Picture- perfect place
Make your way to Perth for a great time. And be amazed by gorgeous places like Fremantle and Margaret River.
IT’S no surprise that Australia’s sunniest capital also happens to be one of the most beautiful places around. In addition to enjoying an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine each year, Perth is also blessed with great views all around.
When you’re in this thriving city, you’ll feel as if you’re in a living picture postcard. Perth effortlessly blends urban cool with raw natural beauty. In other words, it’s the perfect base for your unique Western Australian experience.
New bars, restaurants, malls and cultural spaces aren’t the only thing you’ll find in this vibrant metropolis. Perth is also home to Kings Park, one of the world’s largest inner city parks.
When it comes to exploring the park’s gorgeously sculpted gardens and natural bushland, the possibilities are endless. Go on the treetop walk, take an indigenous cultural tour, picnic among the gum trees and in Spring, see the wildflowers in full bloom.
Then make your way to Swan Bells, another one of Perth’s many city icons, to hear the sounds from one of the largest musical instruments. From there, hop on the free bus to museums and art galleries. But if gold lights up your eyes, then Perth Mint – home to the world’s greatest collection of gold bars – is the place to be.
Of course, there’s no better way to get a feel of a place than a road trip. Take a 30- minute drive from the city and you’ll come to the port town of Fremantle.
The Fishing Boat Harbour is the perfect spot to sample some of the fresh local seafood. After a hearty
the beautiful Kings Park in Perth is perfect for picnics, chilling out or just taking a leisurely stroll. Busselton is home to an iconic jetty, the longest timber- piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. — tourism Western australia
lunch, browse in the markets, grab a cuppa on the famous cappuccino strip or visit one of the local galleries.
Can’t get enough of the sun? Then go further – to the Margaret
River wine region, just three hours’ drive from Perth. There are plenty of stunning stops on your way, too.
Say hello to friendly bottlenose dolphins that swim in the calm
waters of Koombana Bay at Bunbury. And over at the iconic Busselton jetty – the longest timber- piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere – you can walk or take a train ride to the end of the line, where an underwater observatory waits to be discovered.
When you finally get to Margaret River, prepare to indulge. It’s the only wine region in Australia where you can hop from award- winning wineries and restaurants to stunning beaches, tall- timber forests, world- class surf breaks and ancient caves.
Wine drinkers will be happy to know that Margaret River produces over 15% of Australia’s premium wines. And with over 100 wineries around, it’s never too early for a drink here.
Pair your wine with the great selection of food at the fine restaurants in the region. Margaret River is truly a foodie’s paradise, with local providores offering scrumptious cheeses, olive oil, tender venison, honey, preserves, chocolates, ice cream and fudge, and more. Otherwise, find everything in one place at the Margaret River farmers’ market.
Wait no more. The average flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Perth is only five hours.