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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Perth

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Perth, Australia

Updated October 11, 2024
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Perth, Australia

Bottle Cap Tree

Hundreds of people walk past this palm tree every day without spotting its secret.
The Perth Mint

Perth, Australia

The Perth Mint

This Western Australian mint was established during the height of the Australian gold rush.
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Perth, Australia

Eliza Sculpture

A beloved statue of a diving woman in Perth’s Swan River is frequently dressed up in costumes for special occasions.
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Jacob’s Ladder

Western Australia’s heavenly staircase is not for the faint of heart.
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West Perth, Australia

Nostalgia Box

The Nostalgia Box is a celebration of video games and the people that made them happen. The museum contains more than 100 consoles, representing the evolution—and sometimes revolution—that occurred from the 1970s through to modern times.
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The West Australian Irish Famine Memorial

Subiaco, Australia

The West Australian Irish Famine Memorial

A tribute to those who fled the Great Famine and relocated to Australia.
2 miles from Perth
Bishop Rosendo Salvado Statue

Subiaco, Australia

Bishop Rosendo Salvado Statue

Dedicated to the founder of "New Norcia."
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The Great Emu War in Western Australia was a bizarre and futile effort.
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