Why Visit Perth, Australia? – The Jewel of Western Australia

Australia flaunts different flavours with its array of capital cities. Perth, for one, offers you that quaint and laidback Australian flair with a touch of the new world. The city is quite isolated, which is good news for someone not interested in rambunctious big cities. Sitting aside the Swan River, boasting all sorts of accommodations and with pearly beaches and verdant green spaces, Perth welcomes you with its big sunny smile. Here’s why you should visit Perth, Australia.

Swan River

Black swans of Swan River in Perth | Image via Wikimedia Commons

Here’s an interesting bit of information: According to indigenous people in Perth, Swan River was created by the rainbow serpent – now let that sink in while exploring the Swan River.
Loved by both local and international tourists, the Swan River winds around the city of Perth like a stunning garland around a maiden’s neck. The river forms the perfect background for endless outdoor fun. Sign up for a river cruise to view Perth’s upscale houses lining the riverbank. You could also join a relaxing cruise to visit the Swan Valley, one of the most tranquil and oldest wine regions in Western Australia. While you’re here, you can treat yourself to gourmet food, delicious wine, and stunning vistas sweeping across the valley.

If river cruises aren’t a possibility, you can enjoy the delights of the Swan River and bathe in its peaceful charm through cycling, picnicking on the riverbanks, fishing, swimming, sailing, and 

kayaking.

Looking for a 5-star luxury hotel near Swan River? You’re in luck! You have quite a few options, including Pan Pacific Perth.

Kings Park and Botanical Garden

Sitting beside Swan River, with views of the Darling Range, Kings Park and Botanical Garden is a green oasis at the heart of the city. For an inner city park, it’s quite large – one of the largest in the world, in fact. To glance down at the city and soak up all the stunning city views, Lotterywest Federation Walkway offers the best opportunity – stretching over 600 metres and hanging from the many eucalyptus trees found at the park, the walkway casts the city in a spectacular light.

There are many other play areas, viewpoints, and walking trails, offering you a delightful variety of city views. Plus, the park is dedicated to conservation, with its botanical gardens striving to protect and preserve natural wonders.

Perth Zoo

To enjoy seeing a diverse selection of animals from around Australia as well as the world at large, visit Perth Zoo, just about three kilometres from the city centre. The zoo has been welcoming visitors since 1898. You’ll find all sorts of Australian animals here, including kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, wallabies, and koalas. The zoo is also home to animals such as orangutans, elephants, and pygmy marmosets.
Getting is easy as a breeze. You can take the bus, the train, or the ferry – whatever suits your fancy.

Art Gallery of Western Australia

Perth doesn’t leave anyone in the lurch; art lovers have something exciting to look forward to here as well. Pop into the Art Gallery of Western Australia to make your artistic spirit happy, with its extensive collection of artworks spanning from 1829 to the present day. Indigenous art steals the spotlight, while works by artists like Frederick McCubbin and Hans Heysen add an intriguing flair to the mix.

Hillarys Boat Harbour

If you’re here with family, head over to Hillarys Boat Harbour for a fun family day out. Located about 20 kilometres from the city centre, Hillarys Boat Harbour is a marina with dining options, shops, family attractions, walkways, and bike paths. 

To see marine animals such as stingrays, sharks, and manta rays, the Aquarium of Western Australia offers the perfect opportunity – there are about 200 species of pelagic life here, so give yourself enough time to observe them all.

You can also hop aboard a whale-watching cruise and a yacht charter or join a diving excursion for even more fun!