About Perth

Perth is the vibrant capital of Western Australia, a cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city nestled in a picturesque natural amphitheatre, boarded by Kings Park botanical gardens and the beautiful Swan River. It is Western Australia’s center for the government, business, education, research, arts and entertainment of all kinds. It’s a rapidly developing city with a population about 1,5 million people. Perth is a very safe city by world standards.

The city has many historical sites: the magnificent Perth Town Hall, St. Georges Cathedral or Perth Mint. You can also enjoy the modern Perth if you visit the Swan Bell Tower, Perth’s concert hall or walk around the skyscrapers. The city is  surrounded by a number of national parks and outdoor entertainment centers. You can visit the amazing Perth Zoo, AQWA – the Aquarium of Western Australia or Rottnest –  a small and beautiful island located just 18 km from the shore. Within 20 minutes by car or train from Perth is located Fremantle – the living and working port-city with a rich maritime and cultural heritage. In between you’ll find in Perth and Fremantle some of the world’s best white sand beaches- and plenty of locations to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean.

  More information about Western Australia you will find at

www.westernaustralia.net    www.whatson.com.au 

About Perth and cultural events go to www.counrywide.com.au

Information for travellers

Transport. Perth is easy to get around with an efficient fully integrated public transport system that is free in the city centre. For more info on service see www.transperth.wa.gov.au

Electricity. The electrical current in Australia is 240/250 volts AC 50 Hz. The Australian three-pin power outlet is unique in the world, so overseas visitors may need an adaptor socket which is not always simple to find outside Australia. You can purchase an adaptor in many shops in Perth. European, North American and UK ones will be provided for oral presentation use only.

Perth's climate. Perth enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot summer and cool wet winter. Spring (September-November) temperatures average between 20°C and 26°C during the day and between 10°C and 14°C at night. Perth’s mean daily temperature in October is 23°C, rains are already rare but still possible. Perth is Australia’s sunniest capital, so do not forget to take along your sunglasses.