Whilst there are many beautiful beaches to enjoy nearby this blog focuses on other activities that you can do for free.
Art Gallery of Western Australia
The Gallery houses the State Art Collection which includes Western Australian art, Modern British Art an Indigenous Art.
The Gallery also hosts a range of exhibitions. Before visiting you should check that no fees apply to these.
The Gallery is open Wednesday to Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Good Friday, ANZAC Day and Christmas Day. Entry is free but they do ask for visitors to leave a donation.
Western Australian Museum
The Museum displays Western Australia's natural, social and cultural history collections.
The Museum's long term displays include a Discovery Centre, WA Land and People and a Bird Galley. There is also a program of special exhibits, events and activities.
The Museum is open every day 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, ANZAC Day and Good Friday. Entry is free but a $5 donation is suggested.
Using storm water recycled and harvested from Forrest Place is this water sculpture designed by Jeppe Hein. The Water Laybyrinth runs daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Forrest Place is also the location of events and markets.
If you're interested in politics you can take a tour of Parliament House. These are run every Monday and Thursday 10.30 a.m. except on public holidays.
Kings Park is a 400 hectare park located right in the heart of Perth city and rich in Aboriginal and European history. Visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the Swan and Canning rivers, the city skyline or the Darling Ranges to the east.
Given the size of the Park there is a huge range of activities to enjoy. You can wander the Western Botanical Garden and see more than 3,000 varieties of the State's unique flora, visit the Avenues of Honour or Kings Park Memorials and Statues area.
Two thirds of the park is protected bushland where you can enjoy bushland walks or cycle the paths. The best views can be experienced from the DNA Tower if you want to climb its 101 steps.
Families can visit Rio Tinto Naturescape where children can connect with nature and learn about the WA environment or play at the Synergy Parkland which has a 75 metre elevated walkway, island fort and large scale replicas of extinct Australian mega fauna and an interactive water misting forest.
Other alternatives are the Lotterywest Family Area which includes a Playground and an oval for ball sports and a learn to ride bicycle path or the Saw Avenue Picnic Area with its innovative nature based play area with the iconic Jarrah Log.
You can also enjoy a free guided walk, browse the gallery shop or enjoy a coffee in the cafe.
Bold Park
Bold Park is a large bushland area offering a wilderness experience near the coast only 15 minutes from Perth city. The Park covers 437 hectares and has over 1,000 species of flora, fauna and fungi and an abundance of wildlife including birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
You can experience the park via a range of walking trails or cycling paths.
Burswood Park
Located about 5 minutes drive from the city of Perth Burswood Park is a unique parkland where you can see a range of indigenous birds and water fowl.
The Lake is the centrepiece of the Park with Swan Fountain a stunning sculpture of black swans within its shores. There are a number of riverside walks, recreational trails and picnic areas to enjoy.
You can also take a free guided walking tour of the park which focuses on Western Australia's history, flora and fauna.
Whiteman Park
A natural bushland park located approx 25 minutes from Perth city on the doorstep of the Swan Valley. There are bush walking trails, complete with interpretive notes and walking and cycling paths. Perfect for children of all ages are the shaded playgrounds and a mini water playground with a wading pool, water spouts, soft fall surrounds and shade areas. The park also includes picnic areas, BBQs and a cafe.
A range of other attractions are also located at the park. Some with entry via donation and some you need to pay an entry fee. These include transport related museums,a wildlife park and a range of shops.
You can also take a free tour by jumping aboard the vintage Whiteman Park Explorer bus.
I love the water labyrinth. Gorgeous! I think Perth is often underrated as a holiday destination.... especially when it has so much to offer for free!
ReplyDeleteAgree and nearby Freemantle is also interesting to visit.
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