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Destination guides > Australia > Western Australia > Perth
Perth
Western Australia’s capital is flanked by the Indian Ocean and the Darling Range. This city of 1.5 million has plenty of cultural attractions including museums, art galleries and theatres; but very few people visit Perth for culture and the city lacks the urban vibe of other cities of a similar size. However the weather is fantastic and it’s a great city to be outdoors. It has some of Australia’s best city beaches and southwest of the city centre is Kings Park, which is an attractive picnic spot overlooking the city. Perth has an excellent zoo on the south shore of the Swan River and it is just a short ferry ride to Rottnest Island.
Many people find that Fremantle, Perth’s port, has more life than the city centre. It boasts a convict-built police station, courthouse and prison. During the 1980s, the port took on new
glamour when it became the centre for the America’s Cup regatta. Nowadays, the sea air, weekend markets and outdoor cafés draw the crowds from elsewhere in Perth, particularly at the weekends.
Practical information
INFORMATION CENTRES
Department of Conservation & Land Management (CALM)
47 Henry Street, Fremantle
Train Fremantle
Tel (08) 9430 8600
Website www.calm.wa.gov.au
Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Fremantle Tourist Office
Corner High & William Streets, Kings Square, Fremantle
Bus Orange CAT Train Fremantle
Tel (08) 9431 7878
Website www.fremantlewesternaustralia.com
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun noon-3pm
Western Australia Visitor Centre
Corner Wellington Street & Forrest Place, Perth
Train Perth
Tel (08) 9483 1111 or 1300 361 351
Website www.wavisitorcentre.com
Open Mon-Thu 8.30am-6pm, Fri 8.30am-7pm, Sat 8.30am-12.30pm
TransPerth InfoLine
Public transport information
Tel 13 62 13
Website www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Open Mon-Fri 6.30am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-10pm
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
British Consulate
Level 26, Allendale Square, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Tel (08) 9224 4700
Website http://bhc.britaus.net/
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
USA Consulate
13th floor, 16 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Tel (08) 9202 1224
Website http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/perth/
Open Mon-Fri 8am-11am
INTERNET ACCESS
BWT Perth
236 William Street, Northbridge
Tel (08) 9328 1477
Website www.globalgossip.com
Grand Central
379 Wellington Street, Perth
Train Perth
Tel (08) 9421 1123
Open 8am-8pm daily
Indigo Netcafé & Lodge
256 West Coast Highway, Scarborough
Bus 381, 410, 411
Tel (08) 9245 3388
Open Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8am-8pm
Internet Station
131 William street, Perth
Train Perth
Tel (08) 9226 5373
Website www.internetstation.com.au
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