Adventure World

Adventure World is a great amusement park for the whole family. With 7 man-made lakes, thrilling rides, wild water action, waterslides, water jet guns, smoking volcanos and unique attractions you will find yourself busy at this park. There are restaurants around the area or you can bring your own food. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with lots of large grassed areas. Good facilities including a licensed bar.

• Web:

  www.adventureworld.net.au

• E-mail:

  feedback@adventureworld.net.au

• Address:

  351 Progress Drive, Bibra Lake

• Phone:

  +61 8 9417 9666

• More info:

  Open seasonally

Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA)

AGWA was founded way back in 1895 and houses a collection of indigenous, historical and contemporary works of art. This is your chance to experience historic and contemporary Australian art through stimulating exhibitions.

• Web:

  www.artgallery.wa.gov.au

• Address:

  James Street Mall, Perth

• Phone:

  +61 8 9492 6622

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Mon 10am–5pm, Tue closed

• More info:

  Entry and tours are free, donations welcomed. Special exhibitions may incur a ticket fee.

Berndt Museum of Anthropology

This museum at The University of Western Australia (UWA) holds one of the most significant collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural artefacts in the world. Learn about and see with your own eyes the art, objects, archives, manuscripts, film and sound and photographic collections — all in all 11.500 objects and more than 35.000 photographs.

• Web:

  www.berndt.uwa.edu.au

• E-mail:

  berndt.museum@uwa.edu.au

• Address:

  35 Stirling Highway, University of Western Australia, Perth

• Phone:

  +61 8 6488 4785

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 11am–5pm

• More info:

  Social Sciences Building, University of WA. Located within the Dr Harold Schenberg Art Centre

Boat Cruises

The Swan River makes its way through many of the city’s neighbourhoods before it reaches the Indian Ocean. The river takes you through the Swan Valley wine region, Perth’s Central Business District and affluent suburbs, and the port city of Fremantle. Enjoy the view and the breeze, have a meal, and stop once or twice for a wine tasting. Pick a cruise that is just right for you. Captain Cook Cruises is one of the most popular cruise operators. They sell a variety of tour packages, including ones that take you past the mansions in Millionaire’s Row or into the peaceful Swan Valley.

• Web:

  www.captaincookcruises.com.au

• Address:

  Barrack Street Jetty, Perth

• Phone:

  +61 8 9325 3341

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–5pm

• More info:

  Pier 3

City Walking Trails

The City of Perth offers a variety of guided walking tours to suit your taste. This is a great way to learn about the history and culture of Perth. All tours are led by i-City Volunteer Hosts. Join a group of explorers or follow a self-guided tour using maps and other information from the Visit Perth website.

• Web:

  visitperth.com/getting-around/walking-tours

• E-mail:

  info@cityofperth.wa.gov.au

• Address:

  iCity Perth City Visitor Kiosk, Murray Street Mall, Perth

• Phone:

  +61 8 9461 3333

• More info:

  Register for a 90-minute group tour of 10–15 people via email

Cottesloe Beach

Enjoy a relaxing day at the picturesque Cottesloe beach which is a great place to take a walk, swim on the clear blue water or sunbathe on the white sand. Be warned that this is one of the busiest beaches in Western Australia. When you feel hungry or thirsty, park yourself at one of many cafés and bars around the area.

• Address:

  Marine Parade, Cottesloe, Perth