How to spend your time when you arrive in Perth early in the morning with kids (Part 1)
On a Sunday in August, I arrived at Perth Airport around 5:30 AM on SQ225 from Singapore!
Bag claim went more smoothly than I expected, but immigration was quite strict.
I had read many blogs beforehand and learned that "Australia has strict rules about bringing in food!", so I prepared very carefully this time.
I didn't put any drinks or food in my suitcase; instead, I packed 2L bottles of water, instant noodles, and snacks for the kids in a small cardboard box.
This was a great decision!
While others around me were opening their suitcases and declaring food items, we were only checked the cardboard box and everything was OK!
Perhaps because it was a family trip, they didn't seem too suspicious?
However, if you're bringing in food, I highly recommend checking the rules beforehand and declaring everything honestly.
It was quite cold in Perth in August, partly because it was early in the morning! It was so cold that I could see my breath in the air, so I changed into long sleeves at the airport.
I spent the time before the train started running exploring the airport and organizing my luggage.
Afterward, I took the train to Perth Station, and from there I took the CAT bus to the hotel.
Although it was before check-in time, the hotel kindly held my luggage, so I was able to start sightseeing unencumbered!
I took the train from Perth Station to Fremantle Station first. 🚃
Public transport in Perth is free on Sundays. 💰
· Note: Only contactless payment with IC cards or credit cards is accepted. ⚠️
My destinations were:
🛍️ Fremantle Market
🛍️ E Shed Markets
· Both are only open on weekends, so please check the days of the week before visiting.
Upon arriving in Fremantle, I had a late breakfast.
I didn't have a specific place in mind, so I just went to a cafe that caught my eye and thought, "This looks nice!" ☕️
Drinking an authentic flat white while gazing at the morning view of Fremantle was amazing! ♡
With my stomach full, I strolled around the market.
I looked at various goods, fruits, and food. I love walking around markets even if I don't have anything specific to buy, so I always visit markets and supermarkets when I travel.
That's when my son found...
Peppa Pig muffins 🐷🧁 ($4 = approximately 450 yen)
Of course, we bought them! 😂
After enjoying Fremantle Market, we strolled towards the station.
From there, we walked another 5 minutes to E Shed Markets!
Honestly, even after researching beforehand, there was very little information available, and I was wondering, "Is it really okay to go here? 😂"
But it turned out to be a great decision! !
E Shed Markets has antiques, miscellaneous goods, and souvenirs typical of Australia. This is highly recommended for anyone looking to buy a souvenir that truly captures the essence of Australia, but at a relatively low price!
I bought some souvenirs here to give to my son's kindergarten friends 🎁
A set of 6 pencils for $2!! So cheap!!! 😍
The pencils had Australian designs like kangaroos and koalas, making them perfect for handing out as gifts ♡
If you buy 3 sets (18 pencils total), it's $5, so I bought 3 sets ✏
Afterward, I visited several souvenir shops during my stay, but E Shed Markets was the only place selling these pencils!
I wish I had bought 3 more sets…!
And since we were planning to visit Rottnest Island during this trip, I also bought a quokka plush toy beforehand ♡
Even though they're the same product, each one has a slightly different face, so I let my son choose his favorite.
The quokka was $8.50!! So cheap!! 😳
At another souvenir shop we stopped at along the way, a similar quokka plush toy was selling for $19.
They had not only plush toys, but also magnets, hats, T-shirts, and other miscellaneous goods, and from what I saw, everything seemed to be 30% to 50% cheaper than other souvenir shops 💸
By the way, the magnets were about $4, which was more than half the price of what you'd find in the market!
Of course, prices vary depending on the item, but if you're looking for cheap souvenirs, it's definitely worth checking out!
I was a little hesitant about E Shed Markets because there wasn't much information available, but it turned out to be a great find for our family 🙌
~~To be continued in Part 2~~
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