Best Outdoor Activities in Macedon

"One look at the snow-white sand, glittering turquoise water, lush green lawns and towering Norfolk pine trees and you’ll learn exactly why Cottesloe is Perth’s most popular beach. The main strip of sand is great for swimming or grabbing a coffee in the iconic Indiana teahouse. North Cottesloe is heaven for snorkelers and South Cottesloe is a surfer’s paradise."

"Perth's safest swimming beach, Cottesloe has cafes, pubs, pine trees and fantastic sunsets. From Cottesloe train station (on the Fremantle line) it's 1km to the beach; there's a free shuttle that runs between the... Historic Building in Fremantle"

"While Perth has an endless coastline of picturesque beaches, Cottesloe Beach, happens to be a favorite for travelers and locals, alike. Cottesloe has an ocean way for pedestrians and cyclists, and cute cafes and restaurants right on the water."

"Just check out @bathersbeachhouse and you’ll know why this place is on the list. The food, the view, the funky glassware, the colourful drinks – everything about this place is Instagram-ready. We’ve said cocktail hour, but whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or sunset and you won’t be disappointed."

"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."

"Since being redeveloped a couple of years ago the Scarborough Beach foreshore precinct has become an absolute hot spot for locals and visitors alike. And it’s jam packed with fun and free activities to keep the tiny ones going all day. Of course there’s the beach (and with a bit of swell some great surfing), but you’ve also got the huge skate bowl, quarter basketball court, mini rock climbing wall, a huge kids Whale Playground and the grassy knoll perfect for watching all the action go down."

"This is another great beach location that is popular for tourists and surfers. This location has variety of great photographic opportunities. However, there are some construction projects that may minimize access to some great locations – but a creative photographer can do something about it."

"Fremantle, you’ll be a short drive away from the most popular beach in Perth, Scarborough Beach. The beach is suitable for visitors of all ages. Beach activities such as swimming, surfing, or sunbathing are common."

"If you were to head a little further north from Cottelsoe, you’d soon end up at Swanbourne Beach – a short drive from Be Fremantle again. It’s a unique beach compared to many of the other nearby beaches for a couple of reasons. The first is the location."

"Floreat Beach is a popular spot for families, with lots of shaded areas, picnic tables, a shaded playground and a café right on the beachfront. Have we tempted you to go on a beach day out?. Tell us if you have a favourite beach that's on (or not on) the list!"

"Only a 20-minute drive from Perth, the Butterflies, Birds and Bridges Trail is one of the most scenic trails in Canning Regional Park. You’ll walk through sedge meadows, mature woodlands, creeks and amongst the crowns of a paperbark forest. This lengthy but easy trail is the perfect weekend day trip, and with water access points and a cafe, it’s a trail that you don’t have to be too prepared for."

"Leighton Beach is adjacent to Port Beach and shares many of the same beach characteristics. While swimming and snorkelling are favourite activities here, the waves aren’t as defined as along Port Beach. The northern section of the beach is considered Leighton Dog Beach, with a specified dog exercise area."

"Swan Valley – Perth’s premier wine and food destination, Swan Valley is situated just 25 minutes east of Perth City. Breweries, wineries, cafes, distilleries, and fresh produce—this is a journey for your taste buds."

"If the words “free dessert” has your ears pricking up, keep reading. If you order over $25 worth of takeaway at this Hillary’s Italian restaurant then you will receive a complimentary panna cotta."

"Several Italian places to eat in Fremantle were established decades ago by migrating families. One long standing venue, opened by an Italian family in the 1970s, is Pizza Bella Roma on High Street, just off the strip. This is a great place to sample some gourmet pizza, pasta and other delicious light dishes like chilli mussels, bruschetta and chorizo salad."

"The incredible WA Museum Boola Bardip opened in November 2020 and is the State’s premier cultural organisation. Boola Bardip means many stories in Whadjuk Nyoongar, and the museum is certainly that; it’s eight permanent galleries sharing stories about West Australian people, our places, and our role in the world. The exhibitions celebrate the diversity of our people, the richness of our landscape and provides a gateway to our incredible state through collections, science, stories, culture and magnificent biodiversity."

"Perched on the Indian Ocean’s shore, the WA Maritime Museum is symbolic of Fremantle’s past, present and future as a coastal city and port. The Museum houses several unique galleries that explore WA’s maritime relationship. From leisure boats and handcrafted sailing boats to commercial pearl luggers, the Museum inspires visitors to discover WA’s affinity with the ocean."

"Perth’s first maternity hospital displays many facets of medical history including nursing, dentistry, early medicine and the famous Royal Flying Doctor Service. The Museum occupies the heritage-listed Harvey House, which became Perth’s first maternity hospital in 1916. The Museum is open Wednesday 10.30am – 4pm and the second Sunday of every month from 2pm – 4pm."