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Perth: Things To See & Do
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Kings
Park & Botanic Gardens
The Kings
Park in Perth offers a tranquil respite away from the
hustle and bustle of the city.
The 400
hectare hilltop park of botanic gardens and bush land
promises to deliver the unique western Australian flora,
an experience of the bush land solitude, hike trails,
as well as gardens
of orchids,
kangaroo paw, banksias and other wild flowers.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Open daily
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Pricing:
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Admission is free.
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Contact:
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Tel: +61 (0) 8 9480 3659; Fax: +61 (0) 8 9322
5064; Email: enquiries@bgpa.wa.gov.au
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Getting Here:
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Address: Fraser Avenue, West Perth, Perth. Bus:
Bus No. 33 stops outside the Information Kiosk
and extends into the park on Saturday afternoon,
Sunday & public holidays. Red CAT Stop 25 (Havelock
St.) is 1 block north of the gates.
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Perth Zoo
This zoo
houses more than 230 species of animals in a fabulous
display of their natural
environment
showcases various types of Aussie wildlife, mostly housed
in natural habitats,
or in a
walk-through aviary. There are plenty of exotic animals,
which mainly include orangutans,
Rothschild's giraffes, zebras, lions, rhinos, and elephants.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm including Christmas
and Good Friday.
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Pricing:
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Adult: AUD16; Child (4 to 15 years): AUD8; Family
of 4: AUD43
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Contact:
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Information line (24 hours), Tel: +61 8 9474
3551; email@perthzoo.wa.gov.au
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More Info:
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Two areas have been set aside for the comfort
and convenience of smokers.
With the exception of these areas, the Zoo is
strictly NO SMOKING.
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Getting Here:
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Address: 20 Labouchere Road, Perth 6151. Bus:
No. 30, 31, 730 and 731.
Ferry: Ferries run half-hourly from the Barrack
Street Jetty; the Zoo is a short walk
from the Mends Street Jetty.
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Aquarium
of Western Australia (AQWA)
Aquarium
of Western Australia offers a journey to through many
of the marine environments
found in
Western Australia. Visit the mangrove forests of the
tropical north and the granite
shores of
the southern regions. Whether it is the thrill of the
Touch Pool or the view of a
feeding
frenzy, a day at the Aquarium of Western Australia will
be action-packed.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Open daily from 10am to 5pm.
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Pricing:
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Adult: AUD23.50; Child (4 to 15 years): AUD13;
Child (under 4 years): Free; Family (2 adults
& 2 children) AUD65; Seniors & Students:
AUD18
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Contact:
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Tel: +61 (0)8 9447 7500; Fax: +61 (0) 8 9447
7856; Email: bookings@aqwa.com.au
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More Info:
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Disabled parking bays available close to building
entrance.
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Getting Here:
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Address: 91 Southside Drive, Hillarys Boat Harbour,
Perth 6025. Bus & Train: From Central
Perth City Railway Station, take the northbound
Joondalup train
to Warwick Train Station, then catch bus 423.
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Art
Gallery of Western Australia
The Western
Australian Art Galley houses a mix of indigenous, historical
and contemporary
works of
art. The Gallery features a number of permanent and
rotating displays, and regularly
hosts
traveling and special exhibitions. Founded in 1895,
the gallery is home to nineteenth
century
paintings, Art Nouveau, and art from and pertaining
to Western Australia.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Open daily from 10am to 5pm; on Anzac Day from
1 - 5pm. Closed Good Friday & Christmas
Day
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Pricing:
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Admission is free.
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Contact:
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Information line: Tel: +61 (0) 8 9492 6622;
Reception: Tel: + 61 (0) 8 9492 6600; For bookings,
Tel: 08 9492 6644; Fax: 08 9492 6648;
Email: educate@artgallery.wa.gov.au
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A walking frame, manual wheelchairs plus an
electric buggy are available for visitor's use.
These are provided free of charge from the Gallery
Reception.
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Getting Here:
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Address: Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000.
By Foot: Entry from the CBD
via the City Station and Roe Street pedestrian
overpass, from Barrack Street
via the James Street Mall or William Street.
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The Swan Bells
This tower
features fascinating antique bells and timepieces collection
including the 12 bells of
St Martin-in-the
Fields, which have existed before the 14th century and
were recast in the 16th century by Queen Elizabeth I.
Bell ringing demonstrations are also conducted where
visitors
have the
opportunity to ring the bells. There is also a viewing
gallery where visitors are able
to enjoy the scenic view of the Swan River.
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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Open daily, Summer: 10am-4:30pm; Winter: 10am-
4pm. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
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Pricing:
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Adult: AUD6; Concession: AUD4 (Children 5-14,
Western Australian Senior
Card Holders, Australian Health Card Holders
and Full-Time Student Card Holders). Free for
children under 5. Free on 1st Tuesday of every
month.
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Contact:
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Tel: +61 8 9218 8183 ; Fax: +61 8 9325 2507;
Email: Info@swanbells.com.au
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More Info:
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Children under 12 years must be accompanied
by an adult. Accessible facilities available.
For safety reasons, a maximum of 100 people
is permitted in the tower at any one time. Flat,
closed shoes must be worn for access to the
observation deck. Smoking is not permitted in
the tower or observation deck of the tower
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Getting Here:
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Address: Barrack Square Riverside Drive, Perth,
WA. Bus: Take the blue CAT
bus and stop at Barrack Square. Ferry: take
the ferry service from South Perth
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