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10-Day Adventure in Perth: Exploring Art, History, and Cuisine

Lauriete Lira

Lauriete Lira

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through Perth, WA, Australia, discovering contemporary arts, fascinating museums, and mouthwatering cuisine. Join us as we explore iconic landmarks like PICA, Fremantle Prison, and WA Maritime Museum, while indulging in delectable dishes at Don Tapa, Balthazar, and more. Get ready for an unforgettable solo adventure in the vibrant city of Perth!

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Day 1
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$24

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$ 3

PICA — Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Museum of contemporary Australian & global art with dance & theater performances, plus a bar & cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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The Round House
Former prison dating from 1831, now open to the public for visits, with entry by donation.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Bathers Beach House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 2
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$36

Fremantle Arts Centre
Built by convicts, the Australian Gothic site offers displays & live music, plus a cafe & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Don Tapa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 3
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$28

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$ 3

Army Museum of Western Australia
Museum in an artillery barracks with exhibits on Western Australia's military since colonial times.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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WA Shipwrecks Museum
Restored 1850s-era commissariat building with artifacts documenting shipwrecks & their relics.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Sweetlips
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$28
Day 4
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$34

Museum of Perth
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Balthazar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 5
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$56

Fremantle Prison
Large, old penitentiary providing interactive cultural exhibits on convict life, tours & a cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
11 - 16 min

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Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery
City-subsidised gallery featuring exhibitions by local & international contemporary artists.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Holy Smokes Fremantle
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 6
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$36

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$ 3

Wireless Hill Museum
Museum in a former wireless station with regular exhibitions, educational talks & kids' activities.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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State Library of Western Australia
Modern library with books, photos & oral histories about the region, plus a kids' area & cafe.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Sauma
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 7
+

$65

AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia
Storied aquarium with a cafe featuring a walk-through underwater tunnel & interactive touch pool.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$31
7 - 10 min

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3Sheets Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$33
Day 8
+

$24

WA Maritime Museum
Waterfront museum featuring a guided submarine tour, a range of iconic vessels & history exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Bathers Beach House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 9
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$56

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$ 3

The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA
Museum featuring eclectic exhibitions of classic & contemporary regional art in a minimalist space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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The Perth Mint
Government moneymaking facility with gold-history displays, tours of vaults & an 1899 melting house.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Red Opium
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$31
Day 10
+

$36

WA Museum Boola Bardip
Museum in Perth Cultural Centre with social & cultural history exhibits, plus a cafe in an old jail.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Sauma
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $407 In total

Activities & Food:$395
Transport:$12