Perth, Western Australia

Perth is the capital cityof Western Australia, Australia's largest state. Perth is situated on Australia's western coast, close to the southwestern tip of the country. The city centre is fairly compact, situated on a sweep of the Swan River. The river, which borders the city centre to the south and east, links Perth to its port, Fremantle. Perth is a vibrant and modern city sitting between the cerulean Indian Ocean and the ancient Darling Ranges. It claims to be the sunniest state capital in Australia. Summers here are hot and dry with February generally being the hottest month of the year.

The Perth Concert Hall is the city's main concert venue and hosts theatre, ballet, opera and orchestral performances. Other theatres include an auditorium at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, the historic His Majesty's Theatre and Burswood Dome, which hosts rock and popular music concerts. The West Australian Art Gallery houses the states premier art collection and hosts numerous exhibitions.