As part of the Word On The Street travel series, I have asked four bloggers to guide us through four cities. This is the first installment with Lyn volunteering as local guide to Perth in Australia
Perth is like no other place because of its location. We are one of the most isolated capital cities in the world. But don’t think because we are isolated there is nothing to do here. Quite the opposite. Known for our sunny, Mediterranean climate, Perth has the best beaches and one of the largest inner city parks in the world. There are plenty of things to do in Perth, see this linked post for me tips.
Where are the best beaches in town. We have 19 beaches in Perth and they all have their own reasons for making them great. Cottesloe, City Beach, Scarborough, Sorrento, Trigg, Rockingham are just a few. For more stunning beaches check out Rottnest Island, which is an easy day trip from Perth.
What area of town is best for a cocktail or a nice night out…Again there are many from Crown Casino, Northbridge or Leederville, there is no shortage of great bars to have the best cocktails.
Where can the best view can be found… King’s Park, overlooking the city across the Swan River, South Perth foreshore at night watching the city lights or watching the sunset at the Cott (Cottesloe beach).
Best local escapes… Swan Valley, just an hour from the Perth CBD and you have the beautiful Swan Valley, home to some of the best wineries in the world and WA’s oldest wine growing region. You can explore a 32km food and wine trail, a boat cruise from the city to the Swan Valley or go on a heritage walk trail in Guildford, the gateway to the Swan Valley. What activities would you highly recommend in the city… surprisingly we are the world’s third windiest city so utilise these winds and the abundance of sunshine by surfcatting or yachting on the beautiful Swan River. Also check some cool day trips from Perth.
Give me one secret only a local would know… Most people would not know that the Perth Mint houses the world’s largest collection of gold bullion. Easiest ways to get around town… in the city itself, walking because it’s so small and accessible.
Make sure you pack… water bottle and good walking shoes as we are one of the sunniest capitals in the world so you need to keep hydrated. On foot you can easily get around the city to see heritage buildings or go bushwalking in one of the largest parks in a capital city in the world.
Within the metro area you can visit Hillarys Boat Harbour, Mundaring Weir, Serpentine Dam or Crystal Caves in Yanchep. Or maybe an outing to see the Dolphins at Mandurah’s Dolphin Quay, visit Penguin Island, springtime at Araluen Botanic Park where you can see 120,000 tulips in flower or head over to Rottnest Island and visit the Quokkas. Another thrilling experience is to witness the largest whale migration in the southern hemisphere.
In April 35,000 whales travel from Antarctica to WA’s north west to the warmer waters of the Kimberleys and then return again September to December. The return trip brings them very close to the coast an opportunity for a whale watching cruise. Another unique experience is a daytrip to Nambung National Park and the Pinnacles Desert, an area with spectacular limestone pinnacles. So is you can see, there is an extensive arrange of things to see and do in Perth, perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean, Perth really is like no other place on earth.
About our Guide: Lyn Baker
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In the next post in the series on Word On The Street, we are heading to Cusco in Peru. Look out for the post next Wednesday.
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