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Places of Interest
We all have those times when our budget is just a little tighter than normal. Often the area of the budget that gets cut is the “going out fun money,” but this doesn’t mean that you have to become a homebody. Perth is full of fun, informative and, best of all, free things to do. Here are twelve top ideas for free things to do in Perth:
Catch Some Rays on the Beach
Perth is blessed with great weather year round. Celebrate this by hitting the beach. Cottesloe, Scarborough and Trigg beach are all popular options. Bring some friends and snacks to make a day of it. Don’t forget the sun protection!
Wander along the Banks of the Swan River
Meandering through the city, the Swan River is synonymous with Perth. A walk along either side of the river will provide you with great views of the city, neighbourhoods and water. Along the way you’ll pass many parks that make a great place for a picnic. The walk is mostly flat making it an easy bicycle ride for the whole family. Keep your eyes peeled for the iconic black swans along the river.
Two of the best ways to learn about the culture of a place are to visit a supermarket and to learn about their government. While wandering up and down the aisle of the local market asking questions about the various products for sale might get you dirty looks from those shoppers who just want to get in and get out, visiting Parliament and asking questions about different processes is highly encouraged.
Tours of WA Parliament, located in West Perth near King’s Park, are led by members of the Western Australian Parliamentary Education Office twice a week. They are free and very informative, plus you’ll enjoy some sweeping views of the city before you head inside for your tour.
This section of Perth Walkabout is dedicated to providing you with some suggestions on places of interest to visit around Perth depending on your interests.
The Places of Interest section covers all the other great places to visit in Perth that don't necessarily fall into any of Perth Walkabout's theme categories.
If you are looking for something different to do with your kids in Perth that won’t cost you the earth then consider a visit to the science centre Scitech.
Science may not be considered the coolest subject at school but Scitech makes it both fun and educational for the young and the young at heart. It is a great place for children to learn through play.
As you go about your day, you may be lucky enough to see some buskers, or street entertainers, doing their best to add some life to the city. It might be a sketch artist or a pair of jugglers today; a family singing and playing folk songs tomorrow. Common busking activities include music, circus tricks, dance, mime, comedy, and visual art such as paintings. A hat, box or musical instrument case typically invites passers-by to leave their tips.
