Most people think about Queensland, Melbourne or Sydney when planning a holiday Down Under, but you would remiss not to consider Australia’s West Coast where you will find the sunny capital city of Perth. Fun in the sun, sand and surf can be easily enjoyed in this destination where one can kick back and enjoy a laidback lifestyle. A great way to explore the city would be to stay at one of the Perth hotel apartments in the city centre itself. Citadines St Georges Terrace Perth is an ideal choice worth considering in this regard. Still not convinced that this is an ideal city to holiday in or visit? Here are some interesting facts that just may change your mind!
Perth has the distinction of being the sunniest capital city in the world, perfect for those of you looking to work on that perfect holiday tan. On average the city boasts of a total of eight hours of sun daily which provides the ideal weather for a trip to the beach. In summer, the average temperature in the daytime is around 30°C with night time temperatures averaging approximately 17°C, offering the perfect balance. December to February is the typical summer season here though warm temperatures carry on till about April, making it a great place to visit.
Tucked away along the coast, Perth also happens to be the world’s windiest capital city. What this means is that it is the ideal spot for exciting water sports such as kite-surfing and windsurfing. Spurred on by the strong ocean breeze known as the Fremantle Doctor, this pleasantly windy city is another reason why summer visits to Perth are so enjoyable.
Foodies also have a lot to look forward to when visiting the city; you may not know this but it also has the most restaurants per head of population when compared with other cities in the world! What this means is that you are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining options offering an eclectic array of everything from typical Australian cuisine to spicy Indian dishes.
With Perth being home to Australia’s oldest operating mint and not to forget Kings Park which is the world’s largest inner city park, a visit to this city is certainly one well worth planning.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
