On Australia’s sun-drenched western coast lies Perth, an easygoing city with amazing beaches and a charming Aussie culture. Explore the gleaming streets of the Central Business District before heading to the quirky, creative district of Northbridge to party with the locals and stroll the streets full of bars, tattoo shops, and local art galleries. Then make your way to Kings Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world, to see the World War I Memorial and get some incredible views of Perth.
Perth’s location on the coast is unbeatable, so visitors should take advantage of the perfect weather on one of the many beaches here. Perhaps one of the best is Cottesloe Beach, with soft white sand and great surf. For a memorable day trip in the area, take a ferry to Rottnest Island and rent a bike to explore its wonderful scenery. The island is famous for being home to the adorable quokka, a furry, friendly critter that may actually eat a treat right from your hands.
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