Perth Airport 35 min
The Perth Mint (31 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. Fremantle Prison (4 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (24 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. The Roundhouse (6 min) Former prison dating to 1831, now open to the public for visits, with entry by donation. Fremantle Arts Centre (5 min) Built by convicts, the Australian Gothic site offers displays & live music, plus a cafe & gift shop. Perth Zoo (25 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. Elizabeth Quay (30 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. Cottesloe Beach (14 min) Long, patrolled white-sand beach offering swimming, diving, snorkeling & surfing. Adventure World (11 min) Spacious park with adventurous rides, including a huge roller coaster & a waterslide, plus eateries. The Bell Tower (29 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Fremantle Markets (4 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. South Beach (11 min) Famed neighborhood of Miami Beach with glitzy nightlife, luxe oceanfront hotels, dining & beaches. Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (4 min) Vibrant marina featuring seafood eateries, a brewery & a memorial to the iconic AC/DC frontman. E Shed Markets (7 min) Riverside marketplace with vendors for vintage & antique goods, crafts & souvenirs, plus eateries. WA Maritime Museum (7 min) Waterfront museum featuring a guided submarine tour, a range of iconic vessels & history exhibits. |