Bird feeding at Neil Hawkins Park, Joondalup

Neil Hawkin Parks borders the grasslands of Lake Joondalup beside the city centre. It is located at the western bank of Lake Joondalup. Joondalup is a northern suburb and regional city in Perth, Western Australia. The Neil Hawkin Parks was an Aboriginal hunting ground those days which now set in a state park. It provides refuge to a number of wild animals including kangaroos and birdlife. As the title above, this park is famous among the tourists for hand feeding kangaroos and birds. I did not see any kangaroos here but I saw parrot and its friends. Initially, it was a bit akward when a bunch of mostly non English speaking Chinese stormed into this bunch of Australian kids 'territory'.

These kids had earlier set down and were feeding the birds with the birds' food.

Talking about bird feeding, do we do that in Malaysia? I only seen such at Jalan Masjid India where the Indian traders feed the birds (burung merbok? or just stray birds?) alongside the road. Do we have a proper garden where we can feed birds that live in natural environment and not caged? So, with the crackers given by the tour guide, each of us smashed them into pieces and started to feed the birds. Ironically, we seemed to be alien to those birds. They know we were not the locals. So, they shoo away! LOL Parrots at the open park? Can we find that in Malaysia? If anyone spot a parrot at public places, definitely it will be caught either for sale or caged at home. This Neil Hawkins Park is home to many parrots including the Australian ringneck and cockatoos.

Those kids were having their fun time here.

It was such a nice feeling when the parrot took the food from your hands.

That was me sitting on the ground of the park. The park is very clean and well maintained.

Trying to feed them

Facilities in this park include gazibos, BBQ, toilet and parking. It will be definitely a great place for a family day and visitors for a picnic. Spotted this bunch of sportsperson doing their routine exercise. I suspected they may be from the West Pearth Football Club (WPFC). Arena Joondalup which is located northwest of Lakeside Centre is the home ground for one of Perth's oldest Western Australia Football League clubs, the WPFC. Sources: Wikipedia and Brooke Stone Real Estate.

Joondalup B.B.Q. Restaurant, Western Australia

OMG.. my memory on the trip going to fade away day by day. I tried my best to write on it but time just not enough or me. Joondalup is a northern suburb and regional city in Perth. Accordingly to the tour guide, it a newly developed town area. We didn't pay visit to this town except dining at one or perhaps the only one Chinese restaurant known as Joondalup BBQ Restaurant. While on our way, we can see many newly build houses and shophouses along the road.

 Spotted on top is Joondalup Health Campus, the major public hospital for Perth's northern suburb.

  Chinese live almost everywhere in this world and they make good business at other people land. The owner of this shop supposingly from Hong Kong.

The surrounding area



 I was attracted to this construction worker who wear short pants to work. Cool.. indeed it is their culture to do so.

 













 Check out the price.

 

 The price is 2x more than usual price in Malaysia. Hey.. you haven't convert Aus Dollar to Ringgit Malaysia!

 

 Tourmates



 Tourmates















 Wonder why most picture were only left half portion? All the Uncles & Aunties already complaints on me for taking the photos. Haha.. They can't wait more as they were too HUNGRY.



Strong wind and the weather just like in Malaysia during hot sunny day.



Me and the Uncles, Aunties, Jie Jie & di di.

Moore river, Guilderton

Guilderton is a small coastal town north of Perth at the mouth of the Moore River in the Shire of Gingin. It was originally known as Gabbadah, an Aboriginal term meaning "mouthful of water" until its gazetting as a town in 1951. The river mouth regularly opens and closes depending on the seasons, and alternates between a closed lagoon and a tidal estuary.The town is a popular holiday destination for Perth residents who commonly refer to it as Moore River.

See a hut at middle left of the pic? That was our destination.

Sand boarding at Lancelin Sand Dunes

Lancelin

Lancelin is a small fishing town nestled between the ocean and sand dunes which is about an hour drive or 94 kilometres north of Perth. The town stretches along the edge of a natural bay which is protected from the Indian Ocean by outer reefs and islands. The protected waters of the bay are ideal for swimming, fishing, boating and using small watercraft and water activities dominate the town’s leisure activities.It is also the safe anchorage for a picturesque fleet of rock lobster boats, which creates a hive of activity during the day around the two jetties. The reefs provide the perfect environment for snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and wave sailing. Equipment for all activities can be hired in town. There are also many shipwrecks for the experienced scuba diver to explore.

Lancelin is the gateway to a world renowned dive trail. There are 14 wrecks along the coastline allowing for spectacular diving. Lancelin is an international mecca for windsurfers due to the ideal wind and water conditions.

To the east, the town is bordered by endless snow-white sand dunes, which are heaven for sand boarders, dune buggy drivers, motor bikers and four wheel drivers. Dune buggy racing in the sand dunes is a popular recreational pastime. The peaks of these sand dunes give a spectacular panoramic lookout over the township, surrounding sand hills, farmlands, coastline, islands and ocean. Around the point, Back Beach is safe for body-boarding, surfing and swimming, with plenty of hideaways for sunbathing. There is an abundance of marine wildlife. Sea lions reside on Lancelin Island and regularly inspect the activities in the bay. Lancelin is also home to dolphins that frequent the bay daily and are only too willing to show off their catch of fish to spectators. There are also huge pods of dolphins and the occasional seal outside the bay, pleasing locals and tourists alike. Birdlife and wildflowers are plentiful, with bird sanctuaries on the islands and nearby nature reserves ablaze with wildflowers during spring.

Adapted from: Tourism Western Australia

My Place, Bar & Restaurant, Perth

We stayed at Aarons Hotel throughout the stay in Perth. There is a bar & restaurant named My Place on the ground floor, next to the lobby. We had complimentary breakfast daily at this place.

Just need to tell them your room number and find your seat to be served.

Each of us was given this breakfast meal consists of 2 pieces of 'salty' bacon. a hotdog (with very strong meat smell), 2 smashed tomatoes and 2 special boiled plain taste eggs. That's it! My mum cannot adapt to the salty and 'smelly' food, neither do I. We had the same breakfast the next day till we made complaint to our tour leader. Pathetic meal. However, looking to the menu, this set of meal costs AUD $ 12.00.

Each of us was given 2 pieces of bread as well. You can choose to toast it or take it as it is. Bread toaster

I never used such toaster before. We placed the bread on one side which then they will slide down passing through the heat source and come out on the bottom just like a printer.

There is a lot of variety of jems including butter and honey for you to choose to be applied on the breads. This is edible for us but 2 pieces of bread wasn't enough. Many elderly choose not for the set meal but opt for a change to breads. Pathetically, only additional 2 pieces of breads on top of the current 2 were given.

Coffee is an essential drink for Western people. They drink it like the plain water. Despite not a coffee drinker, I did drink for the sake of trying the different taste of the West. It do seems better.

Besides coffee, there is wide variety of juices including FRESH AUSTRALIAN milks. Due to my cough condition, I did not try any but do have few sips from my mum drinks although continuously being told not to do so. Fruit juices include tomato (the Western favourites), orange, apple and mango. It is all free flow.

This is the sideways dining area close to the washroom. As mentioned, this is a bar as well which of course open at night time. Spotted this man cleaning up the bar area early in the morning. WINES!! Managed to grab his photo. Nice pic~ The setting of the place. Almost all the hotels are equipped with a bar & restaurant type in which extended to the walkways. View from outside the walkways.

Took picture with the bus driver cum tour leader. In most of the Western countries such as Australia and UK, the bus driver has double tasks which also act as a tour leader. It isn't easy to explain and introduce places to the tourists and at the same time focusing in driving.

Wednesdays Wednesday nights are DJ nights with fantastic cocktails.

Karaoke If you enjoy a sing along to some of your old time favourites, or a dance to popular new music, drop into My Place on a Friday evening from 8pm. Bring your friends, or come on your own - the name of the game is having a good time!

DJ Night Get ready to have some fun! Come on down to My Place on a Saturday evening from 8pm and enjoy the music provided by a DJ who plays YOUR songs.

Special; Wednesday cocktails

Wednesday evening drop into My Place for some great $7 cocktails. There will be a live DJ, so you can dance the night away with your pina colada, harvey wallbanger, Singapore sling or toblerone. Special: Karaoke deals

While you are singing your heart out every Friday night enjoy the fantastic specials. Cocktails, Jagerbombs and Vodka Red Bulls are all only $7. It’s all about having some fun so bring your mates or work colleagues.

Prices of some food: Breakfast: Continental Breakfast: Toast with Jam, Marmalade, Vegemite or Honey Cereals, Fruit Juice, Coffee and Tea, Fruit Salad and Yoghurt ==> $12.00 Basic Breakfast: Bacon, Eggs, Sausage, Tomato and Toast ==> $12.00 Full Breakfast: Toast with Jam, Marmalade, Vegemite or Honey, Coffee, Tea and Juice, Grilled Tomato’s, Baked Beans, Sausage, Bacon & Eggs, Hash Brown ==> $18.00 Mega Breakfast: Continental and Full breakfast ==> $25.00 Starters and snacks Garlic & Herb Bread ==> $7.00 Turkish Bread: With olive oil, Olives and dukkah ==> $10.00 My Place Bruschetta: Chopped Tomato, red onion, Basil, Feta Cheese Crumble, lightly Grilled on Garlic bread ==> $10.00 My Place Mix plate: Selection of Tapas, Artichoke, roast capsicum, feta, marinated olives, chorizo sausage, Turkish bread, olive oil and balsamic glaze. ==> $20.00 Nachos: With fresh salsa, melted cheese and Guacamole dip. ==> $15.00 Main Old Fashioned Fish & Chips: With Beer Batter and Salad, Tar tare sauce ==> $15.00 Seafood Platter: A selection of deep fried Seafood and fresh whole Prawns served with Chips& Salad And Tar tare Sauce ==> $24.00 Fish of the Day: Grilled as is or with Lemon Pepper Crust, Chips &Salad or vegetables ==> $20.00 Grilled Salmon: with a balsamic glaze on a bed of mash Potatoes plus steamed Vegetables or fresh Salad. ==> $29.00 Chili Mussels Napolitano: Tomato, herbs, Garlic and Chili sauce, Turkish bread And mayonnaise on the side ==> $20.00 Pasta of the Day: Chef’s freshly made pasta ==> $17.00 Burgers & Sandwiches Grilled Chicken Breast pieces with Cheese, Salad, Mayo and Chips ==> $12.00 BLT: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and mayo with Chips ==> $10.00 Chicken, Bacon and Cheese Foccacio with Chips ==> $12.00 Ham, Cheese and Tomato Foccacio with Chips ==> $12.00 Steak Sandwich: Steak, Grilled Onion, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Beetroot With Tomato Relish or Aeoli and Chips ==> $12.00 American Style Cheese Burger: Big Beef Pattie, double Cheese, Pickles, Onion Jam & Ketchup served with chips ==> $12.00 Pizza Margarita, $20.00, Seafood $25.00, Meat Lovers $25.00, Continental $25.00, Chicken $25.00 How to get there? Address: 70 Pier Street, Perth Western Australia 6000. Phone: 08-92556665 Sources: theGuide.com.au 64