Places worth the detour in Perth
66 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Perth, Australia, across 7 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (16). Best known: Perth Rectangular Stadium. 65 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 66
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 6 are on the map and on the Australia pages.
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2.Fremantle Prison
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Former prison in Fremantle, Western Australia
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4.Kings Park
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Park and botanical gardens in Perth, Western Australia
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5.Beelu National Park
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
National park in Western Australia
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7.Art Gallery of Western Australia
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Art gallery in Perth, Western Australia
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8.St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cathedral in Perth, Western Australia
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9.John Forrest National Park
Nature & landscapes · 19th century · Hidden gem
National park in Western Australia
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10.Karrakatta Cemetery
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cemetery in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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12.Crown Perth
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Resort and casino in Burswood, Western Australia
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13.Kalamunda National Park
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
National park in Western Australia
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15.Cockburn Sound
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Body of water located south of Fremantle, Western Australia
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16.Narrows Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Set of bridges in Perth, Western Australia
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17.Western Australian Museum
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
State museum of Western Australia (statutory authority)
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19.St Patrick's Basilica, Fremantle
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Heritage listed church in Fremantle, Western Australia
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20.St John's Pro-Cathedral
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Heritage listed cathedral in Perth, Western Australia
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21.St George's Cathedral, Perth
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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23.Bold Park
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanic garden in Perth, Western Australia
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24.Wireless Hill Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Heritage listed park in Ardross, Western Australia
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27.Gooseberry Hill National Park
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
National park in Perth, Western Australia
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29.Maitland Brown Memorial
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument in Fremantle, Western Australia
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30.Aquarium of Western Australia
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Aquarium in Hillarys, Western Australia
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31.Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Arts organization & heritage listed building in Perth, Western Australia
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32.W D Moore & Co Warehouse
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Heritage listed building in Fremantle, Western Australia
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37.Houghton Winery
Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem
Australian winery originating in Middle Swan, Swan Valley wine region of Western Australia
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43.Fremantle North Mole Lighthouse
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Lighthouse at mouth of Fremantle Harbour, Western Australia
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44.The Old Mill
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Heritage wind-powered mill in South Perth, Western Australia
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45.Edith Dircksey Cowan Memorial
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Heritage listed memorial in Perth, Western Australia
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48.Araluen Botanic Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Heritage listed botanic garden in Roleystone, Western Australia
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49.Fremantle submarine base
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Former submarine base in Fremantle Harbour, Western Australia during World War 2
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52.Anzac Cottage
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
House in the suburb of Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia
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53.Old Jarrah Tree
Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem
Heritage listed large eucalyptus tree in Armadale, Western Australia
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54.Leighton Battery
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Heritage listed military installation in Mosman Park, Western Australia
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55.Challenger Battery
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Heritage listed military installation on Garden Island, Western Australia
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56.Fremantle Long Jetty
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Demolished jetty in Fremantle, Western Australia
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57.Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Art gallery within the University of Western Australia
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59.Solidarity Park
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Landscaped park containing five memorial structures in Perth, Western Australia
