Perth Airport 22 min
Elizabeth Quay (13 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. WA Museum Boola Bardip (12 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. Hyde Park (11 min) Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. Perth Zoo (3 min) Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (12 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. The Perth Mint (13 min) Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house. Fremantle Prison (24 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Fremantle Markets (24 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Heirisson Island (8 min) Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. Cottesloe Beach (21 min) Long, patrolled white-sand beach offering swimming, diving, snorkeling & surfing. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (7 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. The Bell Tower (12 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. Perth Cultural Centre (12 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. Scitech (9 min) Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive science exhibits & a planetarium with themed shows. Lake Monger (9 min) Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. |