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Perth - Western Australia

Perth is Western Australia’s vibrant riverside capital, a city with an easygoing lifestyle and friendliness second to none. Perth flanks the broad reaches of the Swan River 19km upstream and is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Darling Range to the east.

Accessing Perth’s major attractions is simple thanks to a free public transport system within the city centre, the CAT bus. Museums, galleries, boutiques and department stores are all within walking distance of most city hotels. Kings Park, Perth’s most visited attraction, offers a sweeping view of the city skyline and the Swan River. With 400 hectares of natural Australian bush land and botanic gardens, Kings Park is a great place for bushwalking, bike riding or a picnic and is also home to the annual Wildflower Festival held in September.

5 minutes walk from the Perth Tourist Centre located opposite the Central Rail Station, is the Perth Cultural Centre. The State Art Gallery and Museum are both located here and continually host international exhibitions. This area is known as Northbridge and boasts every cuisine imaginable in a strip of cafes, restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs.

Barrack Street Jetty is located directly in front of the City and from here visitors can join a cruise to Fremantle, Rottnest Island, upstream to the Swan Valley wine growing region or across to the Perth Zoo.

Highlights

	Perth and Freemantle
	Explore Perth and Fremantle by day tour – ideal introduction to WA combining an overview of Perth and Fremantle linked together by a relaxing Swan River Cruise. The day is completed watching a fantastic sunset from Kings Park or along the coastline.

	AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia)
	Interactive activities, large aquarium, swimming with seals and in main aquarium and jetboat rides of Perth Zoo. Take a wander through the Australian Bushwalk where the Kangaroos, Quokka and other native animals roam free.