No warrantees for usability for any specific application are given or implied. Chris Skinner, January 30th, 1996. This page has been accessed times since 10 January 1997. Perth offers many attractions within close proximity to the city, including the magnificent Swan and Canning Rivers, Kings Park, Burswood Resort Casino, and some of the best beaches in the world. Regular ferry services operate from the Barrack Street Jetty to South Perth, the Perth Zoo, and Rottnest Island.
River cruises visiting the Swan Valley wine region upstream are very popular.
Perth is one of few cities in the world which have a free City Clipper bus service, and in addition all travel on all Transperth buses between the Causeway and Kings Park is free, which makes moving around in the Perth City area very easy. Downstream of the Narrows Bridge lies Melville Water, the major venue for river sailing , events. The Canning River joins the Swan at this point. There are a number of yacht clubs on Melville Water, the most famous being Royal Perth Yacht Club, which won the coveted America's Cup from the New York Yacht Club. Parasailing operates from the foreshore near the Old Mill for the more adventurous.