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The City of South Perth incorporates the suburbs of South Perth, Como, Kensington, Manning, Salter Point, Karawara and Waterford. The City of South Perth has over 36,000 residents, and is a short drive across the bridges, from Perth's central business district.
With the magnificent Swan River and Perth skyline as its backdrop, the South Perth foreshore is a popular tourist attraction. Combined with many accessible shopping precincts and cafe strips, South Perth has a bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
The South Perth foreshore, with its cycling, walking and dog exercise areas, is a popular spot with visitors and locals alike. Hire a surf cat, walk through the gardens or relax with a barbecue lunch. Free barbecue facilities are available. The ferry, which runs from Barrack Street on the city side of the river to the Mends Street and Coode Street jetties, provides public transport to and from South Perth. Mends Street has a variety of cafes and restaurants and is walking distance from Perth Zoo.
The open grasslands provide the perfect setting for local fairs and a panoramic view of the Australia Day (26 January) fireworks display.
The City of South Perth offers sophisticated dining with spectacular views of the Swan River, Kings Park and the Perth city skyline, as well as a range of multicultural experiences, cafes, and casual dining takeaway facilities.
The City of South Perth Fiesta is an annual 15 to 16 day celebration in the City (usually in March) and encompasses concerts, art, food, sporting activities and more.
From a four star hotel to motels and self serviced apartments, a broad range of accommodation options are available.
Accommodation, Automatic Teller Machine, Banking Facilities, Boat Ramp, Chemist, Cinema/Theatre, Coach Stop, Dentist, Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale, Fuel, Golf, Public Bar, Jetty, Medical Facilities, Newsagent, Picnic Area, Post Office, Public Telephone, Restaurant, Sporting Facilities, Supermarket, Takeaway Food,
Barbecue, Birdwatching, City Sightseeing, Cruising, Cycling, Fishing - Estuary, Golfing, Kayaking, Kite Flying, Photography, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Water Skiing, Wind Surfing, Swimming, Tennis, Animal Viewing, Walking, Water-based,
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![]()  The Boatshed Cafe overlooking the Swan River  Surfcats on the Swan River, South Perth  The Old Mill, in South Perth  Perth city skyline with family |