Perth

City ·🇦🇺 Australia

Population 2,141,834

Area 707 km²

Time zone Australia/Perth

Official website perth.wa.gov.au

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Explore Perth

Perth Essentials

Perth’s landscape is defined by the massive Kings Park botanical gardens and the winding Swan River. The city’s heritage is visible in the 19th-century Perth Mint and the Tudor-style London Court shopping arcade. Modern landmarks include the glass-encased Swan Bells and the suspension-style Matagarup Bridge. Coastal highlights feature the white sands of Scarborough and Cottesloe beaches, while Northbridge serves as the central hub for dining and cultural institutions like the Western Australian Museum.

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Best Beaches & Bays

Perth’s coastline and Swan River offer diverse waterfront experiences. Iconic ocean spots include the surf-heavy white sands of Scarborough and the pine-fringed Cottesloe Beach. Along the river, Point Walter is defined by its extensive sandbar extending into the water, while Matilda Bay and Freshwater Bay provide calmer environments for sailing and picnics. City Beach offers modern infrastructure and clear waters, while historical Point Heathcote and Waylen Bay provide scenic viewpoints across Melville Water and the Applecross shoreline.

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Historic Religious Sites

Perth’s religious history is reflected in its diverse architectural landmarks, ranging from the academic Gothic style of Saint Mary’s Cathedral to the heritage-listed Saint Brigid’s Church in Northbridge. This collection features the city’s principal Anglican and Catholic cathedrals alongside the 1903 Redemptorist Monastery. It also highlights the Perth Mosque, the city's oldest Islamic place of worship and the second oldest purpose-built mosque in Australia. In the suburb of Peppermint Grove, the list includes the prominent Saint Mary Star of the Sea and Saint Columba’s Presbyterian Church.

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Best Parks and Gardens

Perth’s landscape is defined by diverse green spaces, from the 400-hectare Kings Park and Botanic Garden, featuring elevated views of the CBD, to the historic Queens Gardens, set on a former brickworks site. Hyde Park offers shaded wetlands with iconic plane trees, while Perry Lakes provides a natural reserve for local birdlife. The collection includes coastal heritage at Cottesloe’s Civic Gardens, the Japanese-inspired Kagoshima Park in Burswood, and the riverside serenity of Bardon Park and Manners Hill Park.

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Top Shopping & Markets

Perth's retail landscape features a mix of expansive shopping complexes and specialized local markets. Large-scale hubs like Westfield Carousel and Karrinyup provide international brands and extensive dining precincts. For discount shopping, DFO Perth offers over 100 outlet stores near the airport. Local commerce thrives at Malaga Markets and Morley Markets, which specialize in fresh produce and international food stalls, while the Farmer’s Market on Manning focuses on farm-direct organic goods every Saturday morning.

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