Situated on the banks of the Swan River, Perth offers the perfect location from which to start your Western Australian Holiday. Perth has a mixture of the Californian and Mediterranean climates, with mild winters and hot dry summers. Perth is the sunniest capital in Australia with an average of eight hours sunshine a day. King's Park is Perth most visited attraction. From the lookouts visitor can enjoy a bird's eye view of the city's skyline and the magnificent Swan River. The 400-hectare park's Botanic Garden has more than 1,700 native species and more are grown in display glasshouses and a rare and endangered flora garden. A new attraction this year is the refurbished water garden with its beautifully designed landscape using local native plants. Kings Park is visited by more than five million people a year, with its famous annual wildflower show in October a major drawcard. Now in its 38th year, the festival attracts more than 40,000 visitors and has become an internationally-known event. The city's shops are well worth a visit. Spend a day browsing exclusive boutiques and major department stores. Nearby Northbridge offers exciting nightlife and an extensive choice of restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs. Visit the popular beaches of Cottesloe and Scarborough, or take a day trip into the Swan Valley and discover world famous wineries, quaint boutique restaurants offers sumptuous lunches and art galleries scattered throughout the scenic valley. Keen golfers will relish the chance to play on numerous championship golf courses in and around Perth like Joondalup, The Vines, Araluen etc... or international quality golf courses such as Meadow Springs, Secret Harbour, Kennedy Bay (voted as the toughest golf course in Western Australia). Some of them amongst Australia's best. Relax and experience world class entertainment at the Burswood International Resort and Casino. This entertainment complex offers traditional casino facilities as well as regular concerts featuring local and international acts. Enjoy a visit to the historic port city of Fremantle and experience the cafes and shops along the "Cappuccino Strip", stroll the narrow streets adjacent to the historic Rounhouse or enjoy the most popular Fish and Chips in Western Australia or range of Seafood Restaurants nearby. Just offshore lie the crystal clear waters and prestige beaches of Rottnest Island. Dives among coral reefs and sandy bays teeming with marine life, or take a guided tour of the island to meet the friendly Quokkas. These Kangaroos-like marsupials often mingle freely among visitors to the island. Whatever you itinerary, Perth and Fremantle offer you a relaxing holiday of an entirely different nature and an ideal base from which you can explore the diverse surrounding attractions.