What is there to see in perth ??

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smorg22

I was in perth last year and to be honest didn't really enjoy it much, however the surrounding area is amazing, try get down to margaret river, or up to lancelin and the coast around there, which is breathtaking.

around perth we went to rottnest island and penguin island which was a good day out at a penguin reserve, we got there by alittle boat which was included in the price and took us sealion spotting first.

or try these:

Sights
CITY CENTRE & NORTHBRIDGE
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Australian and international art is shown at the state's most important art museum.

Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Northbridge

Bus Blue CAT Train Perth

Tel (08) 9492 6622

Website www.artgallery.wa.gov.au

Admission free, charge for some temporary exhibits

Open 10am-5pm daily
Kings Park
This large city park consists mostly of native bush and is an escape from the city with popular picnic areas and bike paths. There are good views of the city centre from the higher points in the park.

Bus 15, 18
Parliament House
You can take a free tour of the Western Australian state parliament building that offers a crash course in Australian politics.

Harvest Terrace, Perth

Bus Red CAT

Tel (08) 9222 7429

Admission free

Tours Mon, Thu 10.30am
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA)
The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts features exhibits of avant garde and contemporary visual and performing arts.

51 James Street, Northbridge

Bus Blue CAT Train Perth

Tel (08) 9227 6144

Website www.pica.org.au

Admission Gallery free, charge for performances

Open Tue-Sun 11am-8pm
Perth Mint
This impressive building on Hay Street offers a unique insight into how money is made.

310 Hay Street

Bus Red CAT

Tel (08) 9421 7223 or 1800 098 817

Website www.perthmint.com.au

Admission $6.60

Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm; gold pours Mon-Fri 10am, 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, Sat-Sun 10am, 11am, noon
Scitech Discovery Centre
This hands-on science museum features over 160 interactive exhibits. However, like many science museums, it is geared mostly toward kids.

Corner Railway Parade & Sutherland Street, West Perth

Train City West

Tel (08) 9481 5789

Website www.scitech.org.au

Admission $12

Open 10am-5pm daily
Swan Bells
This impressive 82.5 metre copper and glass tower in Barrack Square is one of the world's largest musical instruments. It houses a set of 18 bells, which includes 12 bells from St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square, London that date from before the 14th century. The tower features galleries where you can see the bell ringers in action as well as observation decks that boast stunning city views.

Barrack Square, Riverside Drive, Perth

Bus Blue CAT Ferry Barrack Street Jetty

Tel (08) 9218 8183

Website www.swanbells.com.au

Admission $6

Open 10am-5pm daily; bell ringing Mon-Fri 11.30am-12.30pm, Sat-Sun noon-2pm
Western Australian Cricket Museum
This museum at the WACA Ground is a must for cricket fans.

Nelson Crescent, East Perth

Bus Red CAT, Yellow CAT

Tel (08) 9265 7222

Admission $5, tour $10

Open Mon-Fri except match days 10am-3pm; tours Tue-Thu 10am & 1pm
Western Australian Museum
Western Australia's largest museum features exhibits on natural history including a good selection of stuffed animals and a whale skeleton.

Francis Street, Perth

Bus Blue CAT Train Perth

Tel (08) 9427 2700

Website www.museum.wa.gov.au

Admission free, charge for special exhibits

Open 9.30am-4.50pm daily
FREMANTLE
This seaside suburb has long been Perth's port and recently was host to Australia's unsuccessful America's Cup defence. The area has a hip yet laid-back ambience and is worth at least a day-trip from Perth.

Fremantle Markets
This old market hall has been around since 1897 and is now home to one of Fremantle's most popular attractions with over 150 stalls ranging from fruit and veggies to art and craft.

Corner Henderson Street & South Terrace, Fremantle

Bus Orange CAT Train Fremantle

Tel (08) 9335 2515

Admission free

Open Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Fremantle Prison
The Fremantle Prison was built with convict labour in the 19th century and was operated as a prison until as recently as 1991. It has now been opened to the public and has frequent guided tours.

1 The Terrace, Fremantle

Bus Orange CAT Train Fremantle

Tel (08) 9336 9200

Website www.fremantleprison.com.au

Admission $14.30

Open 10am-5pm daily; tours depart every half hour
Maritime Museum
The new maritime museum on Victoria Quay features an excellent collection of exhibits including a 90-metre-long submarine.

Forrest Landing, Victoria Quay, Fremantle

Bus Orange CAT Train Fremantle

Tel (08) 9335 8921

Website www.mm.wa.gov.au

Admission $10 museum, $8 submarine

Open 9.30am-5pm daily
Shipwreck Museum
The old maritime museum on Cliff Street houses a collection of exhibits focusing on shipwrecks.

Cliff Street, Fremantle

Bus Orange CAT Train Fremantle

Tel (08) 9431 8444

Admission free

Open 9.30am-5pm daily
OTHER AREAS
AQWA
AQWA is home to a large variety of marine life and it features several areas that recreate various marine environments including Australia's largest walk-through aquarium.

91 Southside Drive, Hillarys Boat Harbour

Train Warwick, then Bus 423

Tel (08) 9447 7500

Website www.aqwa.com.au

Admission $23

Open 10am-5pm daily
Perth Zoo
Perth's zoo is home to over 2000 animals representing 280 different species. It has the usual collection of African and native animals and also makes a good picnic spot.

20 Labouchere Road, South Perth

Bus 35 Ferry Mends Street Jetty

Tel (08) 9474 3551

Website www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au

Admission $16

Open 9am-5pm daily

kick_***_cowgirl_1982

No idea.... I am from NSW and never been to Perth, apparently theres alot of beaches to see?

Also, I heard that the gravitational pull is different on the west side of Australia.... and that the water goes down drains in a different direction to the east side.

Speaking of different directions, it would be different seeing the sun rise and set in a different direction too!

??123

the pinnacle, koala bear, kangaroo

jack

Rose Hancock. Besides that Perth will eat you up and spit you out!

iâ™¥sf

there is mirth, for it is on earth

mdc

i agree with Dwizard93. I went there and it was awesome. You can go to i guess what you can call a flea market in fremantle and visit the museum about their history (i think) and go down to san remo cause they have beautiful beaches.

Dwizard93

I been there just go there and you will love it, serious

Dumdum

This city is truely awsome going again in 6 weeks

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