Christmas in Perth

[pinklife]

Hello All,

My gf and I are attempting to plan a trip from Singapore to perth during our Christmas Holiday. I would like to stay somewhere near the beach, but don't want to limit ourselves from sight seeing (Especially Vinyards) Any Hotel rec's or non rec's? Is it likely that a lot of places will be closed down during the holiday? Also do you feel that i should rent a car or getting around is easy enough?

Thanks in advance

[advance]

Christmas in Australia leaves a bit to be desired. Maybe it's the lack of snow. Or maybe the fact that hardly anybody seemed to decorate (hardly any lights on people's houses). It's a weird feeling to celebrate Christmas when it's sunny and around 30 degrees Celsius. Weird, but still enjoyable.