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Spend a weekend enjoying Perth the way the locals do - eat breakfast overlooking the ocean, take a walk in the wilderness, enjoy a coffee in Mount Lawley and a movie in Leederville, and take in some contemporary art in Northbridge.
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Head into Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley, one of the trendiest cafe strips in Perth, to mix it with the locals. Try Lawley's Bakery for a fresh lunch, then browse your afternoon away at Planet Books. Cross the road to Exomod for coffee and relax before you head east to Karakamia in Chidlow, in the Perth hills. Here you can spend the evening bushwalking and spotting native animals in their own habitat.
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Lawley's Bakery Cafe
Contact:
- (08) 9328 6866
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Location:
- 562 Beaufort St
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Lawley's Bakery and Cafe is a European-style bakery with its original home in Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley, although you can now found several Lawley's stores around Perth. Stop in for a snack or dine in for a lunch using their delicious breads or bagels; save room for a cake afterwards.
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Planet Books
Contact:
- (08) 9328 7464
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Location:
- 634/648 Beaufort St
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Planet Books in the middle of Mount Lawley's cafe strip is one of the few truly independent bookstores in Perth, and it's great for browsing for all kinds of books. Attached to Planet Video which stocks everything from Hollywood blockbusters to foreign films of all genres, Planet Books is a cosy stop for book-lovers.
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Exomod Coffee
Contact:
- (08) 9328 4800
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Location:
- 615 Beaufort St
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One of the tastiest coffee houses along the Beaufort Street cafe strip in Mount Lawley, Exomod is a brand born and raised in Perth, with trendy interior design and an emphasis on high quality coffee, and was one of the first cafes around to with the customer-friendly offering of wireless internet access. Exomod has extended its reach to the Perth city centre and wants to expand further, so look out for the distinctive black, red and white Exomod colours.
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Karakamia Sanctuary Walk
Contact:
- +61 8 9572 3169
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Location:
- 4360 Lilydale Rd
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Karakamia Sanctuary offers evening walking tours of their special sanctuary, a protected area owned by the Australian Wildlife Conservancy where local species are being rehabilitated in a natural setting. Many Australian marsupial animals are nocturnal, so taking a walk with a specially-trained guide just as it gets dark means you have the chance to see incredible creatures in their natural habitat.
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Drive up the coast to enjoy a delicious breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean at the Wild Fig Cafe, and perhaps a stroll on the beach. Back in town, check the latest art scene at PICA in Northbridge and grab a bite at a food hall. Then make your way to Leederville and circumnavigate Lake Monger with all the exercising locals before catching an alternative film at the Luna Leederville cinema; finish the day with a coffee at Villa Cafe or another of the great...read more
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The Wild Fig Cafe
Contact:
- (08) 9246 9222
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Location:
- 33 W Coast Dr
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The Wild Fig Cafe is located right on the scenic West Coast Drive, which runs along the Indian Ocean stretching northwards from Perth. The Wild Fig is a local icon and often crowded, so book ahead if you can to get their delicious meals or stop by during a beach stroll for coffee and cake. Try and coincide your Wild Fig visit with one of their nights of live music.Sunset's also a great time to stop by because the views are unbeatable.
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Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Contact:
- +61 8 9228 6300
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Location:
- 51 James Street
- Perth Cultural Centre
- Perth,WA6844
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The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) can be found in the Cultural Centre precinct of Northbridge and its focus is on cutting-edge art and performance. There are always unique art exhibitions being held at PICA, with free admission, and it's also the place to find out about other exhibitions and performances from new and experimental artists from Perth and beyond.
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Lake Monger Reserve
Contact:
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Location:
- Lake Monger Reserve, Western Australia
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Lake Monger Reserve just north of the centre of Perth is the most famed Perth spot for seeing the state symbol: the black swan. This urban wetland reserve is home to almost 40 bird species and Lake Monger itself is surrounded by a well-used footpath for walking and cycling. Tourists stop here regularly to see the large population of black swans, which you'll otherwise see on the Western Australian state flag.
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Luna Leederville
Contact:
- +61 8 9444 4056
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Location:
- 155 Oxford Street
- Leederville,WA6007
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The Luna Palace Cinema in Oxford Street, Leederville, is a modern cinema in a historic building. Luna Leederville tends to avoid screening the big Hollywood blockbusters and instead you can watch a great selection of alternative, independent and foreign films. Monday nights offer excellent value at Luna Leederville with their long-standing Monday double feature. The Luna Outdoors opens in summer and you can watch films oustide in the evening air. Located on the Leederville cafe strip, the Luna Leederville is a meeting place for many locals.
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Villa Cafe
Contact:
- (08) 9242 1554
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Location:
- 128 Oxford St
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In a prime corner position on Oxford Street, Leederville, one of Perth's most relaxed cafe strips, the Cafe Villa is a combination of casual coffee drinking and quality restaurant meals. There are plenty of outside tables at Cafe Villa so you can watch the Leederville action while you eat or drink. Cafe Villa is a regular finalist in the local Gold Plate awards so you can be sure you're getting a good meal.
- Destination(s): Perth
- Type: Cool and Hip,Off the Beaten Path
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