Thursday, June 18, 2015

PLACES OF INTEREST IN AND AROUND PERTH No 12

HILLARYS BOAT HARBOUR is a marina and tourist precinct located in Hillarys, north of Perth, Western Australia on the Indian Ocean.



It was the first such major marina in the north metropolitan region of Perth.  Construction of the new harbour commenced in September, 1985.  Boat launching facilities were completed in October, 1986 and boats started moving into the pen moorings two months later, just before the start of the 1987 America's Cup Challenge Series.



The facility was extensively upgraded during 2008 to incorporate a new boardwalk, tavern and retail outlets.  A feature of this upgrade is a drawbridge arrangement to allow boats to be moored inside the network of boardwalks.


Hillarys is also home to AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia - which showcases the marine life and unique regions of Western Australia's 12,000 km coastline.  The aquarium opens daily.  Other attractions in and around the harbour include a waterslide and putt-putt course as well as fishing charters and cruises.






6 comments:

  1. Another place, particularly the acquarium, I would like to see. Thanks Mimsie.

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    1. It is years since we were there and I believe there are many improvements. It was quite awesome standing in the tunnel watching the aquatic life swimming about over our heads.

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  2. I've been there, loved the aquarium! I stood on that moving walkway and went around three times photographing the fish and turtles.
    The all those brilliant white boats in the marina glistening in the sun against the blue, blue sky. I don't recall the three dolphins statue, I don't know how I missed it.

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    1. I don't recall a moving platform when I was there but that was years ago when the place was just built. I remember, even then, it was quite a place though.
      I am sure the dolphins haven't swum away!! Sometimes, when there is a lot to see one does miss seeing things occasionally.

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  3. Hari OM
    I love boardwalks... and aquariums... added to my list! YAM xx

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    1. So Yam this one is on your bucket list? I must try and get back there again as long as there is room for me to walk using my walker. xx

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