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 Avon River endurance |
PO Box 28 Perth, WA 6014 Australia +61 8 9287 1877 http://www.avondescent.asn.au |
Paddlers and power craft enthusiasts, from around Australia and the world, test their endurance levels in this race. From Northam to Bayswater, competitors pace themselves over the 133-kilometre course dotted with grade four rapids. Started in 1973, the Avon Descent now attracts more than 1,000 competitors annually. For the best spectator spots check the website. If you want to catch the finish on Sunday afternoon, head to the Garret Road Bridge in Bayswater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beatty Park Leisure Centre |
220 Vincent Street North Perth Perth, WA 6006 Australia +61 8 9273 6080 http://www.beattypark.com.au |
Built for the 1966 Commonwealth Games, this centre was extended and refurbished in 1993. It now offers indoor and outdoor Olympic pools and is home to City of Perth Swimming Club and Perth Aussie Masters group. There is an extensive range of swimwear and accessories for sale, and the light filled space with palms trees make it a pleasant place to train or splash about. Membership gives additional access to the gym, spa, sauna, aerobics, circuit training and aquarobics, personal exercise program and to social inter-centre swimming competitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Wave riding thrill |
8 Troode Street Spearwood Perth, WA 6163 Australia +61 (0)8 9418 6888 http://www.holiday-wa.net/cabl... |
Water skiing, wave boarding, water slides and swimming pools--this place offers watery fun (particularly in summer). Cables is popular as a water-sports venue but also offers basketball, volleyball and mini golf facilities. The Slingshot, a reverse bungee, flings punters 45 meters into the air. Great for entertaining a group, with excellent barbecue areas, children's playgrounds, a licensed restaurant and a snack bar. If you want to learn how to water ski this is the place to visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Water, scenery and wildlife |
PO Box 488 Fremantle Perth, WA 6959 Australia +61 8 9438 1911 http://www.capricornkayak.com.au |
Gliding through the waves is a divine way to experience the local scenery and wildlife. These sea kayaking tours aim to offer an enjoyable and relaxing experience. The company operates a range of tours throughout the Western Australia. If you prefer to remain in the Perth area, tours include Rottnest Island and/or Penguin and Seal Islands. Either way you cannot go wrong, excellent snorkelling and swimming at both sites. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Iron men and women |
Inglewood Pool Alexander Drive, Inglewood Perth, WA 6052 Australia +61 (0)8 9370 1392 http://www.citytriclub.asn.au/ |
Excellent bike paths, rivers and beaches as well as the temperate climate make Perth a superb environment for tri-athletes. September to May is the competition season. Cititri members can attend weekly swim training at Inglewood Pool, wind-trainer and transition bike sessions at Bike Force (corner of Canning Highway and Berwick Street, South Perth). Run sessions are held at Noranda Running Track on Wilde Road in Noranda. Call +61 (0)412 140 340 for running and cycling details. A monthly Sunday social ride starts from Claremont pool. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coral, sea life, shipwreck |
Inglewood Perth, WA 6052 Australia +61 8 9370 3098 |
Established in 1992, this is a company with highly qualified and experienced staff. Diversity Diving offers a range of dive tours, dive courses and dive equipment for hire. Dive tours on offer include a day trip to Rottnest Island, a wreck dive on the HMAS Swan (three hours south of Perth) and a night dive at the Busselton Jetty. Tours include transport from Perth. The best time to dive around the Perth area and in the South West region is from November until May. Cost: From AUD60 per day; equipment hire AUD45 (everything) per day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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PADI dives, sales and courses |
1 Cantonment Street Fremantle Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 8 9336 6286 http://www.dolphindiveshop.com/ |
This is a one-stop dive shop. They have a full range of diving equipment as well as tank filling and equipment maintenance services. PADI accredited dive courses from beginner to instructor are available--a beginner course starts each Monday. This is also the place to join the Dolphin Dive Club, to snorkel, boat dive and even head off on a fishing trip. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Saltwater pools, family fun |
10 Shuffrey Street Fremantle Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 8 9432 9533 |
Heated saltwater pools--indoors, out-door and hydrotherapy - gives you chlorine-free air and water in which to train and play. Home to the RAC Port Swimming Club and Fremantle Aussie Masters squads, the centre also has large grassed areas, a whirlpool and leisure slides for family fun. Open to the public all year, membership also gives you access to the gymnasium, circuit training and aquarobics classes, child minding facilities, fitness assessment, a personal training program and to social inter-centre swimming competitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Whale of a time |
PO Box 402 Melville Perth, WA 6163 Australia +61 8 9319 1410 |
Do not miss this chance to catch a big fish while in Perth. Barry from Moby Dick Charters is a long-time local with the fishing knowledge to ensure you get a bite. With a choice of two boats, punters can travel as far as 30 miles out to sea to fish for dhufish, snapper and groper. The other option is a light fishing trip to Rottnest Island or on the Swan River. Moby Dick Charters also offers surfing and aquatic tours out to Rottnest and Carnac Islands, or barbecue river cruises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chance of a lifetime |
PO Box 5321 Rockingham Perth, WA 6168 Australia +61 8 9591 1333 http://www.dolphins.com.au |
Many people would relish the chance to swim with dolphins. Rockingham Dolphins has been operating since 1987 and know all the right spots when it comes to locating wild dolphins. They take daily trips from September 1 until May 31. Cruise through the waters off Rockingham--home to around 180 bottlenose dolphins. When you find the dolphins, leap into the water and savour this unique experience. All dolphins at Rockingham are wild, (meaning no tricks, no training), thus experience the mammal in it's true habitual state! The trip runs between two and five hours. The other option is a dolphin watch tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rottnest Island Channel Swim |
Suite 15, Sport Lotteries House Stephenson Ave Mount Claremont, WA 6010 Australia 9287 2550 www.rottnestchannelswim.com.au |
First held in 1990, the swim now attracts more than 1,800 competitors and 550 accompanying boats. It is the largest open water swim in the world. The start point at Cottesloe Beach proves a hub of excitement, with the last of the swimmers in the water by 7:30a then water and beachside activities until 1p. Spectators heading to Rottnest for the finish line festivities should plan ahead. This is the busiest day of the year on the island. Most swimmers arrive by 4p and post-swim celebrations run late into the night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surf and sand, rescue & competition |
The Esplanade Scarborough Perth, WA 6019 Australia +61 (0)8 9341 1011 http://www.scarboro.com.au |
Find surf, sand, sport and a social club here. This is the biggest surf club in Western Australia. The 600 plus members watch over the local beaches as well as field teams in inter-club and inter-state competitions. Full members patrol the beaches, train and take part in competitions. Juniors train and compete, while associate members take up support and administrative roles. Clubhouse facilities include showers, change rooms, gym, licensed bar, dining and function rooms and a surfside position looking across the Indian Ocean. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surf gurus school |
Carpark No. 2, 360 West Coast Drive Trigg Beach Perth, WA 6029 Australia +61 (0)8 9448 0004 http://www.surfingaustralia.com |
Want to ride the waves off Rottnest Island, catch the big rollers off Margaret River and Yallingup or try the tricky conditions off Trigg Beach? The Sunset Coast of Western Australia has some unique surf spots, and Surfing WA have the local knowledge. Club surf schools offer a comprehensive introduction to surfing. For more advanced wave riders, Surfing WA has designed coaching programs, facilitates junior development, is the representative voice of surfers, and organizes surfing contests for members. Phone or checkout the website for events and locations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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