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Perth, the city of lights, located on Australia’s prestige western coast is the Capital of Western Australia and is acclaimed by many to be one of the most attractive cities in the world. Perth is a cosmopolitan city with a population of almost 1.4 million people.
The city centre (CBD) is a well balanced mixture: elegant colonial buildings sitting alongside the steel and glass giants blending the old-fashioned friendliness with a slick modern aspect.
UWA is situated on the Swan River, which borders the city centre to the south linking Perth to its port, Fremantle (“Freo” to the locals). Fremantle is famous for the “Americas Cup” yacht race held on the waters in Gage Roads, off Fremantle, the port city in 1987.
Suburbs, from Yanchep in the North to Mandurah in the South and East to the Darling Ranges provide a wide range of residential housing styles from townhouses, apartments, single dwelling, to acreages on the outskirts of the city.
LIFESTYLE
Renowned for its relaxed easygoing lifestyle, amongst a multicultural society, Perth has a range of leisure activities from arts, museums and theatre to sports, beaches and dining. There is no shortage of shopping, ranging from the markets, to the City, Subiaco and Claremont along with the large suburban shopping complexes.
With a Mediterranean-style climate this allows the idyllic outdoor lifestyle with alfresco dining in many of its restaurants or cafes. Western Australians are sports lovers and a vast range of sports are viewed and played. Australian Rules football, golf, netball, basketball, tennis, baseball, soccer, rugby and cricket to name a few.
BEYOND PERTH
Venture beyond Perth and you will discover a land as vast as any in the world. Along the coastline to the North West are regions such as Central WA coast, famous for fishing, camping, snorkelling, diving and the pristine beaches where you can enjoy the attractions of Coral bay (Ningaloo Reef), Karijini National Park and Monkey Mia. Further along the coast in the Kimberley region will see you enjoy Broome with Darwin situated in the Northern Territory. The South West coast includes the Margaret River region, famous worldwide for its wines and Pemberton Region with its tall Karri trees and spectacular coastal scenery.
USEFUL WEBSITES
UTILITIES
Australia Post
Alinta Gas
Optus
Telstra
Western Power
Water Corporation
TRANSPORT
Crown Relocations
Perth Public Transport
Qantas Airlines
Virgin Blue Airlines
Budget Car Rentals
Thrifty Car Rental
Licensing and Registration
RAC (Road side assistance)
HEALTH
Health Insurance Commission
Royal Perth Hospital
Australian Department of Health and Aged Care
Medibank Private
HBF
INFORMATION
Education Department of Western Australia
Australian Taxation Office
The Australian
Bureau of Meteorology
Business Review Weekly
Exchange Calculator
The West Australian
Western Australian Department of Health
White Pages
Yellow Pages
LEISURE
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Botanical Gardens
Berndt Museum of Anthropology
Burswood International Resort Casino
Cottesloe Beach
Fremantle Markets
Fremantle Prison
His Majesty’s Theatre
Information about living in Perth
Kings Park
Living in WA
Perth Attractions
Perth Cam
Perth Concert Hall
Perth Mint
Perth Observatory
Perth Zoo
Regal Theatre
Restaurant Guide
Rottnest Island
Sorrento Quay
Subiaco Markets
Swan Bell Tower
Things to do in Perth
WA Tourism
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum
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