Perth Airport 23 min
Hyde Park (17 min) Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. Heirisson Island (15 min) Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. Swan Valley (36 min) Historic wine & food region with tasting rooms, river cruises, gourmet shops & a wildlife park. WA Museum Boola Bardip (7 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. The Perth Mint (9 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (7 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. Perth Cultural Centre (6 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. Scitech (13 min) Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive science exhibits & a planetarium with themed shows. Fremantle Prison (28 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Lake Monger (7 min) Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. Perth Zoo (8 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. Elizabeth Quay (14 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. The Bell Tower (12 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Fremantle Markets (28 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (7 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. |