The City of Perth is focussed on the central business district
and surrounding inner city residential areas. Nestled in a
picturesque natural amphitheatre, bordered by Kings Park botanical
gardens and the beautiful Swan River. Visitors find the city
to be clean, well laid out and easy to get around.
The city is a must see destination for all visitors. It is
the State's centre for the arts, for business, government
and entertainment. The Perth Cultural Centre, featuring the
State Library, Museum and Art Gallery is one of the most popular
attractions for visitors from near and far. Shopping enthusiasts
will be easily satisfied by Western Australia's largest range
of shops and boutiques, while sports fans will be delighted
in cricket and football fixtures at the WACA ground and Gloucester
Park harness racing.
There is plenty of accommodation and places to stay, either
in the CBD or surrounding areas and the list of attractions
is extensive.
Public transport within the central city is free. The very
popular CATS bus service travels on fixed east-west and north-south
routes, guaranteeing the traveller's return to their point
of boarding. Two major bus terminals and the central train
station make public transport access to other suburbs in Perth
an inexpensive and easy travel option.
There is good shopping available, plenty of riverside and
beachside restaurants and cafes to dine at, world-class golf
courses, over 80 kilometres (50 miles) of white sandy beaches
to sunbathe on and a mecca of outdoor activities and experiences
to enjoy.
Perth is an ideal base from which you can explore the diverse surrounding
attractions. Only minutes away, you can visit wineries with sumptuous
lunches, swim with wild dolphins in their natural environment, holiday
on an island, and explore the colourful port city of Fremantle.
(For more Western Australian Travel and Holiday ideas visit www.westernaustralia.com)