Sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people – it’s what you’ll find on a holiday to Western Australia whatever time of year you visit. Our famous hospitality welcomes holiday makers in search of adventure and a stunning natural environment. Combine the rugged outback with the sophistication of fine wines, alfresco dining, spectacular coast line and a sublime climate and you have the perfect holiday destination.
Perth- capital city of WA
Perth, the capital city of Western Australia is acclaimed as one of the most friendly and attractive cities in Australia with inner-city parks and the beautiful Swan River adding to the relaxed, nature-based feel.
Perth has 19 beaches to choose from, each with its own atmosphere but all offering superb sunsets over the Indian Ocean and great swimming. Surfing, fishing, beach volleyball, parasailing, windsurfing and yachting are the major river and sea sports - some of them enjoyed all year round.
Perth people take to sport like they do to water. Thousands take part in the annual City to Surf fun run and the Avon Descent, Australia's greatest white water event. Australian Rules football, soccer, cricket, golf, basketball and horse racing top the list of spectator sports.
Experience Perth Highlights
Northbridge and Fremantle have been joined by a number of other café pulse points including Leederville, Subiaco, Mount Lawley, Victoria Park, Nedlands, Claremont, Cottesloe and the city. Outdoor cafes serving light meals from breakfast until supper can also be found at many hotels.
The waterfront is another lure for diners, with riverside restaurants clustered on the Swan River at Barrack Square, South Perth, Crawley, Nedlands, Mosman Park and Fremantle.
Beach front cafes hug the coast from Fremantle through Cottesloe to Scarborough and Sorrento Quay, while Fraser’s Restaurant and the Kings Park Tea Rooms are favourites with tourists for their views of the city skyline.
For restaurants boasting rustic charm, head to the Perth Hills or the Swan Valley with its tempting wineries and gourmet cafes
Other Regions of WA
From the city, head to Australia's South West for world class wineries, luxury accommodation and forests of tall timbers.
For history, heritage and high adventure, head to the wide open spaces of Australia's Golden Outback.
Awesome marine life, endless white sandy beaches and the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean characterise Australia's Coral Coast.
Or if it’s an Aussie frontier adventure you’re after, head further north to the rugged Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Australia's North West.
For more information on Western Australian holiday destinations, visit westernaustralia.com.
For more information on Perth, visit our About Perth page.
WA School and Public Holidays
Public Holidays in Western Australia for 2009
New Year's Day - Thursday 1 January
Australia Day - Monday 26 January
Labour Day - Monday 2 March
Good Friday - Friday 10 April
Easter Monday - Monday 13 April
ANZAC Day - Saturday 25 April
ANZAC Day Public Holiday - Monday 27 April
Foundation Day - Monday 1 June
Queen's Birthday - Monday 28 September
Christmas Day - Friday 25 December
Boxing Day - Saturday 26 December
Boxing Day Public Holiday - Monday 28 December
Public Holidays in Western Australia for 2010
New Year's Day - Friday 1 January
Australia Day - Tuesday 26 January
Labour Day - Monday 1 March
Good Friday - Friday 2 April
Easter Monday - Monday 5 April
ANZAC Day - Sunday 25 April
ANZAC Day Public Holiday - Monday 26 April
Foundation Day - Monday 7 June
Queen's Birthday - Monday 27 September
Christmas Day - Saturday 25 December
Christmas Day Public Holiday - Monday 27 December
Boxing Day - Sunday 26 December
Boxing Day Public Holiday - Tuesday 28 December
WA School Holidays for 2009
Autumn - 10 April to 27 April 2009
Winter - 4 July to 19 July 2009
Spring - 26 September to 11 October 2009
Summer - 17 December to 1 February 2010
WA School Holidays for 2010
Autumn - 2 April to 18 April 2010
Winter - 3 July to 18 July 2010
Spring - 25 September to 10 October 2010
Summer - 16 December to TBA
Visitors should be aware that school holiday periods in other states may differ from Western Australia's holiday calendar.
