Seven New Wonders
- Chichen Itza - Mexico
- Christ the Redeemer - Brazil
- Great Wall of China - China
- Machupicchu - Peru
- Petra - Jordan
- Roman Colosseum - Italy
- Taj Mahal - India
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Perth Holiday
From the city centre to the scenic valleys, Perth offers so much to see. Pick up a vehicle at a local car hire service and make the most of the holiday. Head over to King's Park and visit the Botanic Garden. Unlike many other botanic gardens located in different countries, this location displays plant life specific to Western Australia. Stroll through the gardens and see 3,000 species of plants that include a vast selection of wildflowers. Learn about the varieties that Aboriginal people include in their diet and alternative medicine treatments. The Aboriginal Art Gallery exhibits artwork created by native artists and staff members happily share information concerning their culture and heritage.
Drive to the Perth harbour day or night and enjoy historic Fremantle. Explore the many markets that sell everything from fine chocolate to sustainable hemp products. Take a tour of the Fremantle Prison and learn about the location's history and many mysteries. Art lovers venture to the Greg James Sculpture Studio/Gallery and the Japingka Gallery. Learn about Perth's maritime history at the Western Australia Maritime Museum and the Shipwreck Gallery. Imagine the life of a sailor while strolling through the Ovens submarine. This area of the city also has a number of fine restaurants and clubs for a bit of nightlife excitement.
Hop in the car hire vehicle and spend a day in the Swan Valley region. Visit the Sandalford Wines Estate. The property lies in bush country and besides the vineyards; the location provides a habitat to many different mammals and reptiles. Take a walk through the beautifully maintained gardens. The facility offers tours that provide guests with the ins and outs of winemaking. The tasting centre welcomes visitors to sample wines and indulge in creating unique concoctions. The estate additionally has a modern theatre where a long list of celebrities has performed. Numerous wineries in the valley offer tours and wine tasting.
Besides wineries, the destination features a number of award wining boutique and micro breweries for those who prefer beer. Anyone with a penchant for confections must stop at the Margaret River Chocolate Company or the Mondo Nougat World of Nougat for walk throughs of the facilities and tasting samples of the scrumptious products. The region also hosts a number of artisan shops that welcome guests. Have a picnic in Whiteman Park or feast on a meal at one of the many local restaurants.
About 45 minutes south of the city lies Penguin Island, a beautiful nature reserve. A daily ferry service provides transportation to and from the island. The location serves as home to a colony of penguins in addition to dolphins, ospreys, pelicans and sea lions. Watch the penguin feeding time at the Discovery Centre. The warm, clear waters of the bay also provide the perfect spot for swimming, snorkelling or kayaking. Guests also have the option of enjoying glass bottom boat cruises or adventure trips that explore the park.
Spend a day and drive along the scenic Coral Coast. Sea white beaches and quaint fishing villages. Venture into one of the national parks and explore caves or just appreciate the tranquillity of a nature hike. Go boarding down the sand dunes or swim with whale sharks at Ningaloo Reef. Stop for dinner at one of the local restaurants that offer the freshest seafood around.
This has been a guest post from Skedaddle Car Hire's Perth office, who can hook you up with a cheap car hire before your arrival in Perth. They also have loads of destination guides on their site for all over Australia.