by Rose Mary

Created on: November 21, 2006   Last Updated: May 18, 2007

Perth, the vibrant capital of Western Australia, is a city with plenty to do. If you are planning for a short holiday and looking forward to excellent shopping, bustling markets, heritage architecture, beautiful parks, stunning beaches, fine wineries and relaxing river cruises, then Perth is a perfect destination for you. It provides you with an enjoyable holiday you will never forget. Below is a suggested 5-day visit of this wonderful place which you can consider for your holiday.

On the first day, you can take a leisurely stroll and enjoy some of Perth city sights. You can explore several of Perth's major cultural and historic buildings, such as Perth Concert Hall, Perth Town Hall, St Mary's Cathedral, Perth Mint and Swan Bells Tower. If you are a shopping enthusiast, you will enjoy shopping in the city malls along the streets. The two main shopping malls in Perth are the Murray and Hay Street malls. Both of the malls are closed to traffic and offer a wide range of specialty stores. Another venue for shopping is the shopping arcade known as London Court.

At Perth's Cultural Centre and Northbridge, you will find the Western Australian Museum and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. The Art Gallery of Western Australia has one of the finest collections of Aboriginal art in Australia with superb pieces of painting and sculpture.

You ought to visit Kings Park, Perth's premier tourist attraction. It provides spectacular views of Perth City and Swan River. The Park's Botanic garden presents a display of Western Australia's unique flora throughout the year. You will enjoy trekking on the tree top walkway which has a glass and steel arched bridge.

On the second day, you can visit Fremantle, which is a major tourist attraction for visitors from all over the world. It is situated at the mouth of the Swan River. This city port enables you to enjoy a range of cultural activities in a relaxed atmosphere. You can explore places such as Western Australia Maritime Museum, Round House, Western Australia Maritime Museum's Shipwreck Galleries, Fremantle Prison and Fremantle Arts Centre. With its maritime history and architectural conservation, Fremantle is a place you can discover both the past and the present. The two popular markets here are the E-Shed Markets and the Fremantle Markets. The E Shed Markets has more than 80 specialty stores offering unique gifts, souvenirs and fresh produce. Fremantle Markets, which is a larger market, has more than 150 stalls selling seafood,

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