Perth

Here is some information on the city I'll be living in while in Australia, as well as some of the fun things that are on my list to do while I'm there. I'll be living in Perth, Australia. It is the Capitol of Western Australia (which covers the whole western third of Australia!). There are just over 2 million people in WA, and 1.7 of those live in the greater Perth region.





Their seasons are the opposite of America, so I'll be going from the dead of winter in Utah to the middle of the blazing summer in Perth. I'll be looking at highs of 80-100+ degrees Fahrenheit from February through April. One of my first stops when I get to Australia will be to buy sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat! There are some great websites that brag about all the amazing things there are to do in Perth. There are incredible beaches where I can have a go at body boarding (I don't think I have the skills to surf...), snorkeling, avoiding sunburns, and watching beautiful sunsets over the Indian Ocean. The Swan River runs through Perth, and I'm hoping to try kayaking.


While avoiding deadly creatures is number one on my list of activities in Australia, there are some animals I hope to get up close and personal with. I want to go crabbing (and hopefully enjoy the seafood feast after), pet dolphins at Monkey Mia, pet (maybe hold) koalas, and hang out with kangaroos.





I am so excited for all the fun things I'll get to see and do in Perth!

Love, Kelsey