Perth’s first Segway tours were officially launched last week by City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi. Now tourists and locals can see the city, riverfront, and soon Rottnest Island, in a whole new way – rolling on two wheels!
Segway Tours WA are based at Barrack Street Jetty, Perth and offer 60 and 90 minute tours along the Swan River east and west of Perth city, as well as an Experience Zone for training and fun.
Tours on Segways operate successfully in thousands of cities around the world and Segway Tours WA is proud to operate the first guided tour of its kind in Western Australia.
Segways are two-wheeled self-balancing electric vehicles that travel to an allowable speed of 10km per hour. They are eco-friendly, easy to ride, and plenty of fun.
The brainchild of West Australian brother and sister team Owen Williams and Belinda Hill, Segway Tours WA is open seven-days-a-week commencing with up to six tours per day.
Belinda said they were thrilled to be adding a new dimension to Perth’s tourism offering. “It’s wonderful to have reached our launch day as Segway Tours WA has been a long time in the planning. We believe our tours will appeal to both the local and tourism markets, giving people the chance to see Perth in a new way,” she said.
“It takes very little time to learn to ride a Segway and it really is a lot of fun for people of all ages. We encourage people to come down and give it a go.”
At the launch, Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said Perth is an interesting city and these tours give visitors and locals a new, fun and unique way to see Perth.
“The City of Perth is committed to supporting tourism initiatives such as this because they add to the vitality of the city.”
Each tour, travelling on dual-use pathways, accommodates a ratio of 10 participants to one tour guide, who provides entertaining and informative commentary about the city via radio headsets.
The Experience Zone includes mazes, an obstacle course, humps, bumps, bridges and a seesaw. It is perfect for locals who want to try out a Segway and have fun challenging themselves and their mates to see who is the best on two wheels.
Tours currently available are:
· Perth Foreshore East – 90 minutes – along the foreshore to Claisebrook Cove $129
· Perth Foreshore West – 90 minutes – past Kings Park to the University of Western Australia $129
· Riverside Tour – 60 minutes – Swan River foreshore, Barrack Street Jetty and surrounds $89
The Experience Zone is available to access throughout the day and costs $40 for 25 minutes. Anyone over nine years of age and over 45kg can give it a go.
Rottnest Island tours are due to commence in November and a second Experience Zone will also be established, providing an additional attraction and fun family activity on Perth’s favourite holiday island.
Segway Tours WA also offers personalised tours, corporate and group packages, and fantastic options for parties and celebrations.
Segway Tours WA is the official distributor for Segway personal transporters in Western Australia. The company has been conducting personalised tours for the past seven years and is Australian Tourism accredited (TQUAL).
For more information and to book call 1300 80 81 80, visit www.segwaytourswa.com.au, or email info@segwaytourswa.com.au.
