Places to Go
Places to Go
Rio Tinto Naturescape in Kings Park
The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority is creating a special place which allows children to be immersed in a natural setting where they are free to explore, discover and connect with nature; empowering them to become more informed, caring and effective environmental custodians of tomorrow.
http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/education/naturescape
Rottnest Island
Rottnest Island is only a few kilometres from the mainland but it has many unique animals and plants – along with spectacular natural beaches and bays perfect for diving, surfing and snorkelling.
Visit the zoo
Located just five minutes from Perth city, Perth Zoo is home to over 1300 amazing animals representing 200 species. Set amongst lush gardens, naturalistic exhibits closely replicate the animals' native habitats. Immerse yourself in the Australian Walkabout, African Savannah and Asian Rain forest and enjoy unique animal experiences.
Plan trips to some of the State's most popular national parks and nature reserves, thanks to free smart phone applications from the Department of Environment and Conservation.
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Ningaloo Marine Park
Ningaloo Marine Park is about 1200 kilometres north of Perth offshore from the resort towns of Exmouth and Coral Bay
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The famed Ningaloo Marine Park has an abundance of whales, dolphins, dugongs, manta rays, huge cod and sharks. Ningaloo Marine Park protects the renowned 300-kilometre-long Ningaloo Reef. The reef offers world class diving through to family snorkelling in sheltered lagoons crammed with coral gardens. Ningaloo is the largest fringing coral reef in Australia. It is the only large reef in the world found so close to a continental land mass; about 100 metres offshore at its nearest point and less than seven kilometres at its furthest.
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