ATTRACTIONS

Perth Attractions

Perth Zoo

One of the world's best small zoos and conveniently located just five minutes from the Perth CBD on the banks of the Swan River, a day out at the Perth Zoo is a must for anyone visiting this city. Home to more than 1800 animals and 230 species, the zoo also has an extensive botanical section to explore, such as the 'African Savanna' 'Asian Rainforest' or the 'Australian Walkabout'. With exciting animals such as numbats, red pandas, Sumatra tigers, dingoes and otters, the Perth Zoo will appeal to all animal lovers.

Address: 20 Labouchere Rd, South Perth; E-mail: www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au; Website: email@perthzoo.wa.gov.au; Telephone: +61894740444; Opening time: Open daily from 9am to 5pm.; Admission: A$19 (adults); A$9.50 (children). Concessions available

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Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Comprised of over 400 hectares (988 acres) of parkland and gardens, Kings Park and Botanic Gardens is one of Perth's most popular attractions for locals and tourists alike. Set on Mt Eliza, the park offers breathtaking views over the city and Swan River while over 80 species birds can be found enjoying the indigenous bushland. Kings Park also features the State War Memorial, the Royal Kings Park Tennis club and a reservoir and the streets of the park are tree lined with individual plaques dedicated to Western Australian Service men and women who died in WWI and WWII. Kings Park is the perfect place for a relaxing afternoon, picnic, sightseeing, walking cycling or just exploring the various lookout points. During the summer months, the park hosts a number of events such as outdoor concerts, moonlight cinema and the Kings Park Wildflower festival each spring.

Address: Fraser Avenue; E-mail: enquiries@bgpa.wa.gov.au; Website: www.bgpa.wa.gov.au; Telephone: +61894803600

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The Perth Mint

Established in 1899, the Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating mint. Originally built to make gold sovereigns for the British Empire, nowadays the mint produces precious metal coins for collectors and coin investors. Visitors to the mint will see the largest collection of natural gold nuggets in Australia, including the Golden Beauty nugget, as well as watching molten gold being poured to make bars and the pressing of precious coins. A unique range of gold jewellery and coins are also available at the Perth Mint Shop.

Address: 310 Hay Street; E-mail: info@perthmint.com.au; Website: www.perthmint.com.au; Telephone: +61894217222; Opening time: Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Weekends and public holidays from 9am to 1pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day.; Admission: A$15 (adults); A$5 (children). Concessions availble

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London Court

Built in 1937, Perth's London Court is set amongst modern skyscrapers in the heart of the city. The small pedestrian 'street' is located between the Hay Street Mall and St Georges Terrace, and is reminiscent of the Tudor style buildings of England. Walking through London Court, visitors can experience the charming small shops and cafés as well as the clocks on either end of the lane. London Court is brimming with dozens of small details, which can be easily missed such as the statues of Sir Walter Raleigh and Dick Whittington, wind vanes and stairways leading to fantastic viewpoints looking out over the court.

Address: Hay Street Mall and St Georges Terrace; Website: www.londoncourt.com.au