Enjoy the winter sunshine during a Sunday walk in Perth on 17 July 2005. After an overnight minimum temperature of 3.6 celsius at 0635 hrs, the winter sun warmed the day to a maximum temperature of 18.4 celsius at 1441 hrs. It is supposed to rain here in July too!

The Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) is located at Hillarys, north of Perth. AQWA is a living experience where unique marine creatures and living corals exist just as they do along the 12,000 kms of the Western Australian coastline.

A return visit to the Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) which is located at Hillarys, north of Perth. AQWA is a living experience where unique marine creatures and living corals exist just as they do along the 12,000 kms of the Western Australian coastline.

The rolling parklands and wetlands of Stirling Civic Gardens provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, especially waterbirds, including the Black Swan, Sacred Ibis, Great Egret, Pacific Black Duck, Maned (Wood) Duck, and Eurasian Coot. Enjoy the scenic views and wildlife of this park which is about 10 kms north of Perth in Western Australia.

Australian Aborigines have inhabited the Swan River region for thousands of years. In 1697 the Dutch navigator, Willem de Vlamingh, named the Swan River after the unique black swans he saw on its banks. Enjoy a stroll along the banks of the beautiful Swan River at Claisebrook Cove where Aboriginal Sacred Sites and modern apartments co-exist on what was once the industrial site of the former East Perth Gasworks.

Wireless Hill Park is the location of one of Australia's first Telecommunications Stations built in 1912. The Heritage Trail winds through magnificent Western Australian wildflowers in natural bushland around the Telecommunications Museum and features views of the Swan River and city of Perth. New images added from #79 onwards to update with photos taken during a return visit in October 2010.

The University of Western Australia was established in 1911 on the 65-hectare Crawley campus and is widely acclaimed for its grounds and buildings, which are listed in the register of Australian National Estate. There are more than 200 species of plants and trees which enhance the tranquillity and beauty of the grounds, and support more than 55 species of birds.  Unfortunately, many of the north-facing stained glass windows on this Heritage Listed Building were damaged by large hailstones during the severe storm on 22 March 2010. Nine extra photos have been added showing some of the damage.

Abingdon Miniature Village features a display of Miniature Historic Buildings of the UK, landscaped gardens, a 1000 square metre hedge maze, grassed picnic areas and Heritage Tea Rooms. Abingdon Miniature Village is named after the town of Abingdon in Oxfordshire on the River Thames which is the oldest continually inhabited town in the UK. Buildings such as the Abingdon County Hall, Church of St Nic's and Old Anchor Inn pub have been meticulously reproduced in miniature. Stage 1 of the Gardens contains over 4000 plants with 250 different species. Abingdon Miniature Village is located just south of Perth at Mandurah and has proved to be an enchanted wonderland for all to enjoy.

The Andalusian horse has a long and distinguished history as a riding horse of excellence. The first Spanish horses arrived in Australia in 1972 and were brought to the El Caballo Blanco complex at Wooroloo, Western Australia, by the late Mr Ray Williams. He imported the well known stallion Bodeguero and a number of mares, as the foundation of the 'Bodeguero Stud'. Many of the present day Andalusian (Spanish) horses in Australia trace back to Bodeguero and those first mares. El Caballo Resort was established in 1974 and the Dancing Horses were enjoyed by all who saw them. After many years absence, the Spanish Dancing Stallions have now returned to entertain with their amazing movements. Here are some scenes from the show which was performed under difficult conditions in rain and mud.

Located 20 kms north of Perth, the 1,400 hectare Yellagonga Regional Park features lakes and wetlands including Lake Joondalup. The area was an important camping area for local Nyoongar Aboriginal people and is named in honour of Yellagonga who was the leader of the Mooro clan of Nyoongar people who inhabited the region at the time of European settlement. Yellagonga Regional Park protects an important chain of wetlands and surrounding bushland of Banksia and Eucalypt woodland with many species of Western Australian Wildflowers. The diversity of these habitats supports a wide variety of wildlife. Nestled between the cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo, the park runs north-south and provides a number of excellent picnicking locations and walking trails.

A visit to scenic Serpentine Dam provides plenty of Sunshine and Fresh Air, mixed with a closeness to nature in the Australian Bush. This is one of many beautiful picnic spots near Perth in Western Australia.

The Moore River Estuary is one of the most pristine, yet fragile estuarine environments in the south west of Western Australia. Regionally significant for its riverine Tuart vegetation (Eucalyptus gomphocephala), the estuary is also significant for its recreational values to local West Australians and tourists. The Moore River Estuary's unspoilt, tranquil, undeveloped natural environment is the major reason hundreds of thousands of people visit Guilderton at the mouth of the Estuary each year.  Over the past decade, the Estuary has been subject to enormous development pressure, while so far the dedicated effort by the local community has protected the Moore River Estuary from negative agricultural and urban development practices. The Guilderton Community Association is an advocate of Ecologically Sustainable Development, and in this respect, the Moore River Estuary is ideally suited for planning and development of Ecotourism which is ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that foster environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation.

Perth Zoo began operations in October 1898 and now features magnificent gardens spread over 19 hecares and is home to around 1800 amimals representing 230 different exotic and Australian species. Perth Zoo is a leading conservation agency with successful breeding programs for threatened exotic and native animal species. These photos were taken during visits between 2003-2008.

The Kwinana Grain Terminal is Western Australia's primary grain export facility, shipping more than half of the state's export grain and with a total storage capacity of more than one million tonnes.  Enjoy the beautiful views from the top of this landmark building and visit the Granary Museum to see the evolution of modern grain handling methods used by Co-operative Bulk Handling. Complete the tour with a visit to Kwinana Beach where the wreck of the 'SS Kwinana' has been cut-down and filled to form a jetty and see the mosaic representation of a Noongar Fish Trap in adjoining Wells Park, Kwinana.

Lancelin, north of Perth Western Australia, is a small tourist and fishing town with a permanent population of about 650 people which swells to about 2,500 during holiday periods. Holiday activities include surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, fishing, sandboarding and 4-wheel driving on the famous white sand dunes.  Although initially a holiday and camping place during the 1940's, it has now become an important base utilised by the crayfish or lobster industry. Dolphins regularly appear in Lancelin Bay to entertain visitors with their acrobatic displays. The offshore islands are conservation reserves where the inhabitants include colonies of sea lions.

The 'Wheel of Perth' is located on the Perth foreshore near Barrack Square and opened on 7th January 2009. Passengers are lifted to a height of 50 metres to experience spectacular views of Perth City and the Swan River. Enjoy the Ride! Sadly the "Wheel of Perth" closed on 2 May 2010 and the Perth skyline will never be the same again. The reason for the closure is the commencement of work on the controversial Perth waterfront redevelopment plans with a $250 million price tag as revealed by Premier Colin Barnett and Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi. Fortunately, I have memories of an enjoyable ride and an album of photos to treasure.

Look up skywards to see these City Angles as captured by my camera while walking the streets of Perth where the architectural styles have altered vastly over the years.

Walk in the treetops along the Lotterywest Federation Walkway in Kings Park. The Walkway reaches a maximum height of 16m at the apex and extends 620m through the Botanic Garden. Elevated section is 222m long, including the 52m glass arched bridge.