Perth Travel Guide - Jason Russell - Bog

Set on the tranquil waters of the Swan River is Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. 20 kilometers inland from the Indian Ocean on the one side and the Darling Scarp range on the other, Perth provides its visitors with a wonderful mix of nature and modernity that has captured the imagination of an increasing number of tourists in recent years. The modern infrastructure coupled with the warm, moderate climate helps to attract 3.5 million visitors every year. Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate - Sightseeing Highlights - Western Australian Museum - Scitech Museum - Rottnest Island - York - Fremantle - Crown Perth (Burswood Entertainment Complex) - Margaret River Wine Region - Cottesloe Beach - Kings Park - Swan Bell Tower - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Kangaroo Inn - The Royal Hotel - City Waters - The Witchs Hat - Goodearth Hotel East Perth - Places to Eat - Friends Restaurant - Opus Restaurant - Canton Bay Chinese - Zephyr Mediterranean Cuisine - Cantina 663 - Places to Shop - Garden City Shopping Center - Coventry Square Market - Hay Street Mall - Harbor Town Perth - Carillon City