When we first arrive here, we're quite lucky because our accommodation was so near to this must-visit place in Perth. Being one of the largest inner city parks in the world, Kings Park & Botanic Garden never fails to amuse people with its wonderful creation of natures.
Kings Park & Botanic Garden is located close to the Perth city centre (CBD), where there are multiple entrances and exits available from the main road. Lots of parking spaces available around the park, where it is free and also easily accessible by using the public transports as well.
You are welcome to come and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park at anytime you like. Since it is a public park, it is open all day, 24 hours a day each day! However, if you would like to enquire more about the park or to contact the administration, the office only opens from 9.00am until 5.00pm; from Monday to Friday except during public holidays.
Located at the heart of Perth city, it is truly amazing place for picnics and leisure activities for all family. There are plenty of toilets available throughout the park, BBQ area for free, a café for you to enjoy and many more. There are also other attractions such as Rio de Tinto, Synergy Parks etc in this huge park.
You are welcome to click here for more info on the park.
Based on my experience and observations, I would say that drivers in Australia can be classified as careful drivers. Some of you might agree with my statement and some might not. This is to compare with my own country, definitely. The drivers here are very obedient to the speed limit that has been set. You can hardly see cars speeding more than 110km/h in the highway! Although there were no other cars besides you! And that explains why most used cars (5 years age) are still in a very good condition and you can worry less if you are thinking of buying one. Moreover, people here prefers used cars too! You can see many old cars on the road instead of new model cars.
But before that, you need to know on the road rules and how you can legally drive here in Australia. If you are a student or just visiting from overseas and currently holds a valid driving license in your own country, you are allowed to drive using your country's license. Further details can be found here. As for us, being a resident here, we only have 3 months to get the WA full license once we've came to reside here.
Since our country in not in the recognised list of countries that can easily transferred to WA license, we've to sit for the theory computerised test in order to get the learner's permit. And then going for the practical driving test. But, if you're from the UK or other countries, lucky you. You can ask for details from the licensing centre to get your license transferred to WA license.
If you come to visit Perth, I'm sure one of the most important tool that you need is definitely a car. Your journey here in Perth would be easier, from one destination to another with a car. Yes, you can still rely on public transportation here as it is very reliable, but your visit here would be such a pleasure especially if travelling with children.
There are many options for car rental here in Perth. You can either book one as soon as you arrive at the airport or you can take the car in the city centre. In my opinion, it would be easier if you book from the airport as normally you have to return the car to the original place where you first get it. Some do offer other places for return, but it is with prior arrangements and some might incur costs. Please enquire first when you take the car if you choose to return at their other branch.
As for us, we choose to take from the city centre, near our apartments because we are not returning back in the near future. It would be a hassle to go back to the airport, just to return the car.
One important reminder is that please please check the condition of the car before you go and start your journey WITH the staff. I really mean it. The one that we have was just gave us the car key and a receipt; where they stated here and here that have minor scratch or marks. How on earth to we know, whether the car seat is originally black or brown leather etc. You'll never know and did not expect what they will claim on you when you return the car.
Choose whichever suits your budget and don't forget to read reviews on them just to be on the safe side.
