Melville City is a suburb of Perth in Western Australia. It is a lively, vibrant place with multiple libraries and museums, as well as community run projects for the all ages. The Swan River flows through Perth, and is a well-known area for its open spaces and active lifestyle. Car hire in Melville is recommended for a visit to Perth, and for making trips to the Swan River. A large city in its own right, Melville has many shopping centres, which makes hiring a car worthwhile
Melville is located 12km south of the city of Perth, and has a vibrant art culture which involves making fantastic domed light paintings on the banks of the Swan River. By hiring a car in Melville, visitors can make their way to Winthrop, a second suburb of Perth, where lies 50 hectares of bush land called Piney Lakes Reserve. Within Piney Lakes are two wetlands; each part of the Beeliar Wetlands Chain. The Reserve is also home to Long-Necked Turtles and various species of colourful frogs, making hiring a car and visiting this unique place well worth the effort.
Near to the Swan River, Melville is in a great location for making day trips out - either to follow the river by car or to visit the different natural sights along the way. There are dams on the rivers that contribute to the Swan - the Avon, the Canning and the Helena. These dams provide the majority of water required by the region. Follow the river on a clear night, and you may even see the light paintings that throng the river. These appear neon and can be seen for a long way.
