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Perth & Fremantle
Why Go?
Planted by a river and beneath an almost permanent canopy of blue sky, the city of Perth is
a modern-day boom town, stoking Australia's economy from its glitzy central business dis-
trict. Yet it remains as relaxed as the sleepy Swan River - black swans bobbing atop -
which winds past the skyscrapers and out to the Indian Ocean.
Even in its boardrooms, Perth's heart is down at the beach, tossing around in clear ocean
surf and stretching out on the sand. The city's beaches trace the western edge of Australia
for some 40km, and you can have one to yourself on any given day - for a city this size,
Perth is sparsely populated.
Perth has sprawled to enfold Fremantle within its suburbs, yet the port city maintains its
own distinct personality - proud of its nautical ties, working-class roots, bohemian reputa-
tion and, especially, its football team.
When to Go
Feb
Perth's Arts Festival is on and school starts, so the beaches are less crowded.
Mar
Warm and dry, so great weather for the beach, and not as swelteringly hot.
Sep
Kings Park wildflowers, the Perth Royal Show and the Parklife festival.
Best Places to Eat
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Duende (
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Namh Thai (
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