With a Mediterranean- like climate, Perth is Australia’s well kept secret city. With beaches, great shopping, cultural events and treats, travelling there may take a while, but it sure is worth it.
Perth is situated in the south- west of Australia. Around 1.5 million of the 2 million people living in Western Australia call Perth home - and what a beautiful city to call home.
Apart from great shopping, Perth abounds in activities and attractions. Perth’s local seafood, diamonds, Kalgoorlie gold, great red meat and fresh fruit and vegetables are all well- renowned. Fun, friendly and ‘laid back’ afternoons are not hard to have on the edge of the Swan River’s calm waters.
For aquatic activities, the choices are numerous. Bayswater Waves has a wave pool with five different waves, indoor and outdoor pools, a hydrotherapy pool, spa, sauna and steam room – you’ll leave the place squeaky clean and with wrinkly fingers.
And if you can’t get enough water action there, head to Bonney’s WA Water Ski Park for water skiing, tube riding, and ski jumping on five artificial lakes.
Visit AQWA, the Aquarium of Western Australia for a collection of Western Australia’s amazing marine life, 12000 kilometres of coastline ranging from rich kelp beds of the Great Southern Coast to the coral reefs in the state’s tropical north.
For all lovers of plants and flowers, head to Araluen Botanic Park, one of WA’s most amazing botanic parks, just 35 kilometres south- east of Perth.
And for those who prefer fauna, you can snuggle up to a Koala, emu, quokka and other native animals at Caversham Wildlife Park. Perth Zoo, set on the riverside suburb of South Perth, home to over 1500 animals representing 200 species. With naturalistic exhibits you can see the animal’s in close replicas to their native habitats.
And if powder- fine sand and great surf is more your idea of fun, head to City Beach, Cottesloe Beach, Floreat Beach, North Cottesloe Beach, or Scarborough Beach. For particularly great waves, head to Trigg Island Beach (right).
Rockingham Dolphins, Fruit Picking, Perth outback camels, the WA Museum, and Northbridge (Perth’s equivalent to Sydney’s Kings Cross) are other reasons why you should make a last minute dash to beautiful Perth!
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