Popular Gardens in Fremantle

"Rising above the Swan River on the city's western flank, the 400-hectare, bush-filled expanse of Kings Park is Perth's pride and joy. At the park's heart is the 17-hectare Botanic Garden, containing over 2000 plant species indigenous to WA. In spring there's an impressive display of the state's famed wildflowers. A year-round highlight is the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, a 620m path including a 222m-long glass-and-steel bridge that passes through the canopy of a stand of eucalypts."

"It also enjoys prime position for exploring Kings Park, which is just across the road. Each room has a flat screen TV with satellite channels and a coffee pod machine. The en-suite bathrooms have toiletries and a hairdryer. The hotel also offers free bike hire – a great, eco-friendly way to get around the city."

"Locals boast that this is one of the few inner-city parks to dwarf New York City's Central Park; it covers 1,000-acres and grants eye-popping…"

"Home to convict-built Government House and Town Hall. The City Center is also within walking distance to Kings Park & Botanic Gardens."

"Patsy Durack’s tranquil rose gardens surround Kareela, built in 1915 and used by Archbishop Clune as a holiday home during the 1920s. Patsy Durack grows hundreds of field rose bushes. Most of the rose bushes have their own individual plaques allowing visitors to identify those roses they would like in their own gardens."

"Named after Hong Kong’s popular newspaper, The Apple Daily Bar and Eating House is an East-meets-West collaboration that caters to casual and fine diners alike. Apple Daily’s interior style falls somewhere between moody and modern, its walls plastered over with printed newspaper which has itself been written over with Mandarin script. Jointly designed by Print Hall’s Executive Chef Shane Watson and Apple Daily’s Head Chef Andrew Moores, the South East Asian street style menu is crafted with sharing in mind, featuring small bites like crispy soft shell crab, and saltwater duck with spring onion, flower bun and hoisin."

"Named after Hong Kong’s popular daily newspaper, Apple Daily Eating House is situated on the second story of Print Hall in Brookfield Place. It offers refined and sophisticated Chinese food that is designed for sharing – from snacks, to large plates, sides and desserts. All of the above ideal to enjoy with an Asian-inspired cocktail, Taiwanese whisky or sake."

"Location: The Lido, MandurahFacilities available: Toilets, playground, picnic tables, BBQ pits. The Lido, otherwise known as Mandurah Children’s beach, is found right over the footbridge from Dolphin Quay. The man-made beach is particularly popular with little ones as it’s so calm."

"Visitors with kids — or visitors who themselves are still just big kids at heart — absolutely must include this not-for-profit science and technology museum on their Perth itinerary. For three decades now, Scitech has been thrilling nerds with its rotating program of interactive exhibits, live shows, lab workshops and cutting-edge planetarium. City West Centre, Sutherland St & Railway Street, Perth WA 6005, +61 8 9215 0700"

"Make these school holidays extraordinary with a visit to Scitech. In addition to their latest feature exhibition, you will have a selection of exciting science demonstrations, puppet shows and coding challenges to enjoy throughout the upcoming school holidays. Feature exhibition – Top Secret: Licence to Spy The world’s most powerful computer chip has been stolen from the Brainiac Corporation."

"Scitech is an educational and engaging science centre conveniently located in the heart of Perth. As Western Australia’s leading science education institution, this unique centre offers interactive science experiences for people of all ages to enjoy. For more details click here."

"Founded in 1895, this excellent gallery houses the state's pre-eminent art collection. It contains important post-WWII works by Australian luminaries such as Arthur Boyd, Albert Tucker, Grace Cossington Smith, Russell Drysdale, Arthur Streeton and Sidney Nolan. The Indigenous-art galleries are also very well regarded: work ranges from canvases to bark paintings and sculpture, and artists include Rover Thomas, Angilya Mitchell, Christopher Pease and Phyllis Thomas. Check the website for info on free tours running most days at 11am and 1pm."

"Founded in 1895, this excellent gallery houses the state's preeminent art collection as well as regular international exhibitions that, increasingly, have a modern, approachable bent. The permanent collection is... Beach in Scarborough to Cottesloe"

"Through their collections, programs, and stimulating exhibitions the Art Gallery of WA offers visitors unique and exciting encounters with the art of Western Australia, Australian Indigenous art and the art of the world."

"The Perth Cultural Centre is an area full of gardens and galleries in central Perth. Home to a number of cultural institutions like Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), the multi-level Art Gallery of Western Australia, and the Western Australia Museum. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is free to browse but donations are accepted."

"Once you’re fed, stroll up to the Perth Cultural Centre. The Western Australia Museum is not open until 2020 as they’re doing some major refurbishments, but the art gallery is free to enter and look around. The Cultural Centre is also a nice place to sit and watch the world go by!"

"Fremantle is peppered with artistic conversions of heritage buildings, but few are as stylish as the uber-cool Moores Building, now home to a cutting-edge contemporary art gallery plus one of the neighbourhoods best brunch spots. Moore & Moore plates up a fresh and seasonal all-day breakfast in the gallery’s shady courtyard, with a particular focus on sustainability — produce is sourced locally and ethically, and there are stacks of gluten-free and veggie options."

"Moore & Moore is a must if you’re looking for the quintessential Freo brunch and dining experience. Super cute, trendy but equally as effortless, this café has a healthy, seasonal brunch and lunch menu. Coffee is also a drawing card here, brewing their very own blend of Karvan Coffee."

"You'll know this clean-living café by the retro bikes stacked out front next to the potted garden, eclectic-looking people, and live music that...Read More"

"The team behind Mo Espresso on St Georges Terrace opened this location in the contemporary 140 William St precinct to offer diners a broader food menu, including a long list of great value-for-money toasted cheese, sandwiches and bagels. The family-run Max + Sons also takes its coffee seriously — expect specialty beans from roasters like Mecca, Proud Mary and Loaded."