Perth City is situated between the Darling Ranges and the Indian Ocean, and along the banks of the Swan River, 12 km from the ocean. The river is named after the famous black swans which can be found along the river. The city is bound by the river to the east and south.
To the west of the city is Kings Park, the world's largest inner city park with over 400 hectares of natural bush as well as walkways and botanical gardens overlooking the city. We could have spent days exploring the park alone- not only is it dog friendly but with free buses into the city centre it became the ideal base for sight-seeing.
The park's huge plant collection meant that Ness could spend hours taking plant photos and she now has a comprehensive collection of pics of every variety of kangaroo paw.
Geoffrey had to spend a day in dry dock having a 'house service' and repairs to a gas regulator and a smashed roof vent ( due to hitting an overhanging tree branch at speed). It is astounding just how many dead flies can accumulate in one air-conditioning unit.
We will probably be leaving Perth to head further south today, as the weather has taken a turn for the worse and we are experiencing torrential rain for the first time in weeks.It is a city we will definitely be returning to in the future- any city where you can sit by the rivermouth having a picnic while watching the boats being chased by dolphins has to rate highly.
Fortunately after a trip down the Swan Valley the cellars are well stocked with wine.
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