Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Perth & Fremantle
Beaches
They may not offer the solitude and pristine natural surroundings of elsewhere in WA, but
Perth and Fremantle's long beaches are popular playgrounds for city dwellers. Surfers,
snorkellers and swimmers can all find a stretch of sand to suit.
Museums & Galleries
Perth's public institutions include the Art Gallery of Western Australia, housing traditional
and contemporary art. Nearby is the edgy Perth Institute of Contemporary Art and the
Western Australian Museum. Fremantle showcases the superb maritime museum and Ship-
wreck Galleries.
Historic Buildings
Relics of the colonial era and gold rushes abound. Fremantle has a frozen-in-time streets-
cape with a wonderful historic ambience. The drawcard is the old convict-built prison, its
murky stories brought to life through fascinating guided tours.
