Perth travel guide

Having grown up in isolation from Melbourne and Sydney, Perth has neither the pretensions, nor the pace of eastern Australian cities and is one of the most isolated cities on earth. However, this western Australian city cannot be ignored. Boasting an impressive skyline, central Perth has been designed with people in mind. The long, wide streets follow an orderly grid pattern making it easy to navigate. Parks are a delight, most notably Kings Park, which offers stunning views of the city and the river.

With four universities, a modern, well-designed city centre and a culturally diverse population, Perth is cosmopolitan, friendly and laid-back.

Pristine beaches round off a city that's largely shaken off its image as a boring backwater to emerge as a vivacious and culturally significant Australian destination.