Perth & Surrounds

Come feel the pulse of the state in beautiful Perth. Its vibrant and exiting yet intimate and relaxed. Perth is only a small city yet what it lacks in size it makes up for in character. A perfect destination for families, singles, the young and old, adventure seekers or those just after some rest and relaxation. In Perth, there is pelnty of places to see, plenty of activities to do and plenty of friends to make.		Perth is lucky to experience beautiful weather in four seasons. Summer runs from December to February Autumn from March to May, Winter from June to August and Spring form September to November. Perth experiences more sunlight than any other Australian city with a mediterranean climate and long hot summers with temperatures in the mid to high 30's, and mild cold winters where temperatures are around 12-20 degrees.
	Perth Has some great major attractions. We suggest you check out the following. Visit the coastal city of Mandurah and stroll the canals or the picturesque boulevard and you may have the chance to spot dolphins. Eclectic Fremantle, home of The Travel Lounge! Come on a weekend to fully experience the alternative atmosphere when the streets are full of buskers and street performers. Check out the weekend markets and find a bargain. The Swan Valley is truly a place of indulgence with more award winning wines and fresh local produce than you can handle! Or stay close to the heart of the city and be imersed in the relaxed daytime culture or the exiting nightlife.
Rottnest Island is an absolute must see when travelling to perth. Locally known as Rotto its only a a 30 minute trip from the mainland by ferry. There is endless activities on the island. Hire a bike, snorkel, take a guided tour, explore the museum, play a round of golf, see a movie and have a meal in the cafes. Theres selcuded spots to surf, enjoy a scenic flight, stay in a tent or stay in a villa. Rottnest has something to suit everyone, whether your staying for a week or a few hours.		Perth was comolised as a free settlement unlike the other Australian cities that were settled as penal colonies, however Perth has a facinating convict history. Fremantle prison was the last operating prison of its type and has remained virtually intact since it closed. Rottnest Island was also at one stage used as an Aborigiolan prison and its tunnels and early colonial buildings are open to the public to step back in time. Anthropologists also suggest that the Aborigional people represent one of the oldest known living cultures on Earth. Dating back thousands of years it is believed that some of the oldest examples of Aborigional art in the country.