Perth is the state capital of Western Australia. It is also said to be the sunniest in Australia but it is also the most isolated as it is more than 4400km from Sydney by road. It has a great riverside location and the city is a modern and vibrant. Although glass skyscrapers dominate the skyline a few 19th century buildings still remain intersected with patches of greenery.

Perth is a very pretty city, uncluttered and quiet compared with those such as Sydney and Melbourne on the east coast of Australia. Some skyscrapers have been built but plenty of room has been left for parks and green spaces. Perth is a compact Australian city and is idyllic for exploring on foot.

Perth (PER) Airport is situated about 12 km / 7.5 miles from central Perth.

The Swan River locally known as Perth Water borders Perth to the south and east and to the north is Northbridge where you will find many restaurants, cafes and places of entertainment.

There are many hotels and places of accommodation to be found in Perth city centre and surrounding area and alot of them are reasonably priced.

The main commercial street in Perth is St. Georges Terrace and Perth’s Parliament House is at its western end just behind Barracks Archway.

The main shopping area in Perth is between Barrack and William Street and consists of shopping arcades, mazes and walkways. Murray Street Mall and Hay Street Mall are probably the best known shopping centres in Perth. Northbridge in Perth lies to the north of this Australian city and is the centre of the leisure area with many nightclubs, restaurants and cafes to tempt the visitor.

Barracks Archway
Corner of St. Georges Terrace and Elder Street
Built in 1863 Barracks Archway, Perth, Australia once was home to the soldiers who were brought here to police the convict population.

Western Australian Museum
Francis Street
The Western Australian Museum, Perth Australia is not just one building but a complex of buildings which includes the Old Perth Gaol built in 1856 which has displays about the life of people who lived in the original Swan River colony.

Perth Cultural Centre
James Street
Home to the Art Gallery of Western Australia which houses a collection of modern Australian and Aboriginal art. It also contains some other examples of Asian and European art as well as the Perth State Library.

Kings Park
Overlooking the state capital of Western Australia, Perth, and the Swan River, is Kings Park. Only a few minutes from the city centre the park covers an area of about 400 hectares of Mount Eliza and consists of extensive parklands and wildflowers, a Botanic Garden and bush land. There are fantastic and extensive views,, over both the city and the river, giving a panorama of Darling Scarp, and from the top of the DNA Tower on Forrest Drive you get great views of the Indian Ocean,if the day is clear.The State War Memorial is located within Kings Park and to its south, Western Australian Botanic Gardens which are planted with over 1700 native species. There are free guided walks available on most days and good paths, both for walkers and bikes, all over Kings Park. There is also a playground, café, family area and visitor information centre, toilets, tearoom and restaurant, picnic and barbecue amenities all within the park