Cottesloe Beach – Best Perth Attractions
Imagine a beautiful white sand beach only fifteen minutes drive away from both Perth and Fremantle in Western Australia.
A beach fringed with tall Norfolk pines, grassy picnic areas and shelter from the sea breezes. A beach that is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and of course just hanging out. Nearby there are also cafes, shops and pubs to keep you satisfied.
Most Popular Beach in Perth
This is Cottesloe Beach, arguably Nice Attractions tickets for sale Perth’s most popular beach and rightly so. It’s a great place to watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean while kicking back with a cold beer or glass of wine. There is also a nice view of Rottnest Island about 20 kms offshore.
Dive Right In
The water is cool and crystal clear, perfect for a refreshing swim. There’s also a reef to one side that is very popular for snorkeling due to the large variety of fish to be seen. If you’re lucky, you may even see one of the little weedy sea dragons that live there. Or better still, a rare leafy sea dragon. The reef has been classified as a Fish Habitat Protection Area.
Safe for Everyone?
Safety as always is regularly monitored by the Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club from their iconic position just below the Indiana Teahouse. If you go on a Sunday morning, you’ll see the lifesavers doing all sorts of drills and exercises with their club members which can be very interesting.
The beach is accessible all year however surfing with (hard) surfboards is only allowed in the winter months. This is fine though as in summer there is no surf to speak of anyway. You’ll have to drive down south to the Margaret River area for that.
How to Get There
You can get to the Cottesloe Beach on regular Transperth buses from both Perth and Fremantle. Buses take about 20-30 minutes with the stops. You can also take the train but be aware that it’s about a 20 minute walk from the Cottesloe train station. If you do choose to drive, there is ample free parking (up to 3 hours) right at the beach.
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