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Attractions
Perth CBD including Murray St And Hay St malls
Perth offers the cities fullest shopping experience right in the heart of the city. Shopping hours in Perth are from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, except for Thursday when shops are open until 9pm. Shops are also open from 8am to 5.30pm on Saturday. Some areas such as Perth City and Fremantle also have special trading hours and many shops and businesses will be open on Sunday in these areas. Smaller operators carrying essential items such as some pharmacies and delis (corner shops) and mini-supermarkets will also be open beyond the normal trading hours and many of these smaller shops are open until 9pm daily and open 6-7 days a week. On public holidays most shops will be closed, however in areas such as Perth City and Fremantle trading will normally continue, and many small operators in the metropolitan area will also be open for business. Most businesses and shops will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cinemas
Located right within the city's heart are multiple cinema complexes that can serve your needs if you desire to catch a quick flick in between shopping sprees. At the east end of Murray St mall, these cinemas are perfectly situated so you don't have to take time out of your day.
Convention Centre
The Perth Centre is centrally located in the heart of the city and can cater for up to 5,000 delegates. The state-of-the-art, three-level venue is Western Australia’s only purpose-built convention, exhibition and meeting venue.
Its major facilities include six exhibition pavilions, a 2,500-seat tiered auditorium, 19 specialist meeting rooms, varying in size and grand ballrooms, with spectacular views of Perth’s sparkling Swan River.
The Perth Centre’s leading edge facilities and services provide flexibility for organisers to stage an event of any nature.
Bell Tower
The Swan Bell Tower was opened in Perth in December 2000 and has since been a popular attraction for Perth visitors. It comprises a green glass spire surrounded by copper 'sails', and is home to 18 bells making this the largest change ringing instrument in the world. The bells came from the Parish of St Martin in the Field of London, and were given to the City of Perth as a gift to celebrate the Australian Bicentennial.
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint was established in 1899 making it Australia's oldest mint still in operation. Its original purpose was to make gold sovereigns for the British Empire, however these days the mint produces precious metal coins for collectors and coin investors, which are highly regarded worldwide. A visit to the mint offers the chance to see the largest collection in Australia of natural gold nuggets, including the Golden Beauty nugget, as well as precious coins being pressed, and molten gold being poured to make a gold bar in the original melt house. Take part in a guided or self guided history tour, you can even create your own personalised medallion from gold or silver. The Perth mint also offers a range of coins and unique gold jewellery at the Perth Mint shop. Open from 9am each day.
Perth Zoo
Only 5 minutes from the city centre, Perth Zoo offers the opportunity to see wildlife up close, in natural habitat settings. Perth Zoo exhibits include the Australian Walkabout which houses Kangaroos, Koalas, Wallabies, Dingoes, Reptiles, Wetland and Rainforest animals; The African Savanna; The Asian rainforest; as well as the Nocturnal House and World of Birds. Open from 9am to 5pm each day, there is a lot to see so pick up a map at the ticket counter when you enter, and allow yourself plenty of time. For lunch you can cook yourself a barbeque meal on the facilities available, have a picnic, or stop by at the Zoo Cafe for a meal or snack. Special events are also held over the summer months, such as evening concerts on the main lawn. Free parking for the zoo is available on the corner of Labouchere Road and Richardson Street.
Kings Park & Botanic Gardens
With over 400 hectares of parkland and gardens, neslted on Mt. Eliza near the heart of the city of Perth, Kings Park and the Botanic Gardens is one of the city's most popular attractions. Along with amazing views of the city skyline and the Swan River, you can find native bushland that is home to hundreds of species of native plants and animals. Visit the State War Memorial and view the statures that depict our history, or have a picnic, go walking, cycling or take photographs of the splendour that is perth. During summer, Kings Park is also hom to outdoor concerts, outdoor cinema and the Kings Park Wildflower festival.
