Western Australia is the biggest state of Australia, stretching from the north to the south and from the desert centre to the Indian ocean of the western coast. This is the land of the natural wonders and several climatic zones, which makes it heaven for travellers. Perth - is the capital of Western Australia and is often called the Australian "pearl", because it is considered to be the most beautiful city of the country. Perth was founded in 1829 as a small town, and now it is the third largest city in Australia. It is the center of the mining industry and the "golden capital" of the country; it is also one of the most important cultural and educational centers. But on the first place Perth is a charming and cosy city, with the perfect balance of nicely preserved old buildings and unusual modern architecture.

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MAIN ATTRACTIONS

• Mint - one of the oldest mints in Australia located in the old building of the 10th century.
  
  
• Kings Park is a big park with a panoramic lookout of the city and the Swan River.
  
  
• London Court is a small street in the old district of the city in traditional English style with souvenir shops and cafes. There is a big clock at the gate, with knight figurines, moving at noon.
  
  
• Frimantle is a port on the ocean near Perth with beautifully preserved old architecture.
  
  
• Rottnest Island is and island not far from the coast, a wonderful natural sanctuary. It is famous for the coral coast and unique friendly small marsupial Quokkas, who live on the island.
  
  
• Swan River Valley - a picturesque valley, famous for its wineries.
  
  
• Underwater World - an aquarium, where the Seal Show is performed every day.
  
  
• The Pinnacles - one of the most amazing natural wonders of Western Australia. It is an orange desert with limestone peaks rising from the ground.
  
  
• The Wave Rock - a rock in a shape of a wave 15 m high and 110 m long.
  
  
• Margaret River Valley is one of the most famous wine centres in Australia.
  
  
• Valley of the Giants is the place, where the tourists can see ancient giant trees 40 m high and 5m in diameters.
  
  
• Albany - the oldest town in the state, established on the coast of the Indian Ocean.
  
  
• Monkey Mia - a small town on the coast of the Indian Ocean, where the bottlenose dolphins come every day close to the shore.
  
  
• Shell Beach - a unique beach make of small shells near Monkey Mia.
  
  
• Ningaloo Reef is the coral Reef, stretching along the South-Western shore of the coast, in the tropical zone of the Western Australia. It is famous for coral diving and swimming with the sea animals: whale sharks, dugongs, manta rays and dolphins.

POPULAR TOURS

• City tour (up to 4 hours)
  You will see the main historic buildings and other attractions of the city including Kings Park outlook and the black swans - symbol of the state.
  
  
• Perth and Fremantle Tour with the River Swan Cruise and Lunch (up to 8 h)
  This is your ultimate tour of the city and its port. Enjoy the scenic cruise and see the villas of the rich and famous; visit historic Fremantle and on the way back, have a look at the golden beaches stretching along the ocean. You will never forget delicious lunch at the famous Miss Maud restaurant!
  
  
• Swan Valley Tour (up to 6 h)
  This is all about great food and good wine! Enjoy the scenery, the wine, cheese and chocolate.
  
  
• Tour to the Pinnacles Desert (up to 12 h)
  White sand dunes and the ocean, national parks and wild animals, colourful wildflowers in season and the Moon landscape of the Pinnacles desert - this will be an experience of a lifetime!
  
  
• The Wave Rock Tour (up to 12 h)
  You will pass the historic towns and farms of the "wheat belt" of Australia to the town of Hayden, where the Wave Rock is situated. This is a giant monolith rock in the shape of a frozen wave. You will also enjoy the panorama from the top of the Wave Rock and visit some more rocks and caves of the unusual shape. On the way beck you will be able to view a stunning carpet of the wildflowers (August-October).
  
  
• Valley of the Giants Tour (up to 14 h)
  We will be heading to the southwest to visit the stunning Kurri Forrests - ancient giants of 40m high. You will be able to take a Top Tree Walk - a cable road leading to the top of these giant trees! You can play hide-and-seek in the roots and trunks of the old trees 5 m in diameter. On the way back we will have a look at the trombolites - the most ancient living organisms on earth, still remaining in the Clifton Lake.
  
  
• Albany and the Valley of the Giants Tour (up to 14 h)
  This tour is one more option of the Valley of the Giants Tour. The tour will reach Albany, and you will see the stunning coastal cliffs and the charming streets of this old town.
  
  
• Margaret Valley Tour (up to 12 h)
  This is the full day enjoyment of the great wines and fresh delicatessens of the region, famous for the wines, diary and meat products.
  
  
• Rottnest Island Cruise (up to 10 h)
  After the short tour of the island you will have time for swimming and snorkelling among the corals and also pat some cuddly quokkas.