(Serviced by The Old Mill Visitor Information Centre & Western Australia Visitor Centre)
Name: The Old Mill – South Perth Visitor Information Centre
Address: The Old Mill, South Perth WA 6151
Phone: (08) 9474 0777
Opening Hours: Not formally published; operates during standard daytime visitor hours
Rating: Not rated on major platforms (heritage attraction with visitor‑servicing role)
Type: Heritage‑based Visitor Information Centre / Local tourism hub
The Old Mill provides maps, brochures, local attraction guidance, walking‑trail information, and personalised visitor assistance for South Perth and surrounding areas.
What Area It Caters For
The Old Mill Visitor Information Centre supports visitors across the South Perth–Como–Mends Street–Swan River foreshore corridor, covering heritage sites, riverfront attractions, parks, dining precincts, and major tourism drawcards.
1. South Perth Foreshore (Primary Area Serviced)
- Sir James Mitchell Park
- Mindeerup piazza & public art (Meerkats installation)
- Swan River walking and cycling paths
- Ferry access to Perth CBD
2. The Old Mill & Heritage Precinct
- Historic Old Mill (1835)
- Local heritage interpretation
- Lookouts and riverside viewpoints
3. Mends Street Precinct
- Dining, cafés, and boutique retail
- Ferry terminal
- Access point for Perth Zoo and foreshore attractions
4. Perth Zoo (Major Attraction)
- Wildlife exhibits and family activities
- Accessible via Mends Street ferry and foreshore walk
5. Como & Preston Street Village
- Local dining and cinema
- Riverside recreation areas
- Access to water sports on the Swan River
6. Swan River Foreshore (Extended Corridor)
- Water sports, kayaking, stand‑up paddleboarding
- Scenic viewing platforms and picnic areas
7. Perth CBD (Regional Gateway)
- Western Australia Visitor Centre (official state VIC)
- Cultural Centre, Elizabeth Quay, museums, galleries
- Ferry and pedestrian access from South Perth
8. Regional Touring Routes
- South Perth Foreshore → Mends Street → Perth Zoo loop
- Old Mill → Mindeerup → Sir James Mitchell Park heritage walk
- South Perth → Elizabeth Quay ferry circuit
- Swan River foreshore cycling trail (South Perth → Como → Narrows Bridge)
Services Provided
- Local maps and brochures (South Perth, foreshore, heritage sites)
- Walking‑trail and self‑guided tour information (Discover South Perth)
- Heritage interpretation (Old Mill history, local landmarks)
- Dining and café recommendations (Mends Street, Como)
- Event information (foreshore activities, community events)
- Ferry and transport guidance (Mends Street Jetty → Perth CBD)
- Assistance with local attractions (Perth Zoo, foreshore recreation)
- General tourism support via Western Australia Visitor Centre (statewide itineraries, bookings, maps)
Summary
The South Perth Tourist Information Centre, operating through The Old Mill and supported by the Western Australia Visitor Centre, is the central tourism hub for South Perth’s foreshore, heritage precincts, and riverfront attractions. It assists travellers exploring the Old Mill, Mindeerup, Sir James Mitchell Park, Perth Zoo, Mends Street dining precinct, Como, and the Swan River foreshore. With its maps, heritage interpretation, walking‑trail guidance, and regional touring support, it provides an essential starting point for discovering one of Western Australia’s most scenic and culturally rich inner‑city destinations.