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Holiday in Australia: Explore Perth
Planning a travel trip to Western Australia?Definitely you should begin your trip in the
state’s capital city, Perth. Passionate, modern and chic Perth will leave you craving
more of this stunning city on your Australian holiday.
Beach, bars, pubs and lifestyle-Perth combines all the best qualities that Australian
cities have to offer.From a sunset drink on Cottlesloe Beach, live music in inner-
cityenclavesor a cruise down the Swan River you can embrace with Perth’s relaxed
magic all around.Combining Perth with a journey to the Monkey Mia, Pinnacles or the
goldfields and beaches of the state's south-west, this amazing city on the land of
Australia is a hub of activity, modern chic and elegant style, but has got a little pricey
over the last few years.
Although Perth may not have the Harbour Bridge and Iconic Opera House, the city
makes a great starting point to explore the vast state of Western Australia – home
toworld-class wineries, incredible marine life and dramatic natural scenery. The city has
developed into a clean, easily accessible, friendly and beautiful city right on the
ocean.Various tourist attraction places are here to explore. You can check out the
places and explore Perth in a better way:
Kings Park and Botanic Garden: After spending a day around the city, you can get on
the free Cat bus available here and reach the Kings Park and Botanic Garden which
covers of an area of 990 acres with its landscaped bush lands and gardens. An
impressive view of the city and river can be viewedfrom here and a walk through the
eucalyptus tree canopy can also be enjoyed. Even the native habitat and rich bird life
can also be explored. With a dazzling display of wildflowers in spring and showcasing of
1,700 unique native species the annual Kings Park Festival is celebrated here in
September.The park also organizes many music and theatre events which can be
enjoyed at the same time.
Swan River: It is a believe among the local aboriginals that the rainbow serpent,
"Waugal" have created this winding river. Visitors from various places can picnic in the
riverside parks,hike or bike along the many trails,sail,swim or cast a fishing line
considering the place perfect for outdoor fun.Inorder to have a view the riverfront
suburbs posh houses, you can board a relaxing river cruise between the historic port of
Fremantle and Perth. A day trip to the fertile shores of Swan valley which is Western
Australia’s grape growing region is also popular.Artisan foods and fresh local foods can
be found at the high acclaimed restaurants available here and from the Barrack Square
Jetty you can also witness various ferries and river cruises sail.
Beaches: Various beautiful beaches are present in and around Perth for the sun lovers.
Cottesloe is one of Perth's most popular beaches with its thriving café culture and
crystal clear water.This beach is considered as an ideal spot for swimming, picnic,
surfing, sunset drinks or a chip and fish dinner by the sea. Besides Cable beach is also
famous which is often voted as one of the beautiful stretches of coastline.
Port beach is also favourite among the visitors and at the same time City beach which
has various picnic spots and playground for children. The inlets of shelter for families on
the River Swan such as Crawley, combo, Point Walter are rated among the top choices.
To ride the waves, Scarborough is another top spot and Trigg point has one of Perth’s
most reliable breaks. Moving further the shores of Rottnest Island and Penguin Island
are great for fun family day trips and offers excellent snorkeling.
Perth zoo: The zoo is located 3km from the city which has been delighting animal
lovers since 1989. In the Australian Wetlands exhibits and Bushwalks the international
visitors can have a glance of the country’s unique wildlife. The favourite ones are:
koalas, kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and Tasmanian devils. The zoo can easily be
accessible by car, bus, train, and bike, and visitors at the same time can hop a ferry
from Barrack Street jetty.
St.Mary’s Cathedral: This church is considered as Neo-Gothic church which was
constructed in 1885 and renovation was done over the years. In order to escape from
the rush and crowd of the busy city, church is always the best place to connect with
your inner self and many tourists can be found doing the same.
Hillary’s Boat Harbour: This expansive marine compromises of shops, restaurants and
family-friendly attractions which is located at a distance of 20km northwest of Central
Perth.Wandering through an underwater tunnel of glass you can observe more than 200
species of marine life which may include manta rays, dolphins, stingrays and sharks.
Aquarium of Western Australia is a top tourist attraction here. Walkways, parks, bike
paths and sheltered beaches make this place a favorite spot for a fun family day out.
Departure of ferries to Rottnest Island also takes place from here.
Art Gallery of Western Australia: Perth Cultural Centreis about a minutes’ walk from
the nearest train station and this Art Gallery of Western Australia has a collection of
international as well as Australian art dating back from 1829. Specialemphasis is being
laid in the work from Indian Ocean Rim and Australia. The gallery displays works by
artists such as Frederick McCubbin and Hans Heysen. And at the same time great
collection of contempory indigenous and traditional art is also found here.
Perth Mint: With the strucking of the coins and casting of gold bars, visitors are
welcomed in Perth mint. Pouring of pure gold to form a solid bar can be watched by
visitors in the melting House. Since 1899 the place houses the world’s largest collection
of natural nuggets and gold bars.
Apart from these tourist attractions, the city can be considered as flushing with mining
money as Perth generally scores the top in the list of most livable cities around the
world. Numerous boutiques and fresh restaurants brush shoulders along the busy
skyscrapers and streets which bristle in the center of the city.A free Wi-Fi facility is also
provided all over the city which may also include main mall area or public parks.
Accommodation: Perth offers everything in terms of accommodation ranging from
luxury 5 star hotel to some well established hostels. A hostel can be a great choice for
you if you are travelling alone or starting a working holiday visa. Here most hostels also
offers job boards to help you to get started if you are looking for any job.If you are
travelling with friends you can even opt for rented apartments available here.
Lifestyle:Ranked in the top 10 most friendly, livable, attractive and friendly cities in the
world.With its relaxing and easy going Lifestyle Perth is only one of the capital city
where you can watch an ocean sunset from one of the19 beaches, taste a world class
wine and enjoy picnic in its parks. The city has also experienced social and economic
growth with many of the new developments and cultural precincts like the bars, pubs,
and clubs. People also opt to visit the museum and heritages and at the same time
experiencetheater and comedy shows.
Shopping:Shopping is always fun especially when you are in a holiday
destination.Perth offers a variety of shopping optionsrising from an eclectic market to
the stylish malls. You can discover antiques, stock up some trendy beach fashion,
purchase unique aboriginal art or find some special gift to best suit your loved ones.
Starting in Perth City and moving towards Subiaco, Cottesloe, Claremont and Fremantle
you can really immerse yourself in shopping heaven.
Food and wineDestination: Perth can be considered as a world class Food and Wine
destination. The city itself prides on its food and drink.Dining beside Indian Ocean
sunset at restaurants and wineries of Perth or enjoying a dinner in a quite place under
the balmy night sky, both are always pleasant. With Quirky, class contemporary or
funky, Perth presents a delicious menu for breakfast, coffee, lunch and dinner with east-
west fusion, modern European, succulent food and organic locally produce paired with a
premium wine list.
Work hard and play harder, considered as a mantra of this city. So what are you waiting
for? If you are really looking for a friendly, clean, easily accessible, beautiful city, right
on the ocean then nothing can replace Perth in this regard. Book your tickets to this
attractive city very soon.
Cheap flights to Perth
Perth’s airport located 9km away from the city is a modern user friendly airport which is
expanding in order to meet the needs of passengers. Two terminals are located here for
domestic and international flights. The airport has many cheap flights to
Perthincluding all major Australian cities and at the same time international flights are
also here to boast to places like Johannesburg, Dubai, Auckland, Abu Dhabi, Doha,
Guangzhou and Manila.
Thus lying in the isolated and stunningly beautiful beaches- rugged yet sophisticated,
relaxed but bustling, modern but rustic, the city of Perth is really worth visiting.
Source: https://besttravelandtourservices.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/holiday-in-
australia-explore-perth/