Round House, Perth

Name: Round House
Address: Perth, Australia

#366 among attractions in Perth

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The Round House was the first permanent building built in the Swan River Colony. Built in late 1830 and opened in 1831, it is the oldest building still standing in Western Australia. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°3'22"S, 115°44'28"E

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FremantlePerth Australia

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Round House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Western Australian Museum, E Shed Markets, Explorers' Monument, Challenger Harbour.

~800 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Western Australian Museum, Perth
4 min walk • The Western Australian Museum, a beacon of culture and history nestled in the heart of Perth, offers a profound journey through the natural and social heritage of Western Australia. Established in 1891, this premier institution has become a cornerstone for educational...
~1190 ftNE
Shopping, Market, Shop
E Shed Markets, Perth
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fremantle, just a stone's throw away from the bustling waterfront, E Shed Markets stands as a vibrant testament to Perth's diverse cultural tapestry. This lively marketplace, housed within a historical wharf building dating back to the early...
~1120 ftSE
Memorial
Explorers' Monument
6 min walk • The Explorers' Monument in Fremantle, Western Australia, stands as a testament to the pioneering spirits who ventured into the uncharted territories of the continent. Crafted by the eminent sculptor Pietro Porcelli, this monument pays homage to the intrepid explorers...
~1530 ftS
Sailing, Marina
Challenger Harbour, Perth
8 min walk • Challenger Harbour is a marina in Fremantle, Western Australia adjacent to the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. The harbour breakwater covers the historical site of the Fremantle Long Jetty.
~570 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Fremantle Customs House, Perth
3 min walk • The Old Customs House is a building in Fremantle, Western Australia that was built in 1908 to house the main branch of the Customs Department of Western Australia.
~760 ftSE
Museum
Commissariat Buildings, Perth
4 min walk • The Commissariat Buildings are a group of two buildings found at 6 Marine Terrace in the West End of Fremantle, Western Australia, which, with construction having begun in 1852, are one of the first sites built using convict labour in the Swan River colony.
~1550 ftE
Area
Perth/Fremantle, Perth
8 min walk • Fremantle is a port city in Western Australia, located at the mouth of the Swan River in the metropolitan area of Perth, the state capital. Fremantle Harbour serves as the port of Perth. The Western Australian vernacular diminutive for Fremantle is Freo.
~780 ftE
Universities and schools
University of Notre Dame Australia
4 min walk • The University of Notre Dame Australia is a national Roman Catholic private university with campuses in Fremantle and Broome in Western Australia and Sydney in New South Wales.
~1440 ftSE
Park, Playground, Music venue
Esplanade Park, Perth
7 min walk • Esplanade Park is a public reserve in Fremantle, Western Australia. Situated on Marine Terrace and opposite the Esplanade Hotel, the reserve features about 100 mature Norfolk Island pines and the Explorers' Monument.
~1240 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
Moore & Moore Cafe, Perth
6 min walk • WD Moore & Co Warehouse complex is on Henry Street, Fremantle. It was unified in 1899 behind an ornamental stucco facade. A store was established on the site by Samuel Moore in the 1840s. William Dalgety Moore later established a general merchant business there in 1862.
~340 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Union Bank, Perth
2 min walk • The site of 4 High Street was purchased by the Union Bank of Australia in 1881 and for several years the bank operated from the existing building, which had been the residence of Captain Daniel Scott.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Round House?

Nearby attractions include Bathers Beach, Perth (2 min walk), Union Bank, Perth (2 min walk), Wilhelmsen House, Perth (3 min walk), Fremantle Customs House, Perth (3 min walk).

How to get to Round House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Round House:

Bus

Victoria Quay • Lines: 6, 7 (4 min walk)
Fishing Boat Harbour • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)

Ferry

B Shed • Lines: Express, SeaLink (6 min walk)
Northport Rous Head • Lines: Express (18 min walk)

Train

Fremantle (10 min walk)