Perth, the capital city of Western Australia is nestled in a picturesque natural amphitheatre, bordered by Kings Park botanical gardens and the beautiful Swan River. The City of Perth is focussed on the central business district and surrounding inner city residential areas. Visitors find the city to be clean, well laid out and easy to get around.
Perth is a must see destination for all visitors. It is Western Australia's centre for the arts, business, government and entertainment. The Perth Cultural Centre, featuring the State Library, Museum and Art Gallery is one of the most popular attractions for visitors from near and far. Shopping enthusiasts will be easily satisfied by Western Australia's largest range of shops and boutiques, while sports fans will be delighted in cricket and football fixtures at the WACA ground and Gloucester Park harness racing.
Public transport within central Perth is free. The very popular Transperth CAT bus service travels on fixed east-west and north-south routes, guaranteeing the traveller's return to their point of boarding. Two major bus terminals and the central train station make public transport access to other suburbs in Perth an inexpensive and easy travel option.
There is good shopping available, plenty of riverside and beach side restaurants and cafes to dine at, world-class golf courses, over 80 kilometres (50 miles) of white sandy beaches to sunbathe on and a mecca of outdoor activities and experiences to enjoy.
Population [2003] 9348
Language English
Currency Australian Dollar
Electricity 220-240V 50Hz
Climate Averages
Summer - - 18/29 ºC
Winter - - 8/18 ºC
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Facilities: Accommodation, Airport, Ambulance, Automatic Teller Machine, Banking Facilities, Bottled Gas, Chemist, Cinema/Theatre, Coach Stop, Convention Centre, Currency Exchange, Dentist, Electronic Funds Transfer at Point Of Sale, Fuel, Golf, Hospital, Public Bar, Jetty, Mechanical Services, Medical Facilities, Newsagent, Picnic Area, Police, Post Office, Public Telephone, Rail Terminal, Restaurant, Sporting Facilities, Supermarket, Takeaway Food, Visitor Centres, Places of Worship
Activities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Art and Craft making, City Sightseeing, Cruising, Dinner Cruise, Golfing, Lunch Cruise, On-Board Dining, Photography, Sailing, Scenic Flight, Shopping, Sightseeing, Skiing - Water, Sports Participate, Wind Surfing, Swimming, Train Ride, Walking
Experiences: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, The Arts, Beach, City, Cultural, Diving, Fishing, Flora and Fauna, Food and Wine, Gambling, Golf, Health and Fitness, Industry/Mining, Agriculture, Marine, Shopping, Sport
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