Editing Perth (section)

== Culture==
=== Arts and entertainment ===
{{See also|Music of Perth|List of musical acts from Western Australia|Category:People from Perth, Western Australia |label 3=People from Perth, Western Australia }}
[[File:Giant Diver.jpg|thumb|Scene from the inauguration of the 2015 [[Perth Festival]], Australia's oldest continuously-running cultural festival]]
A number of cultural events are held in Perth. Held annually since 1953, [[Perth Festival]] is Australia's longest running annual cultural festival and includes the [[Perth Writers Festival]] and the Winter Arts Festival. The [[Fringe World]] Festival has been held annually across January and February in Perth since 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Media Statements – WA welcomes biggest Fringe World Festival yet |url=https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Barnett/2014/01/WA-welcomes-biggest-Fringe-World-Festival-yet.aspx |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au |archive-date=29 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129140008/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Barnett/2014/01/WA-welcomes-biggest-Fringe-World-Festival-yet.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> Perth also hosts annual music festivals including Listen Out, Origin and [[St Jerome's Laneway Festival]]. The [[Perth International Comedy Festival]] features a variety of local and international comedic talent, with performances held at the Astor Theatre and nearby venues in Mount Lawley. Regular night food market events are held during the summer months throughout the Perth CBD and surrounding suburbs. [[Sculpture by the Sea]] showcases a range of local and international sculptors' creations along [[Cottesloe, Western Australia|Cottesloe Beach]]. There is also a wide variety of [[List of public art in Western Australia|public art and sculptures]] on permanent display across the city.

The [[Perth Cultural Centre]] is home to many of the city's major arts, cultural and educational institutions, including the [[Art Gallery of Western Australia]], [[Western Australian Museum]], [[State Library of Western Australia]], [[State Records Office of Western Australia|State Records Office]] and [[Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts]] (PICA).<ref name=pcc>{{cite web|title=Perth Cultural Centre: About|url=http://www.perthculturalcentre.com.au/About/|publisher=Government of Western Australia|access-date=23 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501081506/http://www.perthculturalcentre.com.au/About/|archive-date=1 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[State Theatre Centre of Western Australia]] is also located there,<ref name=pcc/> and is the home of the [[Black Swan State Theatre Company]]<ref>{{cite web|title=About Black Swan State Theatre Company|url=http://www.blackswantheatre.com.au/about/|publisher=Black Swan State Theatre Company|access-date=23 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510174218/http://www.bsstc.com.au/about/|archive-date=10 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and the [[Perth Theatre Company]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Company History|url=http://www.perththeatre.com.au/about/|work=About|publisher=Perth Theatre Company|access-date=23 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425120929/http://www.perththeatre.com.au/about/history/|archive-date=25 April 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Other performing arts companies based in Perth include the [[West Australian Ballet]], the [[West Australian Opera]] and the [[West Australian Symphony Orchestra]], all of which present regular programs.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Us&nbsp;– Our Story|url=http://www.waballet.com.au/about_us.php|publisher=West Australian Ballet|access-date=29 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815001841/http://waballet.com.au/about_us.php|archive-date=15 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.waopera.asn.au/AboutUs/History.aspx|publisher=West Australian Opera|access-date=29 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702023528/http://www.waopera.asn.au/AboutUs/History.aspx|archive-date=2 July 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=About WASO|url=http://www.waso.com.au/about|publisher=West Australian Symphony Orchestra|access-date=29 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801062445/http://www.waso.com.au/about|archive-date=1 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The [[Western Australian]] Youth Orchestras provide young musicians with performance opportunities in orchestral and other musical ensembles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wayma.asn.au/go/about |title=About |publisher=WA Youth Music Association |access-date=29 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929010459/http://www.wayma.asn.au/go/about |archive-date=29 September 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

[[File:His Majesty's Theatre 2022.jpg|thumb|[[His Majesty's Theatre, Perth|His Majesty's Theatre]]|left]]
Perth is also home to the [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts]] at [[Edith Cowan University]], from which many actors and broadcasters have launched their careers.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Appelo|first=Tim|title=The Hollywood Reporter's List of the 25 Top Drama Schools|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/top-25-drama-schools-319963|magazine=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=16 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104011115/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/top-25-drama-schools-319963|archive-date=4 November 2012|url-status=live|date=4 May 2012}}</ref><ref name="waa17">{{cite web|title=Welcome to WAAPA|url=http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/about/welcome-to-waapa|work=Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts|date=11 May 2012|publisher=Edith Cowan University|access-date=16 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001035250/http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/about/welcome-to-waapa|archive-date=1 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> The city's main performance venues include the Riverside Theatre within the [[Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Concerts|url=http://www.pcec.com.au/plan-an-event/events/concerts.aspx|work=Plan an event|publisher=Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre|access-date=16 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514031457/http://www.pcec.com.au/plan-an-event/events/concerts.aspx|archive-date=14 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> the [[Perth Concert Hall (Western Australia)|Perth Concert Hall]],<ref>{{cite web|title=About Perth Concert Hall|url=http://www.perthconcerthall.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=62|publisher=Perth Concert Hall|access-date=16 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814114125/http://www.perthconcerthall.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=62|archive-date=14 August 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> the historic [[His Majesty's Theatre, Western Australia|His Majesty's Theatre]],<ref name="HMT DCA">{{cite web |url=http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/about/properties/property_listing/his_majestys |title=His Majesty's Theatre |access-date=7 December 2013 |publisher=Government of Western Australia |author=Department of Culture and the Arts |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090710173521/http://www.dca.wa.gov.au/about/properties/property_listing/his_majestys |archive-date=10 July 2009}}</ref> the [[Regal Theatre, Perth|Regal Theatre]] in Subiaco<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome to the Regal Theatre|url=http://www.regaltheatre.com.au/index.php|publisher=The Regal Theatre|access-date=7 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801074319/http://regaltheatre.com.au/index.php|archive-date=1 August 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> and the [[Astor Theatre, Perth|Astor Theatre]] in [[Mount Lawley, Western Australia|Mount Lawley]].<ref>{{cite web|title=About the Venue|url=http://www.liveattheastor.com.au/about/|publisher=Live at the Astor|access-date=7 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503065452/http://www.liveattheastor.com.au/about/|archive-date=3 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Perth Arena]] can be configured as an entertainment or sporting arena, and concerts are also hosted at other sporting venues, including [[Perth Stadium]], [[Perth High Performance Centre]] and [[Perth Rectangular Stadium]]. Outdoor concert venues include [[Quarry Amphitheatre]], [[Supreme Court Gardens]], [[Kings Park, Western Australia|Kings Park]] and [[Russell Square, Perth|Russell Square]].

The largest performance area within the [[State Theatre Centre of Western Australia|State Theatre Centre]], the Heath Ledger Theatre, is named in honour of Perth-born film actor [[Heath Ledger]]. Other performers from Perth include
[[Judy Davis]],<ref name="mra15">{{cite news
|last=McRae
|first=Ross
|date=29 October 2015
|title=The power and passion of Judy Davis
|url=https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/the-power-and-passion-of-judy-davis-ng-ya-131518
|work=The West Australian
|access-date=25 November 2018
|archive-date=25 November 2018
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|url-status=live
}}</ref> [[Melissa George]],<ref name="alb18">{{cite web
|first=Jane
|last=Albert
|url=https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/features/australian-actress-melissa-george-talks-home-hardship-and-her-career/news-story/fab403005018d060a402424c5624b175
|title=Australian actress Melissa George talks home, hardship and her career
|date=13 April 2018
|website=Vogue Australia
|access-date=25 November 2018
|archive-date=30 July 2018
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730022025/https://www.vogue.com.au/culture/features/australian-actress-melissa-george-talks-home-hardship-and-her-career/news-story/fab403005018d060a402424c5624b175
|url-status=live
}}</ref><ref name="bar17">{{cite web
|first=Helen
|last=Barlow
|url=https://www.whimn.com.au/talk/people/melissa-george-breaks-her-silence-ive-spent-one-year-alone-and-im-doing-okay/news-story/a710410f558e3a1f416ff986bdd2bb4b
|title=Melissa George Breaks Her Silence: "I've Spent One Year Alone And I'm Doing Okay"
|date=15 November 2017
|website=whimn
|access-date=25 November 2018
|archive-date=25 November 2018
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115516/https://www.whimn.com.au/talk/people/melissa-george-breaks-her-silence-ive-spent-one-year-alone-and-im-doing-okay/news-story/a710410f558e3a1f416ff986bdd2bb4b
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> [[Tim Minchin]],<ref name="tmc">{{cite web
|url=https://www.timminchin.com/about/
|title=About Tim
|date=August 2018
|website=Tim Minchin.com
|access-date=25 November 2018

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115443/https://www.timminchin.com/about/
|archive-date=25 November 2018
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> [[Lisa McCune]],<ref name="tho13">{{cite web
|first=Chris
|last=Thomson
|url=http://www.oneperth.com.au/2013/11/22/lisa-mccune-perth/
|title=Perth actor now honorary Perth citizen
|date=22 November 2013
|website=oneperth.com.au
|access-date=25 November 2018

|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115801/http://www.oneperth.com.au/2013/11/22/lisa-mccune-perth/
|archive-date=25 November 2018
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> [[Troye Sivan]], [[Sam Worthington]] and [[Isla Fisher]].<ref name="mit18">{{cite web
|first=Peter
|last=Mitchell
|url=https://www.youngwitness.com.au/story/5467071/isla-fisher-recalls-chasey-in-perth/
|title=Isla Fisher recalls "chasey" in Perth
|date=14 June 2018
|website=The Young Witness
|access-date=26 November 2018
|archive-date=26 November 2018
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126134820/https://www.youngwitness.com.au/story/5467071/isla-fisher-recalls-chasey-in-perth/
|url-status=dead
}}</ref> Performers that studied in Perth at the [[Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts]] include [[Hugh Jackman]] and Lisa McCune.<ref name="waa17"/>

[[File:Perth Concert Hall south east corner.jpg|thumb|[[Perth Concert Hall (Western Australia)|Perth Concert Hall]]]]
Due to Perth's relative isolation from other Australian cities, overseas performing artists sometimes exclude it from their Australian tour schedules. This isolation, however, is considered a key factor in the development of a distinct and tight-knit music scene in Perth, with [[:Category:Musical groups from Perth, Western Australia|many bands and artists]] hailing from the city.<ref>{{cite book |last = Ballico |first = Christina |author-link = |title = Geographically Isolated and Peripheral Music Scenes: Global Insights and Perspectives |publisher = Palgrave Macmillan |year = 2021 |isbn = 9789811645815 |pages = 35-53}}</ref> Famous musical performers from Perth include the late [[AC/DC]] frontman [[Bon Scott]], whose heritage-listed grave at [[Fremantle Cemetery]] is reportedly the most visited grave in Australia.<ref>[https://www.couriermail.com.au/travel/tourists-flock-to-grave-of-rock-stars-and-icons/news-story/f426adaa2b0a5dda1d64d61d45c0b78a "Tourists flock to grave of rock stars and icons"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728084506/https://www.couriermail.com.au/travel/tourists-flock-to-grave-of-rock-stars-and-icons/news-story/f426adaa2b0a5dda1d64d61d45c0b78a?nk=beb970dacc686a08f3d62270bd6eb328-1595925906 |date=28 July 2020 }} (20 December 2013), ''Courier Mail''. Retrieved 19 December 2018.</ref> Further notable music acts from Perth include [[The Triffids]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/triffic-triffids-come-home-for-festival-ng-ya-136575|title=Triffic Triffids come Home for festival|last=Purvis|first=Ray|work=[[The West Australian]]|access-date=18 December 2018|date=10 February 2016|publisher=[[Seven West Media]]|archive-date=18 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193538/https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/triffic-triffids-come-home-for-festival-ng-ya-136575|url-status=live}}</ref> [[The Scientists]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1997284/80s-post-punk-band-the-scientists-announce-first-ever-us-tour/news/|title='80s Post-Punk Band The Scientists Announce First-Ever US Tour|access-date=18 December 2018|date=21 May 2018|website=Stereogum|archive-date=18 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193602/https://www.stereogum.com/1997284/80s-post-punk-band-the-scientists-announce-first-ever-us-tour/news/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[The Drones (Australian band)|The Drones]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rtrfm.com.au/show-post/the-drones-now-and-then/|title=The Drones: Now and Then|access-date=19 December 2018|work=Alternative Frequencies|publisher=[[RTRFM]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160430092716/http://rtrfm.com.au/show-post/the-drones-now-and-then/|archive-date=30 April 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Tame Impala]],<ref name="mos17">{{cite web|first=Greg|last=Moskovitch|url=https://tonedeaf.com.au/tame-impala-play-to-nobody/|title=Watch Tame Impala play to almost nobody in 2008|date=2 October 2017|website=Tone Deaf|access-date=26 November 2018|archive-date=10 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310105511/https://tonedeaf.com.au/tame-impala-play-to-nobody/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Karnivool]]<ref name="mgr18">{{cite web|first=Jody|last=Macgregor|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/karnivool-mn0001422105|title=Karnivool|date=2018|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=25 November 2018|archive-date=26 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026064443/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/karnivool-mn0001422105|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Pendulum (drum and bass band)|Pendulum]].<ref name="Pendulum">{{Cite news |last=Maddams |first=Kevin |date=26 February 2011 |title=Pendulum |url=http://www.outlineonline.co.uk/content/pendulum/interviews/109322/2482 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828183831/http://www.outlineonline.co.uk/content/pendulum/interviews/109322/2482 |archive-date=28 August 2017 |access-date=8 April 2025 |work=Outline Magazine}}</ref>

Perth has inspired various artistic and cultural works. [[John Boyle O'Reilly]], a [[Fenian]] convict transported to Western Australia, published ''[[Moondyne]]'' in 1879, the most famous early novel about the Swan River Colony. Perth is also the setting for various works by novelist [[Tim Winton]], most notably ''[[Cloudstreet]]'' (1991). Songs that refer to the city include "I Love Perth" (1996) by [[Pavement (band)|Pavement]], "Perth" (2011) by [[Bon Iver]], and "Perth" (2015) by [[Beirut (band)|Beirut]]. Films shot or set in Perth include ''[[Japanese Story]]'' (2003), ''[[These Final Hours]]'' (2013), ''[[Kill Me Three Times]]'' (2014) and ''[[Paper Planes (film)|Paper Planes]]'' (2015).

=== Tourism and recreation ===
{{Main|Tourism in Perth}}
<!--Intro; Landmarks, museums, historical sites:-->
[[File:WTF Roel Loopers High Street from above, Fremantle.jpg|thumb|upright|The [[Fremantle West End Heritage area]] is home to hundreds of Victorian and Edwardian era buildings.]]
Tourism is an important part of Perth's economy, with approximately 2.8 million domestic visitors and 0.7 million international visitors in the year ending March 2012.<ref name=QVS-march12>{{cite web |title=Quarterly Visitor Snapshot&nbsp;– Year Ending March 2012 |url=http://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/Publications%20Library/Research/Research%20and%20Reports/QVS%20YE%20March%202012v3.pdf |publisher=Government of Western Australia |access-date=8 July 2012 |author=Tourism Western Australia |page=32 |date=June 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130516161723/http://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/Publications%20Library/Research/Research%20and%20Reports/QVS%20YE%20March%202012v3.pdf |archive-date=16 May 2013 }}</ref> Tourist attractions are generally focused around the city centre, Fremantle, the coast and the Swan River.
In addition to the Perth Cultural Centre, there are [[List of museums in Western Australia|dozens of museums]] across the city. The [[Scitech|Scitech Discovery Centre]] in {{WAcity|West Perth}} is an interactive science museum, with regularly changing exhibitions on a large range of science and technology-based subjects. Scitech also conducts live science demonstration shows and operates the adjacent ''Horizon'' planetarium. The [[Western Australian Maritime Museum]] in Fremantle displays maritime objects from all eras. It houses ''[[Australia II]]'', the yacht that won the [[1983 America's Cup]], as well as a former [[Royal Australian Navy]] submarine. Also in Fremantle is the [[Army Museum of Western Australia]], situated within a historic artillery barracks. The museum consists of several galleries that reflect the Army's involvement in Western Australia and the military service of Western Australians.<ref>{{cite web|title=Museum History|url=http://www.armymuseumwa.com.au/History.html|publisher=Army Museum of Western Australia|access-date=15 August 2012|date=4 April 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321063951/http://armymuseumwa.com.au/History.html|archive-date=21 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> The museum holds numerous items of significance, including three Victoria Crosses.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Collection&nbsp;– Items of significance|url=http://www.armymuseumwa.com.au/sig_items.html|publisher=Army Museum of Western Australia|access-date=15 August 2012|date=4 April 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321105945/http://armymuseumwa.com.au/sig_items.html|archive-date=21 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Aviation history is represented by the [[Aviation Heritage Museum (Western Australia)|Aviation Heritage Museum]] in [[Bull Creek, Western Australia|Bull Creek]], with its significant collection of aircraft, including a [[Avro Lancaster|Lancaster]] bomber and a [[Consolidated PBY Catalina|Catalina]] of the type operated from the Swan River during WWII.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.raafawa.org.au/museum/|title=Aviation Heritage Museum|work=raafawa.org.au|access-date=9 May 2015|archive-date=4 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504122357/http://www.raafawa.org.au/museum/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
[[File:Yagan Square.jpg|alt=|left|thumb|The "Wirin" sculpture at [[Yagan Square]]]]
There are many heritage sites in Perth's CBD, Fremantle and other parts of the metropolitan areas. Some of the oldest remaining buildings, dating back to the 1830s, include the [[Round House (Western Australia)|Round House]] in Fremantle, the [[Old Mill, Perth|Old Mill]] in South Perth, and the [[Old Court House, Perth|Old Court House]] in the city centre. Registers of important buildings are maintained by the [[Heritage Council of Western Australia]] and local governments. A late heritage building is the [[Perth Mint]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au/Public/Inventory/Details/514966e9-d0de-4fee-83e4-77fc342a8e68|title=The Perth Mint|publisher=State Heritage Office|date=19 September 2014|access-date=11 November 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111020458/https://inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au/Public/Inventory/Details/514966e9-d0de-4fee-83e4-77fc342a8e68|archive-date=11 November 2014}}</ref> [[Yagan Square]] connects [[Northbridge, Western Australia|Northbridge]] and the [[Perth (suburb)|Perth CBD]], with a 45-metre-high digital tower and the 9-metre statue ''Wirin'' designed by [[Noongar]] artist [[Tjyllyungoo]]. [[Elizabeth Quay]] is also a notable attraction in Perth, featuring [[Swan Bells]], a panoramic view of Swan River, and the sculpture ''[[Spanda (Australian art work)|Spanda]]'' by artist [[Christian de Vietri]].

<!--Shopping, food+wine-->[[File:Perth CBD 200520 gnangarra-112.jpg|thumb|Forrest Place, a major pedestrian thoroughfare]]
Retail shopping in the Perth CBD is focused around Murray Street and Hay Street. Both these streets are pedestrian malls between William Street and Barrack Street. [[Forrest Place]] is another pedestrian mall, connecting the Murray Street mall to Wellington Street and the [[Perth railway station]]. A number of arcades run between Hay Street and Murray Street, including the [[Piccadilly Theatre and Arcade|Piccadilly Arcade]], which housed the Piccadilly Cinema until it closed in late 2013. Other shopping precincts include [[Harbour Town|Watertown]] in West Perth, featuring factory outlets for major brands, the historically significant [[Fremantle Markets]], which date to 1897, and the Midland townsite on [[Great Eastern Highway]], combining historic development around the Town Hall and Post Office buildings with the modern [[Midland Gate]] shopping centre further east. [[Joondalup]]'s central business district is largely a shopping and retail area lined with townhouses and apartments, and also features [[Lakeside Joondalup]]. Joondalup was granted the status of "tourism precinct" by the State Government in 2009, allowing for extended retail trading hours.
[[File:Riverbank Estate Winery, Caversham, April 2021 02.jpg|left|thumb|Riverbank Estate Winery, Caversham in the [[Swan Valley (Western Australia)|Swan Valley]]]]
Restaurants, bars and nightclubs can be found in the entertainment hubs of [[Northbridge, Western Australia|Northbridge]] (just north of the Perth CBD), the west end of the CBD itself, [[Elizabeth Quay]], [[Leederville, Western Australia|Leederville]], [[Beaufort Street]], [[Scarborough, Western Australia|Scarborough]] and [[Fremantle]]. The [[Crown Perth|Crown casino and resort]] is located at [[Burswood, Western Australia|Burswood]].

The [[Swan Valley (Western Australia)|Swan Valley]], with fertile soil, uncommon in the Perth region, features numerous wineries, such as the large complex at [[Houghton Winery|Houghtons]], the state's biggest producer, Sandalfords and many smaller operators, including microbreweries and rum distilleries. The Swan Valley also contains specialised food producers, many restaurants and cafes, and roadside local produce stalls that sell seasonal fruit throughout the year. [[Tourist Drive 203 (Western Australia)|Tourist Drive 203]] is a circular route in the Swan Valley, passing by many attractions on [[West Swan Road]] and [[Great Northern Highway]].
[[File:Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia (4431664542).jpg|thumb|[[Cottesloe Beach]] is a notable attraction ]]
[[Kings Park, Western Australia|Kings Park]], in central Perth between the CBD and the [[University of Western Australia]], is one of the world's largest inner-city parks,<ref>{{cite web|title=Kings Park|url=http://www.experienceperth.com/destinations/perth/kings-park|work=Experience Perth|publisher=Perth Region Tourism Organisation Inc|access-date=28 August 2013|archive-date=17 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817024229/http://www.experienceperth.com/destinations/perth/kings-park|url-status=dead}}</ref> at {{convert|400.6|ha}}.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kings Park and Botanic Garden|url=http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park|work=Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority|publisher=Government of Western Australia|access-date=6 November 2012|archive-date=11 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011111525/http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park|url-status=live}}</ref> It has many landmarks and attractions, including the State War Memorial Precinct on Mount Eliza, Western Australian Botanic Garden and children's playgrounds. Other features include [[Kings Park, Western Australia#DNA Tower|DNA Tower]], a {{cvt|15|m}} high [[double helix staircase]] that resembles the [[deoxyribonucleic acid]] (DNA) molecule,<ref>{{cite web|title=DNA Tower Climb|url=http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park/walks/dna-tower-climb|publisher=Government of Western Australia|access-date=19 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004318/http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/kings-park/walks/dna-tower-climb|archive-date=3 December 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[Jacob's Ladder (Perth)|Jacob's Ladder]], comprising 242 steps that lead down to [[Mounts Bay Road]].

[[Hyde Park, Perth|Hyde Park]] is another inner-city park {{cvt|2|km}} north of the CBD. It was gazetted as a public park in 1897, created from {{cvt|15|ha}} of a chain of wetlands known as Third Swamp.<ref>{{cite web|title=History|url=http://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/Welcome_to_Vincent/About_Vincent/History|publisher=City of Vincent|access-date=17 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503043559/http://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/Welcome_to_Vincent/About_Vincent/History|archive-date=3 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Avon Valley National Park|Avon Valley]], [[John Forrest National Park|John Forrest]] and [[Yanchep National Park|Yanchep]] national parks are areas of protected bushland at the northern and eastern edges of the metropolitan area. Within the city's northern suburbs is Whiteman Park, a {{convert|4000|ha|adj=on}} bushland area, with bushwalking trails, bike paths, sports facilities, playgrounds, a vintage tramway, a light railway on a {{convert|6|km|adj=on}} track, motor and tractor museums, and [[Caversham Wildlife Park]].

{{Wide image|HydeParkPerth05 gobeirne.jpg|1030px|[[Hyde Park, Perth|Hyde Park]]}}
[[Perth Zoo]], in South Perth, houses a variety of Australian and exotic animals from around the globe. The zoo is home to highly successful breeding programs for [[orangutans]] and [[giraffes]], and participates in captive breeding and reintroduction efforts for a number of Western Australian species, including the [[numbat]], the [[dibbler]], the [[Western Quoll|chuditch]] and the [[western swamp tortoise]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/conservation/native-species-breeding-programs/ |title=Native Species Breeding Program, Perth Zoo |publisher=perthzoo.wa.gov.au |access-date=23 February 2012 |archive-date=11 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111161652/http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/conservation/native-species-breeding-programs/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

More wildlife can be observed at the [[Aquarium of Western Australia]] in [[Hillarys, Western Australia|Hillarys]], Australia's largest aquarium, specialising in marine animals that inhabit the {{convert|12000|km|mi|adj=mid|-long}} western coast of Australia. The northern Perth section of the coastline is known as [[Sunset Coast]]; it includes numerous beaches and the [[Marmion Marine Park]], a protected area inhabited by tropical fish, [[Australian sea lion]]s and [[bottlenose dolphin]]s, and traversed by [[humpback whales]]. [[Tourist Drive 204 (Western Australia)|Tourist Drive 204]], also known as Sunset Coast Tourist Drive, is a designated route from [[North Fremantle]] to [[Iluka, Western Australia|Iluka]] along coastal roads.