Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is another of
Australia's modern cities and is supposedly Australia's
sunniest capital. Perth is also the most isolated capital
city in the world with 80% of the 1.8 million people in
Western Australia living in and around the city.
Perth is situated on the west bank of the Swan River and was
founded in 1829. It grew due to the convicts arrival around
the labour shortage, with many of the major buildings built
by the convicts. The city boomed during the 1890's gold
discovery.
A sophisticated,
scenic city, there is plenty to do in Western Australia’s
capital. Characterised by numerous waterways, green
parks and a compact city centre, Perth’s brilliant blue
skies and warm sunny climate must be experienced to be
believed.
There is plenty to see and do in Perth. You can tour the
city by motorised tram or courtesy bus; partake in the many
water sports on the Swan River; enjoy a glass of Western
Australian wine in a riverside or beachside restaurant; or
explore one of the city’s most popular icons - the 400
hectares of natural bush that form the spectacular Kings
Park in the centre of the city.
Known as the Sunset Coast, Perth’s 80 kilometres of
beaches are ideal to enjoy the gold, pink, and yellow
visions that grace the west coast.
Most paint Perth as bright, fun, friendly and "laid
back" (relaxing) but visitors to the city can be sure
to find their own descriptions after their holiday.Whet your
appetite with a day on the Swan River, a picnic to the
Darling Ranges, a visit to a vineyard or a stroll around
Perth or Fremantle. From outdoors to indoors, a fabulous
range of city and suburban shops will satisfy even the most
particular tourist. Everything from traditional Australian
gifts and garments, opals, Kalgoorlie gold and precious
diamonds to succulent local seafood, tender red meat and
fresh fruit and vegetables
With its Mediterranean
climate, Perth is the perfect sunny Australian capital city,
averaging eight hours of sunshine a day, year round. It has four
seasons, with average temperatures of around 30º Celsius in summer
and around 18º Celsius in winter. January to March are
usually the hottest months, with temperatures sometimes rising to
40º Celsius at this time. However, the heat is dry and the
'Fremantle Doctor' - a refreshing south-westerly ocean breeze - can
be relied upon to bring mid-afternoon relief.
