Nicos7 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 What's everybody got planned for Australia day? We were thinking of heading into Perth cbd but thinking it may be too busy for our little one so we may head to Fremantle instead as we've been told it is a bit quieter there- anyone know what is planned there? It's forecast to be a warm one! Nicola [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<Dan> Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 We want to go to the CBD but no idea where to park, especially with the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicos7 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Is the train an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 We always picnic on the foreshore, near The Boatshed restaurant/Sir James Mitchell Park. The fireworks look spectacular from there and if you park up near the Canning Highway and walk down it's easy to get out at the end of it. The Fremantle fireworks are okay but nowhere near as breathtaking as those over the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I will be doing nowt apart from being laid up after cartilage op with my hubby doing his nursey bit ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Do you make him dress up Elfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Do you make him dress up Elfie Good god no lolol he wouldn't look very good in nursey gear hehe To be honest I much rather him in his alpine stars leather race gear smelling of castrol gtx than formaldehyde hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Glad you took my post in good spirit Elfie, some don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Glad you took my post in good spirit Elfie, some don't. Am not a prude plus I have a very warped sense of humor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) For anyone up north near Jindalee, right on the beach , Chippy's beach shack is having an Aussie day with Live music, waterslides, Shack style BBQ, Games and kids stuff, competitions and giveaways, open 8am for breakfast, Triple J's top 100 countdown starts at 9am, open till late. There's even a shuttle service by Mindarie Miners so you don't drink and drive, servicing from Mindarie to Yanchep.. HAVE A HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY EVERYONE. Edited January 23, 2015 by annjean oops.... corrected spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 next year Annjean xx however just found out the bus route has started and temporary for 2 years going past my house, bus stop next door, not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristle Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Probably off into Freo as Mrs B is working there so I'll meet her in a bar when she finishes and then we'll stay for the fireworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Well I'm not sure about that, will have a look, the buses I have seen come through here are not very busy. There is a stop across the other side of the park from us so not that close to be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDom75 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'm off to Perth CBD. Whoop whoop whoop xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'd like to go the CBD fireworks but just worried about parking or rammed trains to get back. It's says to use the Joondalup line, you have to catch the train from the underground station. Didn't even know perth had an underground train service, thought it was all above ground. Only been on the train once and I didn't notice any tube like part of the route from Joondalup. Can anyone enlighten me? How far away is that from the river where the action is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 You would get off in Perth I think and walk down to the foreshore, I think the underground stations are in Perth city itself you go up the stairs to exit to the main street, not 100% sure never use the trains that often. hope your having a nice holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 If you don't want to travel to the city on Australia Day and you are up north this will be a great place to party by the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 We're in Esperance for a surf life saving carnival. I'm not sure what's on but there are a heap of us here from the metropolitan surf clubs so it should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 @Akasully2 it's not an underground system like the tube. It's just the station that is underground and is linked to the main station. You come out of the station on the corner of William and Murray Sts. Not entirely sure exactly where on the foreshore you're directed to buy its a 10-15min walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Have a great time there Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkiwd Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Looks lovely Lou. @Akasully2 maybe park at south perth and get ferry over? apparently there is a kids zone over on that side. Or in city, parking at Concert hall and a few other car parks around there are fixed at $10. I think trains will be so busy so trying to decide what to do ourselves. Perth underground is at the end of Murray street, down stairs and has signs showing where to go for Joondalup line trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks v. Much to the two Nikki's for train info. Some locallers said to just keep away from the centre as crazy and just view it from further away, possibly with a bit of height. Any ideas where might be good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Lots going on at Fremantle - Kick off your family afternoon on Australia day this year at the Fremantle Esplanade with free fun for the kids from 4pm including face painting and the fishing game with other games and rides also available for a small cost. The whole family will enjoy the laid back atmosphere with food markets and live music and entertainment. Then head down to Bathers Bay to check out the Mermaids who will be basking in the sunshine on shore from 5pm – 7pm before the biggest ever Indian Ocean Fireworks! Not only this, Channel 9 will be there with the Block themed tent including giveaways and activities for the kids! 96Fm will also be present on Bathers Beach making sure everyone is having a great time. Bathers Beach house will be open and live music will be playing from Bathers Beach jetty throughout the afternoon until the live simulcast with 96fm begins with the fireworks. The famous Sunset Markets will be operating from the Shipwreck Galleries grass from 4pm and the Galleries will be open with entry by donation from 9.30am until 7pm. The roundhouse guides will be hosting a special tour in the morning. What better way to spend your day than in the one and only Fremantle? Other entertainment includes: Fiddlestix Welcome to Country Citizenship Ceremony Silva Dee and the Grasshoppers Little Miss Squeezebox Dilip n the Davs WASAMBA Phillip Wally-Stack's performance of Strong The mermaids are fantastic for kids to see if they haven't seen them - adults also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkis2000 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks v. Much to the two Nikki's for train info. Some locallers said to just keep away from the centre as crazy and just view it from further away, possibly with a bit of height. Any ideas where might be good? East of Perth is good for getting a view from higher up . But not sure where you could set up picnics etc. there's a few national parks out that way so you could investigate those. We'll be in Greenmount at a bbq with a view all the way across to the city. We viewed from the foreshore at South Perth last year which seemed quieter than going into the cbd but again we walked in from vic park so no idea what the traffic was like. There's always kings park too but you'd have to get there early I'd have thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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