Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, discovered by Willem de Vlamingh in 1697. Throughout the years it has changed dramatically growing from a large country town into a modern and dynamic city with a population of over 1.5 million.
There is a mixture of colonial and modern architecture. The meandering Swan River, named after the folcks of black swans that were sighted in the area, passes through the city and along its banks, you will find green riverside parks, a network of freeways and beautiful gardens.
Back in 1832, Perth had a smaller population than Fremantle, then a minor boom occurred in the 1830s and 1840s when Perth started producing wool and wheat. There was yet another boom in the 1890s with the gold rush at Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. An industrial boom on the outskirts of the city in the 1950s and a property boom in the 1960s and 1970s as a result of iron and nickel booms changed the economic function of the state. Perth is the only Australian capital city that is dependent on the economic well being of the state.
Get plenty of sunshine while in Perth as the weather is great and the beaches are clean and uncrowded. The stretch of 80 kilometres of coastal beauty is suitable for swimming and surfing.
You don’t have to worry about transportation as the train and bus stations are situated right in the centre of the town. There are even free buses when you visit the Perth Mint, Bell Tower, Museum and art galleries.
If you want to do some up market shopping, drop by King Street, in the centre of Perth city.
King’s Park botanical gardens are one of the not to be missed places to visit. Alternatively, you can try the treetop walk for a magnificent view of the city or fancy a BBQ lunch or picnic among the gum trees.
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