Places to stay & things to do

* Accommodation *

Perth has plenty of accommodation choices, and is an ideal base for attending all events.

Alternatively, check out some options in York:
https://visit.york.wa.gov.au/stay/accommodation.aspx

or Northam:
https://www.northam.wa.gov.au/visit-northam/accommodation.aspx

* More orienteering? *

Orienteering weekend in Albany

Extend your stay with a weekend of orienteering in Albany at WA's South Coast after the carnival Oct 14th-15th!
See Eventor for information on events at Denmark SHS and Albany Historic Forts.

Find out more about Albany: https://www.amazingalbany.com.au/

Anytime orienteering

Try one of our permanent Anytime Orienteering courses in Perth and around the south-west WA.

 * Wildflowers & cultural experiences *

Aboriginal experiences

WA has many Aboriginal tourism operators who offer tours and cultural experiences to fit any expectations.

• A good place to start is WAITOC who represents many of WA's indigenous tour operators.
• Some are also listed in this Guide To Aboriginal Cultural Experiences In WA.
• For tours within Perth metropolitan area, try Indigenous Tours WA.

Wildflowers

As promised by the theme of our Carnival, Kambarang season is the best time to see wildflowers in WA!

• The Wildflower Society of Western Australia lists some top places to visit for wildflower displays, both in Perth and rural areas.
• Australia's Golder Outback is a great resource for self-drive wildflower tours.

 * Other things to do *

Giants of Mandurah

Thomas Dambo is the world’s leading recycle artist, exhibiting in Australia for the first time. He's hidden six giants constructed of recycled wood around Mandurah (& Perth) in an interactive scavenger hunt called "The Giants of Mandurah". To play the game, download your free guide and journey into the extraordinary beauty of the wetlands, waterways, bushland and wildlife on the lands of the Bindjareb Noongar people:
https://www.giantsofmandurah.com.au/

Feeling brave?

Matagarup Bridge Zip + Climb
Optus Stadium rooftop tours

Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island, a 30-minute ferry ride from the mainland, is a perfect destination for a day trip, or a longer stay.
Rottnest is also home of Australia's largest Quokka population.

* General tourist information *

This Welcome to Perth document written by one of the local organising committee members contains lots of useful information.

Find things to do in and around Perth...
https://www.wavisitorcentre.com.au/explore/perth-surrounds
https://www.westernaustralia.com/au/places_to_see/perth/Pages/perth.aspx

... or all over Western Australia:
https://www.wavisitorcentre.com.au/
https://www.westernaustralia.com/au/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx

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