Car Hire Perth - Mini guide to Perth

Perth is situated on the west coast of Australia near the continent’s south-western most point. Although quite a young city, there is still plenty of neo-classical architecture and colonial buildings tucked away around the downtown area. These can easily be explored on foot and include St Mary’s Cathedral, His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth Town Hall, Government House, and the Palace Hotel.

The city centre is situated on the Swan River and, on the west side, Perth rises to Kings Park which offers a pleasant view overlooking the city.

Transperth is the city’s central public transport system, operating buses, trains and ferries. If you’re feeling a bit more active, cycling is a great way to explore Perth and there are many enjoyable bicycle paths to be found around, and in the vicinity of, the city.

Perth is known for its excellent seafood restaurants, but you can also pick up a wide range of reasonably priced international cuisine in the ever popular food halls.

For those after a bit of excitement, Northbridge and Fremantle are definitely the places to check out for nightlife.

If you just want to kick back and soak up some sun, the best beaches are found at Crawley, Peppermint Grove and Como.

The major suburbs in Perth are: Ascot, Bedford, Carlisle, Kensington, Northbridge, Leederville, Redcliffe, Shenton Park, Subiaco and Victoria Park.