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Perth - Cities, Towns and Localities |
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Beautiful Perth offers the visitor a huge number of attractions, whether you are
here in the region for the wildflowers, the beautiful Kings Park and Botanic
Garden, walking tours through historic Fremantle, ballooning in the Avon Valley,
enjoying a cruise on the Swan River, alfresco lunches, and enough shops to
satisfy the shopaholic. Check out some of our following listed tours and
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AQWA (The Aquarium of
Western Australia)
91 Southside Drv, Hillarys Boat Harbour, HILLARYS WA 6025
PO Box 424, HILLARYS WA 6923
Ph: +61 8 9447 7500 Fax: +61 8 9447 7856
Details:
Discover the wonder of Western Australias oceans, an undersea world like
nowhere else on Earth.
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Great Southern: WA unique sea dragons of the Southern
Ocean.
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Temperate Sea: Australias largest walk-through
aquarium includes sharks and stingrays.
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Living Ocean: discover the mysterious jellyfish and
wonders of the ocean floor.
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Far North: explore prehistoric world that is home to
crocodiles, mangroves and stonefish.
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Discovery Zone: find out how WA marine animals
interact with each other and their environment.
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Discovery Pool: hands on connection with starfish,
stingrays and even a shark!.
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Seal Island: home to Australian and new Zealand fur
seals.
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Bibbulmun Track
Details:
Stretching from Kalamunda, east of Perth, the current Bibbulmun Track winds its
way south through the South West
region of Western Australia and ends at Albany, a mere 1,000 km.
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Western Australia Events |
Kings Park & Botanic Garden
Botanic Gardens & Parks
Authority
Kings Park, Fraser Ave, WEST PERTH WA 6005 Ph: +61 8 9480 3600 Fax: +61 8
9322 5064
September
This month long event heralding the start of spring. There are themed and
exciting interactive events and spectacular displays of Western Australia
wildflowers.
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Perth Royal Show
Claremont Showgrounds, Railway Parade, MOUNT CLAREMONT / PERTH Ph: 08 6263
3100
September - October
Named a State icon in 2004, the unique Perth Royal Show attracts hundreds of
thousands of people over eight days. A hugely fun time time for the entire
family.
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 Cunderdin-Meckering Bulgin Bush Races
Ph: 08 9635 1066
3rd weekend in October
The Cunderdin and Meckering communities invite you to come and experience a weekend
packed full of activities and events for the whole family. Located only about
150 km east of Perth (approx one and a half hours), Bulgin is a great place to
camp out, with functional amenities and hot showers on site. Pack up your swag,
caravan, ute, tent or campervan. Round up your friends and family and bring them
along for a great weekend away. The event is NO BYO! NO DOGS! NO GLASS!
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Red Bull
Air Race and Festival
early November
The Red Bull Air Race World Series concludes in Perth over the Swan River. Some
of the worlds most talented pilots will compete against each other in a race
based on speed, precision and skill. The Perth leg of the Air Race is the last
of twelve races that have been held in various international destinations.
Information about the international race calendar can be found at:
www.redbullairrace.com
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National Transport
WA Transport
WA Car Hire |
Getting in and around Perth and Perth's
metropolitan region, there is the usual services expected in a capital city,
from the public bus, CAT and train services. There are also taxis services and
'sight seeing transport' operators including 'Perth Tram Company' and the 'City
Sightseeing Perth'. Visitors can also cycle and walk, with a network of cycle
and dual-use paths.
More information can be found on the
City of Perth Getting in and around website.
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Transperth
Ph: 13 62 13 Ph: 08 9428 1900
Part of the State Government's
Public Transport Authority (PTA), and is the brand name through which the
Western Australian Government provides public transport services in the Perth
metropolitan region. This includes Perth's public buses, trains and ferries.
Visit the website for timetables and maps, tikcets and fares information, and
service updates.
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BUDGET.COM.AU |
Budget Rent A Car Australia
Budget has a wide range of the latest model vehicles, cars, 4WDs, minibuses and
commercial vehicles as well as one of Australias largest fleet of trucks and
commercial vehicles.
Budget also offers the convenience of over 240 locations Australia wide. We
offer not just great rates but a variety of additional services to provide you
with added value each time you rent from Budget.
You can also earn Qantas Frequent Flyer or FlyBuys points on your rental.
Budget offers it's best rates online, so for a quick quote enter your details in
the Budget booking form and make your reservation today. |
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Perth Stretch Hummer
16 Marjorie parade, ROCKINGHAM WA 6168
Ph: 08 9529 3550 Freecall: 1800 883
034 Mobile: 0433 486 637
Stretch Hummer based in Perth - 14
seater.
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Distance to Perth
Following are some approximate
distances by road to Perth:
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Distances given are only approximation, they should be verified with the appropriate
maps.
The
Australian Automotive Motoring Associations also offer select access to travel trip planners. |
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