PERTH, AUSTRALIA

Enjoying more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital, Perth is the place to take advantage of clean air, great beaches and a laid-back lifestyle. The city is located on the Swan River, with the suburbs sprawling out in a north-south direction, and east to the Darling Ranges. Locals refer to locations as being either north or south of the river, or in the Hills. The Central Business District (CBD)

It is easy to navigate your way through the grid-like streets of Perth's central business district. A walk along St George's Terrace, is a walk on the windy side. Situated at the western-end of the city, with Adelaide Terrace at the eastern-end, the district's high-rise buildings create a notorious wind tunnel effect along this stretch of road. Nearby Barracks Archway, located at the very top end of St George's Terrace, is all that remains of the original military barracks, which were built by convict labor in 1863 and demolished in 1966. The city's shopping district centres on the Hay and Murray Street Malls, and the many arcades that join the two malls together. Forrest Place, is... more