Five attractions are not much for a place billed as one of the most liveable cities in the world. However, for the sake of brevity, we have only listed five…
May 042016
The vibrant capital of Western Australia, Perth is visited by millions of foreign as well as domestic tourists. The destination largely attracts travellers with its rich art, culture and history. For your convenience, we have listed some of the top tourist attractions in Perth.
King’s Park and Botanical Garden
The amazing views of Swan River and Darling Ring from the King’s Park and Botanical Garden will entice you for sure! King’s Park is especially famous for State War Memorial and Royal Kings Park Tennis club. Trees have been planted in a beautiful well planned manner here and individual plaques have been placed to honour the fallen heroes of World War 1 and World War 2. Visit The Botanical Garden to check out Banksia Garden and Pioneer Women’s Memorial.
Perth Zoo
Perhaps the best venue for animal lovers, Perth Zoo is home to Australia’s unique wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas and wallabies. Here, you will be exposed to diverse ecosystems for a better zoological experience. The zoo has taken many initiatives to protect and conserve the wildlife and environment. Perth Zoo is reachable by bus, car, train and bike.
St Mary’s Cathedral
St. Mary’s Cathedral is a neo-Gothic church. Its architecture is simply marvellous and looks particularly beautiful when the area is lit up at night. Officially known as Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this church has a calm and soothing ambience.
Swan Bells
With 18 bells hanging in a majestically built copper and glass campanile, Swan Bells is one of the largest musical instruments in the world. These iconic bells are from to Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London. The place is a five minute walk from the city centre and also offers 360-degree views of the city skyline and Swan River.
Scitech Discovery Centre
Scitech Discovery Centre is a must-visit for science enthusiasts! It is a permanent interactive science museum with an exemplary planetarium. The venue also hosts interactive exhibitions to inform and educate visitors on a variety of subjects like science, technology, engineering and maths. Beyond these, there is a live science show and puppet show. Interestingly, about 3 million people have visited Scitech Discovery Centre since its opening in 1988.
