Introduction
Nestled between verdant winelands and golden Indian Ocean beaches, Australia's sunniest city offers an enticing mix of laidback lifestyle, vibrant café culture and colourful street art.
Situated on the banks of the sparkling Swan River, Perth offers a vibrant central cityscape, full of alfresco dining, wildlife spotting and Indian Ocean sunsets. For a taste of nature and aboriginal heritage in the heart of the city, visit King's Park and take in the vibrant displays of native wildflowers in the Botanical Gardens, or visit one of 19 pristine city beaches.
Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the picturesque >Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine region. Many of the 40-plus vineyards are still run by the original families who started them many years ago. Nearby Fremantle is well worth a detour, too, not least for its convict history and world heritage listed building but also for the chance to sample artisan coffees on its famous Cappuccino Strip, or enjoy a local beer at one of it’s craft breweries.
Just a short ferry ride from the mainland is the tranquil, car-free paradise of Rottnest Island. Here, you'll enjoy fantastic snorkelling on vibrant coral reefs as well as 63 gorgeous beaches and a network of scenic walking and cycling trails. And, there's a host of wildlife, including wild seals, whales, dolphins and the island's smiley mascot – the quokka. Discover even more wildlife in Rockingham, only 45 minutes from Perth where you can swim with wild dolphins and sea lions in their natural habitat.
