Perth

Located by the turquoise waters of the Swan river, Perth has a variety of major tourist attractions. The Perth City Centre, situated along side the Swan River is a hub of a range of entertainment. There are also a number of river cruises which leave from here. The panoramic beauty of Perth can be best enjoyed while cruising along the pristine waters of the Swan river.

Other beautiful sites include King’s Park and the Botanic Garden. The King’s Park offers a whole range of recreational activities to indulge in and just generally relaz and enjoy time with family and friends.

Another great way to enjoy nature here is to explore the beautifully made cycling and walking routes along the river. See the old mill, the Perth Zoo and the Barracks Arch.

The golden beaches at the sunset coast provide just the setting needed for a peaceful relaxed day outdoors. Lie down on the sands and enjoy the ambience or go for long beautiful walks on the beach. Some of the favourites here are the Swanbourne beach, Trigg beach, Cottlesloe beach, City beach, Scarborough beach, Sorrento beach and the North beach. There are a number of cafes here that offer beautiful cuisine. The Sunset Hinterland also houses the Yanchep National Park offering a diverse range of flora and fauna. See the Koalas, Kangaroos and cockatoos in their natural habitat and also do not miss out the Aboriginal dance performance put up just for you.

For those who are looking out for some great shopping, the Perth city centre has a number of shops to shop till you drop. There are a whole range of lovely souvenirs, aboriginal arts and crafts, jewellery, electronic equipment, trendy outfits and much more to choose from. You can take a short break at the cafes and restaurants to recharge and get back to yet another round of great shopping. The Murray St. Mall, Hay St. Mall, Raine Square, Barrack street, Kings street and Forest chase are other places to check out.

There are a number of restaurants here at Perth which make dining an experience in itself. Many of these restaurants are overlooking the Swan river and provide the right setting for a romantic candlelight dinner with your partner. Accommodation of different types is also available here to suit the individual needs and preferences.

This article was written for travellers interested in Australia and its many attractions. While Perth has proven very popular, we also receive frequent requests about other holidays of interest throughout Australia, and our authors try to write about the various destinations of interest as we find time. One popular tourism provider is Sanctuary Palm Cove, providing Palm Cove accommodation via their website at www.sanctuarypalmcove.com.au. We suggest you visit their site to find out more about their services to holiday-makers. You may also care to browse the collection of tourist operators at TravelAU.com.au, providing links to direct bookings with a large number of tourism operators.