Perth has a Mediterranean type of climate. Summers are generally hot and dry. Winters are relatively cool and wet. Perth receives moderate though highly seasonal rainfall.
Perth has an excellent transport system. Even the roads are smooth and well maintained. There are buses, suburban trains and ferries to take you around the city. Most of the people travel by buses as they are easily available and cheap means to tour the city. You can even hire taxis which are not so expensive and very convenient option. Also, Perth has extensive cycle networks and an easy way to travel around. You can take cycles on rent.
Shopping
◊ The city of Perth is a Mecca for the shopaholics. You have numerous options for shopping.
◊ There is a conglomeration of designer shops, boutiques, international brands in the area around St. Georges Terrace and William, Wellington and Barrack streets.
◊ You can find several boutiques, shopping complexes, retail outlets etc in Raine Square Shopping Plaza, Forrest Chase, and Hay Street Mall. All these places have several designer labels available at market down prices.
◊ Subiaco is the main center for stylish and trendy clothes. The street has numerous food stores, designer apparel stores, quality clothing outlets and home decor shops etc.
Entertainment
The classical concerts, ballet, traditional performances, blockbuster rock/pop concerts, cinema etc all the ingredients are perfect to make Perth a complete entertainment packed destination. The city offers numerous restaurants, bars, clubs, like the Burswood Casino, Claremont etc. Northbridge is one district that adds life to the nightlife of the city. Northbridge has several blocks of restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and night-clubs. Subiaco is a more chic area for eating, drinking and dancing.
