The Perth Mint
The Perth mint is a working mint that allows for visits and tours. Both educational and historical, the tour also involves a little bit of wow factor when it demonstrates an actual gold pour. Onlookers get to watch as molten gold is turned into bar-form when taken to the melting house.
Swan Bells Tower
This iconic tower in Perth is home to the Swan Bells, a set of 18 special bells originally presented as part of the Australia bicentenary in 1988. The tower is an architectural work of art in itself, reaching 270 feet in the air and composed of glass and copper. Entrance to the tower is open to the public for a small fee and provides fantastic views across the river.
Going to the Beach in Perth
Cottesloe Beach is the local favorite in Perth for all major beach activities including snorkeling and surfing. The beach is clean and clear, and the swimming is superb. Even though the beach is a short drive from the city, there are regular buses to get beach-goers there and back efficiently. Sundays will find this beach packed with people, both local and foreign, just want to kick back.
Perth Whale Watching
The shores of Western Australia are a haven for whale watching since they are on the path of the seasonal migrations. Whales are commonly seen in the waters around April and August as they are passing to breeding grounds in the north and vice verse. Even though there are often plenty of land-based vantage points to spot these creatures, many cruises that specialize in whale watching are based in Perth. These cruises can get you in sight of some of these glorious creatures including humpbacks and blue whales.
Perth Zoo
The Perth Zoo makes the list of must-see’s in Australia. Anything involving animals from this wonderful 
country is something to take in with wide eyes, but the Perth Zoo also plays a special role in the city. Not only does this zoo house hundreds of species of animals from all over Australia, it also has a natural draw in the middle of the city for local birds and other wildlife. The zoo was opened over 100 years ago in 1898, and there are trees located within it that are old enough to prove it.