HOLIDAYING IN PERTH

Perth welcomes thousands of visitors every day to the West Coast of Australia, all eager to explore the beauty and wonders of this growing city. Being the largest city on the West Coast there is an abundance of accommodation to be found, in Perth City itself and the surrounding suburbs including Fremantle, Swan Valley, Joondalup, Mandurah and Scarborough; accommodation ranges from the sophisticated five-star first class hotels and apartments to the moderately priced hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts and backpacker hostels. Travelling around Perth and its surrounds is easy with buses, suburban trains and ferries available, with a single ticketing system that covers all three means of transport around the eight zones of Perth.

Perth is located alongside the peaceful waters of the Swan River in Western Australia, twenty kilometres inland of the Indian Ocean and is the fourth largest city in Australia. Combined with its laid-back outdoor lifestyle and natural beauty, Perth is a fun city to visit with a vast array of activities that focus on and around the picturesque Swan River including sailing, fishing, skiing and windsurfing. Perth also boasts a nearby coastline of beautiful beaches, fantastic shops, restaurants, exciting nightlife, culture and historic buildings.

Perth is a very green city with an abundance of parks and tree-lined boulevards – visitors can enjoy Kings Park, the Botanic Gardens and Barracks Arch whilst taking advantage of the many lookouts and vantage points. One of Perth’s attractions lies in the pristine quality of its beaches with unbroken stretches of golden sands that run the entire length of the city’s coastal suburbs – Perth’s main attractions include the Perth Zoo and the Old Mill, both just a short ferry ride from the city. Perth is a sun-baked city that can be known for having weeks, even months without substantial rainfall, the climate often compared to South East Queensland temperatures.

Perth and its surrounds offers locals and tourists a wide range of shopping opportunities, whether its buying souvenirs, Aboriginal arts and crafts, jewellery, fashion, beach wear, cameras and hi-tech items. Shopping in the heart of Perth is a pleasurable experience whether you’re a bargain hunter or after that certain designer label, there are boutiques for the world’s greatest names in fashion, or shopping precincts that offer the contemporary or the exotic. Perth has grown over the last decade in style and elegance that is now on par with major city centres on the East Coast of Australia – the city centre boasts a number of historic shopping arcades, trendy boutiques, alfresco dining and cool cocktail bars.

When the sun goes down in Perth the city comes alive with an electric atmosphere to rival any city on the East Coast of Australia – Perth has great pubs, rock venues and nightclubs in every corner of the city. You can get a cold beer in an original retro pub, relax in a leafy beer garden or visit a trendy wine or cocktail bar; or maybe listen to a local band or dance the night away in one of Perth ’s shaking nightclubs. Perth is also on the map with major touring companies and provides some excellent facilities in which to host world-class shows including the Perth Convention Centre, the Perth Concert Hall, the Perth Entertainment Centre and Her Majesty’s Theatre – all first-rate venues for concerts, plays and live bands. Another major attraction is the impressive Burswood Casino which boasts a high-class hotel and conference facilities, not to mention 24-hour gaming.