By David Thyberg
Interesting Places in Perth
The City of Perth is located in Western Australia. It was founded in 1829 and was recently named the "remotest city on the planet." Despite this name-tag, Perth is a cosmopolitan city with great weather, scenic
beaches, and lots of interesting places to visit. Make sure to check out some of the following tourist attractions over the course of your stay.
Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Kings Park and Botanic Gardens is situated just outside the heart of town, high up on Mount Eliza on Fraser Avenue in Perth. This park gives visitors a great view of the city and Swan River. The park boasts over 400 hectares of natural bushland and open space. Hundreds of native plants and animals can be found here. Make sure to visit the State War Memorial. Free concerts are held in the summer, and the Kings Park Wildflower Festival is held in the spring.
Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Administration Building
Perry Lakes Drive or PO Box 48
West Perth 6005
Floreat 6014, Western Australia, Australia
Tel: (+61 8) 9480 3600
bgpa.wa.gov.au
Fremantle Prison
Entrance
Fremantle Prison is the most famous convict-constructed building in all of Australia. The prison was built by convicts back in the 1850s. It was a tough job for these prisoners, quarrying limestone on site to build their own cells. Torchlight, Tunnel and Great Escape Tours are available. Adults can tour the prison for around $20 and children's tickets cost about $11, depending on the tour options you select. The Tunnel Tour is significantly more expensive.
Fremantle Prison
The Terrace
Fremantle, Western Australia, A 6160, Australia
Tel: (+61 8) 9336 9200
fremantleprison.com
Perth Zoo
Koala
Located on Labouchere Road in South Perth, the Perth Zoo is just 5 minutes from the center of town. Natural habitats house koalas, kangaroos, dingoes, wallabies, and many other animals from Australia and around the world. Get up close to a cute koala or watch kangaroos carry their babies in their pouches. There are picnic facilities as well as concession stands available for meals and snacks. Evening concert series are held in the summer months. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Parking is free.
Perth Zoo
20 Labouchere Rd
South Perth, Western Australia, A 6151, Australia
Tel: (+61 8) 9474 0444
perthzoo.wa.gov.au
About the Author:
David Thyberg began his writing career in 2007. He is a professional writer, editor and translator. Thyberg has been published in various newspapers, websites and magazines. He enjoys writing about social issues, travel, music and sports. Thyberg holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh Honors College with a certificate in Spanish and Latin American studies.
Photo Credits:
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