Perth, Australia (Point of interest)

The Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth boasts a collection of around 16,000 works but only 1600 are on display at any one time in its permanent galleries. Displays are strongly focused on promoting Indigenous and Western Australian art. The... Continue reading →

Described as one of Perth's best-kept secrets, Cottesloe Beach is a haven for swimmers, surfers, kite-surfers, sailors and snorkelers. It also hosts Perth's Sculpture by the Sea contest each March, when contemporary art is found dotted along the co... Continue reading →

Kings Park & Botanic Gardens is a wonderful area to discover Western Australia's wildflowers and colourful birds. Take in excellent views of Perth's skyline from the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, a glass bridge perched at treetop level. The park... Continue reading →

It's not everywhere you can see pure gold being poured as it has been for hundreds of years. At The Perth Mint, one of the world's oldest and still producing coins and memorial medals, you can do just that. The Perth Mint opened in 1899 and is hom... Continue reading →

The Bell Tower, a rocket-like structure designed by William Hames, adds a futuristic edge to Perth's skyline. It houses 12 of the 18 Swan Bells that used to hang in the belfry of St Martin-in-the-Fields in London's Trafalgar Square. Dating back to... Continue reading →