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Perth Pocket Guide:  All The Things You Shouldn’t Miss When Visiting

Here’s why you this year, you should think about exploring Perth and see this great city in Australia.

Last year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Perth as the seventh most livable city, while Sydney took eleventh place, and Melbourne and Vienna first and second respectively. Although the EIU sells this livability report to corporations so they can adjust their pay grade for employees abroad, the indicators it uses are applicable to everyone. The parameters they use include five major aspects creating the city’s living conditions: health, culture and environment, education, stability and infrastructure.

Therefore it doesn’t come as a surprise that Millennials would be interested in Perth. With two million inhabitants and being the capital of Western Australia, Perth is a great place to start exploring this wonderful continent. So before you buy a ticket to Perth, here are some facts you should know about the city and what to expect.

1. It’s Expensive

Perth is the most expensive city in Australia. The high quality of life has a price, and unfortunately, that cost is a burden to those on the lower economic ladder. Restaurants are expensive with dishes costing on average around 30 AUD ($23 or €19) while making your own meals will be 90 AUD in groceries.

Accommodations are also not cheap even in the hostels. If you travel with friends, then renting apartment is the best option since they cost around 85 AUD per night. They are better than hostels since they have WiFi, air-conditioning and kitchen, so you can prepare your own food.

2. There Is A Lot To See

When exploring Perth and its surrounding areas, you will notice that it is full of interesting things to see and experience. For starters, there is the Penguin Island located 45 minutes south of the Shoalwater Bay. This place is a home of the smallest species of penguins in the world and visitors can come really close to them to take pictures and observe their feeding habits. The Penguin Island is part of the Shoalwater Marine Park where you can also see dolphins, pelicans, stingrays and other wildlife.

Lake Monger is a parkland where visitors can see black swans which are important to the heritage of Western Australia. This lake is also a home to many bird species and is a perfect place for long walks and jogging.

On the other hand, Swan River is a famous cruise spot not only for tourists but for all wanting to see the cityscape. You can also cruise as far as to the Swan Valley which is the oldest wine region in Western Australia.

Lesmurdie Falls are amazing waterfalls located in the east of Perth. The two-kilometre trail starts from the top and descends through flourishing vegetation to the base of the falls. Visitors like to have lunch at the picnic area, and climbing back up is not too much of a stress, even though it’s going up the steep route.

3. Enjoy The Beautiful Beaches

Australia is full of beautiful and inviting beaches. So it comes as no surprise that Perth is also rich with some of the most famous ones. When exploring Perth, visit Mullaloo Beach which is perfect for all ages. It is located in the Indian Ocean with calm and clear waters. People like to run, stroll, ride a bike, swim and sunbathe. and sunbathing on the white sandy beach. It is only 20 minutes drive from Perth’s centre.

Cottesloe Beach or Cott, as called by the locals, is the most popular beach in Western Australia. People come here for all sorts of water activities like snorkeling, surfing and swimming. It is also known for romantic moments like sharing a glass of wine while watching the sunset. There are a lot of restaurants and cafes by the boardwalk.

4. Exploring Perth And Its Sights

Perth is full of art galleries, museums and attractions everyone visiting should see. King’s Park and The Botanic Garden is very near the city center and spreads on the 1,000 acres of land. The Botanic Garden consists of native plants, as well as those from other Mediterranean climate regions.

Perth Zoo is another experience no visitor should miss. The country’s unique wildlife is presented in Australian Bushwalk and Wetlands tours. Other ecosystems are specifically designed for the animals inhabiting them  – African Savannah for giraffes and Asian Rain forest for Orangutans.

Be sure to visit the Art Gallery of Western Australia, St. Mary’s Cathedral and Perth Mint.

Relocation To Perth?

If you are considering relocation to Perth, you will need to consult an expert for immigration and visa information to stay in Australia as a resident. In the recent years, the city experienced the growing numbers of musicians, artists and writers making it their home which had a very positive effect on the overall atmosphere. The beautiful nature of surrounding areas adds to the charm and unique landscapes. This makes it a desirable place to enjoy hiking and camping.

All these are reason enough to consider exploring Perth.  Have you ever been to Perth or planning on visiting?

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Leila Dorari is an entrepreneur and freelance writer from Sydney. She is passionate about exploring different places across the globe and believes that first you need to get lost before you can get found. In her free time, you can find her hiking with her furry four-legged friend.