Perth, the capital of west Australia, lies separately from most Australian residential areas by the enormous Australian desert, why it carries also the title "loneliest large city of the world". The alive and sunny metropolis of the water, located on the Swan River and the Indian Ocean, offers a high recreational value by its versatile environment. Particularly what is very impressive is the costal line leading from Fremantle to Hillary’s it is 30 km stretch of sandy shore beach.
Surfers of all origins meet across this shore line, especially on the beach of Scarborough and at the Trigg Beach. Above all during the winter time is this area much likes and it also serves as a Training Area for the Surf Elite of Europe.
Who likes an accommodation in this area should go to the Hostel Western Beach Lodge. With A$ 110 per week, all inclusive - also board use, coffee, tea, spices, books, DVDs -, belongs it to the most favorable Hostels and its also very cleanly and has an unbelievably nice atmosphere.

Who is gladly to snorkel may not miss the island Rottnest Island with its fantastic and flat beaches. It is directly located at Perth and you can get there with the ferry of Fremantle or from the city center. There are also dipping excursion to the 11 sunken wrecks around the Coast of Rottnest Island.

The most popular place for backpackers to meet is at “Black Betty’s" and the "HIP-E club". Black Betty’s is convenient in Northbridge and offers to each Friday evening free entrance for backpackers (to 23 o'clock). The HIP-E club is directly to the Leederville Train station and free entrance for backpackers gives it each Tuesday.

But Perth is not only a place to get a good spare time. With five large universities and numerous TAFE`s there are various possibilities to do something for yourself. You can find whatever you like: a language course, a pottery course or even a complete study to train or study yourself further.

The local traffic in the city center is for free, Perth even provides special Red, Yellow and Blue Cat, which are specially intended for city center traffic, free of charge of course.

Thus, all bets on Perth!