Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Perth address

[[Accommodations]]

  • Pert
    Billabong Backpackers Resort Hotel Perth - 4/5 Stars
    381 Beaufort St, Perth, Wa 6000, Australia. This giant hostel is located 1km from the CBD and is close to the nightlife of Northbridge and the shopping area of Mt Lawley offering many stylish cafes, pubs and shops.
  • Margaret River
    Few kilometers away from the Margaret River downtown on the coast you will be able to find major properties to handle massive group of people. The Crows Nest is a substantial architect designed two storey residence perched high on the ridge overlooking Gnarabup Beach and the pristine coastline of Western Australia's south-west.
  • You can find some alternatives place to stay in Margaret River village at the MR Holiday Homes website or Margaret River's beachside playground which lists some of the best properties in the region for rent.

[[Wineries]]
Download a map online or go to the tourism office to have a larger one with some advice, but out of the manies local wineries here are some of the must see or drink.

  • MossWood - Need to book in advance
  • Cullen
  • Pierro - Chardonnay
  • Gralyn - Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Vasse Felix - Great place for lunch
  • Cape Mentelle - Zinfandel
  • Leuwin Estate - another good place for lunch or dinner
  • Green Valley - they do OK, reasonably priced wines
  • Rockfield Estate
  • Voyager,
  • Redgate
  • and finally Sandalford




[[Eat Out]]
You should go into Margaret River town and do some shopping in the local supermarkets and load up on BBQ food and then chill out at your beach house in the evenings and drink wine. If you decide to eat out then check out

  • Leuwin Estate - for lunch or dinner
  • Vasse Felix - for lunch
  • Lamonts
  • VAT 107 in the town
  • The Berry Farm

[[What to do in Perth?]]
Check out the Lonely Planet Video for a quick ride