Situated between the Indian Ocean and Darling Ranges, Perth is one of the most beautiful cities of Australia. Warm climate, friendly locals and boundless blue sky make this city vibrant. A unique blend of old and new, the architectural brilliance of the yesteryears and today are juxtaposed in the city's landscape. The eroded coastal reefs, sand dunes, coastal plains, sand hills, swamps, low slopes, etc create a diverse landscape in Perth. The city is renowned for its French Riviera like weather.

Attractions

Kings Park is a prominent attraction of the city. The park covers 400 hectares of Virgin bush land and beautifully designed gardens. Majority of the Park's landscape comprises natural bush land. There are innumerable areas to explore in the park. You can enjoy a barbecue or picnic in the garden. Spring season is ideal for witnessing the splendid wildflowers in full bloom.

Swan River allures hordes of visitors to enjoy its graceful beauty. Tourists can indulge in a barbecue, picnic, a walk along the banks of the river and river cruise to spend a beautiful evening. Perth Zoo is yet another tourist attraction, it being the world's smallest zoo.

Perth's enthralling beaches are definitely a part of any traveller's Perth itinerary. Tourists throng the charming and tranquil beaches on the Swan River region at Peppermint, Como, and Grove. The city area has around 19 beaches and there are many beaches on the Indian coast. Almost all the beaches in Perth are patrolled and are ideal for surfing.

Perth Suburbs are lively places to spend the vacation with excellent shopping facilities, nightlife, restaurants, entertainment and cafes. Perth Mint, another must see place in Perth is the oldest mint that still functions. Other major Perth attractions are Western Australian Museum, Stirling Gardens, Lake Monger, Burswood Casino, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Concert Hall, His Majesty's Theatre, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Swan Valley Vineyards, Aquarium and Cultural centre.

Food

The restaurants and hotels at Perth serve food at reasonable prices. The food served in the region is pocket-friendly and palate-friendly. A variety of cuisines including Chinese, Japanese and English are offered by Food Halls in the city. The tourists and locals prefer alfresco dining in the city, during summer. There are many world-class restaurants in the city that caters to the affluent tourists as well.

Events

The Kings Park Wildflower Festival offers spectacular displays of wildflowers in the month of September. Thousands of visitors are attracted to the Perth Royal show that lasts eight days. During the months of February and March, a three weeklong Festival of Perth is celebrated in the city. The festival offers a wide range of entertainment like music, dance, drama, films and visual art. Fremantle festivals, Avondale Harvest Festival, Red Bull Air race, etc are other major events and festivals that are attended by numerous visitors from all parts of the world.

Nightlife

Tourists can experience a different kind of evening in Perth. Young travellers prefer the underground dance clubs, art galleries, themed pubs and bars. Northbridge in the city has numerous clubs and bars, which attract crowds during the weekends. The night time is filled with funk, jazz, hip hop and new styles of music that are played in the clubs.

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