Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA)
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Do & SeeGuide was updated: July 13, 2024
The city centre is a sight itself, with its fascinating mix of skyscrapers and historic buildings. Apart from the obvious beauty of the city, there is an impressive cultural aspect that will keep you busy for days on end. Don’t miss out on the nightlife!
Swan Valley Vineyards
The Swan Valley in Western Australia is a fascinating mix of award-winning wineries, tasty food, impressive art and interesting events, all of which take place in beautiful scenery just 25 minutes away from Perth’s city centre. The best way to experience the region is to follow the scenic route called the Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail. Discover fine wineries, distilleries, breweries, cafés and art.
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Kings Park & Botanic Garden
Explore a mixture of grassed parkland, botanical gardens and natural bushland on Mount Eliza. Beautiful views, spectacular scenery and free guided walks are offered at this park. About 3,000 of Western Australia’s 12,000 species of local flora are displayed here, with a unique diversity of wildflowers.
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Boat Cruises
The Swan River makes its way through many of the city’s neighbourhoods before it reaches the Indian Ocean. The river takes you through the Swan Valley wine region, Perth’s Central Business District and affluent suburbs, and the port city of Fremantle. Enjoy the view and the breeze, have a meal, and stop once or twice for a wine tasting. Pick a cruise that is just right for you. Captain Cook Cruises is one of the most popular cruise operators. They sell a variety of tour packages, including ones that take you past the mansions in Millionaire’s Row or into the peaceful Swan Valley.
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Perth Bell Tower
Perth’s main attraction is located where Perth meets the Swan River. The 82.5-metre-high Clock Tower, made of copper and glass, contains eighteen bells and is surrounded by a laid trail of ceramic tiles. Enjoy the view, learn about Perth's history and geography and perhaps leave a "love lock" on one of the railings.
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Rottnest Island
An island paradise with superb snorkeling, white-sand beaches and secluded coves only 25 minutes from Perth. The island is 11 kilometres long and has been a popular holiday destination for over 50 years. It is a protected nature reserve and home to the quokka — a small wallaby-like marsupial.
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Fremantle Prison
Built in the 1850s, this is one of Western Australia’s premier cultural sites. In 2010 Fremantle Prison became included on the World Heritage list, as the first building in Western Australia. Take one of the entertaining tours conducted by experienced and knowledgeable tour guides who bring the rich folklore and stories of the Prison to life. You can choose a day tour, a spooky torchlight tour, and ‘extreme heritage’ tunnels tour adventures.
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WA Maritime Museum
The WA Maritime Museum showcases Western Australia's rich seafaring history. Located by the Indian Ocean, it features iconic vessels like the America’s Cup yacht Australia II and the Cold War-era HMAS Ovens submarine. Explore exhibits on WA’s sailing, sporting and adventure heritage, plus temporary exhibitions.
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City Walking Trails
The City of Perth offers a variety of guided walking tours to suit your taste. This is a great way to learn about the history and culture of Perth. All tours are led by i-City Volunteer Hosts. Join a group of explorers or follow a self-guided tour using maps and other information from the Visit Perth website.
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Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA)
PICA is home to contemporary visual and performance arts. It is housed in iconic heritage buildings that for 40 years served as the Perth Boys’ and Girls’ School. Alongside the gallery is the PICA Bar & Cafe where you can grab your morning coffee, lunch or evening drinks in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cultural Centre.
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Margaret River
The Margaret River region is located 270 km from Perth and has become a well known tourist destination. The area has a diverse variety of activities such as surfing, wine tasting and cultural events.
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Cottesloe Beach
Enjoy a relaxing day at the picturesque Cottesloe beach which is a great place to take a walk, swim on the clear blue water or sunbathe on the white sand. Be warned that this is one of the busiest beaches in Western Australia. When you feel hungry or thirsty, park yourself at one of many cafés and bars around the area.
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Penguin Island
Just 30 minutes south of Perth (and a five-minute ferry ride), Penguin Island is a unique nature reserve, home to Western Australia’s largest colony of little penguins. Don't miss the feeding time! The wildlife is the star attraction, but beyond that the island offers white sandy beaches and is surrounded by crystal clear waters perfect for snorkelling.
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Adventure World
Adventure World is a great amusement park for the whole family. With 7 man-made lakes, thrilling rides, wild water action, waterslides, water jet guns, smoking volcanos and unique attractions you will find yourself busy at this park. There are restaurants around the area or you can bring your own food. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with lots of large grassed areas. Good facilities, including a licensed bar.
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Nostalgia Box Museum
Take a trip down memory lane and admire over 100 video game consoles on display dating from the 1970s till 2000s. Learn the history of your favourite video game companies and the progress this art form has made over the decades. The consoles are not only for show either. Play all your favourite childhood games or take the opportunity to try old classics that somehow missed your screen in the past. Relive your old memories and create new ones with your friends and family.
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Stargazing at the Perth Observatory
The upside of Perth being more like a small town than a capital city is minimal light pollution. It means Perth and its surrounding areas are full of excellent stargazing locations. The most obvious and fitting location is the Perth Observatory in Bickley Valley. Check their website for tours and special events. If you don't feel like taking a guided tour, why not make an evening of it by packing a picnic basket and jumping in the car to admire the Milky Way somewhere special, away from intruding city lights?
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Standup Paddleboarding
SUPing (standup paddleboarding) has fast become a trendy and healthy Perth pastime. The city offers numerous places to learn how to balance on one of these beastly boards. The hottest activity right now is SUP yoga — equal parts challenging and fun.
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Berndt Museum
This museum at The University of Western Australia (UWA) holds one of the most significant collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural artefacts in the world. Learn about and see with your own eyes the art, objects, archives, manuscripts, film and sound and photographic collections — all in all 11,500 objects and more than 35,000 photographs.
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