Perth is a city that Sparkles in the sun and ranks as one of the best in Australia in tourism offering the traveller a great experience along with months of predictable fine mediterranean climate in the summer, some of the best beaches in the world and abundance of unique fablous attractions.
Founded in 1829 the city has pospered like no other, rich in gold, diamonds, minerals mining, and agriculture. Built on the banks of the Swan River with the majestic backdrop of Mt Eliza and the beautiful Darling Ranges to the East and the Indian Ocean in the West.Perth is a growing city, with a population of over 1.3 million. Its mix of nationalities and cultures insure a great variety of cuisine.
The Swan river runs through Perth providing it with wide open waters. There are river cruises, the Casino open 24 hrs, Kings Park with panoramic views of Perth and the Swan River, Animal Parks and the Zoo. Also Fun Parks, Underwater World, Historic buildings , Museums, the Gold Mint etc.
Northbridge, Perth's Bohemian Quarter, is the night time mecca, you'll find plenty of Al Fresco cafe's, shops, bars, night clubs the lot, busy, hustle and bustle, full of atmosphere.
You will find all the gay venues there, and wide range of restaurants to tempt your taste buds, all in easy walking distance between one another, and only a 5 minute glide from the city center, just across from the railway station.
You will find some of Australia’s best wine in the Swan Valley
Take a day's cruise to Rottnest Island, 19 kms off the coast of Freo. 25 minutes by ferry, or the seal and penguin island cruise. Or see the whales with cruises from Hillerys Harbour during September to December.This is worth a visit for the day, You can explore the island by bus or hire a cycle and do your on thing.
Fremantle is well-known as a port, since the port was founded in 1829, and is 16 kms from the city, it went through restoration when Fremantle hosted the America's Cup in1987, and is full of sidewalk alfresco cafe's, giving the place a unique character in which to party. There are over 150 National Trust classified historic buildings, some that was built by convicts giving you a great feeling of a 19th century port.
Some of the best beaches in the world are found here, swim in the cystral clear water of the Indian Ocean with white powdery sand and find that secluded spot to sun bake as there is so much beach to enjoy.
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