Perth, the capital of Western Australia,
is situated along the banks of the Swan River which meanders through the
city and stops at the port of Fremantle where one can enjoy and go down to
the harbour to see the boats coming in.
The city is not very far from the Indian Ocean which is less than 15
kilometres away and offers a fantastic day trip. One can take the river
cruise and go to Rottnest Island to witness the beauty of the local
Quokka's, mistaken for rats by the Dutch explorers. The Kings Park is the
place from where one can overlook the hustle and bustle amidst the serenity
of the green park.
Perth is an ultimate place for animal lovers because it houses a splendid
Zoo, the Carversham Wildlife Park, where one can see a variety of birds,
kangaroos or koalas. It's clean, beautiful and a great attraction with great
weather and beautiful beaches where one can go for a camel ride too.
In short its a perfect holiday destination with great opportunities to get
away from one’s busy life and relish the boundless charm of the place.
Fact File
Country : Australia
Population : 1.3 million
Languages
: English, Greek, Italian and Chinese
Climate : Perth has an average of 8 hours sunshine a day, earning
the name sunniest capital in Australia. It is a mixture of Californian and
Mediterranean climates The wettest month of the year is July with an average
yearly rainfall of around 880mm.
Summers : max - 29 C & min - 17 C ;
Winters : max - 18 C & min - 9 C.
Official Currency : Australian dollar (AUD); 1 AUD = 33.641 Indian
Rupee = 0.7729 $( USD ), = 0.6421 Euro(subject to change)
Location : It is situated between the Darling Ranges and the Indian
Ocean. It is along the banks of the Swan River and is 12 km from the ocean.
The river binds the city to the east and south.
Getting There
By Air : Perth International Airport is the international airport in
the country which is situated 18km from the city centre.
Geting Around
Transperth : Perth has a central public transport organisation
called Transperth which operates buses trains and ferries. A free transit
zone including all Transperth bus and trains is provided every day within
the central city area.
Cycling is a great way to explore Perth and there are many bicycle routes
around the city. Ferries cross the river every half an hour throughout the
day.
The city owns a bus (green limousine) and train (silver limousine) service.
Besides these, there is the C.A.T (Central Transit System) which is a free
bus service within the central area of Perth. One can catch the bus from one
end of St Georges Tce to the other for free.
Accommodation
The city of has very good hotels to ensure a comfortable stay for the
tourists. Mentioned below is a list of some of the hotels in the city:
5 star hotels in the city :
Hotel Hilton Parmelia
Novotel Vines Resort
Intercontinental Burswood Resort
Statton CBD Apartments
Hotel Acacia
4 star hotels in the city :
Hotel
Duxton
Saville Parks Suites Crowne Plaza Hotel
Comfort Inn Wentworth Plaza
Best Western Emerald
3 star hotels in the city :
Hotel Mercure
Hotel Hyatt Regency
Major Tourist attractions
Kings Park : Kings Park is an exuberant place which presents the
visitor with the multitude of options like picnic and barbecue. Taking a
stroll around these areas or driving around the unspoiled bush land, lovely
gardens and lovely displays of wildflowers during spring will make your
holiday trip complete with satisfaction.
Swan River : The foreshore areas come alive on a sunny day; splendid
grassed areas and walkways with barbecue and picnic facilities attract
sun-lovers of all ages.
Festival of Perth : Other celebrations include the Festival of Perth
in February, the Spring in the Valley Festival in November, the Festival of
Fremantle in December and the Western Australian Wildflower Festival at
Kings Park in October.
Perth Zoo : It is one of the world’s best small zoos and is
situated in the vicinity of the South Perth foreshore and is a great place
to spend one’s time while enjoying the lovely company of nature.
Other Attractions :
Perth Mint
Stirling Gardens
Lake Monger
The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Western Australian Museum, Concert Hall
Cultural Centre
