Good morning!

Your day ahead brings many wonderful experiences by land and water.

We plan approximately 8 hours of exciting activities together for each full day. We will let you know in advance about food and approximate, flexible timing.

We leave the rest up to you. This mornings breakfast, you may prefer to choose your own adventure and ponder your thoughts and your surroundings with smile on your dial. The cafe strip is a hop, skip and a jump from your door. A coffee and croissant, an acai bowl, local delight or the supermarket is a 9 minute walk for fruit, goodies or museli and yoghurt back to your room. Or join the group in a local favourite courtyard for breakfast. We have all of the info to make your life easy. You should feel free to take time as you need it.

7:45am – A short walk to to pick up our rental bikes for our first outdoor adventure! Ride Dip Repeat & Snorkel: The Ocean & River Loop. 

Prepare to be amazed!

At a leisurely pace we will pedal to explore nature’s wonderland at the waters edge. The Swan River is the hidden gem (brackish water). Nature trails, spontaneous dips, hidden coves, luxury waterfront neighbourhoods, watersport culture and spectacular scenery at every bend. Leafy streets, ocean swims, snorkel iconic Cottesloe reef, lunch is a surprise. Enjoy like a local. You will love it.

We will return at approximately 2pm.

You will have your own bike for the duration of your nature and culture immersion. We encourage a mountain bike for this day. We cannot keep e-bikes at our accommodation. If you would like to use an e-bike, we will swap it for non electric after.

Our itinerary is flexible. We are about spending time, not being in a rush, feeling your surroundings.

This is not your typical ‘retreat.’ There will be plenty of time to enjoy your own company, rest, nap, read a book on the beach, cycle around if you want to find more nature or head off together with free time. Everything is close by. We will tell you about the snorkelling trail, good coffee and local festivities, making sure you fit in to the laid-back freo lifestyle by the sea.

You have free time from approximately 2pm to 6pm.

Banquet dinner – savour local flavours with a 3 course menu.

8pm – Evening walk or retire.

7.30am – Water Wonderland by Kayak experience.

We will relaxedly ride our bikes 3.5km, collecting breakfast from Wild Bakery, to North Fremantle, the Swan River and our peaceful pocket of paradise.

Part of the experience, we will unload the kayaks together and, following a safety induction and full instruction, we will paddle at a comfortable pace, hugging the rivers edge, for the best views of nature and wildlife.

No experience is necessary. It is our gift to make you feel safe on the water if you want to try a new experience.

Paddling through Mosman Park and ever-changing landscapes of luxury waterfront homes, shaded coves, sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, and secret spots even locals may not know.

You’ll discover how life looks from the water — dolphins might greet us, pelicans may glide past, black swans drift gracefully by, rays may dance below.

Glimpse WA’s vibrant boating lifestyle: elegant yachts bobbing at their moorings, hydrofoilers gliding effortlessly above the surface in the playful wake of a passing vessel and the relaxed energy of life on the Swan.

There will be exploratory rest stops, optional refreshing dips in shallow bays as well as stories and local insights about marine life and riverside culture.

After our paddle, we’ll share a light style picnic breakfast overlooking the water – a chance to share stories of travel and the water and soak up the serenity.

It’s like being invited to explore a friend’s secret riverside backyard. You’ll feel completely looked after while discovering the true magic of this special place.

Feeling relaxed and with eyes glistening, we will pack up the kayaks with free time until our evening activity.

6:00PM – Spend the evening under the pines at the University of Western Australia (UWA) for the Perth International Film Festival. This is one of the best things you can do in Perth on the low down in our opinion. The experience is truly wonderful. A social gathering scattered around the grounds, the outdoor venue is fabulous with picnic and beverage before dark.

Our mode of transport is a comfortable Prado. Mandy will be your warm welcome, your host, guide and driver. An all rounder and a local, her knowledge, expertise, sense of adventure, free spirit and genuine passion for providing the best time you can have when in Fremantle, Perth and WA, her love of the ocean and outdoors and pretty much everything in between is quietly contagious. Attentive yet unintrusive, Mandy knows when to guide and when to step back leaving space for you to simply be.

Food is always delicious, relaxed and the location chosen because it’s special.

Back to Freo after the film.

For those leaving today, checkout is 10:00am.

7:30am – Join us for breakfast in a local favourite hidden courtyard garden venue, adjoined to a gallery, its display changing monthly. Expect good food, good coffee and the icing on the cake, a good exhibition. We love you and thank you in advance Moore & Moore.

Maybe you have been to the beach for a sunrise swim and your own unplanned adventure, loving your morning moments and doing your thing. Perfect! Let’s meet at 9:00am to ride to the boat.

Moving by bike is to feel free and alive – No vehicle, avoid traffic, go slow, see more. We must share this side of life too. We are not the Nederlands, but we’ll have a go!

We cruise make to Jetty, East Fremantle and the boat (2km – 6 mins). Everything being so close is a great way to live.

9:30am – Boat departs

Snorkel with playful sealions!

Feel the instant ranquility the ocean brings. We love this boat and Chris, our trusted captain for our half day experience. An approximate 30 minute cruise to Carnac Island and crystal clear turquoise waters to snorkel with playful sealions. Mother nature is of course out of our control, but the male sealions are there during the season.

If you would like to take in the scenery from the boat, welcome.

This is a once in a lifetime experience.

Chris will provide a sausage sizzle light lunch on board.

1:30pm return to base for free time.

Keep your eyes peeled. Fremantle is a hub of art, festival and music all year round. There is always somethign going on in the streets.

We will return the bikes today before 5pm. You may like to do so on your way home. Of course the time is yours if you would like to do so later.

The Fremantle Markets are open today until 5pm. Rest? Or more explore?!

More markets of a different variety are on at South Beach from 5pm this arvo.Your evening can be whatever you choose. We are here to share experiences. If you’d like an eve on your own, go for it.

Unless you want to extend!

This morning we pack up and get ready to leave our new friends and incredible time together!

Check out time is 10am. One last breakfast if you have time. We know there will be a lot of love going round. There are no goodbyes, only see you next time. 

If you would like to share your room, please let us know. There may be someone else who would like to reduce costs, or prefers to have company.

From Perth Airport, take an uber or taxi to Quest Fremantle (8 Pakenham Street). Public transport is easy to Fremantle train station (Perth Journey Planner). Quest is 4 minutes walk from the bus and train station.

We will be a group of kind-hearted, open-minded carers and sharers. Inclusive friends and couples, of course, are welcome.

You will need a basic level of fitness to join this trip. Please check tour descriptions to make sure it’s right for you. Ride, Dip, Repeat: Ocean & River Loop by BIKE. Water Wonderland by KAYAK. Extend a day to SNORKEL with sealions Sea Lions: Majestic Creatures of the Ocean – Lobster Shack– you can choose to enter the water or watch from the boat.  We are rewarded by making you feel comfortable in the water and sharing new and exciting experiences.

Ocean adventures are for the young-at-heart, curious in life and rich in spirit. 40+. 50+. However, age has no boundaries. If you feel pulled to come, please allow yourself this gift. If you are a kind-hearted adventurer who loves the outdoors and lives with curiosity, warmth and wonder, and you want to push your boundaries, we would love to help you get there. Be empowered. We are truly rewarded to share this experience with you.

Dietary needs can be catered for with advance notice. We will communicate your requirements to our caterers; however, we cannot accept liability for allergen exposure. If you have medical or severe allergies, please ensure you take appropriate precautions.

We would love you to extend your trip with us! If you would like to add on unforgettable ocean adventures, please ask us about days planned around these ocean-based activities:

• Cervantes turquoise water Sealions Tour & Pinnacles Desert – day tour by car (private)
• SUNSET SURPRISE – it’s a surprise!
• Rottnest Island (Unaccompanied – We hope to be licenced to take guests over by end of 2026. In the meantime, we can tell you what is good. Bike and snorkel all day!)
• RIVER BLISS & PERTH CULTURE COMBO by BIKE
• Humpback Whale Watch – SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER with Whale Watch WA.
• Blue Whale Deep Sea Experience – APRIL to MAY with Whale Watch WA.
• SCUBA Dive Rottnest Island – 2 dives with our trusted business partners.

No problem, please talk to us.

AQUAlibrium’s Freo Life By The Water getaway runs over various dates (SEPTEMBER – MAY), minus winter. Please contact us as we may be able to create or rearrange dates that fit your schedule.

If you would like to book a private retreat, or have one tailored to your needs, please send us a request. We are adventure alchemists, we know WA deeply and we love kids.

International or domestic flights are not included. We can put you in touch with a travel agent if you need assistance with flights.