Perth Travel Guide
Beach and Sunshine City
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Get active and enjoy the sunshine, natural parklands and beach lifestyle of Perth, one of the country's most beautiful cities and the capital of Western Australia. The weather is fantastic, the beaches are clean and uncrowded, and the city, situated on the banks of the Swan River, is in a postcard-perfect setting.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and is home to three quarters of the state’s residents. The city is one of the most isolated metropolitan areas on earth – with the nearest city being Adelaide, 2,104 km away. Perth is actually closer to Jakarta in Indonesia than it is to Sydney and Brisbane!
The city was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829 as the political centre of the free settler Swan River Colony and has continued to serve as the seat of Government for Western Australia to the present day.
Attractions in Perth
For an awesome view of the Swan River, the city and the Darling escarpment, head to Kings Park and the Federation Walkway, where you can also wander among the treetops.
Endless beaches stretch from Experience Perth's famous Cottesloe Beach up the coast towards Lancelin - Western Australia's windsurfing and sandboarding mecca. Inland lies the sweeping Swan Valley - a showcase for local produce, including premium wineries and art galleries.
If you're after some serious retail therapy - make a beeline for up-market King Street, packed with boutiques, art galleries, eateries and beautiful people, it's the place to be seen.
Activities in Perth
Over 80 kilometres of white sandy beaches make Perth's coast ideal for swimming and surfing. Stroll through Kings Park botanical gardens - or try the treetop walk for a unique view of the city. There are free barbecue facilities and plenty of picnic spots to dine among the gum trees.
If sport is more your thing, catch a game of cricket, Aussie Rules or rugby at one of the sporting stadiums. Jump on a ferry to South Perth to take that world-famous snap of Perth's skyline.
Relaxing
Fancy a lazy lunch? Take your pick from a stack of riverside and beachfront cafes and restaurants. Dining out in Perth, Western Australia means fresher-than-fresh food and premium wines.
Getting Around
Free shuttle-buses (CAT) operate in the Central Business District, other local buses and trains are available to most outlying areas. Ferries operate across the Swan River and also down to Freemantle.
There are over 1,000 taxis operating in and around Perth. All taxis are meter operated by time and distance, and run twenty four hours a day. Taxis indicate they are vacant by illuminating the sign on the vehicle's roof. Taxi ranks are situated outside some of Perth's major hotels and close to the shopping areas.
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