Perth After a three and a quarter hour flight from Adelaide we arrived on a very warm (30+oC) Sunday afternoon. The city centre was very busy with people out enjoying the sunshine. We set off on a walking tour of the city to enjoy the architecture and sights of this the most isolated city in the World. Fire Station
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The Mint (still in operation)
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The Swan Bell Tower
Encased in copper sails it houses the bells of St Martins donated to Perth by London to celebrate the bicentennial of the city.
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Freemantle ('Freo to the locals) is a laid back suburb of Perth that retains it's own character. The historic architecture has been retained (and restored for when the Americas Cup was hosted here). |
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Kairen enjoys fresh fish and chips (just off the boat)
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Freemantle Prison This was one of the first building tasks of the prisoners arriving in the 1850's. It was an active prison until 1991.
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44 people were executed at the prison
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