Perth Airport 18 min
The Perth Mint (5 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. Lake Monger (11 min) Lake with surrounding trails for walking & cycling, plus recreation areas & birding sites. AGWA - Art Gallery of WA (6 min) Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space. Fremantle Prison (30 min) Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe. Heirisson Island (11 min) Compact island offering picnic shelters with BBQs, a children’s playground & a kangaroo sanctuary. Perth Cultural Centre (6 min) Lively arts complex including government buildings, museums, theaters & art galleries. Kings Park and Botanic Garden (12 min) Landscaped park, overlooking the Swan river, with honour avenues plus war and historic memorials. Elizabeth Quay (10 min) Waterside entertainment complex on an inlet with shopping, cafes, boat tours, art & museums. Scitech (9 min) Kid-friendly museum featuring interactive science exhibits & a planetarium with themed shows. Hyde Park (4 min) Large, scenic green space with 2 lakes, playgrounds, wildlife & picnic facilities. Fremantle Markets (30 min) Busy indoor market dating to 1897 with stalls selling food, local produce, clothes & handicrafts. Swan Valley (30 min) Historic wine & food region with tasting rooms, river cruises, gourmet shops & a wildlife park. WA Museum Boola Bardip (5 min) Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail. The Bell Tower (9 min) Landmark modern tower with ringing bells & an observation deck offering city views. |