Perth – An Ideal Holiday Destination in the Lap of Mother Nature

Located on the south West corner of Australia, Perth is a wonderful holiday destination offering lush green parks, breathtaking beaches and an array of adventure sports opportunities.

History of Perth:
Queen Victoria officially proclaimed Perth a city in 1856. It was so named by Captain James Stirling in 1829 in honor of Sir George Murray. Captain Stirling was the first explorer to recognize the agricultural potential of the area of Perth. The 1890s were the most significant years in the history and economic development of the city. 

Popular Places and Attractions:
To start with, Swan Bells is one of the most popular attractions of Perth. If you are looking for an exotic beaching experience, head to Rotto. For having panoramic views of the Swan River and the city, King’s Park is the right choice. The suburb of Northbridge is the cultural hub of Perth where one can visit the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Perth Cultural Center and the Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts.

The Perth Zoo is set in an attractive garden setting. Adventure sport lovers and enthusiasts would find solace by the Avon River where one can indulge in surfing, sailing, hot air ballooning, sky diving and hosts of other sports.

Other tourist attractions include Perth Observatory, Scitech Discovery Center, The Round House, Western Australia Museum, Perth Mint, etc. Fremantle, the port city, is also a major tourist destination. 

Getting Around in Perth:
Perth uses a variety of transportation means including buses, cars, trains, taxis, bicycles, ferries, limos. All of the trains, ferries, buses and CATS are managed by Transperth and hence the tickets complement each other, a guide to the public transport is to keep some change handy to pay for your ticket.

Places for Entertainment:
Perth is a shopping paradise for all retail addicts. For finding stores of leading fashion brands and others, one can visit the two main shopping malls of Perth namely Murray and Hay Street Malls. Myer and David Jones are the two main department stores in Perth that are spread throughout the city. Subiaco, Fremantle and Claremont also offer a diverse variety of shops.

Northbridge is the main nightclub area in Perth boasting of a vibrant and colorful nightlife scene. One shouldn’t miss a visit to the Metropolis Concert Club, Perth’s largest club that has over six levels of absolute fun. Other popular nightclubs are The Jackal, The Church and Club A.

From steak houses to authentic cafes, from silver service to food halls, food lovers have a range of eating establishments to choose from in Perth.

Accommodation Options:
One can find top class luxury hotels and hotel resorts equipped with great amenities for spending a holiday in style at Perth. For budget travelers, there are plenty of motels, guethouse, private apartments, bed and breakfast, budget hotels, youth hostels and backpackers accommodations.

Perth offers a great atmosphere and action any day of the week, all through the year and the fantastic weather adds to the magic.

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