Perth and Region
A map that has the Perth suburbs (1:80,000) and Perth city (1:15,000)
maps on one side and the Perth region (1:750,000) and Fremantle
(1:20,000) maps on the other. Included is a rail network map of Perth as
well as points of interest and accommodation for both Fremantle and
Perth. Perth is one of the most isolated cities in the world. Despite its
isolation, or because of it, Perth has developed into a dynamic and
prosperous city with many diverse attractions for the visitor.
Basically, the city is divided in two by the Swan River estuary. For
many people, the Swan River is what defines Perth. On any fine weekend,
the wide waterway teems with yachts, powerboats and paddlers. The
walking paths and cycleways that run along its banks are well utilized
and families flock to picnic locations in shady parks. Boat cruises take
tourists up and down the river, and ones that call into riverside
wineries in Middle Swan are particularly popular. With its superb
beaches and location on the banks of the Swan River, it's little wonder
Perth has become famous as an outdoor playground. The most popular and well known of Perth's magnificent white beaches
are Scarborough and Cottesloe beaches. City Beach and Floreat Beach are
other family-oriented beaches while the best waves close to Perth occur
at Trigg Beach. The best known and loved park in Perth is undoubtedly Kings Park. It
protects a large area of natural bushland and during September, at the
height of the wildflower season, is a blaze of colour. Jacobs Ladder, a
set of nearly 300 steps, rises steeply from the base of Mount Eliza to
Kings Park. At the mouth of the Swan River is bustling Fremantle, a busy port
with a lively restaurant, bar and caf? culture. One highlight is taking a
guided tour of the historic convict-built Fremantle prison, which is
now a museum. The Hotels and Breweries Walk - an easy 2.5km stroll with
plenty of cafes, pubs and restaurants en route. Technically an escarpment, the Darling Range or Perth Hills rises
abruptly from the coastal plain to the east of the city. Much of the
ranges are cloaked in jarrah forest and bush which is protected in
national parks. In spring, wildflowers attract hordes of visitors. There
are many picnic spots, especially in scenic John Forest National Park
and around Mundaring Weir. Bushwalking and mountain biking along trails
attract numerous adventurous people to the Perth Hills region. The
Bibbulumun Track starts in Kalamunda and ends nearly 1000km later at
Albany. Starting in Mundaring, the Munda Biddi Trail is a long-distance
cycling track that goes to Nannup in the south and eventually to Albany. Just off the coast is a line of islands, the most prominent being
Perths favourite watery playground, Rottnest Island. It's a? popular
spot for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, surfing and fishing. As no
private vehicles are allowed on the Island, cycling is the best way to
get around. You can hire bikes at the main settlement at Thomson's Bay,
Fremantle ferry terminals or bring your own. Edition: 12th Publication Date: 01/09/18 Scale: 1:80,000 Folded size (WxHxD): 118mm X 250mm x 3mm Flat size (WxH): 700mm X 1000mm Weight: 0.07kgsKey Features
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