Perth features an expansive green parkland, an extensive dining scene, and many museums and markets. With such a varied landscape, it's easy to find something to do in this sunny destination. Extremely walkable and easy to traverse, you can reach all the best parts of the city from convenient Perth apartment rentals.

Perth is a cultural mecca, filled with fascinating museums like the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Western Australian Museum, and Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts. History buffs can visit the Perth Mint, dating back to 1899, or the Berndt Museum of Anthropology at the University of Western Australia. Perth's natural beauty is evident in attractions such as Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Lake Monger, and Hyde Park. The Perth Zoo features Asian, African, Australian, and South American animals, including Nepalese red pandas, slender-tailed meerkats, Bolivian squirrel monkeys, and pygmy marmosets. The Aquarium of Western Australia is home to the largest single aquarium in Australia. From the far north to the Perth coast, this aquarium's waters cover the Australian seas' most stunning highlights.

You can access local highlights easily from Perth apartment rentals, regardless of whether you have a car. The CAT bus offers free transportation around the city and to nearby Leederville. Hop-on hop-off packages are available with many local coach and rail services. Central Perth has an extensive network of bicycle and dual-use paths for travelers who prefer to get around on their own steam.

Perth is the sunniest capital city in Australia. The Australian summer lasts from December through February. The weather is hot and dry with averages in the mid-60s to mid-80s, Fahrenheit. Autumn temperatures range from the mid-50s to upper 70s, with the occasional rain shower. From June through August, Perth experiences a cool, wet winter with frequent thunderstorms and temperatures in the mid-40s to mid-60s. The rains end around spring, and temperatures warm to between 53 and 73 degrees.

The most distinctive shopping in Perth is found at the city's markets. Here you'll find local crafts, one-of-a-kind artwork, and homemade treats. The Perth Upmarket at the University of Western Australia takes place quarterly, bringing more than 150 local artists and craftsman together for a single Saturday. The Perth Home Grown market at Murray Street Mall focuses on sustainable living products. If you're looking for general retail stores and chic fashion finds, head to Perth City. More than 900 specialty shops there cater to every taste.

Perth offers a varied landscape of fine dining. Restaurant Amuse features modern French cuisine, while Rockpool Bar and Grill Perth focuses on fine meats cooked over a wood fire grill. The Greenhouse highlights fresh-from-the-garden goods in innovative dishes like spiced field mushroom and chickpea fritters and roast pumpkin salad. If you're looking for a distinguished dining experience, head to the Trustee Bar & Bistro, where you can dine beneath soaring art deco ceilings on dishes such as crispy fried squid or 14-hour slow-cooked beef cheek.