The things we love about living here

• Easy public transport to exciting Fremantle and Perth, the vibrant capital of Western Australia.The park opposite the house has untouched natural bushland surrounding open grassed areas to contemplate the good life. Fremantle has many heritage buildings with the University of Notre Dame in amongst the buildings of the West End. The famous cappuchino strip is vibrant,beautiful and bizarre. The world acclaimed Fremantle markets is full of fresh produce, culinary delights and gifts for everyone.At the weekends circus entertainers and buskers delight the onlookers with their talents and comedy.Ten minutes away is the superb South beach and Coogee beach with its wonderful swimming bays and delightful cafes. Bathers beach in Fremantle is amongst the cafes, seafood restuarants and delightful bars. Twenty minutes up the coast takes you to a whole row of iconic beaches from Port Beach to Cottlesloe beach. Further up the coast liberated nudists flock to Swanbourne beach. There are regular buses outside the house or at the end of the street taking you into Fremantle or frequent trains to Perth.
• The Bibbulmun Track, famous amongst hikers starts at Kalamunda in the hills to the east of the metro area and is less than an hours drive from us. This track goes through the beautiful Jarrah forrests and is a wonderful chance to get back to nature. Perth itself is an amazing collection of art galleries, restaurants and is home to the incredible Kings Park. This overlooks the fabulous Swan River which flows through Northam (where the Avon Descent begins) all the way through Perth to the Indian Ocean at Fremantle. There are all day boat trips from Fremantle to Perth and beyond to the wineries. We love going by ferry across the Swan River to South Perth zoo with its beautiful gardens and wonderful wildlife. If you wished to spend a day or two Rottnest Island. It is an hour away by fast ferry where you can cycle, walk or catch the bus (the only motor vehicle). The snorkeling is wonderful in the crystal clear water and we have a cheeky little animal called a quoka. A quoka is a knee high marsupial with the most endearing face. They have plenty to eat but really appreciate a drop of fresh water from your bottle. A half hour drive south will take you to Penguin Island where you can get the shuttle ferry to see the fairy penguins in their natural habitat.