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(p389). Those travelling with Museum – Perth. Spend the
children may prefer to head to evening in lively Northbridge
the Melbourne Museum (p399) (p308), where there is a range
with its wonderful Forest Gallery of restaurants and bars.
and dinosaur skeletons. In the
evening, tuck into an Italian Day 2
meal on Lygon Street (p399). Morning Explore the port
city of Fremantle (pp314–15).
To extend your trip… Wander the streets admiring
Arrange a day trip south the 19th-century architecture
of Melbourne to see the and stopping in any shops or
penguins at Phillip Island galleries that catch your eye.
(p446) or to the Yarra Valley Don’t miss Fremantle’s oldest
Statue of Charles La Trobe in Melbourne‘s (p447) to taste Victoria’s building, the Round House
State Library of Victoria famous wines. If you have (p314). Alternatively, jump
more time, consider driving on a ferry to Rottnest Island
Day 1 the Great Ocean Road (pp312–13), where you can
Morning Join a walking (pp432–3) to Adelaide hire a bike, look for quokkas,
tour of Melbourne’s laneways (pp344–53) or jumping on a see the sights and take
and arcades (pp392–3), and ferry to explore Tasmania advantage of the beautiful
discover cafés, boutiques and (pp456–75). white-sand beaches.
colourful street art. There is
usually the option to include Afternoon If you’ve spent the
lunch in the tour; if not, just 2 Days in Perth morning on Rottnest Island,
stop somewhere along the be sure to spend at least some
way that takes your fancy. time in Fremantle, admiring the
This relaxed city is almost city’s historic buildings before
Afternoon Visit the Ian Potter as close to Southeast Asia finding somewhere to enjoy
Centre: National Gallery of as it is to Sydney. Those in an evening meal. Take in a
Victoria (closed Mon; p407, p407, p407 search of culture, beaches, tour of Fremantle Prison
which has an excellent interesting day trips and (p315) and visit the Shipwreck
collection of Australian art, a laid-back atmosphere Galleries of the Western
or spend some time at the won’t be disappointed. Australian Museum (p314).
nearby Immigration Museum • Arriving Perth Airport
(p392), where you can learn has an international and To extend your trip…
more about the varied a domestic terminal. The Visit Perth’s Sunset Coast
communities that make up Connect shuttle bus will (pp310–11), where you can
modern Melbourne. It may drop you off at your enjoy places like Cottesloe
well be raining by now, so jump accommodation in Perth Beach, with its relaxed
on the free City Circle Tram or Fremantle; alternatively, atmosphere and attractive
(p416) as it travels around the you can take a taxi or a beaches. Or head out to the
Central Business District. In the bus to the city centre. Swan Valley wineries (p310).
evening, explore the suburb of
Fitzroy (p400) and stop for
dinner in Gertrude Street.
Day 1
Day 2 Morning Wander through
Morning Head to the Queen Central Perth (pp306–9),
Victoria Market (closed Mon exploring its arcades and malls,
& Wed; p390), and sample some then head down to the Swan
of the delicious foods on offer. River to see the Swan Bells
If the weather’s nice, buy some (p309). From here, make your
picnic provisions and make way to Kings Park (p310), where
your way to the Royal Botanic you can take a guided walk,
Gardens (pp402–3) for lunch. enjoy the view and have lunch.
Afternoon Stop in at the Old Afternoon Double back
Melbourne Gaol (pp398–9), through the city to the Perth
where Ned Kelly was hanged Cultural Centre (p308), where
and where his death mask can you’ll find the Art Gallery of
still be seen, and learn more Western Australia (closed
about the justice handed out Tue), the Perth Institute of
here. Ned Kelly’s armour is kept Contemporary Art (PICA; closed The Bell Tower: Home of the Swan Bells,
at the State Library of Victoria Mon) and the Western Australian by the Swan River in Perth