Rollin with Segway Tours, WA

Well, on my recent trip to Perth, all that past pedestrian ridicule I dished out came back to haunt me. Because after a few minutes on a Segway of my own, I was definitely not laughing any more.
I’m rolling along the Perth Esplanade, the Swan River to my left, Perth CBD to my right. I’m going really fast, and when I say fast, I mean 10 k’s an hour. (What? When you’re on two wheels that’s totally flying.)
I was too cocky, and lost control of my Segway. A classic, Mitzi moment.
I close my eyes and start screaming as I overtake and zoom past the group. Aaaaahhhhhh!
“Mitzi. Just slow down, pull back a bit, lean back. Thata girl” a soothing voice speaks into my ears. It’s Patty, our tour guide on wheels. He calms me out of my speed-shock and brings me back to a nice slow pace. My heart slows.
Phew, that was close.
Turns out Segways are pretty incredible. They use a steer and lean technology that processes around 100 calculations a second. Crazy huh?

And they really are easy to ride, seriously, I’m just a mega clutz.
So, how do you do it? Just be one with the Segway; grab the handles, and step onto the Segway, like this:

From here, you lean your ankles forward and try to relax. It’s a weird sensation when it starts to move- honestly, you just have to try it!

Nervous? Patty and the team will help– and even take you on an obstacle course to practice and get your confidence up.

The Segway Tour trend is really growing, not just in Perth, but all over OZ. And you know what? It really is the coolest way to see a city. Segway Tours WA’s HQ is right on Perth’s stunning esplanade and next to the Bell Tower. Our tour takes us by the river side and down towards the old Swan Brewery. And there’s others to choose from – see below.

And you get to wear this ultra stylish helmet and high-viz vest while you’re at it. Hot.

Oh, and don’t be alarmed if you hear giggles as you Segway past on a tour of your own, it’s probably just me.

Mitzi was a guest of Segway Tours, WA.
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Have you toured by Segway? What did you think?