Perth Airport 11 min
Lake Monger (14 min) Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. Fremantle Prison (35 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Swan Valley (25 min) Historic wine & food region with tasting rooms, river cruises, gourmet shops & a wildlife park. Perth Cultural Centre (16 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. Hyde Park (13 min) Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. Heirisson Island (9 min) Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. Elizabeth Quay (14 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. The Perth Mint (14 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (15 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (16 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. The Bell Tower (13 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Perth Zoo (15 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. Bibbulmun Track Northern Terminus (21 min) Scenic 1000-km. walking trail through forests & parkland, with camping & lodging in nearby towns. Whiteman Park (20 min) Spacious park & conservation reserve in Perth’s Swan Valley plus a transportation heritage museum. WA Museum Boola Bardip (14 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. |