TDP Experience Perth - Tourism Western Australia

Amenities
The range and availability of tourism related amenities in the metropolitan areas
of the region are seen to be adequate. However, there are a number of significant
redevelopment projects in the region that are viewed as critical to improving the
vibrancy of key coastal tourism nodes. The planned upgrade of the Scarborough
beachfront and the redevelopment of Ocean Reef Boat Harbour are seen to
provide opportunities to enhance the tourism related amenity of the metropolitan
coastline. The retention of existing short stay accommodation, the provision of
new coastal accommodation, as well as the clustering of retail, restaurant and
entertainment options in these nodes will be important to their activation from a
visitor perspective. These two key development nodes, as well as the continued
expansion of coastal recreational facilities such as walk and cycle trails, picnic
facilities, playgrounds and change rooms will all add to the amenity of the region
from a visitor perspective.
“There is a $60 million development in progress at
Scarborough Beach. This development will improve a number
of things including car parking, bus terminals and add a
water playground.” (Destination stakeholder)
Outside of the metropolitan region, there is seen to be significant room for
improvement in the provision of visitor amenities. These improvements include
the need to:
• Improve signage and visitor information towards Lancelin to service the
increases in traffic brought about by the construction of the Indian Ocean
Drive;
• Construct additional boat launching facilities in townships along the coast
to spread the load of recreational boat use;
• Improvement of facilities in smaller towns such as Guilderton and Yanchep.
Experience Perth
Tourism Western Australia | Tourism Development Priorities
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