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Full Name Perth Area 1,075 sq km 415 sq miles Population 1,300,000 Time Zone GMT/UTC +9 () Daylight Saving Start last Sunday in October (TAS first Sun) Daylight Saving End late March 2007 Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Electricity 220-240V 50Hz Electric Plug Details Australian-style plug with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade |
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Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA)
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AQWA is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. As you wander down the 98m (321ft) tunnel aquarium, thousands of colourful fish, sharks and stingrays glide around you. For a closer look, head to the Discovery Pool, where you can actually touch the sharks and stingrays. The seal gallery alone is worth visiting, to watch them train above the water and play below.
Snorkellers and divers can pay for a shark experience inside the tank. From September to December, whale-watching trips are also available. |
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Art Gallery of Western Australia
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The Perth Art Gallery is accessed from the footbridge directly behind the Perth train station. It has a fine permanent exhibition of European, Australian and Asia-Pacific art, including a rich display of Aboriginal art, and regular temporary exhibitions. |
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Fremantle Motor Museum
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On Victoria Quay, this museum houses a private collection of wheels owned by one mining magnate. British racers, historic motorcycles, a Ferrari and the first Holden prototype are all licensed and still grace the track. Even Wally's chariot from the much-loved Australian movie Crocodile Dundee has made its way here. |
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Old Fremantle Prison
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In 1842 boys and men were shipped from the Isle of Wight to build this hill-top prison which sits practically on top of Freo's Cappuccino Strip. It went on to become a maximum-security institution until 1991. Visitors can trace their convict heritage in the museum, or attend an info-packed tour of the main cell blocks. |
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Round House
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Built in 1831, this 12-sided stone structure was Fremantle's first permanent building, serving as the prison and the site of the colony's first hanging. Later the building was used to hold Aboriginal prisoners before they were incarcerated on Rottnest Island. Before settlement, the site was a ceremonial meeting place for the Noongar people. |
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