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The Basin beach on Rottnest Island, Perth, Australia
The Basin, one of the many beaches on Rottnest Island, Perth (Pat Ong/Flickr)
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Perth Sailing Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • Perth is a yachtie town, with tons of sailboats plying the gusty Indian Ocean and the more gentle waters of the Swan River. The coastal town of Fremantle, about a half hour from downtown Perth, is where most boats dock.
  • Be aware of the 15 to 20 knot southwesterly "Fremantle Doctor" winds during the summer that blow primarily in the afternoons.
  • For a tall ship sailing experience, be sure to book a cruise on the three-mast, 180-foot Leeuwin II out of Fremantle. It's Australia's largest ocean-going tall ship, and passengers can help with the sails and climb the rigging on half-day to 12-day voyages.
  • The Royal Perth Yacht Club offers sailing lessons for all levels, from dinghies to racing yachts.

Beach Overview: Perth, Australia

By Matt Link
Said to be one of the remotest cities in the world and closer to Singapore than to Sydney, Western Australia's Perth is both urbane and mellow. With a population of 1.5 million (over three-quarters of Western Australia's inhabitants) and built on mineral wealth, the city enjoys a perfect setting along the Swan River and Indian Ocean. Emphasis is on the outdoors in this area, with a coastline of excellent beaches in an almost continuous line from Cottesloe in the south to Quinns Rocks in the north, including a popular section called the Sunset Coast. The temperate year-round Mediterranean climate means plenty of beach days, and Perth is said to enjoy more hours of sunshine than any other major Australian city. Read More

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Hotels

Rendezvous Observation City Hotel

The Esplanade
Perth 6019 Map

Distance: 5.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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5.0

Ocean Beach Hotel

Corner Marine Parade and Eric Street, Cottesloe
Perth

Distance: 6.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Indian Ocean Hotel

The Esplanade, Scarborough
Perth

Distance: 5.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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4.0
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Attractions

Cottesloe Beach

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Good For Sailing
Cottesloe
109 Broome Street
Perth, Washington 6011

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Rottnest Island

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Rottnest Island
Perth, Washington 6161

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Easyrider Tours

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224 William Street
Northbridge, Australia

Distance: 1.9 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Perth Vacation Rentals

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Ocean Sun Villa: Marvelous Villa in Perth

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, Utensils
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Throughout the Property There Are New Carpets

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Laundry, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, TV, Utensils, VCR
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Palmerston house: Fabulous Retreat in Perth

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, Utensils
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