Tourist Attractions In Perth
Perth is a charming city
and has enough attractions to appeal to all types of travelers, from
the mainstream to the intrepid.
A very popular tourist spot is Kings Park and
Botanic Gardens, made up of
over 400 hectares of parkland and gardens. It boasts stunning views
of the city and Swan River and is an ideal site for outdoor
activities such cycling, walking and picnics. You can learn more
about the unique biodiversity of Western Australia at the Botanic
Garden, take a free guided walk with a knowledgeable volunteer guide
and climb the double-helix shaped DNA Tower.
Animal lovers should check out the Perth Zoo,
which is also known as Australia’s best small zoo and is located
only 5 minutes away from the city. For an exceptional animal
experience, participate in the
Close Encounters program to observe and learn about rare and
extraordinary animals. You can even shadow a zookeeper and learn
more about what they do, and observe how they care for their
animals.
The Perth Bell Tower
is the place for a unique photo opportunity. It is a towering glass
spire and houses 18 bells, earning it the reputation of the largest
change ringing instrument in the world. The best time to see the
Bell Tower is at night, when it is finely illuminated over the Swan
River.
For a look at Australia’s past, visitors can make
a trip to The Perth Mint,
Australia's oldest mint which is still in operation. The mint’s
original purpose was to manufacture gold sovereigns for the British
Empire, but today it mints precious metal coins for collectors and
investors. A must-see is the Golden Beauty, a natural gold nugget.
Participate in a history tour and create your own personalized
medallion.
The Old Mill is
another historical landmark and offers visitors a chance to
venture back into an era when Perth was
just emerging as a colony. Visitors should appreciate its
enthralling yet difficult history, as it has gone through economic
difficulties and suffered raids by the local Aborigines people.
A nearby attraction
to the Perth city centre is Burswood Park.
It is an ideal location for recreational outdoor
activities, and park highlights include the Swan Fountain, Swan
Shell, natural bird life and barbeque facilities. Hike along the
Heritage Trail to experience the history of Western Australia. See
also the Europe-influenced Sculptural Gardens which have been
acclaimed as significant works of art.
The London Court gives visitors a
sense of Tudor England. A small pedestrian area, it boasts
small olde-world shops and cafes. Pay
special notice to the clock tower at the northern entrance as it is
modeled on the famous Big Ben; above the clock are four knights who
come into action every quarter of an hour. At the southern entrance
is a replica of the Gros Horloge, a 16th century clock
tower in Rouen, with figures of St George battling a dragon. Scan
the street carefully also for the statue of Sir Walter Raleigh.
