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(Perth, Western Australia - WA, Australia AU)



Perth is a spreading and diverse city and Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, which is the largest state in Australia. Although Perth is a not a big as some of Australia's other capital cities, Perth's smaller size and rich history make this diverse city especially appealing. Combine Perth's near perfect sunny weather with breathtaking blue rivers, stunning beaches on Perth's world-famous Sunset Coast, many historic and sparkling new modern buildings, lush green parks and world-class tourist attractions, it is easy to understand why Perth has become on the most popular cities in Australia.

There are a large number of excellent Perth tourist information outlets, located in and around Perth city centre, and also at Perth Airport (PER). These Perth tourist centres provide invaluable tourism and tourist information, such as information about Perth's many tourist attractions, monuments, dining in Perth, trains, maps of Perth and general Perth tourism and tourist information.




Many of Perth's hotels are particularly concentrated around the coastal areas of Perth's Cottesloe and Scarborough districts. These hotels are perfect for beach and surf holidays and many are located on the beachfront itself. If you intend to visit many of Perth's top tourist attractions and landmarks, hotels in Perth city centre are plentiful and Perth's Northbridge and Subiaco areas boast many world-class hotels and some of Perth's newest hotels. Nearby, the more residential suburb of South Perth tends to be preferred by families and this area of Perth is within easy reach of Perth city centre, using the Narrows Bridge or the regular ferries that cross the Swan River.

Other accommodation is available on the outskirts of Perth, in scenic areas such as Fremantle, Joondalup, Kalgoorlie, Malaga and Mandurah, where you will find many stylish, boutique-style hotels and guest houses. These are often more reasonably priced during the week and booking in advance is advisable for all hotels in the Perth and Western Australia area.

Historic tourist attractions for visitors to Perth include Perth Cruises - with many boats regularly departing from Barrack Street Jetty and travelling along Perth's spectacular Swan River; the Swan Bell Tower - built to celebrate the Millennium, this is now one of the most breathtaking landmarks in Perth; His Majesty's Theatre - more than 100 years old and now listed by the Australian National Trust; Perth Concert Hall - with impressive acoustics, host to many concerts, operas and musical events; Perth Town Hall - dating back to the late 1860s, when it was built by convicts; Parliament House - built in 1904 to house Western Australia's seat of government; Perth Mint - the oldest working mint in the whole of Australia, with regular demonstrations of gold production; Saint Mary's Cathedral - dominating Perth's Victoria Square and housing the headquarters for Perth's Catholic church; Saint George's Cathedral - one of the most distinctive buildings in the whole of Perth and Western Australia built in the mid-19th century.

Other popular attractions for tourists and visitors to Perth and Western Australia area include Perth whale watching tours - operating from Perth's coastline between September and November, when the enormous humpback whales pass nearby; Aquarium of Western Australia - one of the most popular tourist attractions for children and families visiting Perth, featuring a huge 98 metre / 321 feet underwater tunnel; Perth Zoo - a spectacular zoo with many natural habits and a fantastic collection of animals from around the world; Perth's Scitech Discovery Centre - home to more than 160 interactive, science exhibits and activities; Kings Park and Botanic Gardens - covering more than 400 hectares / 985 acres of natural Perth bushland and landscaped gardens; Lake Joondalup - an area of great natural beauty, full of native Perth wildlife; Queens Gardens - one of the most outstanding landscaped gardens in Perth and Western Australia; and Whiteman Park - a popular and vast recreational area with sports facilities. More information on Perth Tourist Attractions and Perth Landmarks.

Perth also has a number of excellent museums and art galleries in central Perth, providing fascinating information on the history of Perth and many other permanent and temporary exhibitions. Some of the major museums and art galleries in Perth include Perth's Western Australian Museum - one of the most popular attractions at the Western Australian Museum, featuring a large dinosaur section; the Perth Museum of Childhood - dedicated to childhood heritage in the Perth area; the Fire Safety Education Centre and Museum (FESA) - housed in Western Australia's first fire station, which was built in 1901; Berndt Museum of Anthropology - with enormous collection of Australian Aboriginal art and cultural artefacts; Perth's Francis Burt Law Museum - dedicated to historic items relating to the history and development of law in Western Australia; the Art Gallery of Western Australia - in Perth's old Police Courts, featuring more than 1,000 spectacular paintings and sculptures and the prestigious Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) - a prestigious Perth art gallery housing an important collection of modern paintings.

Nearby Perth there are a huge number of major tourist attractions, historic sites and national parks, including Rottness Island - an excellent scuba diving location; Rockingham - located south of Perth where you have the opportunity to snorkel and interact with friendly, wild dolphins, Mandurah, Jarrahdale and Pinjarra; the Darling Range - with Mundaring, Kalamunda and the Walyunga National Park; Fremantle - first founded by settlers in 1829, at the newly constructed Swan River Colony; York - the oldest inland town in Western Australia, full of 'Gold Rush' heritage, and the Avon Valley - close to Perth with attractions such as Toodyay and York. On the north coast of Perth you will find Yanchep, Guilderton and Lancelin - which include a number of good sports for windsurfing.

Perth is full of historic vineyards, wineries and breweries and many of Western Australia's best wines are produced in Perth's picturesque Swan Valley. Wine from this region of Perth is highly regarded around the world and Perth's numerous vineyards and wineries in Perth often offer courses about general wine appreciation. Winemaking in Perth and Western Australian began in 1829, when the first vineyards were planted in the Swan Valley area.

The University of Western Australia is located next to Matilda Bay, in the Crawley area of Perth, close to central Perth, Kings Park and Fremantle. This historic Perth University was founded in 1911 and moved to its current location in the 1930s, when it became the University of Western Australia (UWA). Producing over 75,000 graduates since it was first established, the University of Western Australia (UWA) campus covers around 65 hectares / 160 acres and is close to many important attractions, including Perth's Matilda Bay.

Perth, the most important city in Western Australia, is situated on a large sweep of the scenic Swan River. With a large port in Perth's Fremantle district, world-class shopping, superb restaurants, stunning weather and glorious, sandy beaches, Perth is a popular destination to visit at any time of the year and Perth attracts tourists from all over the world.

Perth Airports Guide - useful Perth Airport (PER) information.

More Perth Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: Australia
• Location: Western Australia (WA)
• Area: 1,050 square kilometers / 405 square miles
• Population: 1.3 million
• Language: English
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Time zone: GMT +8 hours (Western Standard Time)
• Country dialling code: +61
• Telephone area code: 08
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 30ºC / 86ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 18ºC / 64ºF

 
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