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Perth Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Perth Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Perth - Most of the two million people who live in
Western Australia reside in the sophisticated and scenic state
capital. Perth grew on the banks of the Swan River, named after the
Scottish city of the same name, and was proclaimed by Queen
Victoria as a city in 1856. The discovery of gold in Kalgoorlie and
Coolgardie, to the east of the city, in the 1890s led to a dramatic
rise in its population and an economic boom. Another boom followed
in the 1960s with the mining profits of iron ore and
nickel.
Today the city is characterised by
numerous waterways, green parks and a compact central business
district. There is plenty to occupy visitors in Perth, from touring
the city by tram or bus, enjoying watersports on the Swan River or
just sipping a glass of the famous local wine in a riverside or
beachside restaurant. Perth has more restaurants per capita than
any other Australian city. Not far from the city is Western
Australia's oldest wine-growing region, Swan Valley, which welcomes
tourists to visit the many award-winning family-owned wineries,
which offer alfresco and restaurant meals and cellar
tastings. Perth is also the site of the world's
oldest operating mint, and boasts several museums and art
galleries, historic buildings, a casino and a good variety of
shopping opportunities. Last, but not least, the city offers more
than 50 miles (80km) of white sandy beaches in close proximity.
Among the most popular are Cottesloe and
Scarborough.
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Perth
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. Monkey Mia Resort
Shark Bay, Denham
www.monkeymia.com.au |
What is it? At this remarkable resort, situated near the
town of Denham about 525 miles (830km) north of Perth in the Shark
Bay Heritage area, visitors have the opportunity to interact and
hand-feed the local wild dolphins who visit the shore each day.
Several bottlenose dolphins regularly visit the beach at Monkey
Mia, sometimes up to three times a day, while others who are less
tame wait just offshore. Visitors are encouraged to enter the water
to gently touch and feed the dolphins, under the watchful eye of
local rangers who advise on how best to approach and handle the
animals without causing them stress. Monkey Mia also has a Dolphin
Information Centre, and offers good bathing at Shell Beach, unique
in that it has a four-mile (six km) stretch of tiny white shells
stacked up to 33ft (10m) deep. Some of the buildings in the nearby
seaside town of Denham are built out of shells from this
beach.
Hours of Operation: Dolphin Information Centre open daily 7am to
4.30pm
Phone:(08) 9948 1320 |
2. Karijini National Park
www.naturebase.net/national_parks |
What is it? Karijini is the second largest national park
in Western Australia, situated in the Pilbara region. It features
breathtaking gorges, crystal clear rock pools, waterfalls and
stunning scenery. A system of walking trails designed for hikers of
various levels of fitness, from beginner to experienced, have been
laid out. There are picnic and camping areas and a visitor
information centre with interactive natural and cultural displays.
The park boasts 50 varieties of Acacia, Eucalypts and Melaeluca in
its gorges, 133 types of bird and 92 species of amphibians and
reptiles can be seen, not to mention the dingoes. It is situated
about 900 miles (1,435km) north of Perth on the Great Northern
Highway. Tours operate from Tom Price, Port Hedland, Karratha and
Auski.
Hours of Operation: Open daily
Phone:(08) 9188 1112 or (0)8 9189 8121 (Karijini Visitor
Centre) |
3. Wildflower Region
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What is it? The mid-west section of Western Australia is
known as the wildflower region, particularly between late July and
early September after the seasonal rains, when the spectacular
fields of yellow, pink and white everlasting daisies emerge. The
most popular site for wildflower viewing is the Kalbarri National
Park, which boasts 800 species of flowering shrubs. The park is 370
miles (590km) north of Perth near the mid-west town of Geraldton
and can be accessed by car from the North West Coastal Highway.
World-renowned botanists, photographers and film-makers visit the
region for the flowers, particularly around the Eneabba and
Arrowsmith River areas. The mid-west is also rich in history and
offers visitors a variety of outback experiences and coastal
activities.
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Perth
holidays - Top Events
1. Perth International Arts Festival
From 2007-02-09
To 2007-03-04
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What is it? Perth's International Arts Festival is the
oldest annual international multi-arts festival in the southern
hemisphere, inaugurated in 1953, and is Western Australia's premier
cultural event. The 2003 50th anniversary Festival hosted about 550
artists who gave 750 performances of theatre, contemporary music,
classical music, opera, visual arts, literature, film, jazz, dance
and fringe over the four-week festival period. About 500,000
visitors are drawn to the festival every year, and many of the
events are free. For more information, one can contact the UWA
Festival Centre on +61 (0)8 6488 2000
Where is it? Various in Perth, Fremantle and Menzies |
2. Kings Park and Botanic Gardens Wildflower Festival
From 2007-09-28
To 2007-10-02
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What is it? Western Australia is renowned for the
breathtaking beauty of its wild flowers, which put on a stunning
show in spring each year. The state's natural beauties attract
thousands of tourists and the best place to see them in all their
glory is at the Wildflower Festival at King's Park Botanic Garden
in Perth.
Where is it? Kings Park Botanic Garden, Fraser Avenue, West Perth |
3. Telstra Rally Australia
From 2007-10-26
To 2007-10-29
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What is it? One of the world's most exciting motor sport
events, the Telstra Rally (which is the final meeting in the annual
FIA World Rally Championship) takes place in Western Australia on
the region's fast and slippery gravel roads. The rally begins and
ends in Perth where spectators can watch the world's best rally
drivers battle it out in a super special stage event, run through
the heart of the city. Special buses transport visitors out into
the countryside to see other special stages during the gruelling
race, and motor sport fans can even see and meet the stars of the
road race at a Rally Show to be held at Gloucester
Park.
Where is it? Gloucester Park |
4. Perth's Big Day Out
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What is it? Australia's massive touring music festival,
Big Day Out, begins in Auckland, New Zealand each summer, then
moves on to the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide before
offering up its grand finale in Perth. The festival is
world-renowned and certainly Australia's biggest music event,
attracting top international bands as well as some Australian pop
idols.
Where is it? Claremont Showgrounds |
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