Duxton Hotel Perth

Perth City Centre

Perth is a vibrant city overlooking the Swan River - the weather is fantastic, the beaches uncrowded and the dining options plentiful and varied. Shop in the trendy boutiques or browse the art galleries in upmarket King Street, stroll through Kings Park Botanical Gardens or take a tree top walk for a unique view of the city. There is a free bus circling the city centre making it easy to visit the CBD attractions.

With an array of water sports on the Swan River, more than 50 kilometres of riverside pathways ideal for walking and cycling, a number of inner city parks and beautiful beaches only minutes away it’s easy to see why Perth’s relaxed, outdoor lifestyle is addictive to all who visit.

A short distance from Perth city is Fremantle where you will find some of the best seafood restaurants, stunningly different Australian fashions, the latest in indigenous art, a pioneering history waiting to be retold, as well as an array of street performers and weekend markets not to be missed. Or visit one of Perth’s popular beaches. Favourites such as Cottesloe Beach and Scarborough Beach boast bustling cafés and children’s playgrounds while City Beach and Floreat Beach are perfect for body boarding and fishing.

Just offshore from Perth is Rottnest Island. A great place to getaway for a few days and relax or enjoy one of the many activities like surfing, snorkelling or fishing. Hire a bicycle to explore the island and spot a quokka, the cute native marsupials that call Rottnest Island home.