Perth City Guide

Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s premier tourist attractions and is the first building in the State to be inscribed on to the World Heritage list.

The Prison was built by convicts in the 1850s and was used as a place of incarceration for almost 140 years. Decommissioned as an operating maximum security gaol in 1991, the empty prison with its solitary cells and gallows is a monument to a system of punishment that is uncomfortably recent.

If the walls of the Prison could talk they might tell stories of loneliness, pain and suffering.  As a place of execution between 1888 and 1984, 43 men and 1 women were hanged there.

Step inside and do time with Fremantle Prison’s experienced guides on a range of Prison Day tours around this fascinating site. Daring escapes and colourful characters feature in tales laced with prison humour. Artwork on cell walls speak volumes, from the classical to the vibrant Aboriginal images.

For more information on WA’s World Heritage listed tourist attraction visit us at www.fremantleprison.com.au

Life's too short for mundane food! At Matters of Taste, we believe your relationship with food should be a love affair. Connected, passionate, and fulfilling. And like all great love stories ours begins with a connection. A special one, between you (the people of Western Australia) and the local growers who produce our food.?From there we develop inspiring recipes and tutorials to spark creativity and fill your kitchen with passion. Finally, the fulfilment comes from knowing that when you shop with Matters of Taste, you’re helping the environment, supporting small business, and becoming part of a community on a mission to make the world a little smaller in a meaningful way. Inspiration is on your doorstep.

Our branches near Perth airport, CBD and Mandurah enable us to provide both locals and visitors alike with a fast, convenient service at all times. We have a wide selection of new vehicles, including Small & Medium Cars, Suv’s , Utes, Freezer Utes, Commercial Vans, and 8-12 Seat Minibuses. So whether you are travelling alone or in a large group, you are sure to find something that is perfect for your needs in our modern fleet. We have Airport Pickup and Drop off Facility as well. Call us to know more.

Achievement Charters is an exclusive charter departing Fremantle specialising in fishing and crayfishing trips, family and corporate river cruises, lazy days at Rottnest and Abrolhos Islands trips departing from Geraldton starting 2021.

Leaving Fremantle at 5:30am with Achievement Charters to Rottnest you'll have the ultimate crayfish potting experience.

You will be served freshly steamed crayfish, barbecue crayfish cooked in garlic butter, crayfish ceviche, pickled crayfish, freshly baked bread and beautiful salads along with premium Western Australian wines, French Champagne and premium imported and craft beers.

After lunch, you may choose to relax and enjoy the view, go for a swim or snorkel, try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding or venture onto the island for some sight-seeing before cruising back to Fremantle. What you don't eat for lunch they'll pack up for you take home to share with friends and family!

Another option you could go for is their Western Rock Lobster Catch and Dine starting at 10:00am. 

 

Within the complex, the Adventure Putt course is like a normal golf course but scaled down to miniature. This, too, has 18 (much smaller) holes, each game lasts about an hour, and players from two years and over are welcome. The Oasis kiosk sells snacks and drinks, and the Oasis Resort is also home to a restaurant, bar and the Mash Brewery, which also serves meals.

Adventure World is Perth’s only hybrid Theme Park/Water Park and it has recently opened Kraken, a $7 million mega funnel waterslide, the tallest, steepest and longest funnel waterslide on the planet! 

Spend an awesome day with family and friends enjoying over 25 rides and attractions including the world-class Abyss, named “Australia’s Best Roller Coaster” by the Founder of the Australian Coaster Club, the enchanting Dragon’s Kingdom with Yarli the Loveable Dragon and Flossy the Fairy, and the popular Kahuna Falls with its water slides and giant 1000 litre tipping bucket!

Adventure World is only 25 minutes from Perth and 15 minutes from Fremantle by car. Public transport is easily accessible.

Open for the whole summer from 24th September 2015 to the 25th April 2016.

Children 3 years and under enter for FREE!

A visit this summer will be on everyone’s Things-To-Do list in Perth.

Head to Adventure World’s website www.adventureworld.net.au to buy your tickets today!

We are based in Perth, Western Australia and take tours to surrounding regions such as the Swan Valley and Lower Chittering.

We are dedicated to creating a memorable experience, the best way to do that is to let someone else do the driving. You can take in the beautiful landscapes, relax and enjoy the day out.

We now run tours every weekend, with a good mix of public and private tours. We strive to cater for all groups, large and small. By visiting a large range of venues there is a great selection of wine, beer, spirits, chocolate, coffee, fresh produce, sweets & treats and heaps more to explore!

Our new series of tours which we've called the Alavant Adventure Series involves certain activities followed by great wining & dining. So if you're looking for something special, contact us to see what we can do for you!

Amaze Miniature Park, formerly known as Abingdon Miniature Village, is home to over 70 replica scale model buildings and many different varieties of plants, trees, and birds. This wonderful attraction has an extensive display of scale model buildings and railways. Many of the models are replicas of well-known historic buildings from Abingdon Village (the oldest continually inhabited town in England) and parts of the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. The models are set among four acres with multiple pathways winding past water features and beautifully manicured gardens. Included FREE with your admission is unlimited mini golf and many other fun features including a large hedge maze, a circular running maze, secret rose garden, ponds, wishing fountain, water features, playground, and other things to enjoy. After strolling through the gardens, refresh yourself with an ice cream, barista coffee or cold drink available from our kiosk. Feel free to bring your own lunch as several picnic areas are available for your use. Please no BBQs or pets. Conveniently located just north of Pinjarra Road between the Mandurah Forum shopping centre and the Kwinana freeway.

3 FRAMES = $5
5 FRAMES = $7
10 FRAMES = $12

Simply email [email protected] to reserve your lanes.

Learn about pre-colonisation of the Nyoongar Nation

The importance of culture, language, values, relationships, responsibilities, a shared purpose, wisdom, knowledge and social structures

Hear stories of how the Nyoongar People lived in a functional community with value, purpose and leadership in nurtured environments

See Nyoongar cultural influence in the development of the Optus Stadium Precinct and Matagarup Bridge

Participate in a traditional Nyoongar Ceremony and view cultural tools and artefacts that paved the way for modern technology

The AQWA Journey

From the icy waters of the southern ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the far north, AQWA takes you on an underwater journey along the coastline of WA.
 

The AQWA journey features 5 distinct exhibit areas which highlight the marine life from the unique regions of WA's coastline, including; Great Southern Coast, Perth Coast, Marmion Marine Park, Shipwreck Coast and Far North.


AQWA is Western Australia’s premiere marine attraction featuring:

-Australia’s largest single aquarium and walk-through underwater tunnel
-Giant sharks, rays and turtles
-One of the largest living coral reef exhibits in the world
-Rare sea creatures, like leafy seadragons
-DangerZone, featuring dangerous and deadly marine life
-Interactive touch-pool
-A turtle rescue centre
-Dive and snorkel adventure programs

AQWA also features the unique AQWA Gift Shop, fully licensed AQWA Cafe and the luxurious AQWA Function Centre, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

AQWA is located just 20 minutes north of the city at Hillarys Boat Harbour and is accessible by public transport.

One of the world's most technologically advanced mines. Restricted access tours are possible but you must book.

Over 50 different species on display including:

Venomous snakes
Non-venomous snakes
Python
Lizards
Fruit Bats
Wedgetailed Eagle
Frogs
Wombats
Kangaroos
Possums
An Emu
Learn to Identify Animals...

The main aim of the Centre is to enable people to see native wildlife in natural surroundings and to help them to able to identify animals, particularly venomous or non-venomous snakes, that they may encounter in the bush or possibly their homes or backyards.

Learn about their habits & habitats...

The Centre provides a wonderful opportunity for visitors to safely observe reptiles, to see what they look like, how they behave and to learn about their habits and habitats. The large enclosures enable visitors to see these creatures in their natural habitat settings. Experience a walk through our finch and skink enclosure. Visitors can experience close viewing of the animals for excellent photographs.

Rescue & Rehabilitation...

Centre Owners, Klaas and Mieke Gaikhorst, have been rescuing and rehabilitating reptiles for over 28 years and during that time have seen many harmless reptiles (including legless lizards and pythons) killed unnecessarily due to an inability by people to correctly identify them. Prior to opening the Centre, Klaas was the reptile keeper at Perth Zoo. He saw a very strong need for educating people about reptiles and left the zoo in 1993 to realise his dream of establishing an educational facility.

At my home studio in the peaceful hills of Roleystone I hold art workshops for adults and children during the week, weekends and school holidays also after school art workshops.  All art materials are included in the cost. I do mostly abstract art and and use acrylic paints.

Tour guide Rob Garton Smith, will discuss the Arts and Crafts movement and architecture, and take the group on a walk to each of the six Arts and Crafts buildings in York.  The last building requires a short drive in your car.  

 

Tickets available online.  $10 adults/$5 concessions/National Trust members $9/Children U16 free.