The official Chinatown on Roe Street in Northbridge is adorned by two lion statues on either side of the pagoda archway. This commercial development was built in the 1980's to mark the presence of Chinese in Western Australia since the early days of colonisation.
In a country as vibrant as Australia, it is inevitable that there will be highlights such as The Perth Royal Show to showcase the culture and background of this great nation. Visitors to the country, and specifically to this part of town in Perth will definitely walk away amazed at the true vibrancy of this festival. Spanning over 170 years, this is considered the biggest event of the year, every year.
Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful grounds of the University of Western Australia's main campus in the suburb of Crawley. The campus grounds located on Noongar land stretch far and wide alongside the Matilda Bay foreshore and the banks of the Swan River.
Following on from the theme of things to do around South Perth, the Perth Zoo is an easy day trip around Perth for some fun and activity as well as an educational experience for kids and all. The easiest way to get to the zoo is to catch the ferry from Barrack Street jetty in Perth to Mend Street jetty in South Perth. From Mend Street jetty, to get to the Perth Zoo is an easy 10 minute walk. It is also convenient to stop en route for a coffee along the Mend Street cafe strip on your way to the Zoo.
An easy starting point for exploring the Claisebrook Cove in East Perth is to walk "The Greenway". The Greenway is a pedestrian path that runs through the Claisebrook Cove area from west to east. The Greenway with its gentle curves following the water is an easy walk which will give you a good feel for the area.
