Perth Airport 26 min
Kings Park and Botanic Garden (6 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. The Bell Tower (13 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Heirisson Island (17 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. Lake Monger (12 min) Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. Perth Cultural Centre (13 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. The Roundhouse (25 min) Former prison dating to 1831, now open to the public for visits, with entry by donation. WA Museum Boola Bardip (14 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. Fremantle Markets (23 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Blue Boat House (8 min) Charming blue boathouse at the end of a pier popular with tourists as a photo spot. Fremantle Prison (24 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. The Perth Mint (15 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. Perth Zoo (10 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. Cottesloe Beach (13 min) Long, patrolled white-sand beach offering swimming, diving, snorkeling & surfing. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (13 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. |