Perth is the capital city of Western Australia where nature and urban life co-exist in harmony. This thriving metropolis is home to sandy beaches, parks, lakes & zoos among many other attractions.
2. • Introduction to Perth,
Australia
• Perth Zoo
• Penguin Island
• Lake Leshenaulta
• Kings Park
• Cohunu Koala Park
• Where to Stay
• Reference
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3. • Perth is a part of the South
West Land Division of
Western Australia.
• Perth was founded by
Captain James Stirling in
1829.
• It is the fourth most
populous city in Australia,
with a population of 1.94
Million people.
Introduction to Perth, Australia
4. Perth Zoo
• Perth Zoo was opened on 17th
October 1898 by the Governor of
Western Australia.
• It is home to 1258 animals of 164
species and includes an extensive
botanical collection.
• The first animals on display
included an orangutan, two
monkeys, four ostriches, a pair of
lions, and a tiger.
• The approximate cost of visiting
the zoo is $31 for adults and $15
for children (age between 4 – 15).
5. • Penguin Island is located off the
coast near Perth, Western Australia
and 700m from Rockingham.
• It is the home to a colony of
approximately 1,200 little penguins.
And also the largest population of
the birds in Western Australia.
• Approximate cost - $25 for adults
and $19 for children (age between 3
– 12)
• Penguin feedings by the rangers on a
daily basis (3 times a day)
Penguin Island
6. • Lake Leshenaulta in Western Australia,
is a former railway dam that is now a
recreational lake in the shire of
Mundaring.
• The dam holds approximately 520
million liters of water.
• You can enjoy surrounding Perth hills,
including canoeing, swimming,
walking and cycling trails and BBQ
facilities.
• Approximate cost – free for both
adults and children.
Lake Leshenaulta
7. • Kings Park is one of the world’s
largest and most beautiful inner
city parks. It is rich in Aboriginal
and European history.
• Kings park is the home to
spectacular Western Australia
botanic garden which displays
over 3,000 species of the State’s
unique flora.
• Two thirds of the 400 hectare
park is protected as a bushland
and provides a haven for native
biological diversity.
Kings Park
8. • Cohunu Koala Park is a wildlife
sanctuary of 14 ha (35 acres)
bushland at Byford near Perth,
Western Australia.
• It features not only koalas, but
also dingoes, kangaroos, emus,
wallabies, eagles, wombats,
echidnas, black swans, cockatoos
and life like replicas of dinosaurs.
• Approximate cost – 15$ for adults
and $7 for children (age between
3 – 15)
Cohunu Koala Park
9. Where to Stay
Pan Pacific, Perth Citadines St Georges Terrace Perth
Crowne Plaza, Perth Mercure, Perth