Travelling usually takes a lot of your finances as you have to buy plane tickets as well as a lot of other equipment. In Perth, Australia, there are many ways to travel on a budget and still have a great time!
So here are the things to know while you are travelling Perth on a budget!
1) Free walking tours
There is the “free walking tour”. This provides a free guided exploration of Perth’s main attractions, which includes historic buildings and various tourist hotspots. The walking tour is a great way to learn more about the history of Perth and its people.
The walking tour includes:
– Parliament House, Supreme Court Gardens, Kings Park & Botanic Garden, The Old Gaol and Roundhouse at Fremantle Prison, Stirling Gardens, including the memorials, etc.
2) Use free city buses
If you really want to explore and learn more about Perth, then use public transport and bus tours. The best part is that those services are completely paid for by the government; there is no fee required. You can get on and off as many times as you like at different stops, which will make exploring Perth super easy and fun!
3) Free attractions
There are a number of free attractions in Perth. These places will not cost you a penny and can be used to entertain yourself or your family while on a holiday in Perth! There is the Western Australian Museum, which has free entry to both its galleries. It houses an amazing collection of Aboriginal artefacts from Western Australia. There are also new galleries for visual artworks, natural history specimens, and invertebrates!
There is the Perth Cultural Centre, which includes the Art Gallery of Western Australia, State Theatre Centre of WA, The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), and the Old Courthouse. This offers cheaper tickets for many events that you may want to attend when in Perth. If you get a ticket, there is a free tour on a Sunday at 10 AM which can last up to an hour!
There is also the Art Gallery of Western Australia, where you have access to over 13,000 paintings and pieces of art from international artists. And of course no entry fee!
There is also the Western Australian Botanic Gardens, where you can visit the fountains and monuments for free. This includes statues of Queen Elizabeth II, Governor Broome, Sir Charles Gairdner, Sir James Mitchell, Sir Ross McNarn, etc.
4) Free markets/markets with free entry
There are many markets in Perth and all of them provide a great experience. There is the Fremantle Markets, which contains shops, art galleries, cafes, and restaurants. You can buy anything from vintage clothing to jewellery here! The markets are open every Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
There is also the Paddington Markets which started as a small garage sale in the late 1970s. Nowadays, it is a one-stop destination for unique fashion items. The markets are open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.
There is also the Claremont Showgrounds Markets which have been in operation since 1994, where you can find locally made farm products, fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts and so much more.
5) Free and low-cost events in Perth
There is the Art & About program in Perth which allows you to explore galleries in July and August with free entry. There is also a festival for this program in September where there are many activities such as hands-on art workshops, performances and events. You can also find street food, music and art installations in this festival that is held in the CBD!
There is also the Perth Festival which occurs every year from Feb to March. It consists of both indoor and outdoor activities such as concerts, plays, festivals (including Fringe World) and free family-friendly activities.
Conclusion:
All in all, Perth is a great destination for your next holiday. If you want to save some money when travelling here, look out for all the free and low-cost activities and events that Perth has to offer! After reading this article, if you think you would appreciate some company, you can try out the company of a Perth Escort, which you can find on Ivy Societe.
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