Scitech Discovery Centre
website:www.scitech.org.au - email: n/a
Scitech Discovery Centre - 1st Floor City West, Sutherland St, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005
Phone +61 8 9481 6295 - Fax +61 8 9321 2869

Scitech Interactive science and technology centre in Perth - Scitech features interactive ways for visitors to discover more about the world and the science behind how things work. The exhibits are 'hands-on' and the majority are designed and produced on site. We were the first Australian science centre to build large-scale interactive exhibitions. Our feature exhibitions tour nationally and internationally. Scitech has been inducted into the Western Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame as a major tourist attraction. Approximately 2.5 million people have visited Scitech since its opening in 1988. 250,000 general public visitors and 75,000 school children visit Scitech annually.

The Planetarium - The biggest planetarium in Australasia presents the quest to understand the universe in an entertaining and enjoyable way. A huge 18 metre diameter dome screen enables a superb, 360 degree view of night sky images. Take a wild ride through Martian channels, visit the moons of Jupiter and see supernovae explode. You will look up at the night sky with renewed wonder and awe. There are frequent shows daily, plus Wednesday and Sunday evenings, featuring up-to-date information gained from the most recent space exploration programs. Horizon is centrally located next to Scitech at City West.

Caversham Wildlife Park
website: www.cavershamwildlife.com.au - email: sales@cavershamwildlife.com.au
Caversham Wildlife Park, Whiteman Park, Lord Street, Whiteman, Western Australia, 6028
Phone +61 8 9248 1984 - Fax +61 8 9248 1985

Come meet and feed the animals and birds. There's nothing quite like cuddling a little furry animal. Picnic areas are available in a very pleasant surrounding. Located in Whiteman Park in the scenic Swan Valley, open every day of the year. See and touch native animals and Australian Koalas and Kangaroos in their natural habitat, while enjoying the parkland and features of this well-renown bushland area. Caversham Wildlife Park is the park is approximately 4300 hectares, the park is a recreation and conservation reserve that's around ten times larger than Kings Park. The park is now the premier development of its kind in W.A. It attracts about 100,000 visitors each year, and such is its status that the breeding programme is officially recognised by Australian Zoos. David regularly exchanges animals or birds with other parks and zoos to add to Caversham’s population, and for breeding. The park has bred its own wombats, Tasmanian devils and koalas, to name but a few. It has also entered into a grass owl breeding programme with Perth Zoo, and is the only park in W.A. to have bred cassowaries.

While visiting Caversham Wildlife Park enjoy the facilities Whiteman Park has to offer. Village Café, take-away, sit down meals, snacks available, the café is licensed. 70 Barbecue and picnic sites Tram and Train Rides Motor Museum Tractor Museum Print Shop Pottery Gallery Handcraft Shop Whiteman Collection Exhibition Children's amusements..Wading pool, park, bouncy castle, junior carousel, mini electric cars and bikes.

Whiteman Park
website:www.whitemanpark.com - email: whitemanpark@whitemanpark.com.au
Whiteman Park - Whiteman Park, Lord Street Whiteman, Western Australia, 6068
Phone +61 8 9209 6000 - Fax +61 8 9249 3510

Whiteman Park is located 20km northeast from the CBD, has long been a favorite for bird watchers. The bike and walking trails through a variety of habitats offer a wider range of species available than at similar sites closer to the CBD. A tram service runs through the park connecting different areas, such as the mussel pools, grasslands, swamp and bushlands. Interesting species that are known to occur in Whiteman Park are the Painted Button-quail, Elegant Parrot, Red-capped Parrot, robin, woodswallow and cuckoo species. Wedge-tailed Eagles have also been recorded. There are few places within Perth's metropolitan area that offer such diversity of native plants - with nearly half of the Park's 4300 hectares (10,000 acres) designated as conservation areas it's easy to see why.

Whiteman Park also has a diverse number of other attractions. From early transport methods including motor and tractor museum, an operating electric tram and railway to Bushwalking Trails complete with interpretive notes our trails which will let you take a closer look at the Park's bushland and wetland areas. The park is ideal for a family outing and is part of the Caversham Wildlife Park.

Botanic Golf Gardens
website: www.botanicgolf.com.au - email: info@botanicgolf.com.au
Botanic Golf Gardens - 25 Drovers Place, Wanneroo, Western Australia, 6065
Phone +61 8 9405 1475 - Fax +61 8 9405 6505

Located on the shore of Lake Joondalup are 5 acres of spectacular minigolf gardens that are renowned the world over. A tropical oasis, featuring stunning flower displays, exotic trees and delightful waterfalls, ponds and meandering streams. Even if you're not playing minigolf, you must not miss the experience of a leisurely stroll through the enchanting gardens. The sight seeing entry fee to the park includes a free tea or coffee at Leap Frogs Cafe.

Rockingham Dolphins
website:www.dolphins.com.au - email: dolphins@dolphins.com.au
Rockingham Dolphins - PO Box 5321 Rockingham , Western Australia, 6168
Phone +61 8 9591 1333 - Fax +61 8 9528 1715 - Mobile 040 909 0011

SWIM WITH WILD DOLPHINS - An exhilarating, once in a lifetime encounter that many dream of, but few ever have the opportunity to experience. Well, here's your opportunity. Tomorrow morning you could join the crew of Rockingham Dolphins for our daily swim with wild dolphins. We have been swimming with this group of dolphins for over 15 years, and it's only because of this long and trusting relationship that the dolphins allow us to bring visitors into their world. You'll cruise out to the sheltered shallows of Rockinghams calm, clear bays in search of any of the 150 bottlenose dolphins that we now call our friends, then it's on with mask and snorkel and you enter the the water to live your dream. Suddenly the water is filled with flashing grey torpedoes. The air is filled with whistles, splashes and laughter - human and dolphin. Meet Logo, Boomerang, Ringo and other wild dolphins in their natural environment. They don't do tricks, and we don't feed them - we simply spend some time enjoying each other's company. It's a wild encounter. Please appreciate that these are wild encounters. The wildlife we visit are exceptionally consistent in their habits and successful encounters are extremely reliable. But please remember we are visiting wild animals in their own environment. We ask you to approach each encounter with caution and respect, and to never presume that we have any control over their appearance or actions whatsoever.

DOLPHIN WATCH TOUR - Discover the enchanting underwater world of Rockingham's wild dolphins onboard our 'Dolphin Watch Tour'. A magic experience that's fun for all the family. Discover the enchanting underwater world of Rockinghams wild dolphins. See mothers nursing new born calves, find out how they use stingrays to catch their dinner or watch the boys showing off for the ladies. Like humans, socialising is an important part of dolphin society and if you're lucky they may include you in their playful antics. Our experienced and hawkeyed staff will ensure you make the most of your wild dolphin experience by interpreting the dolphins natural behaviours and relating information to help you understand the mysteries and myths that surround these fascinating creatures. Our Dolphin watch vessel has been designed to get you as close to the dolphins as possible in comfort and safety. It features a viewing platform at the front where the dolphins bow ride just beneath your feet and an underwater microphone to listen in to the amazing variety of whistles, clicks and other sounds of dolphin communication.

Cohunu Koala Park
website: www.cohunu.com.au - email: koalas@cohunu.com.au
Cohunu Koala Park - 287a Mills Rd East Gosnells, Western Australia, 6111
Phone +61 8 390 6090 - Fax +61 8 9459 1341

Cohunu Koala Park is located on sixteen hectares of natural Australian bush land just 35 minutes from the city of Perth in Western Australia. Uniquely situated at the top of the Darling Range offering panoramic views of the beautiful city of Perth. Come and make friends with some of the unique Australian fauna living in the Park. Stroll the bush tracks and pathways. Hand feed many of the free roaming animals. See wombats, talking parrots, dingoes, kangaroos, emus, deer and koalas just to name a few. Take a breathtaking walk through the giant bird aviary and hand feed over 20 species of native birds. Things to do:Explore the park and hand feed the friendly kangaroos and wallabies. Cuddle a koala and have your photo taken. Take the safari Train Journey around the Park. Make sure you pose for a photo with one of our many life size dinosaurs. Come and make friends with the animal kingdom. Kangaroos, emus, ponies, deer and quokkas are only a few of the other animals that can be fed in the park.

Swan Bells
website: www.swanbells.com.au - email: Info@swanbells.com.au
Swan Bell Tower - Barrack Square, Riverside Drive Perth, Western Australia, 6000
Phone +61 8 9218 8183 - Fax +61 8 9325 2507

The bell tower situated at Barracks Square on Perth's foreshore provides stunning views of Perth and South Perth across the Swan River. The Swan Bells include the twelve bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields which are recorded as being in existence from before the 14th century and recast in the 16th century by Queen Elizabeth I.The bells were again recast between 1725 and 1770 by three generations of the Rudhall family of bell founders from Gloucester in England, under the order of the Prince of Wales who was later crowned as King George II. They are one of the few sets of royal bells and are the only ones known to have left England. From one of London's most famous churches, in Trafalgar Square, the St Martin-in-the-Fields bells have rung out to celebrate many historic events.

Kings Park

Kings Park offers breath taking views of the city, Swan River and South Perth. 400 hectares in size of which approximately two thirds are unspoilt bushland, which during the wildflower season (September and October), come alive with colour. The remaining third is beautifully landscaped gardens, picnic and barbeque areas and playgrounds. There are many paths and trails through Kings Park. You can explore them yourself, or take one of the free walking tours. During the evening the gum trees are illuminated with coloured lights to create a beautiful effect with the city in the background.

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