Editing Perth (section)

=== Tourism and recreation ===
{{Main|Tourism in Perth}}
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[[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.