[AU; 2025] Day 1 - My Welcome to Perth | Damaged Luggage and City Drive
Day 1
Arrival
Kaya (Hello) Perth!
I was rather excited to be back in Perth, but wasn't expecting such a warm welcome with a damaged luggage - the wheel went missing.
I probably hold the record for the most missing luggage wheels and damaged suitcases among the people I know. I’ve claimed so many damaged luggage cases from travel insurance and airlines that I sometimes think I’ll end up on a blacklist someday. Luggage luck is definitely not on my side. This is to emphasize - travel insurance is very important.
The pretty sunrise right outside the international airport did a good save :>
Checking in
Novotel Perth Murray Street
I arrived the hotel really early in the morning and as expected I was told I couldn't check-in as the rooms were unavailable. But when I told the counter I'm willing to pay for early check-in, I got a room in 5 mins for an additional charge of A$100 - it was a steal compared to booking a night before, so I took the offer up.
It was a very basic room, nothing fancy. It was clean, comfy, no frills.
I got the room without breakfast, and I didn't pre-purchase one, and it quite expensive for a walk-in price: A$30. The spread was quite basic, I wouldn't recommend if you're walking in. If it is part of the hotel package - go for it!
Drive around Perth City
It wasn't my first time to Perth, but I was traveling with someone who never came to Perth. See my previous drive trip: [AU; 2023] Afternoon trip around Perth
This time, I got the same ride from the same local family, so the itinerary was quite similar - the weather was nice so it doesn't matter to me if it was a repeated itinerary:
#1 Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Perth has really interesting flowers and plants - probably more dessert in nature.
#2 Broadway Fair Shopping Centre
Broadway Fair Shopping Centre
Stopped by a local mall to grab some lunch - needed some comfort soupy food.
#3 Matilda Bay
Matilda Bay
This was a very nice place to just people watch and just enjoy the chill vibe!
#4 Bib and Tucker
Bib and Tucker
We had afternoon tea break at this superb busy Australian modern cafe. Hot chocolate was yummy, and the cakes were delicious too! They also had a great sea view:
Happy Hour - back in city
I had to meet someone back in the city, and we met at this hotel bar quite was unusually busy at an odd hour for happy hour. I guess work ends early on Friday!The Terrace Hotel
Dinner
The Generous Squire
Ending my first night in Perth with a full tummy!
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