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PERTH

Introduction

Perth is the capital of Western Australia and has a population of 1.2 million people, the majority of the state's 1.67 million total. It is in the south western corner of the state at Lat. 31 degrees 57' south and Long. 115 degrees 51' east.
Straddling the Swan River and situated on the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean it is a spacious, modern and easy-going city and claims to be the world's most remote capital city, Adelaide is 2,200 kilometres east.
It was settled in 1829 and the early settlers faced harsh times. Floods and droughts were common and it was not until the 1850's when convict labour was introduced to the colony that an infrastructure of bridges and roads began to develop in earnest.
Very much a sun city, its lifestyle revolves around the beaches and the outdoors. Burns Beach, Leighton, Floreat, Cottesloe Scarborough and Port Beach are all popular, and the hinterland has many places to visit and explore.
Perth was the venue for the America's Cup Challenge in the mid 1980's after local businessman Alan Bond won it from America for the first time in its history. The growth and excitement generated by the challenge has remained and the enthusiasm of the residents is reflected everywhere. The contrasts of the modern city and the rural hinterland can be easily seen by a drive from Perth to the Avon Valley, Swan Valley and the Margaret River area.
Perth is an exciting, sunny, interesting city to visit and its International airport is a popular entry point for international travellers. It is well worth a look at Australia's western capital.

Attractions

• Perth Mint where visitors can see how coins are made, witness gold pours and mint a coin or medallion.

• the Art Gallery of Western Australia housing a collection of Aboriginal art, Australian and international paintings, sculptures, crafts, decorative arts, prints and drawings.

• Scitech Discovery Centre is a unique hands-on minds-on science and technology centre. There are 160 displays for touching and exploring plus exciting special exhibitions.

• Underwater World, located at Hillarys Boat Harbour on the Sunset Coast just 20 minutes north of Perth CBD offers seals, dolphins, an underwater journey, divers hand feeding sharks and rays and much more

• the Perth Zoo which is set in beautiful landscaped gardens and is a relaxing place to visit. The shady walkways and grassy picnic areas, complemented by one of Australia's most impressive collections of palm trees, create an idyllic environment in which to view the extensive animal collection.

Activities

• Tumbulgum Farm is a picturesque 80 hectare property just 40 minutes south of Perth which offers visitors a complete Australiana experience including a farm show, an Aboriginal cultural show, and an Aussie barbeque lunch, all in a half day tour.

• Picnics in Kings Park with its walking trails and a 12-hectare botanical garden, famous for its spring wildflower displays.

• Visit some of the magnificent white-sand, Indian Ocean surfing beaches. The closest is City Beach, but Cottesloe, Floreat, Scarborough, and Sorrento are also popular. 

• Safe, calm beaches on the Swan River include Como, Crawley and Point Walter.

• Try your luck at the Burswood International Resort Casino

• Visitors can enjoy all forms of water based activities from fishing to surfing at the holiday resort of Mandurah

• Fine Golf Courses are also available at Mandurah. as well as

• Spectacular scenery, bushwalks and natural bushland camping areas.