Perth, Australia
Welcome to Perth, Australia
Welcome to Perth.com.au an Australian owned web site bringing you information about this Australian City located on the South West of Western Australia. Perth is the state capital of Western Australia and has a population of around 1.5 million people.
Despite Australia's convict past, Captain James Stirling founded Perth in 1829 as a free settler colony on the Swan River.
Perth is a vibrant city for travellers to visit with its vast coastline offering plenty of tourist attractions. The Goldfields in Kalgoorlie can be reached by bus, car, train or plane while a hire car or caravan will see you and your family off on trip to the Darling Ranges. read more
Sandy beaches and natural scenery are a hallmark of this city where you can enjoy both land and sea attractions either at Bungle Bungle Range, the Tree Top Walk or Underwater Observatory.
Perth is another Australian City where sport plays an important role in the community. The West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers are the two AFL Australian Football League Teams while Perth Glory are the National Soccer team. The Perth Wildcats have won their share of National Basketball titles over the years while the Western Australian cricket team is another success story producing Australian cricket legends Dennis Lillie and Rodney Marsh.
Perth is an amazing holiday destination with its coastal location ensuring visitors have unlimited options as singles, couples or families.
A stop at Adventure World, Perth's premier fun park is a must for tourists with over 30 rides and waterslides for adults and kids alike.
Bayswater Waves is another family fun day out with heated pools. While the main attraction is the five different waves, the complex also offers a variety of indoor and outdoor pools, a diving pool, lazy river, toddlers' pool, spa, sauna and steam room.
Barbecue facilities and nautical playground in the grassed outdoor area ensure an enjoyable day out for the family.
History buffs can enjoy a variety of Museum's that Perth has to offer with the WA Museum, Fremantle Motor Museum, The RAAFA Aviation Heritage Museum and the Western Australian Maritime Museum all a worthwhile day out.
From a quiet family picnic at the award winning Burswood Park to a quick 45-minute trip Penguin Island in the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park to enjoy the largest colony of penguins on the West Coast, there is plenty to do on as a family at this holiday destination.
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