Showing the location of Perth attractions, shopping areas and places to visit- see the Perth Map.
Compact in size, the central part of the city is easy to explore. There, you will find great restaurants, cafes and eateries of all kinds, historical buildings and interesting places to visit.
Perth Points of Interest
You will find most of the attractions to visit near or on the banks of the Swan River. Perth points of interest include the Swan Bell Tower, found on the Barrack St. Jetty. Another is King’s Park, spread over a thousand acres with a Botanic Garden, and the SciTech Centre, a hands on museum with plenty of activities and exhibits.
Getting Around Perth
Getting around the Perth CBD is easy, due to its compact size. Walking to most places of interest is quite possible and a good way to explore. There is free public transport available in the central area.
Transperth (Phone 13 62 13)) operates Perth’s public transport network, which is comprised of buses, ferries and trains. This is a good value way to get around the further parts of the city.
They have made it is easy to board a bus, a train, or a ferry to get to just about any part of the city or the surrounding towns in minutes. Fremantle is a popular beachside resort city not far from Perth, as is a visit to Rottnest Island.
Perth Shopping
St George’s Terrace is the main road through the inner city. Alongside this street, are the streets of Hay and Murray. Here you will find plenty of opportunities for shopping, including fashion, accessories and jewelry. A chance to get hold of some of that shiny Western Australia gold and ancient Australian Opals.
Hint: when buying Opal, purchase only solid Opals. Some tourist places will sell what is termed in the industry as doublets or triplets. These stones are layered with a glass top and a thin verneer of opal below. These manufactured stones have no investment value.
Restaurants
The city and surrounding area offer a wide range of dining choices from southern European alfresco cafe’s to a complete array of Asian cuisines and everything in between. Many restaurants serve local produce with wines from the surrounding regions of Perth and fresh seafood.
Beaches
Beaches in Western Australia are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, when you visit them you will understand why. The emerald blue Indian Ocean and the long stretches of white sand are stunning. Head off to nearby Fremantle or Cottesloe, or even Rottnest Island.
