When it comes to planning your dream trip to Australia you’re literally spoilt for choice. But one destination you’re not going to want to miss is Perth. This city has it all, miles of beaches, beautiful green spaces and a fascinating history and culture to explore.

Join us as take a quick tour around the city’s highlights and let you know why Perth needs to be on your bucket list.

The Beaches

If you’re looking for pristine white sands set against the backdrop of a sparkling blue water, then Cottesloe Beach is where you need to head. Naturally, it’s a popular destination but you’ll find a spot. The flags show you the safest stretch to swim but the current is known to be gentle and shouldn’t cause problems for swimmers of all abilities.

Just down the road, you’ll find Mettams Pool. Here you’ll find a fascinating reef to dive down to covered with an impressive variety of sea life. Avoid on windy days when the current can get pretty strong. Enjoy the cafes and restaurants that surround this location.

Food Culture

This has experienced something of a revival in the last few years with the emergence of several foodie festivals, pop up restaurants and the like. You’ll obviously find plenty of fresh seafood to get your taste buds tingling but this multi-cultural city showcases cuisines and flavors from all over the world.

Tourist Attractions

Spend a morning discovering the expansive Kings Park and Botanic Garden. A green space even bigger than New York’s Central Park. Here you’ll also find several interesting memorials to commemorate the Second World War and women’s suffrage among lots of others.

Head to Swan Valley where you can pass a day on the banks of the river or visiting the wineries, local food producers and growers. You may need a car to get around to all of them, so check out Car Rentals in Perth.

You can’t miss the Bell Tower with its 12 bells pealing and a viewing platform that gives you a 360 degree view of the city and in particular the Central Business District.

Finally, consider a trip to the Fremantle Prison, featured as a World Heritage Site. It was originally used to house convicts who had been transported from Britain around 1886 before they were put to work on the land. The prison held both white convicts and Aboriginal people and much work has been done to tell the story of those prisoners.

Perth is a buzzing, culturally-rich and vibrant city that prides itself on all that it has to offer visitors. Whether you enjoy the natural beauty of the coastline and the expansive green areas, the challenge of trying as many amazing restaurants and bars as possible or learning about the fascinating history of the place, Perth has something for everyone.

Be sure to add this city to the top of your itinerary and get to know Perth, its people, food, culture and all that it has to offer.

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