunset Hill. Stirling Council), later put the land to public auction and in the years Overlooking the Indian Ocean is Scarborough Beach Pool, geothermally heated so it can be enjoyed all year round. There are many cafes, bars, restaurants and shops and a large range following World War II large-scale development occurred. At that time of accommodation from backpacker hostels, affordable family apartments to luxury hotels with ocean views. street names in the area were altered to mimic the suburb’s namesake in Yorkshire. By the 1960s there was little remaining undeveloped land. Getting there: Scarborough Beach is only 13km north from the Perth CBD and can be reached by car in less than 15 minutes, or public transport in 45 minutes. Bus 990 is a regular service However, in the mid-1980s extensive redevelopment began, particularly from the Perth Busport to Scarborough Beach, and it also connects with trains at Glendalough Train Station. You can also take bus 421 to Scarborough Beach from Stirling Train Station, along the beach frontage. For more information, visit the Mount Flora only three stops from Perth Train Station on the Butler line; see the Rail Map opposite. All routes and times can be viewed at www.transperth.wa.gov.au/journey-planner. Regional Museum - www.stirling.wa.gov.au/mountfloramuseum
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