Tourism in Perth
[a] However, a considerable amount of information is now on the Internet with a range of promotional websites emanating from government and commercial organisations.
Scitech also conducts live science shows, and operates the Horizon planetarium located next to the discovery centre.
A Lancaster bomber is open for pre-booked guided tours and a stand-alone Merlin engine is run at midday every Saturday.
Other modern buildings in the city include Council House, a restored high modernist office building set in the Stirling Gardens, and the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia's only purpose-built convention centre that can cater for functions of up to 5000 delegates.
The Piazza features a stage, an outdoor LED screen operating 24 hours a day, and public artwork.
The arch was retained after public outcry despite the original intention to remove it as an obstruction to the view of Parliament House.
The Cathedral Square precinct includes the eponymous St George's Cathedral, Cadogan Song School, The Deanery, Burt Memorial Hall, Church House (containing the Anglican Diocese of Perth), City of Perth Library, the State Administrative Tribunal and the Public Trustee Building.
In 1907 the station was moved to its present location on Elder Place to better service the newly constructed Fremantle Port.
It was built in Federation Free Classical style, featuring a rare example of a large train hall roof.
It is the centre of a well established tourism precinct, including many restaurants, some of Australia's largest fish and chip shops, and a brewery immediately adjacent.
The complex includes a casino, several restaurants and bars, a nightclub, two hotels, a convention centre, theatre and the Burswood Dome.
Adventure World is a theme park located in Bibra Lake, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Perth CBD.
Mundaring Weir is the name of a dam (and historically the adjoining locality) which are located 39 kilometres (24 mi) from Perth, Western Australia in the Darling Scarp.
There are many tourist facilities in the area, including Mundaring Weir Hotel and the C Y O'Connor Museum, as well as an outdoor cinema, youth hostel, art gallery, and many picnicking spots.
With panoramic views of the Swan River and Darling Range, it is home to over 300 native plant varieties and 80 bird species.
The State War Memorial Precinct is located on Mount Eliza overlooking Perth Water, and comprises the Cenotaph, Court of Contemplation, Flame of Remembrance and Pool of Reflection.
Jacob's Ladder is a set of stairs located at the end of Cliff Street, which marks the boundary of Kings Park.
The zoo has three main zones - Australian Walkabout, Asian Rainforest and African Savannah - as well as smaller exhibit areas.
Lake Monger is a large urban wetland located between suburban development in Leederville, Wembley and Glendalough.
Rottnest Island is an A-Class Reserve located 18 kilometres (11 mi) off the Western Australian coast, near Fremantle, that is currently devoted to recreational use.
Araluen Botanical Park is located in a sheltered valley in the Darling Ranges approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Perth, Western Australia, in the suburb of Roleystone.
The Botanical Park covers an area of about 59 hectares (150 acres), and has a mixture of exotic plant varieties together with many remnants of native bush.
This includes Marmion Marine Park, a protected area inhabited by tropical fish, Australian Sea Lions, and Bottlenose Dolphins, and traversed by Humpback Whales.
North of Marmion is Hillarys Boat Harbour, which includes Sorrento Quay and AQWA, the Aquarium of Western Australia).
Heirisson Island is located in the Swan River, between East Perth and Victorias Park suburbs, under Causeway elevated street.
Joondalup's central business district, centred on Grand Boulevard, is largely a shopping and retail area lined with townhouses and apartments.
Joondalup was granted the status of "tourism precinct" by the State Government in 2009, allowing for extended retail trading hours.
Development was initially around the historic Town Hall and Post Office buildings, constructed in 1906 and 1913 respectively; however, the modern focus is around the Midland Gate shopping centre further east.
The centre features two supermarkets, three large discount variety stores, a cinema, and numerous smaller shops.
The Swan Valley is noted for its fertile soil, uncommon in the Perth region, and features numerous wineries such as the large complex at Houghtons, the state's biggest producer, Sandalfords and many smaller operators, including microbreweries and rum distilleries.
