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Jan 28 2014

Exploring Perth, Western Australia this year on Australia Day

 It was a quick trip so I wasn’t really thinking much about it till it was the day I had to leave for Perth. I quickly searched for the things I can do in Perth and few options were given as must see in Perth:

Attractions around Perth:

  • Pinnacles Desert
  • Wave Rock
  • Rottnest Island
  • Monkey Mia Dolphins
  • Wildflowers and Aboriginal Cultural
  • Kalbarri National Park
  • Wildlife Cruise

Here is a link to few tours if you are interested:

http://www.viator.com/perth-tours/d389-ttd?pref=02&aid=g2308

http://www.travelaust.com.au/perth-tours.html?gclid=CJ3T99L6n7wCFQsDvAodu0kA2w

https://www.aussieperthtours.com.au/tour_styles.php?style=full-day-tours

 I had three days to spend in Perth, including Australia day hence I decided to take a tour for the first day (25th Jan) so that I still have two days to celebrate Australia day and checked out some local places for less money. As tours usually cost a lot in Australia hence every time you go somewhere try to mix tours and free attractions to make the most of your visit to that place.

 Other than the above attractions that takes a fair bit of drive (2 – 3 hours each), there are some local attractions/places that you should visit when you are in Perth.

  • Fremantle
  • Cottesloe beach
  • Northbridge
  • Kings Park

 Public transport: It can be difficult to get around quickly in Perth if you rely on the public transport too much but still the connectivity is good and it saves you some money if time is not an issue. If you are flying there then  there is a shuttle (bus number 37 ) that is free from airport but make sure you check the timetable for this bus as I arrived in Perth airport around 9:30 and by the time I checked out I was told that the shuttle doesn’t run after certain time. So I wasn’t able to use this facility but see if your timing are appropriate to take this shuttle to city and then make your way from there.

Here is a link of the transport website: http://www.perthairport.com.au/ToTheAirport/PublicTransport.aspx

 Weather:

 Springtime in Perth: Spring begins in September in Perth,

  1. Average Spring Temperatures
  
  1. September: Daytime 18-21C
  1. Overnight Minimum 9-12C
  1. October: Daytime 21-24C
  1. Overnight Minimum 9-12C
  1. November: Daytime 24-27C
  1. Overnight Minimum 12-15C

 Summer in Perth: The official start of summer in Perth is December, finishing 3 months later at the end of February.

  1. Average Summer Temperatures
  
  1. December: Daytime 27-30C
  1. Overnight Minimum 15-18C
  1. January: Daytime 30-33C
  1. Overnight Minimum 18-21C
  1. February: Daytime 30-33C
  1. Overnight Minimum 18-21C

  Autumn in Perth: Autumn begins in March and finishes at the end of May

  1. Average Autumn Temperatures
  
  1. March: Daytime 27-30C
  1. Overnight Minimum 15-18C
  1. April: Daytime 24-27C
  1. Overnight Minimum 12-15C
  1. May: Daytime 21-24C
  1. Overnight Minimum 9-12C

 Winter in Perth: The mild Perth winter begins at the start of June and finishes at the end of August.

  1. Average Winter Temperatures
  
  1. June: Daytime 18-21C
  1. Overnight Minimum 9-12C
  1. July: Daytime 15-18C
  1. Overnight Minimum 6-9C
  1. August: Daytime 18-21C
  1. Overnight Minimum 9-12C

 [Reference: http://www.perthtouristcentre.com.au/weather.php]

 And apart from the facts about the place here is more about my adventure in Perth. I am not sure why even the simplest trip as this one turns into some sort of adventure or roller coaster for me. Well ma be you guys would know it by now that if I am on the road then nothing less than adventure really suits my life and my travelling style so I can’t complain 🙂