Perth itinerary – CBD

A lot of people forget about Perth when visiting Australia as it is one of the most isolated cities in the world. We had friends coming over to Perth for a few days so it gave us the opportunity to think about a Perth itinerary to offer for tourists on a short stay. We truly have some great things going for us here in Perth and its not just stunning beaches and spectacular sunsets.

We recommended the Duxton Hotel for them to stay, one of Perth’s top quality hotels located right in the centre of town. The hotel foyer and entrance is pretty impressive with a lovely modern bar area to relax with a few drinks whilst waiting for friends. If you book a Club Room you get complimentary drinks and canapés in the Club Lounge for 2 hours each evening and complimentary continental breakfast each morning. The view overlooking the Swan River from the Club Lounge is truly stunning. A large glass mural of Christian Brothers College is featured in the elegant Lounge with stylish cow hide seats, glass tables and a large gold leafed coat of arms hangs outside the entrance. These represent the historical original site, first as Christian Brothers College and after demolition, the Australian Taxation Office prior to redevelopment as the Duxton Hotel.

There is a lot to include in your Perth itinerary right on the doorstep, the tranquil gardens of Government House, Stirling Gardens and Supreme Court Gardens. Nearby are Perth Concert Hall, Government House, Council House, Supreme Court, the Old Courthouse and the City of Perth Library. Being right in the city it is only short walk to the Hay Street mall, London Court, Bell Tower, Barrack Square Jetty, Elizabeth Quay and the Swan River. On the first day in town I would suggest a walk around and check all these out and then take a short bus ride to Kings Park.

 

No Perth itinerary would be complete without a stop at one of our many beautiful gardens. But why include just any garden, why not Perth’s best garden? Perth is home to Kings Park, a huge inner city park, larger than Central Park in New York and one of the largest in the world. Kings Park is a mix of natural bushland, grassed parklands and botanical gardens and a popular place for over 6 million visitors each year. Some of the many tourist facilities are the State War Memorial where the Anzac dawn service is held, and Honour Avenue where the verge is lined with eucalyptus trees and 1100 plaques honouring those who lost their lives during service. There is also the Bali Memorial dedicated to the victims, survivors and those who assisted in the Bali Bombings in 2002 and Jacob’s Ladder a set of 242 stairs and popular site for Perth residents to exercise each morning.

Showcasing an outstanding collection of Western Australian flora and a 750 year old boab tree from the Kimberley region of WA, Kings Park is a popular place for family picnics, walks, cultural and ceremonial events and an ideal location for weddings. Kings Park’s location overlooks Perth city and by day boasts panoramic views of the waters of the Swan River and the endless blue skies Perth is renowned for. At night the twinkling lights of the city is a stunning view.  Kings Park is truly a place to admire, discover, enjoy and connect with the environment.

Alternatively, you might prefer to take a ferry ride across the iconic Swan River to South Perth to explore the beautiful foreshore.

You can then finish the afternoon with a quick visit to The State Theatre Centre of WA which has a theatre named in honour of Perth’s own, Heath Ledger. Here you can make a dazzling entrance across the lights on glass floor to the interior with its warm, inviting bronze box, a spectacular ceiling installation of 400 shimmering bronze aluminium stalactite like tubes. Nearby is the cultural centre, comprising of State Library, WA Museum, Art Gallery, Urban Orchard and a statue of Der Rufer, The Caller.

From here take a stroll around Northbridge and onto the Old Shanghai Food Hall or back to the Duxton for a more stylish meal at the Firewater Grille. Finally, if you can’t resist our stunning Perth sunsets are still feeling like seeing more I recommend an evening stroll back to Elizabeth Quay to capture a spectacular and unique experience to watch the sun set in the west.

Call it a night now and have a good nights’ sleep because tomorrow we a full day of sight seeing and a lot to fit in. So come back and we’ll share an itinerary for day two.

Have you visited Perth? Do you know of a place I should have included on a one day itinerary in Perth?

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