Perth City
The City Centre of Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, the nation’s largest state. Most of Western Australia’s 1.8 million people live in the greater metropolitan area of Perth, of which the Perth City Centre forms the nucleus. There are a multitude of exciting and interesting areas to visit in and close by to the city some of which are below..
The City Centre of Perth as we know it was founded Captain James Stirling as part of the Swan River Colony in 1829. Stirling thought the natural environment around Perth was "as beautiful as anything of this kind I had ever witnessed" and advocated that a colony be established there...
Perth’s lifestyle is easygoing with a number of inner city parks adding to the relaxed, nature-based feel. And getting around is simple – there’s a free public transport service within the city centre. Central Perth is where you will find this and the central business district...
Kings Park the Western Australian Botanic Garden, was opened in 1965 and features a unique collection of mainly Western Australian plants displayed either as individual specimens or in groups within a wonderful landscape of parkland...
The WACA, as an association was officially established on 25th November 1885 under the Presidency of Mr JCH James. The WACA Ground was officially opened in 1893 with the first match played on the turf wickets in February 1894...
In 1829 a group of British people left their homes and set out on a great adventure... a voyage to the Swan River Colony in Western Australia. When they arrived they had many disappointments and frustrations. However, this adventure led to the setting up of the settlement of Perth...
In the CBD and Northbridge you will find many cafes serving excellent coffee, as well as gourmet grocers where you can pick up ingredients to “make your own”. The abundant al fresco cafés of Northbridge provide the perfect vantage point for people-watching while you enjoy beautifully crafted coffees, cakes or gelati...
The Western Australian Museum provides an insight into Western Australia's history and environment. Situated in Perth's cultural precinct and close to public transport facilities, the Museum of WA offers a wide range of permanent and travelling exhibitions.
Although primarily a boat harbour, Hillarys Harbour has been established as a popular tourist precinct with a large selection of specialty shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, accommodation and a leisure park with water slides and mini golf. The Aquarium of Western Australia is located in the harbour as well. It successfully caters for beach goers, tourists and local residents...
Think of a typical Australian image and ‘beach' would have to be near the top of your list. Here in Cottesloe, we're fortunate to boast white sandy beaches and clear blue water. Our coastline offers the beach-lover a range of water activities...
Perth Walking Tour trails are the best way to explore the City. i-City volunteers guide these free walking tours on regular basis departing from the i-City Information and Police Kiosk located on Murray Street Mall near Forrest Place.
Subiaco (pronounced soo-bee-acko) is located on the north-western side of Kings Park, only 3-4km from the Perth CBD. Subiaco is well known for its theatres and its cafés and boutique shops around Rokeby Road. The suburb is well placed for access to Perth CBD by road or rail (Subiaco station is 3 stops from Perth)...
Fremantle, Perths port, is a part of the Perth experience. It became a city in its own right by 1929, and survived the building demolitions of the 1890s and the 1960s to emerge in 1987, when it was the host city for the Americas Cup sailing challenge, as a city rich in heritage and character...
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