#1 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Old Mill (Shenton's Mill)
Perth
~0.61 miles from Perth city center
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The Old Mill (Shenton’s Mill) is a restored tower mill located on Mill Point in South Perth, Western Australia. Today, restored to its original 1830s condition, it is one of Perth's best known historic landmarks and serves as a sightseeing attraction.
The windmill was commissioned by William Kernot Shenton, on a foundation stone laid by Governor Stirling in 1835. The original mill, the colony's first wind-powered industry, was built by Paul and James Lockyer and operated by William Steele. Peak production was 680 kilograms (1,500 lb) of flour per day. Operation ceased in 1859, due to unprofitability and the unsuitabile location.
The site was located near the earliest housing and agriculture of the colony, and was used for industry before being adapted to commercial, then residential, purposes. In 1880 an engineer known as "Satan" Browne established a dance hall and hotel known as Alta Gardens. The alterations by Browne remained, although the venture was a failure, and it found use as a chicken run and house instead. The address of the site is now listed as Mill Point Road, South Perth.
In 1957 the proposed route of the Narrows Bridge was deviated to preserve the site, after a campaign by public officials, and a folk museum was established on the grounds.
The site was received by the City of South Perth, repaired and upgraded and was placed on the register of the National Trust in 1992. The buildings and site is noted as having permanent entry on heritage registers for its architectural and historical significance, and conservation "... for their own sake, and as a museum, is important".
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#2 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Perth
~0.65 miles from Perth city center
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Only minutes walk from central Perth, this park offers a tranquil respite from the city. With 400 hectares of parkland and natural bush to explore, visitors can enjoy numerous activities and vistas. Savor the extensive city and river views while lunching at Fraser's Restaurant or the Kings Park Tearooms. Hire a bike, take a tram tour or join a free guided walk. An evening visit proves spectacular. Meander along 'Honour Avenue' (lined with towering lemon-scented gums) and the sensational city lights scene.
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#3 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (PCEC)
Perth
~0.69 miles from Perth city center
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#4 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Parliament House
Perth
~0.71 miles from Perth city center
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#5 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
His Majesty's Theatre
Perth
~0.99 miles from Perth city center
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Enjoy an outing at Australia's only surviving Edwardian theatre(built in 1904). The buidling was saved from demolitan in the 1970s and is now listed with the National Trust. Presently it houses the West Australian Ballet and the West Australian Opera. It also acts as a popular venue for dramas and musicals. Operating from the foyer, the Friends of the Theatre offer a free tour service (by request) throughout the day.
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#6 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Swan Bells Belltower
Perth
~1.07 miles from Perth city center
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#7 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Entertainment Centre (PEC)
Perth
~1.08 miles from Perth city center
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#8 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Subiaco Oval
Perth
~1.12 miles from Perth city center
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#9 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Murray Street Mall
Perth
~1.15 miles from Perth city center
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The two main shopping malls in Perth are the Murray and Hay street malls. Both of the malls are closed to traffic and offer a wide range of specialty stores. There are several arcades that run off either Murray street mall or the Hay street, mall and link the city from St George's Terrace to Wellington street.
The two main department stores in Perth are Myer and David Jones. Both these stores can also be found in the larger shopping centres in the suburbs. Myer is the largest department store in the city and is in Forrest Chase. David Jones runs between Murray street mall and Hay street mall.
The majority of the stores will accept traveller's cheques and credit cards, ask when you enter the store if you are not sure. Beware when trying to buy clothes or shoes, the sizing used in Australia may be different from what you are used to. Check the conversion chart for Australian sizes.
The city centre can easily be accessed by public transport, either the trains or buses. The train and northern bus stations are very close to Forrest Chase (off the Murray street mall), and can be accessed via pedestrian walkways. Throughout Perth, the public transport provider TransPerth, give people the option of commuting within the city on a CAT, which is a free bus service.
Shopping Hours
Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday ( Suburbs ) 9 am - 9 pm, late night shopping
Thursday ( City ) 9 am - 5 pm
Friday ( Suburbs ) 9 am - 5 pm
Friday ( City ) 9 am - 9 pm, late night shopping
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday ( City & Fremantle) 11 pm - 5 pm, not all shops
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#10 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
SCITECH Discovery Centre
Perth
~1.16 miles from Perth city center
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#11 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Town Hall
Perth
~1.24 miles from Perth city center
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#12 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Council House
Perth
~1.25 miles from Perth city center
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#13 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Hay Street Mall
Perth
~1.25 miles from Perth city center
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Hay Street is a major road through the CBD of Perth, Western Australia. The street was named after Robert William Hay, the Permanent Under Secretary for Colonies. Sections of the road were called Howick Street and Twiss Street until 1897. Orientated east-west, the road starts at the Causeway traveling west through the suburbs of East Perth, Perth, West Perth, and Subiaco, where the road originally terminated at the Subiaco. A subway under the Fremantle railway line was constructed in the early 1900s, replaced when the railway was moved underground through Subiaco in 1999. From that point it becomes Underwood Avenue through Jolimont, Floreat (past Perry Lakes) and ends in Swanbourne.
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#14 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Supreme Court Gardens
Perth
~1.28 miles from Perth city center
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#15 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Western Australia's Government House
Perth
~1.30 miles from Perth city center
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#16 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Perth
~1.39 miles from Perth city center
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#17 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Western Australian Museum
Perth
~1.40 miles from Perth city center
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#18 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Zoo
Perth
~1.43 miles from Perth city center
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#19 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
State Library of Western Australia
Perth
~1.44 miles from Perth city center
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#20 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Concert Hall
Perth
~1.45 miles from Perth city center
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Perth
~1.45 miles from Perth city center
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#22 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
University of Western Australia
Perth
~1.62 miles from Perth city center
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#23 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Mint
Perth
~1.71 miles from Perth city center
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#24 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Members Equity Stadium (Perth Oval)
Perth
~1.91 miles from Perth city center
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Perth Oval (sponsor name: ME Bank Stadium) is a sports stadium in Perth, Australia. It has been the home of the Australian A-League club Perth Glory since 1996 and has been the home of the Western Australia Rugby League since 2003. It was known as Loton Park between 1906 and about 1910 (this name still refers to adjacent tennis courts and a small area of open space next to the stadium). The stadium is named after its main sponsor, ME Bank.
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#25 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Queens Gardens
Perth
~2.09 miles from Perth city center
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#26 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Gloucester Park Raceway
Perth
~2.32 miles from Perth city center
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Gloucester Park is Western Australia's premier Harness Racing venue overlooking the beautiful Swan River and only minutes from the centre of Perth.
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#27 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
WACA Ground
Perth
~2.38 miles from Perth city center
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#28 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Burswood Dome
Perth
~3.46 miles from Perth city center
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#29 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Perth Hockey Stadium
Perth
~4.18 miles from Perth city center
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#30 of 30 Things To Do in Perth
Tranby House
Perth
~4.28 miles from Perth city center
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