Perth, Australia
Perth, Australia has all the essential ingredients for an amazing Australian holiday. You'll find some of the country's most beautiful beaches, plenty of nightlife, bustling markets, inner city parks, outdoor dining and amazing marine adventures.
Western Australia's capital of Perth sits beside the widest stretch of the meandering Swan River. Locals here enjoy a relaxed outdoors lifestyle, as does the neighbouring port city of Fremantle that sits at the mouth of the Swan River and on the edge of the dazzling Indian Ocean.
Things to see and do in Perth
The line-up of water-based fun in Perth, Australia includes boating, fishing and surfing.
Fremantle's majestic historic architecture takes you back in time, while its marine heritage draws you to the ocean. Just a short ferry ride away is Rottnest Island, a holiday island that takes you to a state of total relaxation among sheltered bays and stunning clear crystal waters.
Endless beaches stretch from Perth's famous Cottesloe Beach up the coast towards Lancelin - Western Australia's windsurfing and sand boarding mecca.
Or, you can drive south to Rockingham and Mandurah to see bottlenose dolphins, enjoy foreshore picnicking and excellent crabbing. The intricate inland waterways lacing this area are perfect for anyone who loves to play about on the river.
Into the Hills and Valleys
Inland lies the sweeping Swan Valley - a showcase for local produce, premium wine and art galleries. A great time to visit is during the annual Spring in the Valley festival, but you'll find plenty to see and do at any time of the year.
Travel further east and you're into the forested Darling Range, the banks of the Avon Valley and the historic towns of York and Toodyay - packed with galleries, craft shops, cafes and heritage museums. For something unique visit New Norcia, Australia's only monastic town.
Adventurers won't be disappointed either, as rafting on the Avon River, hot air ballooning, sky-diving and abseiling are all on offer.
The bushwalks and cycle trails alone will keep you busy for a full weekend or longer. So remember to pack your comfortable walking shoes, and prepare to fall in love with Western Australia's beautiful hills district.
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Getting to Perth, Australia
Perth is four hours closer to the UK than Sydney, and is the perfect place to start your Australian holiday.
The following international airlines fly to Perth, Western Australia from the UK:
- Air Mauritius;
- Emirates;
- QANTAS;
- Singapore Airlines;
- Cathay Pacific;
- Malaysia Airlines;
- Royal Brunei;
- Garuda Indonesia; and
- Air Asia X
The Perth Airport is the international and regional gateway to Western Australia, located only 12 kilometres from the heart of Perth. Perth, Australia is accessible to most Asian gateway cities by air, making Western Australia an ideal destination to combine with Asian holidays.
