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DAY 16 PERTH The Perth Cultural Center is made up of a number Enjoy the day at leisure. of organisations in buildings spread through a central precinct in the heart of Perth. These include Attractions in and around Perth: the Western Australian Museum, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Library and Information The Art Gallery of Western Australia Service of Western Australia, the Perth Institute of The Art Gallery of Western Australia is located in the Contemporary Arts and The Blue Room Theatre. heart of the Perth Cultural Centre and showcases an extensive array of art. Examples of some of the types of South Perth works exhibited at the gallery include West Australian The City of South Perth incorporates the suburbs of art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and South Perth, Como, Kensington, Manning, Salter international art from all corners of the globe. Point, Karawara and Waterford. The City of South Perth has over 36,000 residents, and is a short drive Cottesloe Beach across the bridges, from Perth's central business Perth's Cottesloe Beach is one of the city's most popular district. places for swimming, snorkelling and surfing. Here, towering Norfolk pines line a boulevard buzzing with Aviation Heritage Museum cafes and pubs. Enjoy an early-morning breakfast The Royal Australian Air Force Association beside the Indian Ocean, or a refreshing sunset beer at Aviation Heritage Museum of Western Australia is the pub. widely recognised as one of the best of its kind in Australia, and indeed, the world. Tracing its origins Mt. Lawley back to 1959, the Museum draws its purpose from Just a five minute drive north of central Perth is the its parent body, the RAAF Association 'to foster shopping, cafe and restaurant rich precinct of Mount aviation in every possible way to preserve our Lawley. The area holds fine examples of 1900 to 1950s nation's proud aviation heritage. architecture, including Federation and Colonial style dwellings with isolated examples of English Rottnest Island Vernacular Revival, Art Deco and Californian Built by Aboriginal prisoners in 1857, the Rottnest Bungalow styles. Museum building was originally a hayshed and granary. Today the museum displays provide a Penguin Island comprehensive coverage of the main features of the To get up close to Little Penguins and other incredible Island, including natural history, marine wrecks, wildlife, visit Penguin Island just off the coast of Perth. European settlement, Aboriginal prisoners, This small island is home to one of the largest colonies communications and recreation. of Little Penguins in the State. Overnight: Crown Metropole Perth – Luxe Perth Cultural Center Twin/King Room