Destination Guide to Perth, Australia

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia. This large city is considered to be one of the remotest cities on the planet. However, even with its remote location, it is a city buzzing with events and activities. Perth’s attraction list is never-ending so there is much you can enjoy in your tour. The city was dubbed the “city of lights” when local residents lit their house lights and streetlight whilst the American astronaut John Glenn passed overhead in his orbit journey on Friendship 7 In 1962.

Perth has an excellent public transport system so you can easily travel around the city. You can ask your tour guide to provide you with details about the local bus schedules and other important details about the transport system. Also finding reasonable accommodations are no problem for tourist in Perth.

King’s Park is Perth’s most favorite tourist destination because it covers 400 hectares of virgin bush land and well-kept botanic gardens. You can explore the park on foot or bicycle if you are traveling alone. Or if you are with your family, then you can enjoy a merry picnic with them amid beautiful sceneries.

You can also visit the Perth Zoo with your family. There are over 1300 animals in the zoo that is bound to fascinate your children. The zoo is the home to many endangered animals as well as native species. However, you don’t need to visit a zoo to see the local animals because all local animals can be seen in close vicinity to Perth hotels. Also be sure to visit Perth’s Bell tower. It has the green glass spire (also known as the swan bells) that is residence to 18 bells. That is the biggest set of change ringing bells in the globe. If you like historic landmarks then check out Barrack Arks that was built in 1866! Other attractions of Perth travel include the world’s oldest operational mint that was established in 1899.

If you are a sports fan then this is the perfect chance to meet the local sports’ talent in Perth. Just ask your Perth travel guide for the details to sport’s season.

Perth has a wide range of events all year-round. Some of these are annual events while the rest of the event covers different topics like Art, Music, film and even food! In spring, for example, you can visit the Royal Show. This event not only attracts the local agriculture industry but exhibits other industries too such as the horticulture, industrial and technological industry.

Don’t just attend the Perth events on a spur of moment. Plan it out with your friends or family so you that you have enough time to enjoy all the events.

Perth has so many options available for restaurants that even the pickiest eater will find a cuisine of his or her taste. To choose a place to eat, you can go to Highgate, Kings Park, East Perth, Northbridge, West Perth and even the central business district.

Don’t forget to taste Perth food because tourists should be adventurous in their tour. The local food will bring you closer to the culture of Australia. You can also check out restaurants that offers different cuisines like Japanese, Thai, European and many more in your Perth tour.