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Your Free Guide to:
Attractions
Shopping
Dining
EXPLORE PERTH!
Fremantle • Rottnest Island
Events
Swan Valley • Perth Hills Tours
Rockingham • Mandurah
Scarborough
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Helping your holiday
dollar go further SPRING | 2018
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.
Have a go at chiming a bell yourself
in our Bell Tower Experience Tour, an
experience offered nowhere else on
the planet!
See the oldest bell in Australia
dating back to 1550!
Open from 10am Daily
(Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday)
Barrack Square, Intersection of Barrack St.
& Riverside Dr. Perth
Tel: (08) 6210 0444
www.thebelltower.com.au
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Wonderful Perth is bursting at the seams with
cultural events, concerts, festivals,
art and a burgeoning bar, cafe and
restaurant scene that can rival any
capital city in Australia.
Wherever you have come from and
DISCOVER ALL whatever you look for in a holiday,
THE SECRETS OF you are sure to find it in Perth. I
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Welcome to Perth, Western
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Explore the beauty
of Western Australia
EXPLORE THE PINNACLES
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Contents
A Brief History....................................................6
General Info .......................................................8
Getting Around..................................................12
EXPLORE CAVERSHAM WILDLIFE PARK
See & Do Perth City..........................................18
City Fold Out Map.............................................27
Greater Perth Map............................................32
See & Do Fremantle.........................................38
Fishing Boat Harbour.......................................44
Shopping.............................................................50
10% OFF Use code HELLOPERTH when booking.
See the Discount Section for more information.
Discount Vouchers...........................................55
Dining & Nightlife..............................................60
Rottnest Island...................................................74
Greater Perth......................................................80
Exclusive day trips exploring the beauty of Western Australia led by
our friendly experienced Chief Explorers. We pick up from all central
Including Scarborough, Swan Valley, Perth Hills
Perth accommodation free of charge. Specialists in intimate bespoke Rockingham, Mandurah and the Pinnacles
experiences for groups of up to 18 people.
Swan Valley Map...............................................97
All tour buses feature complimentary wifi.
Events...................................................................106
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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 are the oldest living
resonates throughout the state.
View the Indigenous art at the Art culture in the
Gallery of WA, the WA Museum world. Indigenous
and the Aboriginal Art Gallery in
Kings Park. Visit the Charnock communities kept
Woman, a 25 metre pavement
mosiac in Victoria Gardens, East
their cultural heritage
Perth, or the Yagan statue on alive by passing
Heirisson Island.
their knowledge,
It took until the turn of the century
to explore most of the state. In
arts, rituals and
1890, gold was discovered in the performances from
Kimberley and Kalgoorlie. This
led to a population explosion and one generation to
established Perth as the colony’s another, through
trade capital, with Fremantle
storytelling, painting
A Brief History having to upgrade the harbour
to cope with increased demand. and dance.
Most of Fremantle’s original
architecture can still be seen
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.
Western Australia Fremantle, 20 kilometres
downstream on the coast served
was occupied solely as the colony’s functional port
by Indigenous and Guildford, 20 kilometres to
Australians who had the east was chosen to supply
lived peacefully and in produce to the surrounding region
harmony with the land because of the rich, fertile soil
found in the Swan Valley.
for tens of thousands
of years. Experiencing severe labour
shortages, the British sent
Indigenous Australians have a convicts to Western Australia
rich history and culture that is well between 1850 and 1868 to help
worth exploring. Like so many establish settlements. 9721
Indigenous cultures of the 18th convicts were transported to WA
and 19th centuries, things were on 43 convict voyages. Between
about to change. 1850 and 1868 Western Australia
was a Penal Colony. The convicts
In March 1827, Captain James
were involved in a significant
Stirling of the Royal Navy arrived
amount of infrastructure such as
in the Swan River and discovered
the Fremantle Prison, Government
a land that possessed great
House, The Cloisters, the Swan
natural attractions, in contrast to
River Mechanics’ Institute and the
the previous Dutch and French
Perth Town Hall.
navigators who described New
Holland (a name given to Australia
by the Dutch) as sterile, forbidding
and inhospitable. This landing and www.helloperth.com.au
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Visitor Centres in Fremantle also has a helpful City of Stirling, Sarah Clozza,
Western Australia can and informative Visitor Centre in
Kings Square, at the front of the
City of Armadale
& Whale Watch WA.
assist with everything Town Hall. See the Fremantle Please read & recycl e
you need to know to Story section on page 46 and
enjoy your holiday. the Fremantle Map on page 45.
They can book BANKING WIFI
accommodation or CLIMATE
Banks are open Monday to The City of Perth is proud
tours and also have Perth has a sunny Mediterranean Thursday 9.30am to 4pm and to become the first and only
a wide selection of style climate with an average Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm. Australian capital city giving
of eight hours of sunshine per
brochures on places of day. Summers are hot and dry
Some banks, agencies and people free blanket WiFi internet
interest throughout the although not devoid of rain with
credit unions are open on
Saturday morning. 24 hour
access across its CBD area.
Once you connect you can
state. occasional short lived thunder Automatic Teller Machines and roam the city streets and remain
The WA Visitor Centre at 55 storms throughout the season. EFTPOS facilities are accessible connected to the internet, for as
William Street in Perth is open The hottest month is generally and widely available throughout long as you need. Many cafes
seven days and the staff have February, and the coolest is July the Perth metropolitan area. and restaurants also provide
vast knowledge of the state with and August. Winters are cool and Cards are accepted at most their own free WiFi.
a large selection of brochures to wet, with most of Perth’s annual outlets, the most common
rainfall falling between May and See the City Fold Out Map and
help you plan your holiday. See being Visa, Mastercard and
September. the Fremantle Map for WiFi spots
the Fold Out City Map. American Express.
in Perth and Fremantle.
You can also drop by the i-City
Visitor Information Booth in the
Average Daily TIME ZONES CURRENCY
Murray Street Mall. The City
Western Australia is on Western The dollar is the basic unit
Volunteer Hosts can help visitors
discover the City of Perth with
Temperatures Standard Time (WST) which is of Australian currency and is
eight hours ahead of GMT. equal to 100 cents. Notes are
plenty of knowledge, maps and
brochures plus they also run free Summer 30C Perth is 90 minutes behind plastic and are available in
South Australia and the Northern denominations of $100, $50,
orientation walking tours where
you can learn more about the Autumn 24C Territory and two or three hours
behind all other Australian states,
$20, $10 and $5. Coinage is in
denominations of $2, $1, 50¢,
history, arts and culture of Perth.
depending on daylight saving 20¢, 10¢ and 5¢. Shops will
The tours are up to 90 minutes in
duration and you meet the tour
Winter 18C between October and March. round the price up or down to
the nearest 5 cents.
guide at the kiosk five minutes
prior to departure. Spring 22C
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on page 58.
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on the entire public transport Perth CBD, which departs out the
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rich in heritage.
Elizabeth Quay,
Perth City
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 Bookings:
Mint was built from in the Perth Hills. Camelwest
limestone quarried
begin their 2018 season in early
October; see opposite and the
www.camelwest.com.au
from Rottnest Island?
Ph: 0437 404 037
Discount Voucher on page 58.
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 Creatures Next Door in
Fremantle. See opposite.
eat. drink. laugh.
Located at Barrack Square,
overlooking the picturesque KINGS PARK 4.9
Swan River is one of Perth’s most
With its remarkable expanse of
unique tourist attractions. Filled
with fascinating historic content,
unique bushland and tranquil
parkland, Kings Park is the most
4.7
the Bell Tower has become an
popular destination in Western
icon for Perth and WA.
Australia. It is said to be the largest
The Bell Tower includes the city park in the world at 400.6
twelve bells of one of London’s hectares. It was originally called
most famous churches, St Martin- ‘The Perth Park’ in 1895, but the
in-the-Fields, and are recorded name was changed in 1901 to ‘Kings
as being in existence from before Park’ to mark the accession of King
the 14th century and recast in the Edward VII to the British throne.
16th century by Queen Elizabeth The park has sweeping views of the
I. The bells have rung out to city and Swan River and showcases
celebrate many historic events an outstanding collection of WA
such as England’s victory over flora. Within the park you can
the Spanish Armada in 1588, The shop for authentic West Australian
World War II victory at El Alamein contemporary art and craft or
in 1942, and has celebrated browse the Aboriginal Art Gallery,
the coronation of every British dine in one of the several cafes and
monarch since King George II in restaurants, or bring a picnic. See
1727. the City Fold Out Map.
Have a go at chiming a bell
yourself in their Bell Tower Kings Park
Experience Tour, an experience
offered nowhere else on the
planet! Browse the gift shop
which displays iconic Australian
souvenirs and enjoy the stunning Upstairs 413 Murray St, Perth
views. You can also purchase
Love Locks at the Bell Tower! Western Australia
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
22E HUB OF ART IN
NORTHBRIDGE
PERTH CULTURAL
Perth City CENTRE - THINK,
LEARN, FEEL
SKYDIVE The Perth Cultural Centre (PCC)
AUSTRALIA positioned between Perth’s
central city and inner-city
Leave your world behind
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with Skydive Australia and an
and attractive drawcard for Perth
unforgettable skydive from the
residents and visitors alike, where
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the arts, culture, knowledge,
CBD. Experience the thrill of
events and community come
freefall from up to 15,000ft before
together.
you float under canopy, taking
in spectacular panorama views With excellent transport and
of Perth, Western Australian pedestrian linkages between the
beaches and beyond.With central city, Perth Train Station
locations at Rockingham beach, and Northbridge, the PCC is home
Perth and York (where you can to many of Western Australia’s
learn to skydive solo), you can principal cultural and learning
choose the perfect backdrop. institutions. These include the Art
Capture your exhilarating Gallery of Western Australia, the
experience with high-res photos Western Australian Museum, the
and an edited video to relive State Library of Western Australia
the action. Gift vouchers also and State Records Office, Perth
available. Call 1300 663 634 or Institute of Contemporary Arts,
visit www.skydive.com.au to book. Blue Room Theatre, State Theatre
See below and the Discount Centre and the North Metropolitan
Voucher on page 59. TAFE. Visit the website for further
information: www.ptt.wa.gov.au
and see the City Fold Out Map.
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Connecting two vibrant city locations
Ask about our new Indigenous cruise!
www.littleferryco.com.au
CAPTAIN COOK Ph: 0488 777 088
CRUISES
Captain Cook Cruises
offer a wide range of luxurious
half or full day and evening river
cruise options on the Swan River. Cruising on the
Swan River
Cruise from Perth to Fremantle
or upstream to the magnificent
PERTH ZOO LITTLE FERRY CO.
Swan Valley wine region, enjoying
lunch, dinner or just enjoy the
THE PENINSULA
At the Perth Zoo you can immerse The Little Ferry Company’s
Captain’s informative commentary. It’s a joy to experience the quiet yourself in the Aussie outback boutique solar-electric ferries
elegance and panoramic views but also have Asia’s stunning are on the water every day
Captain Cook Cruises is one
of The Peninsula Riverside rainforests and Africa’s wild providing a regular ferry
of Perth’s best known tourism
Serviced Apartments. Superbly savannah right around the corner. service connecting; Elizabeth
operators and an icon for holiday-
situated on the picturesque South With over 1400 animals and some Quay, the new entertainment
makers for more than 25 years.
Perth foreshore, overlooking of the most beautiful gardens complex On The Point, Optus
Whether it’s cruising past the
the glorious Swan River and in Western Australia, a visit to Stadium (and The Camfield Bar)
mansions in Millionaire’s Row
City skyline, walking distance to the Perth Zoo is a is must during and, Claisebrook Cove in East
and into the Port of Fremantle,
various cafes and restaurants, your holiday in Perth. It’s open Perth. The Skippers provide
or upstream into the tranquil
ferry, Perth Zoo and the Mends every day of the year from 9am to a personalised commentary
Swan Valley to visit Sandalford
Street shopping precinct. There is 5pm and you can bring your own highlighting places of interest and
Estate, let the friendly crew take
a choice of Standard, Courtyard picnic, use their free gas BBQs historical background of Perth
care of you as you enjoy the ever
and Riverview Apartments for and tables, or lunch at the popular and the magnificent Swan River.
changing views cruise by.
short, medium or long term stays Wild Bites Café. Transperth Rated on Trip Advisor as #1
Located at Pier 3 Barrack Street as well as two stunning Penthouse run a regular ferry service from Boating Tour in Perth.
Jetty or the BShed in Fremantle. Suites. Guest services include Elizabeth Quay across the Swan
See page 28 or the City Fold Out 24 hour onsite reception, guest Sit back and relax onboard and
River to South Perth, and the Zoo enjoy this unique opportunity to
Map, plus the Discount Voucher on lounge, free WiFi to all apartments, is about a ten minute walk. See
page 56. Also see page 40 for the free car parking, free Foxtel, TV, experience our beautiful city. The
the City Fold Out Map or visit ferries run from 10am through to
Triple Tour, for a combined cruise, laundry, dry cleaning, bike hire perthzoo.wa.gov.au.
tram and bus tour. facilities, direct dial STD/IDD and 4pm, later on some evenings.
reverse cycle airconditioning. See Pricing starts from One-stop @
$12.00 to $32.00 for a Day Pass.
below and the Discount Voucher
on page 59.
YAGAN SQUARE See above and visit the website
www.helloperth.com.au Opened in March 2018, Yagan for further details.
Square is Perth’s newest
development in the vibrant City of
Perth. Yagan Square is a place to
meet, enjoy live music, relax, eat
R I V E R S I D E S E R V I C E D A PA R T M E N T S and shop from a showcase of WA Yagan Square
produce. It was constructed as a
Book direct for up to celebration of Western Australian
25% off! history, lifestyle, landscape and
produce. The design of Yagan
Situated on the South Perth Square reflects the natural
foreshore, Free parking, Free Wi-Fi,
R I V E R S I D E S E R V I C E D A PA R T M E N T S
landscape of WA – from unique
24 hour reception geology, colours, textures and
natural materials, with a strong
53 South Perth Esplanade, South Perth Aboriginal narrative that runs
Ph: 08 9368 6688 through the square. Indulge in the
Freecall: 1800 888 068 best of WA fresh produce in the
markets, cafes and restaurants.
www.thepeninsula.net R I V E R S I D E S E R V I C E D A PA R T M E N T S
AAA Rating ★ ★ ★ ★ See the City Fold Out Map.
36 37Aerial view of
Fremantle
See & Do Fremantle
Fremantle is Western Browse through historic markets,
bookstores and local designer
Australia’s chief port boutiques. Enjoy fresh fish and
and is situated at the chips and succulent seafood at
mouth of the Swan the Fishing Boat Harbour, pizza
River, just 25 minutes and pasta along the Cappuccino
west of Perth. Strip, world famous coffee at
one of the many cafes, or visit
Cosmopolitan, friendly Fremantle the very stylish microbrewery,
was founded in 1829 by Captain Little Creatures, who offer an
Charles Howe Fremantle, on the incredible range of amber ales...
HMAS Challenger, in a ceremony or for something different and
which claimed the entire west fun take a Segway Tour around
coast of the previously named the port and charming streets.
“New Holland” in the name of
Learn Fremantle’s history and
King George IV. Convict labour
visit a selection of museums
was used to build many of the
such as the Maritime, Shipwreck
original buildings such as the
or the Army Museum. Enjoy a
Fremantle Prison and Fremantle
free exhibition at the Fremantle
Arts Centre, and with the arrival
Arts Centre, a swim in the
of the gold rush, Fremantle soon
ocean at Bathers Beach, or
developed into a thriving port.
simply enjoy the lovely sunshine
Fremantle is much more than in one of Fremantle’s shady
an architectural time capsule. parks. Fremantle Prison and
Full of colour and a relaxed and The Roundhouse offer historic
casual atmosphere with busy tours or take a guided Tram
restaurants and bars trading all ride to experience more of the
hours of the day and night, one city and its’ history. See the
of the most intriguing aspects following pages for a selection
is that it is still possible to walk of attractions and activities, and
down streets that have remained drop into the Visitor Centre in
virtually unchanged since the Kings Square. See the Fremantle
mid-19th century. Map on page 45 for the locations
of Fremantle’s attractions and
activities.
www.helloperth.com.au
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