Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
1 Beaches
When the mercury rises the only sensible decision is to head west to cool down on one of
Perth's many clean, sandy beaches. Most of them are comparatively undeveloped, which
is just how the locals like it. The most famous of them, Cottesloe, gets by quite well with
a beachside pavilion, a couple of giant pubs and a scattering of other businesses delineat-
ing the edge of suburbia.
Run by the Surf Life Saving Club of WA, the website www.mybeach.com.au has a pro-
file of all the city beaches, including weather forecasts and information about buses,
amenities and beach patrolling. Note that many can be rough, with strong undertows and
rips - swim between the flags.
The following are the main beaches, listed from south to north.
Port & Leighton Beaches
Popular for surfing; the Port (south) end is slightly better for swimming, and has some
eateries. Leighton Beach is a short walk from North Fremantle station.
BEACH
Hamersley Pool, North,
Watermans & Sorrento Beaches
Excellent swimming, picnic areas, BBQs, bike path through scrub.
BEACH
Cottesloe Beach
The safest swimming with cafes, pubs, pine trees and fantastic sunsets. From Cottesloe
station (on the Fremantle line) it's 1km to the beach. Bus 102 (William St) goes there.
BEACH
Swanbourne Beach
Safe swimming, and an unofficial nudist and gay beach. From Grant St station it's a
1.5km walk to the beach (2km from Swanbourne station). Catch bus 102 from William St.
BEACH
BEACH
City Beach
Swimming, surfing, lawn and amenities. Take bus 84 (85 on weekends) from Wellington
St (40 minutes, hourly).
Floreat Beach
BEACH
 
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