Brooke Stone Real Estate - Local Attractions

Joondalup

Wonders abound in the exciting city of Joondalup. Numerous events and activities take place for visitors and locals, making it the place to live; This place is very exciting and offers a multitude of things to entertain young and old. Don't wait - rush towards this fantastic inner city living lifestyle

ECU, TAFE and the Police Academy, Joondalup Golf Course, Local restaurants, Nightlife - pubs and clubs, Neil Hawkins Park - see the kangaroos and birds, Bush walking, fabulous shopping, the Arena, concerts & Festivals, art gallery, night markets (summer), open air movies & movie cinema’s

Joondalup City

This map shows the local surrounds in Joondalup City - including the police academy, the greatest shopping centre - Lakeside Shopping Centre, local nightlife, Joondalup Hospital, Edith Cowan University, Neil Hawkins Park and other surrounds available in the Joondalup Area.

A free CAT bus offers a service every 15 minutes around Joondalup.

Hillarys Boat Harbour

A world class marina harbouring thousands of boats from luxury launches to fishing boats.

A variety of restaurants caters for every taste from the equisite a la catre to fish and chips - bars and entertainment, safe swimming beach, trampolines, water slides and play ground will delight everyone from the kids to the grand parents.

Mindarie

A mediteranean style village built around a fishing harbour. This area features beautiful homes, properties on canals, fabulous restaurants and great nightlife.

AQWA

Australia's largest aquarium and underwater tunnel this fabulous display of marine life reflects the amazing marine environment and marine life from around the world. This wonderful place offers a unique and fun experience.

Swan Valley

Closer to Perth than Margaret River, but the home to many award winning wineries and restaurants.

An excellent day of wine tasting, fine food and lots of fun.

Pick your skipper - hire a taxi - rent a limo or join a tour to maximise your experience.

Whiteman Park

A 20 minute drive to this fabulous national park offers a fabulous day of relaxing under the shade of a gum tree, enjoy picnic tables, barbeques, open grassed areas to kick a football, little shops in the village, train rides and themed days.

If you want to explore some of Australia's famous wildlife, head to Caversham Wildlife Park (located in Whiteman Park) and feed the kangaroos, pat a koala, check out the Tasmanian Devil, have your photo taken with a wombat and marvel over the wonderful colours of the birds and cuddle some farm animals. This is a day of fun and entertainment.

Golf

There are many golf courses surrounding Joondalup - but none finer than 'Joondalup Country Club'. Voted as one of the best golf course in Australia in features.

Boasting 27 holes of beautifully manicured fairways and greens, set amongst lakes and quarries that will challenge the good golfer and make the beginner aware of why this course is so scenic.

Beaches

Some of the best beaches in the world are right on your door step in Western Australia.

Trigg - Burns Beach - Hillarys - Quinns are just some of the beaches close to Joondalup and offering everything from fabulous surfing to protected safe beaches for the kids

Neil Hawkins Park

This splendid park borders the grasslands of Lake Joondalup beside the city centre.

Originally an Aboriginal hunting ground and now set in a state park, it provides refuge to a number of wild animals including kangaroos and birdlife.

Many tourists enjoy hand feeding the kangaroos and birds and taking photo's. Watch the ducks on the lake and see if you can see a turtle or two.

Enjoy a free gas bbq (we recommend putting alfoil over the hotplate then cooking on top of the alfoil) watch the sunset over the lake and let the kids play on the jungle gym equipment.

Hot Air Ballooning

One and a half hours driver from Perth is Northam Valley where, in summer, a number of Hot Air Balloon companies operate to cross the clear summer skies.

Departing at dawn, passengers help to set up the balloon, and then enjoy a 2 hour soundless drifting over rivers and farmland before returning for a magnificient champagne breakfast.

Arena Joondalup

Home to one of Perths Australian Football Teams the "Arena' also offers a huge range of activites;

For the sport enthusiasts the arena provides a number of options.

Do you want to get wet? Try the swimming pool, aerobics classes, leaisure pool, sauna, and water slide. If you prefer to be on solid ground the Arena offers gymnasium, aerobics, specialised cycle room, x-press training and more to help you get in shape and burn off energy.

And if you are looking for some entertainment, check out the Arena website to see what events are being featured - concerts (including Rock It) are often hosted at this spectacular event and sports arena.

Water Sports

Perth offers the delights of many water sports from Kite Surfing, Wind Surfing, Sailing, Deep Sea Fishing, Water Skiing and much more. There are often classes available if you want to learn to surf.

Fancy learning to scuba dive? Perth has fabulous dive spots and professional, accredited instructors to teach you the skills.

Rottnest

Initially called "Rats Nest" for the strange looking creatures known as a "Quokka", this fabulous island has become a "must see" in Western Australia. With pristine beaches, fabulous options to go bike riding, swimming, native life, old fashioned shopping town, and the local pub - this place is great to visit.

Catch the Rottnest Ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour and you can spend the day on this wonderful island.

Restaurants

There are fabulous restaurants in the Northern Suburbs- with wonderful cuisines from Japanese to Italian to African to bar meals. Joondalup City has a restaurant area with some of the favourites being Trendi Cafe, Hogs Breath and Serrendipity African Restaurant. In Hillarys Marina a range of fantastic restaurants await your booking - Jetty's is great for sunday smorgasboard breakfast or enjoy a sophisticated meal at Portifino's Italian Restaurant - and Sharkys sells the best Fish and Chips. From Scarborough to Butler, Joondalup to the sea - there are many restaurants here for you to enjoy