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Kings Park & Botanic Garden
Ollie #1 of 68 attractions in Perth
4.5 of 5 stars 282 reviews

Kings Park and Botanic Garden is visited by nearly six million people each year. With its remarkable expanses of unique bushland, tranquil parkland and botanic garden, the Park is... more »

Attraction type  Parks; Gardens
Distance  2.8 km from city centre
Swan River
Ollie #2 of 68 attractions in Perth
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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Cottesloe Beach
Ollie #3 of 68 attractions in Perth
4.5 of 5 stars 135 reviews
Enjoy the day in one of Australia's most striking urban beaches.
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  11.1 km from city centre
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Swan Valley Tours
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Ollie #4 of 68 attractions in Perth
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Owner description: If you like to indulge in wine, beer & great food, then this is for you. We provide gold medal winning daily indulgence tours of the Swan Valley with...... more » Owner description: If you like to indulge in wine, beer & great food, then this is for you. We provide gold medal winning daily indulgence tours of the Swan Valley with cruise options in either direction - showcasing the variety of wines & wineries, beers, chocolate, cheese, nougat and sumptuous food that are Perth's Valley of Taste. We also provide an extensive range of Swan Valley packages for groups, including gourmet tours, winery & brewery tours, sunset tours and progressive dinners, all tailored to your individual needs. From hen's parties and birthday parties to corporate and conference functions - we take the worry out by organising everything for you. We can provide everything from small to large coaches, limousines and cruise boats. Our Swan Valley wine tour guides are friendly, courteous and knowledgeable - they ensure that you have much more than just the run-of-the-mill wine tour. We keep our daily indulgence tour groups small, so you get to know other interesting and fun-loving people whilst sharing the many varied tastes on offer. We also provide a complementary image service: our guides take photos during the day / evening, and they are posted onto our website for you to download and e-mail to your friends. We look forward to showing you the tastes that are Perth's Swan Valley! « less
Attraction type  Tours; Wineries
Distance  17.9 km from city centre
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Perth Zoo
Ollie #5 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 113 reviews
This zoo is home to over 230 animal species and fabulous displays of their environments.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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SciTech
Ollie #6 of 68 attractions in Perth
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  3.2 km from city centre
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Perth Mint
Ollie #7 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 68 reviews
Established in 1899, Australia's oldest mint specializes in precious metals.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
Scarborough Beach
Ollie #8 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 56 reviews
One of the most popular beaches in Perth, known for great year-round surfing.
Attraction type  Beaches
Fraser Avenue Lookout
Ollie #9 of 68 attractions in Perth
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
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West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Ollie #10 of 68 attractions in Perth
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Penguin Island
Ollie #11 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Owner description: Located in the spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, just 45 minutes south of Perth is Penguin Island- a beautiful, unspoilt nature reserve home...... more » Owner description: Located in the spectacular Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, just 45 minutes south of Perth is Penguin Island- a beautiful, unspoilt nature reserve home to WA's largest colony of little penguin as well as dolphins, sea lions, stingrays, pelicans, ospreys and more. Visitors can see the penguins being fed by rangers at the Discovery Centre. It's also fantastic for swimming, snorkelling, having a picnic or just enjoying some of the best coastal scenery in Perth. Rockingham Wild Encounters operate an hourly ferry service to Penguin Island (it's only a 5 minute ride), glass bottom boat cruises of Shoalwater Bay and adventure style cruises to watch the local dolphins and explore more of the marine park. Sea Kayak Tours and Kite boarding Lessons are also available. « less
Attraction type  Islands; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  42.0 km from city centre
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Art Gallery of Western Australia
Ollie #12 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1895, the Art Gallery of Western Australia has the pre-eminent holdings of Western Australian art, craft and design from 1829 to the...... more » Owner description: Founded in 1895, the Art Gallery of Western Australia has the pre-eminent holdings of Western Australian art, craft and design from 1829 to the present. Our collections and exhibitions offer visitors exciting encounters with the art of Western Australia, traditional and contemporary Australian Indigenous art and the art of the world. Entrance is free, donations are welcome. We’re located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre and easily accessible from the Perth Train Station. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 km from city centre
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Aviation Heritage Museum
Ollie #13 of 68 attractions in Perth
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  10.7 km from city centre
City Beach
Ollie #14 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
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St. Mary's Cathedral
Ollie #15 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Guildford Heritage Walk Trails
Ollie #16 of 68 attractions in Perth
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: Explore the history of our town - on foot. Established on what is virtually an island encircled by the Swan and Helena Rivers, Guildford is ideally...... more » Owner description: Explore the history of our town - on foot. Established on what is virtually an island encircled by the Swan and Helena Rivers, Guildford is ideally suited to exploration on foot. To assist you in discovering the numerous fascinating historic buildings, lively characters and wonderful stories of this 'island village' three new heritage walk trails (with 35 interpretive panels) have been built. Each trail starts and finishes at the Old Guildford Courthouse (Visitor Centre). « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Trails
Distance  7.2 km from city centre
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St. George's Cathedral
Ollie #17 of 68 attractions in Perth
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
Trigg Beach
Ollie #18 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 9 reviews

Trigg beach is a great place to spend a few days surfing. There are plenty of great waves around this beach especially towards the Trigg Island end (called an island because a... more »

Attraction type  Beaches
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Burswood Park
Ollie #19 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  18.3 km from city centre
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Western Australian Museum
Ollie #20 of 68 attractions in Perth
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
The main attraction is the museum's extensive collection of Aboriginal artifacts, but yes, there's a dinosaur gallery for the kids, too.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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