Perth Sights

  1. Aquarium of Western Australia

    Few will fail to be impressed by the Aquarium of Western Australia. Wander through a 98m underwater tunnel as turtles, stingrays, fish and sharks glide over the top of you. A series of mini-marine worlds show off the state's underwater treasures: intriguing sea dragons, seahorses, moon jellies (which billow, iridescent, through a giant cylinder), venomous fish and sea snakes. Watch stingrays and seals play in the underwater-viewing area.

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  2. Art Gallery of Western Australia

    The Art Gallery of Western Australia has a brilliant collection of Aboriginal artworks. There's also a fine permanent exhibition of European, Australian and Asia-Pacific art, regular temporary exhibitions and a fabulous gift shop.

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  3. Holmes á Court Gallery

    Idyllically located by the river in East Perth, the Holmes á Court Gallery hosts a changing display of works from one of Australia's finest private art collections as well as touring exhibitions. The gallery was started by the late millionaire industrialist Robert Holmes á Court in the 1970s, and today the collection comprises more than 3000 artworks.

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  4. Houghton Wines

    A great little trip out of the city is to the Swan Valley vineyards. Dotted along the river to the Upper Swan, many are open for tastings and cellar sales. Start at the original, Houghton Wines.

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  5. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts

    Cutting-edge contemporary art - installations, performance, sculpture, video works - lives at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. This gallery has long promoted new and experimental art, and exhibits graduate works annually.

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  6. Subiaco Oval

    During the Australian Football League season it's hard to get locals to talk about anything but the two local teams - the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles - and thrashing 'the Vics' ( any Victorian team is considered an arch-enemy). There's a great atmosphere during the games at Subiaco Oval.

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  7. Western Australian Museum

    The Western Australian Museum includes an excellent 'land and people' display that examines the history of the indigenous people and the more recent past; a gallery of dinosaur casts; a good collection of meteorites; and mammal, butterfly and bird galleries.

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