Perth City guide

PERTH might be the world's most remote city of its size but don't let that put you off, it's all part of the appeal. Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the sunny city is heaven on earth for anyone who likes a laidback lifestyle. Get a taste of the produce from the local vineyards, sample the eclectic mix of food on offer and get back to nature with a day-trip to Rottnest, the car-free island which is the base for whale-watching excursions up and down the coast. The city skyline is dominated by glittering high-rise office blocks. To get a bird's-eye view of the surroundings, walk up to King's Park then take a ferry down the Swan river to the port town of Fremantle.