Perth holiday travel

Those who want to get a taste of Australia without the busy hubbub of a big city should come to Perth. Perth is a smaller city with many things to do and great beaches to explore, but not as much traffic and tourism as Sydney or Melbourne. Perfect for those who are used to overseas travel regularly.

Where to stay - hotels

Perth can easily be explored on foot, so it shouldn't make a lot of difference where your hotel is located. Most attractions can be reached from your hotel by walking, bicycling or using the public transportation system in Perth. Good deals on Perth hotels can be found here.

There are many different options available when it comes to Perth hotels. Fancy resorts are popular, but there are also some hotels that are more budget-friendly. To see what hotel in Perth is right for you, go online.

There are also some hotels close to the beaches if you prefer a seaside view. It's recommended you book these in advance. More information on Perth hotels here.

What to do

Many come to the area for the white-sand beaches. Crawley, Peppermint Grove and Como are some of the best ones for ocean activities.

In the summertime, there are movies at outdoor cinemas, open-air concerts, plays in the park available. Northbridge is the place to go for most of the city's lively pubs and dance clubs. Kings Park and Botanic Garden is next to the city center and has a vast array of botanic gardens and bushland to see.

Some of the spots popular with visitors include Perth Mint, the Art Gallery of Western Australia, and the Western Australia Museum. The Perth Mint was built in the 1890s to mint currency from the Kalgoorlie gold rush. The Art Gallery of Western Australia has an interesting collection of Aboriginal art. And the Western Australian Museum exhibits Aboriginal artifacts and rare photographs.

Perth is well-known for its terrific seafood restaurants, and there are many to choose from in and around the city.

What to see - by car hire

Outside of the city, having a hire car is the best way to get around. There are many places to check out if you have the mobility of a hire car. Perth car hire can be arranged online.

Margaret River is a popular resort for all wine connoisseurs and makes a great day trip destination by hire car. Close by, the beautiful Karri and Jarrah forests near Bridgetown are also worth a visit.

The Spanish Renaissance monastery in the town of New Norcia makes a fun stop. The Swan Valley vineyards are also not too far away. There are many coastal towns with spectacular beaches that you can reach by hire car as well. More on hire cars in Perth here.