Perth

Perth is fast becoming the place to be in Australia with its magnificent sandy beaches and mediterranean climate. Vastly isolated from Australia's other major cities on the east coast, Perth is Western Australia's capital and largest city with a population of 1.5 million people. With it's proximity to several of the world's most stunning beaches and marine reefs, some of the world's best wines at Margaret River, the desert and the wildeness, Perth is a great place to visit while in Australia.

Population: 1.5 Million

Airport: Perth Airport [PER]

Attractions: Rottnest Island, Beaches, Margaret River, Ningaloo Reef, Federation Walk.

Transport Around City: The best way to go is hiring a rental car, buses and taxi are also available.

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Recommended Bars: Burswood Casino, Base Nightclub (Northbridge), Cottesloe Beach Hotel (Cottesloe), Orient (Fremantle).

Recommended Hotels: Duxton Hotel, Hyatt Regency Perth, Intercontinental Burswood, Esplande Hotel Fremantle.

Climate: Perth has a mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and cool, moist winters. Perth has moderate rainfall although most of the rain falls in the winter months.

Culture: Perth is often considered the musical Seattle of Australia for having a strong rock music following and producing some of Australia's most popular and innovative music.

Best time of year to travel: From October through to March.