About Perth

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

The city has many historical sites: the magnificent Perth Town Hall, St. Georges Cathedral, and 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. You'll find in Perth and Fremantle some of the world's best white sand beaches and plenty of locations to watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

You will find more information about Western Australia at

www.westernaustralia.net

www.whatson.com.au

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

Informations 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 supply in Australia is 240/250 volts AC 50 Hz. The Australian three-pin power outlet is unique, so overseas visitors may need an adaptor socket, which, although, is not always simple to find outside Australia, can be purcased in many shops in Perth. European, North American and UK ones will be provided for oral presentations only.

Perth's climate. Perth enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot summer and cool, wet winter. Spring (September- November) temperatures average 20 - 26 °C during the day and 10 - 14 °C at night. Rain is rare but still possible. Perth is Australia's sunniest capital, so do not forget to take along your sunscreen, sunglasses and hat.