Perth Airport 22 min
Hyde Park (11 min) Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. The Bell Tower (12 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Perth Zoo (9 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. Perth Cultural Centre (10 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (10 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. Fremantle Markets (26 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Scitech (6 min) Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive science exhibits & a planetarium with themed shows. Heirisson Island (15 min) Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. WA Museum Boola Bardip (11 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. The Perth Mint (12 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. Fremantle Prison (26 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Lake Monger (8 min) Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. Elizabeth Quay (11 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. Cottesloe Beach (15 min) Long, patrolled white-sand beach offering swimming, diving, snorkeling & surfing. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (3 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. |