Hello guys!
I'm back with the second part of my Perth trip with AirAsiaX and Tourism Western Australia! In this post, I'll cover the remaining days (Day 3-6) from my trip. Blogged about Day 1-2 earlier, you can read it HERE!
Another post full of photos so do take grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the scroll hahah! I tried my best to select only the best photos to help you see the beautiful Perth through my eyes, and these are the best ones that I gotta show you!
DAY 3
SWAN VALLEY
08:30 AM //
Had a hearty breakfast at Four Points by Sheraton before departing to Swan Valley which was just 25 minutes drives away. First stop- Caversham Wildlife Park to see some kangaroos and koalas!
CAVERSHAM WILDLIFE PARK
Look! Tandas! :')
The owner of Caversham Wildlife Park frequently travels to KL for tourism exhibitions, so he's very well-versed with the Bahasa Malaysia language! They also have many tourists from Malaysia visiting the park, so he decided to put up a Tandas sign. How cute!
Now on to the animals. First stop, the popular kangaroos!
It was my second time seeing kangaroos! My first time was in Sydney Wildlife Park 3 years ago but I didn't dare to feed nor touch them. This time around, I braved myself up to do it anyhow! And I'm glad I did it! They were all so tame and well-mannered. See how the kangaroo "queued up" on the photo above? Okay, it was pure coincidence but I'd like to think of it that way :P
Ducks and black swans!
This cute little (okay, not so little) wombat weighs 30+ kgs!!
She looked so comfy snuggling up to the lady!
Andddddd our outfits are color coordinated again!
Totally unplanned, by the way!
We sat for a show at the farm where they showed us how the dog led all the sheep into the barn, and how they shaved the sheep too. It was quite an eye-opening experience! Kids would particularly love it!
And check out these cute little guinea pigs! Too adorable!
Especially that grey one OMG *heart shaped eyes*
Meet Karen, the koala who's super photogenic!
Look at that angling of the head! Must be very used to her photos being taken already hahaha!
MARGARET RIVER CHOCOLATE COMPANY / PROVIDORE
11:15 AM //
When we were on the way for lunch, we popped by the Margaret River Chocolate Company as well as the Margaret River Providore at Swan Valley to have a look at the wide variety of chocolates and organic olive grove and vegetable gardens. The aunty in me felt like buying everything!
OAKOVER GROUNDS
11:45 AM //
Followed by a visit to Oakover Grounds, where we checked out the coffee roasters, FiORi Coffee and vinery, wine tasting accompanied with cheese platters. It was a pre-lunch treat for us and after all the irresistible wine and cheese, I was almost too full for lunch!
Until I saw the food that were served at lunch, my appetite was back again! Food at the Grounds Café was simply scrumptious! What made the experience better was definitely the breathtaking view of the lake and vineries just right at the corner.
THE CHEESE BARREL
03:00 PM //
Then we were off for more cheese at The Cheese Barrel!
Set behind the tranquil vineyard of Olive Farm Vines overlooking the Susannah Brook, The Cheese Barrel is a perfect place to enjoy a selection of cheese board and wines to match. We had both the Western Australian and Australian cheese boards accompanied with sparkling lemonade and grape that were non-alcoholic. What an enjoyable afternoon snack!
AISURU SUSHI
Went back to the city for some last minute shopping before the shops closed at 5PM, then headed back to the hotel to freshen up a little before going for dinner at Aisuru Sushi at Northbridge, which is known to be the Asian part of Perth with lots of Asian/Fusion cuisines available!
Fresh sashimi, fast service and delicious food! What a delight to dine in!
DAY 4
BUSSLETON
08:45 AM //
We checked out from Four Points by Sheraton where we put one night at in Perth City, and en route to Busselton which was 3 hours away from the city!
11:45 AM //
After the 3-hour drive, we arrived at Busselton Jetty where we hopped onto the jetty train to the Underwater Observatory.
With more than 300 species of marine life recorded beneath the Busselton Jetty, the Underground Observatory is an interesting eco-tourism attraction showcasing an awe-inspiring "forest" of vividly-coloured tropical and sub-tropical marine life.
With the gorgeous weather at the jetty, we couldn't help but spend some time taking some shots with the strong, cool wind in our hair! The awesome thing about travelling with your girl friends is that they're ever willing to help you take photos, because girls understand girls best! We're always helping each other take beautiful photos throughout the trip!
Accidental matching colours again!
THE GOOSE
01:30 PM //
Then it was lunch at The Goose which was just walking distance from the Busselton Jetty!
Another round of yummy food with a beautiful view of the beachfront!
I had the pizzas which I struggled to finish even after sharing haha!
VASSE VIRGIN
02:45 PM //
After lunch, we hopped on to our coach to continue our journey to Margaret River! While on the way, we made a few pit stops and one of them was to give Vasse Virgin for a visit. This place is haven for all who love natural skincare products. This sweet smelling place is both a shop and a factory for making soaps, scrubs, creams, lotions and an array of skin and body care products made using a traditional cold press method with Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Couldn't help but get a few nice shots at the vinery right outside of Vasse Virgin!
CANAL ROCKS
04:30 PM //
Another pit stop we made was at the breathtaking Canal Rocks. The photo above was taking while I was still in the coach. While looking out the car window and admiring the beautiful sunset, I glimpsed upon these gorgeous sun rays shining down on the sea, and I'm glad the photo turned out nice though the car was moving and bumpy!
Again, it was photoshoot time! Every corner in Perth was photo-worthy, so we couldn't help it! :P While we were here at Canal Rocks, I missed Boon extra much at that moment because I was seeing such beautiful sceneries that I knew he would have loved too. Told myself that I needed to come back here again with Boon and enjoy the killer view together!
Would have loved to linger and watch the sunset for a longer time, but we had to check in to our next and final accommodation!
DARBY PARK SERVICED RESIDENCES
06:00 PM //
We checked in to our accommodation- the Darby Park Serviced Residences in Margaret River, where we were going to put two nights in. It was walking distance to most of the main cafés, bars and galleries in Margaret River!
ELKAMO
07:00 PM //
Walked across the street for dinner at Elkamo!
This is the most unique cocktail I'd seen yet! We were supposed to pour the drinks from the bottles into the glasses through the candy floss! What a creative idea!
Everything was nice omg! Tapas is the best!
DAY 5
WHITE ELEPHANT BEACH CAFE
07:30 AM //
Woke up bright and early to have breakfast at this gorgeous location! The White Elephant Beach Café is located right at the Gnarabup Beach Bpat Ramp, right on the beach itself! So you can expect a beautiful view while dining in.
Their breakfast spreads were fresh and delicious!
Great fuel for what's ahead for the day!
BUSHTUCKER TOURS
08:30 AM //
After breakfast, we took a short drive over to the mouth of Margaret River where we got ready for some canoeing action with Bushtucker Tours where you can enjoy flat water canoeing in Canadian canoes, paddling upstream to visit a number of sites along the riverbank
Aside from our group, there were several groups of students who were there for the canoe tour too! Here's our tour leader giving us a brief guide on how to canoe the right way. Then off we went for our 3-hour tour!
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