Things to do in Perth travel?
Perth is pleasantly sited on the Swan and Canning rivers, with the cerulean Indian Ocean to the west and the ancient Darling Ranges to the east. It claims to be the sunniest state capital in Australia and the most isolated capital city in the world. Here are some of the places to see:
Kings Park is very much the lungs of the city centre and affords superb views across Perth and the river. It includes a 17-hectare Botanic Garden and a section of natural bushland. In spring, there's a cultivated display of WA's famed wild flowers.
Interesting buildings include the excellent Berndt Museum of Anthropology, in the Social Sciences Building of the University of WA. This is one of Australia's finest collections of traditional and contemporary Australian Aboriginal art, combining material from Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory and the south-west, desert and Kimberley regions of WA.
Underwater World, north of the city at Hillarys Boat Harbour, has an extraordinary underwater tunnel aquarium displaying 2500 examples of 200 marine species including sharks and stingrays. There are also interactive displays such as a Touch Pool, Microworld and an audiovisual theatre. In season there are three-hour whalewatching trips to see humpbacks.
Perth residents claim the city has the best beaches and surf of any Australian city. There are calm bay beaches on the Swan River at Crawley, Peppermint Grove and Como. Or you can try a whole string of patrolled surf beaches on the Indian Ocean coast, including Perth's very popular nude beach at Swanbourne. Scarborough is known for its beachside café society, and is great for experienced surfers and sailboarders. Perhaps the best beach of all is on secluded Carnac Island, frequented by the odd marooned human and some sea lions.
Perth Hotels and Motels Accommodation
Perth has many places to stay, ranging from five-star hotels as luxurious as any in the world to backpackers' dormitories. You should be easily able to find accommodation to suit your budget and in a convenient location.
Airways City Hotel 195, Adelaide Terrace PERTH 6000 +619 323 7799
Perth Parmelia Hilton Hotel Mill Street PERTH 6000 +619 322 3622
Hyatt Regency Hotel 99, Adelaide Terrace PERTH 6000 +619 225 1234
Miss Maud European Hotel 99 Murray Street PERTH 6000 +619 325 3900
Park Royal Hotel 54, Terrace Road PERTH 6000 +619 481 3410
Perth Ambassador Hotel 196, Adelaide Terrace PERTH 6000 +619 325 1455
Mercure Hotel 10, Irwin Street PERTH 6000 +619 325 0481
Novotel Langley Perth 221, Adelaide Terrace PERTH 6000 +619 221 1200
Princes Hotel Perth 334 Murray Street PERTH 6000 +619 322 2844
Sheraton Perth Hotel 207, Adelaide Terrace PERTH 6000 +619 325 0501
Sullivan's Hotel 166 Mount's Bay Road PERTH 6000 +619 321 8022
Perth Travel and Night Life
Perth has a variety of clubs playing a variety of music from commercial top 20 to underground house to jungle and hiphop to funk to alternative. Also the style of music at a club may vary due to the DJ who is playing that nite. Clubs (and dancefloors) in Perth tend to be on the small side but it is the small atmosphere that can keep the floor pumping. Entry can be free early in the nite, or between $5 to $10 Aussie dollars on a regular nite. Special functions can cost more. You don't usually get drink vouchers with your entry - there's normally an hour of drink specials, again usually early in the nite. The age limit to get in is 18 and Photo ID may be required at some clubs. Hope this guide gives you some idea of what's happening here - it's happening !!!
Friday
Aqua: DJ Vibe Tribe: DJs Ollie, JJ and Gully: 10-6am
Arcadia: House, techno and Disco: DJ Garrick
Buzz Bar: Roots: 100% pure funk: DJ Birdie
Connections: DJ Darren Briais with guests: 10pm-late
Saturday
Aqua: DJ Vibe Tribe: DJs Ollie, JJ and Gully: 10-6am
Brannigans: Funk, soul and dance: DJ Gary Farmer: 9pm-4am:
Brooklyn: Commercial dance with an edge: DJ Chase and Garick Simeon
DC: Gravity
Loft: Live - Alternative DJs Paul Reboul Richard Cliche
Sunday
Aqua: Fungle Junk: DJs Tom C, Finesse, B-Jam, Echoic with weekly guests Greg Packer and Zig Zag
Buzz Bar: Spirit: Soul, swing beat, funk and rap: DJs Birdie, Paul Clarke and the S-man: 6pm-late
Krush: Fat Fluid: hiphop, electro, breakbeat house: DJs Dan, Mig and Royce: 8-12
Loft: Back to the 80's: New romantic and Gothic classics: doors open 8pm, $3 between 8-9pm
