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4days Local Perth Life on a Budget

#perthonbudget Day 1 – Perth City & Night Vibes 🚌 Arrive in Perth and check in at Spinners Hostel (affordable & central). 🚶 Stroll around Forrest Place and Murray Street Mall — perfect for people-watching and grabbing budget bites. 🎨 Visit Art Gallery of WA and State Library Courtyard, both free and peaceful spots. 🌃 Dinner at Uncle Billy’s Chinese Restaurant in Northbridge — big portions, small price! 🍻 Optional: grab a drink at The Brass Monkey if you want local nightlife vibes. ⸻ Day 2 – Kings Park Picnic & Sunset Beach Walk 🥐 Start your morning with takeaway coffee and pastries from La Veen Coffee. 🌳 Head to Kings Park & Botanic Garden — bring a picnic, relax at Lotterywest Federation Walkway, and enjoy sweeping city views. 🚌 Afternoon bus to City Beach or Scarborough Beach. 🏖️ Swim, chill, or join locals for beach volleyball. 🍟 Grab cheap eats from Peter’s by the Sea (famous fish & chips!). 🌅 Stay for the sunset — it’s free and stunning. ⸻ Day 3 – Fremantle Art, Music & Food Market 🚆 Train to Fremantle (30 min ride, ~$5). 🎨 Explore Fremantle Arts Centre — free galleries and local art markets. ☕ Brunch at Hush Specialty Coffee or Duck Duck Bruce (both affordable). 🛍️ Wander Fremantle Markets — shop for handmade crafts, vintage clothes, and snacks. 🎶 Catch free live street music near the Freo Cappuccino Strip. 🍕 Dinner at The Grumpy Sailor (budget pizzas and good vibes). 🌙 Optional: walk to Fremantle Harbour for nighttime ocean breeze. ⸻ Day 4 – Swan River & Local Treats 🚲 Rent a bike from Spinway Perth (around $20/day). 🚴 Cycle along the Swan River Loop from Elizabeth Quay to Claisebrook Cove. 🦆 Stop for lunch at The Partisan Café (cheap & cozy riverside view). 🍦 Treat yourself to Gusto Gelato before returning the bike. 🛍️ Last-minute shopping at London Court — cute vintage-style arcade. ✈️ Evening flight? Relax at Langley Park with river views before heading to the airport.
Posted: Oct 11, 2025
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