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As Western Australia’s only major city, Perth has a culture all of its own. Once thought of as a slightly dull alternative to Australia’s more lively eastern seaboard, Perth’s recently blossomed as an artistic centre, spawning plenty of high quality rock music and the world’s best selling drum and bass act of all time, Pendulum.
Quality of life, though, is perhaps the city’s biggest draw. Some find it surprisingly empty, though most prefer the term spacious: you can find your own beach to relax on in the height of summer or head out into mile after mile of stunning countryside, but when you get back there’ll still be a BBQ heavy, bar-focused city life to slip into.
The odd, almost colonial style of architecture found around Perth’s centre is well worth a walk around, with notable buildings including the Cathedral, Post Office, Town Hall and Perth Mint (where you can watch molten gold formed into bars), each of which is chunky, columned, and impressively unusual. At the other end of the spectrum there’s Swan Bells, a glassy modern cone that hides the twelve bi-centenary bells (plus a 13th to mark the new millennium). Aside from its buildings, Perth’s greenery is also noteworthy, and includes some luscious gardens and even the 200 species of animals hanging out at Perth Zoo.
If you fancy something a little bit more lively, there’s a notable selection of vineyards just outside the city (and plenty offering samples, too), as well as a speedway track and casino to enjoy. You can take a Captain Cook boat trip up the Swan River, or explore Australia’s oldest colonial settlement and oldest church at Swan Valley, just up stream.
It’s some way short of the glitz and glamour of Australia’s headline attractions to the east, then, but Perth is a relaxing and enjoyable place to be, and a fantastic place to live. Let go of the sightseeing tours, head west, lounge on the beach, and get a sumptuous (and wine-infused) taste of the real Australia.
Quality of life, though, is perhaps the city’s biggest draw. Some find it surprisingly empty, though most prefer the term spacious: you can find your own beach to relax on in the height of summer or head out into mile after mile of stunning countryside, but when you get back there’ll still be a BBQ heavy, bar-focused city life to slip into.
The odd, almost colonial style of architecture found around Perth’s centre is well worth a walk around, with notable buildings including the Cathedral, Post Office, Town Hall and Perth Mint (where you can watch molten gold formed into bars), each of which is chunky, columned, and impressively unusual. At the other end of the spectrum there’s Swan Bells, a glassy modern cone that hides the twelve bi-centenary bells (plus a 13th to mark the new millennium). Aside from its buildings, Perth’s greenery is also noteworthy, and includes some luscious gardens and even the 200 species of animals hanging out at Perth Zoo.
If you fancy something a little bit more lively, there’s a notable selection of vineyards just outside the city (and plenty offering samples, too), as well as a speedway track and casino to enjoy. You can take a Captain Cook boat trip up the Swan River, or explore Australia’s oldest colonial settlement and oldest church at Swan Valley, just up stream.
It’s some way short of the glitz and glamour of Australia’s headline attractions to the east, then, but Perth is a relaxing and enjoyable place to be, and a fantastic place to live. Let go of the sightseeing tours, head west, lounge on the beach, and get a sumptuous (and wine-infused) taste of the real Australia.
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Jun 29, 2004 – Sep 16, 2009
Perth, Australia -› Fremantle, Australia -› …
One leg of the Red Bull air race is held every year in Perth on the Swan River - The final is on Sunday with Qualification on the Saturday, I am lucky enuff to be within walking distance of the Swan River so I wandered down to enjoy Qualification Saturday - if u get the chance to witness …
May 10, 2008 – May 18, 2008
Our 9days holidays in Perth City - Swanbourne - Dunsborough - Margaret River - Busselton - Farmstay at Gingin - Fremantle- Rottnest Island - back to Perth city... i love Perth.. thanks for my friend B for arrange everything for me... i gave him too much trouble hehe xxx
We took morning flig…
Dec 12, 2008 – Sep 27, 2009
Perth, Australia -› Fremantle, Australia -› …
I've decided to take a last minute tour from Perth to Exmouth to go diving and swim with the whale sharks.
I'd researched a bunch of tour operators and they all seem to have the same itinerary. I'd narrowed it down to two companies: Adventure Safaris and WesternXposure. After serious debating usi…
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