Perth Travel Guide

Travel guide to Perth, Australia with comprehensive information about events, shopping, and major Perth sporting events to help you enjoy your visit more.

Perth Overview

Perth is a city renowned for its warm sunny climate, relaxed lifestyle and of course its pristine coastline. The capital of Western Australia, Perth represents the ideal gateway into the west of country, and a few minutes away from the many excellent hotels, you can relax on beaches, check out vineyards, and wander through unspoilt countryside in the nearby hills.

With a reputation for being both sophisticated and also uncomplicated and relaxed, Perth is the offers all the comforts of civilisation within easy striking distance of the outback, the coast, the Karijni National park, the Pilbara region, and the Kimberley mountains.

The city of Perth is a bright, and modern city with plenty to do and see, it offers excellent shopping, and a fantastic nightlife - particularly for younger visitors. The main city beaches that are amongst the best in Australia. There are loads of museums to explore and art galleries, which show plenty of work from the historic artistic community around Fremantle.

Often the point of entry into Australia from Africa on a round the world trip, Perth is an excellent value stopover, and plenty of Perth hotels offer discounts for travellers. The city is a great place to pick up all the essentials you need for the rest of your trip, and is without a doubt a city you will remember fondly and a place that you will want to return to again.

Top Perth Attractions

One of the most popular attractions in South West Australia is the chance for visitors to get close to dolphins at one of the many sanctuaries such as the famous Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort. Other attractions include the wilderness areas including the famous Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park.

In and around Perth itself, you can visit the pleasant resort town of Fremantle, and take a short trip to the offshore island of Rottnest - home of the famous Quokkas.

Shopping in Perth

In Perth itself there are a number of good shopping malls where you can stock up on anything you might need if you plan to tour the area by car. On the weekend, there are a number of flea markets that take place just outside the city centre where you can pick up some crafts, and even artwork produced by the local aboriginal tribe.

In Fremantle and the other coastal resorts, there are the usual mix of art galleries and surf shacks selling whatever you need to enjoy your time on the beach.

Perth Sporting Events

The sport scene in Perth is typical Australia, with rugby league, cricket, and Aussie rule football being the most popular of the spectator sports. Surfing and scuba diving is available close to Perth, and if you head inland along the Swan River, there are some pleasant mountain biking and hiking trails through lush countryside.

Further off the beaten track, you can get out into the outback in order to walk and drive 4WD vehicles - although you should take adequate precautions to ensure your safety before you take any major risks.