Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Rottnest Island

"Locals boast that this is one of the few inner-city parks to dwarf New York City's Central Park; it covers 1,000-acres and grants eye-popping…"

"Caversham Wildlife Park is a 25-minute drive from the Perth CBD and here kids and parents can get up close and personal with the animals. Daily attractions include a ‘True Blue Aussie Farm Show” where you’ll get to watch sheep shearing, cracking of a stock whip, cow milking, and sheepdogs mustering sheep. You’ll even get to meet a stockman on horseback."

"Learn about Australian wildlife at Caversham Wildlife Park (2h) If you‘re eager to meet Australian wildlife, a visit to Caversham Wildlife Park is a must!"

"Wander toward the waterfront stopping at Esplanade Park on your way. This large green space separates the Fishing Boat Harbour from the city and provides an excellent spot to relax and enjoy a picnic, let the kids play around in the shaded playground area, or take a ride on the Skyview Ferris Wheel. The Skyview Ferris Wheel is an unmissable landmark of Fremantle."

"Would you believe this small planting trees initiative taken by Fremantle government in 1908 turned out to be a scenic park?. Yes, Esplanade Park’s first plant was planted in 1908. Right now the park has more the 100 mature Norfolk Island Pines."

"Get in touch with nature atRio Tinto’s Naturescape in Kings Park. The dedicated naturespace offers an incredibly engaging way for kids to experience and understand the Western Australian bush. Covering six hectares, it features the likes of large aerial walkways, a creek and waterhole for wading in, a cubby-building area, tunnels, rocks, climbing rocks and more."

"This is a huge area with a lot of awesome photographic opportunities for any creative photographer. It boasts of a classic landscape that is home to Perth’s iconic black swans. You can see the city from a distance."

"In spring black swans and their cygnets waddle about the grounds – a meeting place for local birdlife – nonplussed by joggers circling the lake on the flat, 3.5km path surrounded by grass. The lake is walking..."

"A staple in the playground arena is Heathcote Reserve in Applecross. This large pirate ship playground was restored in 2017 and given a fresh coat of paint, new wooden decking, new handrails and sand."

"Home to convict-built Government House and Town Hall. The City Center is also within walking distance to Kings Park & Botanic Gardens."

"The Newhaven Estate Robot Park in Piara Waters is unlike any of the parks that are found in Perth. Catering for kids of all ages, it has an industrial robot theme throughout, with a mixture of sand and water-related featured. Its key feature is the brightly coloured giant robot’s head where kids can climb through it and go down the slide that’s hidden in the middle."

"Since opening the doors to their Mount Lawley store at the tail end of 2016, Modus have really set the standard to what exciting things a teeny tiny coffee shop can do. From their steadfast commitment to quality coffee, their ethical roasting operation, their sustainable practices, to their refined food offerings, to their collaborations with other top local producers… it was only a matter of time before they had to take it to another level. Enter, their Vic Park outpost."

"POPPO Restaurant is Asian fusion done right, offering a huge menu selection, cheap eats, lunch specials, quick service and complimentary tea. Featuring a colourful array of Japanese and Korean dishes, the hardest decision you’ll have to make is what to order. Nonetheless, we’d recommend starting with a Dynamite Roll ($8) and then continuing with Kimchi Pork ($11) to share."

"Just because you can’t physically travel somewhere exotic, doesn’t mean your taste buds can’t. Kitsch in Leederville is offering a to-go menu of their Asian fusion favourites at 20 per cent off, pick-up or delivered."

"All our travelling plans have been cancelled because of the pandemic. Yes, we cannot travel somewhere exotic for a vacation. However, that does not mean our taste buds can’t."

"Go on a pub crawl to check out Fremantle’s craft brewers such as The Monk Brewery and Kitchen and the heritage-listed Sail & Anchor Hotel. Finish at the large and bustling Little Creatures Brewery on Fishing Boat Harbour. Dine on fish and chips at Kailis' Fish Market Café or watch the sunset over dinner at the Bathers Beach House. Catch a train and you will return to Perth in 25 minutes."