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Botanic Golf

Botanic golf is a mini golf course mixed with a Botanical Garden. It is situated at 25 Drover's Place Wanneroo (Perth, Western Australia) it has two types of golf Mini Golf and Billiard Golf. There is a very nice café called “The Leap Frog Café” For older people you can have a Wedding there. Botanical Golf is for any age group. They have all different size golf clubs to fit everyone

This is the Galah called Charlie at Botanic Golf near the 16 and 17 hole. He likes to play tug of war with dead leaves and crunches them to bits. But fingers are his favourite food!!

In the 1960’s Mr Theo Puilk (a man who studied landscaping and architecture for 9 years in Holland) thought about turning 2 hectares of sand and scrubs into a Botanical Garden with 18 holes of minigolf. This took him 7 years to complete. The botanic gardens and minigolf course opened in 1981. At the botanic gardens there is room for picnics, BBQ’s and birthday parties.

by Sam (Connoly Primary School, Western Australia)

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Pinnacles, Western Australia

The Pinnacles Desert is located in the Nambung National Park, 250 kilometres north from Perth. The Pinnacles are made of limestone and some are up to 4 metres high. These pillars are a light yellow colour and the sand around it is a yellow/orange.

The Pinnacles were formed by erosion from wind and rain many years ago and still happen today.

Tours run all day around Nambung Park. There is accommodation in Cervantes close by with a petrol station, Caravan park, clear-water beaches and more.

by Kellie (Connoly Primary School, Western Australia)

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John Forrest National Park

John Forrest National Park is the place to go if you want to see natural bush land which is found in Western Australia.

History
It is one of Australia's oldest conservation areas and was Western Australia's first national park. It is located on the Northern edge of 'The Hills Forest and is twenty eight kilometres east of Perth city. This area was first established in the year 1898 as a reserve which conserves its many natural and cultural features. In the early 1900's visitors came from Perth by a train to enjoy a day in the beautiful bush land. In the 193O's, sometimes known as 'The Time of the Great Depression,' sustenance workers built areas for people's personal needs and enjoyment. In 1947 it was named John Forrest National Park in honour of a famous Western Australian explorer and statesman.

What to do
This great place provides magnificent views of the Swan river coastal plain and contains walk trails through rugged wilderness, along the old railway or to quiet pools and spectacular waterfalls. John Forrest National Park has two beautiful waterfalls, with crystal blue water. One called Hovea falls and the other National Park Falls. It is a short walk to both waterfalls along a walk trail, which goes through natural bush land. There are also walk trails to other places such as rocky pool and you can go hiking along the John Forrest heritage trail. It is the perfect place for sightseeing, picnicking, bush walking, photography, mountain biking, horse riding and has areas for the disabled.

For pictures go to http://www.westaust.net/john_forrest.html

by Jodie (Connoly Primary School, Western Australia)

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Sorrento Quay

Hillarie’s boat harbour or Sorrento Quay is just only 20 minutes north of Perth city.
It is for anyone looking for Entertainment, shopping, events, and dining and safe protected beaches and accommodations.

FOOD
Sorrento Quay offers you a wide variety of food experiences, with 16 cafes, restaurants, and food outlets.

BEACH
The beaches in Sorrento Quay are overlooking the Indian Ocean. It is a safe protected beach because they do have lifeguards all around the beautiful beaches.

THE GREAT ESCAPE
The great escape is water park leisure. They are 4 slides, mini golf called a wacky golf, trampolines, Gimme Kiddies Rides Yogo Land, and Oasis café. The great escape can function for Birthdays parties, Social outings and family outings.

SCUBA DIVING
Sorrento Quay’s dive shops supply a massive variety. And with eleven (11) different staffs, you are sure to be safe.

SHOPPING
In Sorrento Quay, shopping is another part that you can do instead of the usual things.
There are 30 specialty stores and boutiques. With a lot of different varieties of fashion and clothes such as, street and surf wear, souvenirs, gifts, jewellery, and accessories, there is something to suit everyone. Home wares, arts, music, new-aged product, there is always something in Sorrento Quay that you will be able to please some one with.

BOAT TORQUE CRUISES
Sorrento Quay also includes a ferry that takes you to the Famous Rottnest Island. The Boat Torque Cruises goes daily to and from.

ACTIVITIES
In Sorrento Quay you will never have nothing to do. Especially when there is a lot of things to go to such as, The down under Harley tours- which you would ride on a Harley Davidson and go down the Sunset Coast, Leisure land amusement arcade- Which are arcade games e.g., Pot Black- where you are able to play Pool Table, The Craic Nightclub- which is a night club where you can party all night.

Links;
http://members.iinet.net.au/~jgowland/public_html/Sorrento%20Quay.htm
http://www1.pbfoods.com.au/sponsorship.asp?sponsorID=43&showBig=true&Page=1
http://www.aqwa.com.au/about/visitors/where.asp

by Juliana (Connoly Primary School, Western Australia)

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AQWA

AQWA the aquarium of Western Australia is one of Perth’s most popular attractions.
All ages are invited to come. AQWA is open daily, so you’ll have plenty of time to see all the sea animals and fishes.

by Cathy (Connoly Primary School, Western Australia)

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Adventure World

Adventure World is a place where you can go to relax, have a picnic and ride the rides. Its administration prices cover for a range of people including families, children and adults. A family of five will cost you $132.00 while a family of four only costs $108.00. Children under 4 are for free. But an adult must accompany children under 10.

RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS.
Turbo Mountain is the place to go for people who love thrills. This monster of a ride is one of the popular attractions of the park. But you must be at least 140cm to ride. Another one of the popular rides is The Rampage. This ride is the most recent. It cost over $1.8 million to import. This is a ride for people who can take being thrown upside down. The ride requirements are 145 cm and you must be less than 110 kg.

If you still want any information please check at: http://www.adventureworld.net.au/

by Matthew (Connoly Primary School, Western Australia)

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