See and Do in Perth
Visit the Perth Zoo and meet the animals; pack a picnic and take a stroll round the Kings Park and Botanic Garden – making sure to enjoy the breathtaking views over the city and Swan River; visit the Perth Mint to discover the country’s oldest operating mint which originally made gold sovereigns for the British Empire; or take in the architecturally beautiful London Court where the Tudor-style building stands small but proud amongst the city’s skyscrapers.
Sightseeing in Perth
Perth Zoo
One of the world’s best small zoos, the Perth Zoo is home to more than 1,800 animals and 230 species. It features exhibits such as ‘African Savanna', 'Asian Rainforest' and the 'Australian Walkabout'.
www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au
Tel: +61894740444
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
With over 988 acres (400 hectares) of parkland and gardens, the Kings Park and Botanic Gardens is home to over 80 species of birds, a State War Memorial, the Royal Kings Park Tennis club and a reservoir. As you take a leisurely stroll across the grounds and along the tree-lined streets you’ll be sure to notice the individual plaques dedicated to Western Australian Service men and women who died in WWI and WWII.
www.bgpa.wa.gov.au
Tel: +61894803600
The Perth Mint
Australia’s oldest operating mint, the Perth Mint used to make gold sovereigns for the British Empire. Today visitors can watch molten gold being made into bars, view the largest collection of natural gold nuggets in Australia, including the Golden Beauty nugget, and see the pressing of precious coins.
www.perthmint.com.au
Tel: +61894217222
London Court
Located on a small pedestrian street, the London court features beautiful Tudor-style architecture providing a glimpse into the country’s colonial past. Visitors can experience the charming small shops and cafés on either end of the lane.
www.perthmint.com.au
