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® Your Free Guide to: Things to See & Do Attractions Shopping Dining Events Tours EXPLORE PERTH! Fremantle • Rottnest Island Swan Valley • Perth Hills Rockingham • Mandurah Scarborough EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS Helping your holiday dollar go further SUMMER | 2018/19
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
They have Big Ben.
DAY TOURS
AND SHORT BREAKS
We have Big Bells.
Visit The Bell Tower, Perth city’s must
see tourist attraction.
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in our Bell Tower Experience Tour, an
experience offered nowhere else on
the planet!
See the oldest bell in Australia
dating back to 1550, and the giant
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bell in Australia!
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& Riverside Dr. Perth
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Contents
A Brief History....................................................6
General Info .......................................................8
Getting Around..................................................12
EXPLORE PERTH ON A CITY WALKING TOUR
See & Do Perth City..........................................18
City Fold Out Map.............................................27
Greater Perth Map............................................32
See & Do Fremantle.........................................38
Fishing Boat Harbour.......................................44
10% OFF Use code HELLOPERTH when booking.
See the Discount Section for more information.
Shopping.............................................................50
Discount Vouchers...........................................55
Dining & Nightlife..............................................62
Rottnest Island...................................................76
Explore the beauty of Western Australia on a small group Greater Perth......................................................82
tour to destinations around Perth, Western Australia. Enjoy
Including Scarborough, Swan Valley, Perth Hills
friendly, personal service with passionate and knowledgeable
Rockingham, Mandurah and the Pinnacles
tour guides, free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned comfortable
buses. Explore Tours Perth are specialists in intimate bespoke Swan Valley Map...............................................99
experiences for up to 18 people.
Events...................................................................106
4 Book online or phone 1300 135 752 5
The Noongar people have a
Fremantle
rich cultural heritage that offer The Indigenous
visitors an experience found
Prison
no where else in the world, and Cultures of Australia
have forged a strong identity that
resonates throughout the state.
are the oldest living
View the Indigenous art at the Art culture in the
Gallery of WA, the WA Museum
and the Aboriginal Art Gallery in world. Indigenous
Kings Park. Visit the Charnock
Woman, a 25 metre pavement
communities kept
mosiac in Victoria Gardens, East their cultural heritage
Perth, or the Yagan statue on
Heirisson Island. alive by passing
It took until the turn of the century their knowledge,
to explore most of the state. In
1890, gold was discovered in the
arts, rituals and
Kimberley and Kalgoorlie. This performances from
led to a population explosion and
established Perth as the colony’s one generation to
trade capital, with Fremantle
another, through
A Brief History having to upgrade the harbour
to cope with increased demand. storytelling, painting
Most of Fremantle’s original
architecture can still be seen and dance.
The first inhabitants subsequent report by Stirling to today lovingly restored. With
His Majesty’s Government back
of Australia arrived in England, led to the foundation
the advent of the Second World gas; some of the biggest mining
and exploration companies in the
from the north of the Swan River Settlement in
War, the 1940s initiated a huge
world have offices in Perth. WA’s
demand for minerals and WA had
approximately 40,000 June 1829. plenty. Lead, iron ore, diamonds, economy still relies heavily upon
to 60,000 years Using the Swan River for transport, nickel, mineral sands, oil and the natural resources sector.
ago. Prior to the three towns were formed;
arrival of Europeans, Perth, Fremantle and Guildford.
Published by:
Western Australia Fremantle, 20 kilometres Celebrating 25 years
Travelwest Publications
downstream on the coast served
was occupied solely as the colony’s functional port
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harmony with the land because of the rich, fertile soil
found in the Swan Valley.
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was a Penal Colony. The convicts supporting WA business.
In March 1827, Captain James
were involved in a significant
Stirling of the Royal Navy arrived Photos courtesy of:
amount of infrastructure such as
in the Swan River and discovered Tourism WA, City of Swan,
the Fremantle Prison, Government
a land that possessed great Fremantle Prison,
House, The Cloisters, the Swan
natural attractions, in contrast to City of Stirling, Sarah Clozza &
River Mechanics’ Institute and the Chantelle Cox. Cover image taken
the previous Dutch and French
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Perth Town Hall. on Rottnest Island by Brittany
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Have you always wanted to call Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm.
General Info
Australia home? Perhaps you’re Some banks, agencies and
on holidays in Perth and could credit unions are open on
easily see yourself living here! Saturday morning. 24 hour
Red Earth Migration can help you Automatic Teller Machines and
Visitor Centres in Fremantle also has a helpful achieve your dream; they are a EFTPOS facilities are accessible
Western Australia can and informative Visitor Centre in
Kings Square, at the front of the
specialist migration consultancy and widely available throughout
focused solely on Australian the Perth metropolitan area.
assist with everything Town Hall. See the Fremantle Migration Law. Cards are accepted at most
you need to know to Story section on page 46 and outlets, the most common
enjoy your holiday. the Fremantle Map on page 45. With extensive knowledge
being Visa, Mastercard and
in migration, they gain an
They can book American Express.
accommodation or CLIMATE understand of their client’s
tours and also have Perth has a sunny Mediterranean
backgrounds and cultures and
are able to provide a service WIFI
The City of Perth is proud
a wide selection of style climate with an average that doesn’t just accept diversity,
to become the first and only
of eight hours of sunshine per but embraces it. Assisting you
brochures on places of day. Summers are hot and dry at every step of the way, they Australian capital city giving
interest throughout the although not devoid of rain with can take the stress out of the people free blanket WiFi internet
state. occasional short lived thunder migration process and help you access across its CBD area.
storms throughout the season. to call Australia home. Contact Once you connect you can
The WA Visitor Centre at 55
The hottest month is generally them to enquire about any type roam the city streets and remain
William Street in Perth is open
February, and the coolest is July of Visa including business, connected to the internet, for as
seven days and the staff have
and August. Winters are cool and visitor, partner, parents and long as you need. Many cafes
vast knowledge of the state with
wet, with most of Perth’s annual protection Visas. See above. and restaurants also provide
a large selection of brochures to
rainfall falling between May and their own free WiFi.
help you plan your holiday. See
the Fold Out City Map. September. See the City Fold Out Map and
You can also drop by the i-City
TIME ZONES the Fremantle Map for WiFi spots
in Perth and Fremantle.
Visitor Information Booth in the Western Australia is on Western
Murray Street Mall. The City Average Daily Standard Time (WST) which is
Volunteer Hosts can help visitors
Temperatures eight hours ahead of GMT. CURRENCY
discover the City of Perth with Perth is 90 minutes behind
The dollar is the basic unit
plenty of knowledge, maps and South Australia and the Northern
brochures plus they also run free Summer 30C Territory and two or three hours
of Australian currency and is
equal to 100 cents. Notes are
orientation walking tours where behind all other Australian states,
you can learn more about the Autumn 24C depending on daylight saving
plastic and are available in
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guide at the kiosk five minutes Spring 22C round the price up or down to
prior to departure.
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Elizabeth Quay,
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See & Do Perth City
Conjure up a city There is plenty to see and do in
Perth. Hop on an open top bus
embodying all things tour to Kings Park for spectacular
right about cities. views over the city; jump off and
Assuming you lean walk amongst the treetops or stop
toward the progressive, for a picnic. Watch gold pouring
at The Perth Mint or marvel at
I’ll wager your one of the world’s largest musical
rendering includes instruments at The Bell Tower.
the following: multiple Shop in one of the many arcades
parks and waterfronts; or boutique stores, take a wine
spotless subways and cruise on the beautiful Swan
River, jump on the Transperth
free public buses; ferry to visit over 1400 species of Come and experience Australia’s rich golden history at
restaurant menus animals at the Perth Zoo, or for
with organic, locally something different, see Perth on the nation’s oldest operating mint. See the world record
sourced food and wine; a Segway Tour. 1 tonne gold coin and WA’s only traditional gold pour.
cool bars in heritage Perth offers abundant
Plus you can purchase unique Western Australian
buildings; and pop- restaurants, pubs, bars, night
treasures such as exquisite Argyle Pink Diamonds
markets, cafes, art galleries,
up everything, from theatre and exhibitions. The city
farmers’ markets to is also surrounded by a number of
and South Sea Pearls. Tax free sales available.
cinema and yoga. ‘urban’ villages’ such as Subiaco, Open 7 Days from 9am to 5pm
Leederville and Mt Lawley, all
Welcome to Perth. offering a different inner city feel.
310 Hay Street, East Perth
After exploring Perth city, take a
Published in the New York day or extended trip to visit the Gold Exhibition – Shop – Café
Times by visiting journalist Baz historic Port town of Fremantle,
Dreisinger. Perth has everything the turquoise bays of Rottnest
you need to experience a fabulous Island or the lush valleys full of
holiday. 3000 hours of sunshine world class wineries in the Swan
a year, friendly locals, historic Valley and Perth Hills, all within
attractions and relaxed alfresco 45 minutes of the CBD. See the
dining offering world class food following pages for a selection of perthmint.com/visit
and wine. attractions and activities in
Perth city.
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19The Perth Mint
Australia’s Only
Central City
Camel Riding Tour!
THE PERTH MINT
One of the city’s most popular
Perth City
tourist destinations, The Perth
Mint’s grand heritage building is CAMELWEST
home to the multi-award winning
Gold Exhibition and fascinating For a remarkable and unique
tours offering insights into Western Perth holiday experience, hop
Australia’s extraordinary history. aboard Camelwest’s majestic
camels on the bank of the
The centrepiece of the exhibition Swan River for an entirely new
is the world’s largest and most perspective of the City of Perth.
valuable coin, the Australian Camels were an integral part of
Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin. Western Australia’s history. During
Crafted at The Perth Mint from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s
99.99% pure gold, it is valued they were the long haul method
at more than AUD50 million. of transport carrying wool,
Highlights of guided walks include sandalwood and wheat which
a breathtaking gold pour in the were a major source of wealth
original 1899 melting house and during this time. Camels were also
a vault where visitors can handle the choice of transport for people
more than AUD500,000 worth of and goods.
gold bullion. In addition visitors can
see Australia’s most impressive Mounting from the specially
display of gold nuggets including designed platforms makes it easy
for you and the camels. Sit atop
the second largest in existence, Half hour will take you:
the gentle giants strolling along eason
New s arly
the 25.5kg Newmont Normandy
Nugget, and discover their own the river path enjoying views
e Along the Swan River
weight in gold. As a memento, across to South Perth and the starts er!
visitors can design and have a gardens to the city, on through the Octob
personalised medallion engraved. Canary Island Date Palms, past Through the Canary Island Date Palms
The Perth Mint is at 310 Hay the Bell Tower and into Barrack
Street, East Perth. Open 7 days, Square alongside Elizabeth Quay. Past the Bell Tower
9am-5pm. See page 19 and the Your cameleer guide will tell some
Discount Voucher on page 58. stories of how camels helped Through Barrack Square to Elizabeth Quay
build the infrastructure of WA,
and you will be emailed a series
DID YOU KNOW... of photos of your ride. After work
each day they return home to
That The Perth 10 acres in the Swan Valley, and
periodically holiday on a farm in Bookings:
Mint was built from the Perth Hills. See opposite and
limestone quarried
the Discount Voucher on page 58.
www.camelwest.com.au
from Rottnest Island?
Ph: 0437 404 037
20The Bell Tower COMEDY LOUNGE
Comedy Lounge is Perth’s only
dedicated comedy club with
a 175-seat venue in the Perth
CBD. With world-class sound
and lighting, Comedy Lounge
presents regular live shows
featuring the very best interstate
and international comedy talent
alongside the newest and best
comedians in Perth. Enjoy a
hilarious night out in this New York
PERTH CITY
cabaret-style comedy venue while
enjoying a drink and hot snacks
and get ready to be entertained!
Perth City Comedy Lounge Perth City is
open from Thursday to Saturday
THE BELL TOWER
every week. Plus there’s Saturday
at Little Creature’s Sonar Room in
Fremantle. See opposite.
eat. drink. laugh.
Located at Barrack Square,
overlooking the picturesque
Swan River is one of Perth’s most KINGS PARK 4.9
unique tourist attractions. Filled With its remarkable expanse of
with fascinating historic content,
the Bell Tower has become an
unique bushland and tranquil
parkland, Kings Park is the most
4.7
icon for Perth and WA. The Bell popular destination in Western
Tower includes the twelve bells Australia. It is said to be the largest
of one of London’s most famous city park in the world at 400.6
churches, St Martin-in-the-Fields, hectares. It was originally called
and are recorded as being in ‘The Perth Park’ in 1895, but the
existence from before the 14th name was changed in 1901 to ‘Kings
century and recast in the 16th Park’ to mark the accession of King
century by Queen Elizabeth I. The Edward VII to the British throne.
bells have rung out to celebrate The park has sweeping views of the
many historic events such as city and Swan River and showcases
England’s victory over the Spanish an outstanding collection of WA
Armada in 1588, The World War II flora. Within the park you can
victory at El Alamein in 1942, and shop for authentic West Australian
has celebrated the coronation of contemporary art and craft or
every British monarch since King browse the Aboriginal Art Gallery,
George II in 1727. dine in one of the several cafes and
restaurants, or bring a picnic. See
The Bell Tower also houses the
the City Fold Out Map.
giant 6.5 tonne ANZAC Bell, the
largest bell in Australia! Have a go
at chiming a bell yourself in their Kings Park
Bell Tower Experience Tour, an
experience offered nowhere else
on the planet! Browse the gift shop
which displays iconic Australian
souvenirs and enjoy the stunning
views. You can also purchase Love
Upstairs 413 Murray St, Perth
Locks at the Bell Tower; originated Western Australia
in China, Love Locks are padlocks
fixed to a public structure and are
a symbol of a couple’s eternal love. comedyloungewa
See page 1 or the City Fold Out
Map, and the Discount Voucher
on page 56. comedylounge.com.au
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your chosen destination. Your Perth City are growing
all-inclusive day tour is fully exponentially with exciting new
guided and allows you to things to see and do; café’s,
explore the best of Western restaurants, bars, theatre and
Australia’s tourism hot spots, retail outlets add to the existing
in a quick, convenient and character instigated by old heritage
thrilling way! See below and buildings. See the City Fold Out
the Discount Voucher on page Map for the surrounding towns of SKYDIVE THE ART GALLERY
55. Also see their Rottnest
Island advert on page 80.
Northbridge, Subiaco, Leederville,
Mt Lawley, East Perth, South Perth
AUSTRALIA OF WA
and Victoria Park. Leave your world behind Home to our State Art Collection,
with Skydive Australia and an The Art Gallery of Western
unforgettable skydive from the Australia houses historic Modern
closest beach skydive to Perth British, Australian and Aboriginal
CBD. Experience the thrill of works, as well as temporary
freefall from up to 15,000ft before modern exhibitions and emerging
you float under canopy, taking West Australian talent. Teamed
in spectacular panorama views with Aboriginal works from
of Perth, Western Australian renowned indigenous artists, the
beaches and beyond. With Art Gallery of WA delivers a strong
locations at Rockingham beach, sense of the cultural traditions of
Perth and York (where you can its original inhabitants. See the
learn to skydive solo), you can City Fold Out Map.
choose the perfect backdrop.
Capture your exhilarating
Rottnest Island & Margaret River experience with high-res photos
and an edited video to relive
the action. Gift vouchers also
available. Call 1300 663 634 or
visit www.skydive.com.au to book.
See above and the Discount
Voucher on page 59.
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free lesson is included for those Map and the Discount Voucher for the big WACA logo on the experience required; Segways
who haven’t sailed before. See on page 58. corner of Hale Street and Nelson are easy to ride and they will train
above and the Discount Voucher Crescent. The TOURS/MUSEUM you to ride with confidence before
on page 57, and the City Fold entry gate is nearby. City of Perth beginning the tours. Suitable for
Out Map. parking is also nearby. Fees children 12yo and over and there is
www.helloperth.com.au apply. See opposite. no upper age limit. See above and
the Discount Voucher on page 57.
WACA Ground Tours
10am & 1pm (Mon - Fri)
WA Medical Museum
TOURS & MuseuM Hours
10am - 3pm (Mon - Fri)
Visit Perth’s first maternity hospital which
today displays many facets of medical
MUSEUM
history including nursing, dentistry, early
Take the FREE Red or Yellow medicine and the famous Royal Flying
CAT bus from Perth to the Doctor Service. Open Wednesday 10.30am
WACA cricket ground, to 4pm and the second and fourth Sunday
Nelson Crescent, East Perth.
of each month, 2pm to 4pm.
Enter via the Hale Street Gate.
Museum 9265 7318 Cnr Barker & Railway Roads, Subiaco
www.wamedicalmuseum.org.au
waca.com.au
Fees apply. No ground tours on match days,
weekends or public holidays. Ph: 6458 1506
34 35Perth City
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