Perth (Nyungar: Boorloo) is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023.
Find our guide to Perth, Western Australia’s capital city, where soft-sand beaches and scenic parks meet street art, small bars, and creative restaurants.
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Perth lies along the estuary of the Swan River, 12 miles (19 km) above that river’s mouth, which forms the inner harbour of neighbouring Fremantle. The city, the fourth largest in Australia, is the centre of a metropolitan area containing about three-fourths of the state’s population.
With weather as welcoming as its friendly locals, Australia’s sunniest capital city of Perth (Boorloo) offers adventures for everyone. Framed by the Swan River (Derbarl Yearrigan), the city boasts 19 pristine beaches, each blessed with dreamy Indian Ocean sunsets.
Plan your next visit and explore everything Perth has to offer, from incredible venues, luxurious new hotels and a buzzing calendar of activities and events. Book that accommodation package, visit an attraction or jump on a tour to learn something new, and dine at that restaurant you've always wanted to try.
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