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Two thousand miles away from any other major city, Perth is isolated from the rest of Australia and closer to Jakarta and Bali than to Sydney. However, the gold rush and the more recent mineral boom of the 70s has turned Perth into a thriving, vibrant city where skyscrapers, shops and cafés contrast with the old colonial buildings. Set apart from this bustling downtown area, King's Park, four-hundred acres of natural bushland, offers a peaceful retreat and spectacular views across the city centre. The many beautiful ocean beaches and sunny weather make for excellent sunbathing, swimming, surfing or even parasailing. Rottnest Island, just half-an-hour away by boat, offers a pleasant diversion form the city. With virtually no traffic and stunning beaches, the island is ideal for those looking for some peace and tranquility. Animal lovers should head for Cohunu Wildlife Park to experience close contact with koalas, kangaroos and a host of other marsupials.
Perth Attractions
The Art Gallery of Western Australia
Perth Cultural Centre, 47 James Street Mall, Perth, Western Australia 6000
Tel: +61 8 9492 6600 Fax: +61 8 9492 6655
His Majesty's Theatre
825 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia
Tel: +61 8 9265 0900 Fax: +61 8 9265 0945
Western Australian Museum
Francis Street at Beaufort Street, Perth, Western Australia
Tel: +61 8 9427 2700 Fax: +61 8 9427 2884
Saint George's Cathedral
38 Saint George's Terrace, Perth, Western Australia 6000
Tel: +61 8 9325 5766 Fax: +61 8 9221 4289
Burswood International Resort Casino
Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, Western Australia 6100
Tel: +61 8 9362 7777 Fax: +61 8 9470 2553
Perth Concert Hall
5 Saint George's Terrace, Perth, Western Australia 6000
Tel: +61 8 9321 9900
Fremantle Arts Centre
1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle, Western Australia
Tel: +61 8 9335 8244
Western Australian Maritime Museum
1 Cliff Street, Fremantle, Western Australia 6160
Tel: +61 8 9431 8444 Fax: +61 8 9430 5120
King's Park and Botanic Gardens
Fraser Avenue and King's Park Road, Western Australia 6005
Tel: +61 8 9480 3600
Rottnest Island
Off the coast of Perth, Western Australia
Tel: +61 8 9432 9300 Fax: +61 8 9432 9339
