About Perth, Western
Australia
On the south-west corner of the Australian continent, with the Indian
Ocean to the West, and the vast Australian desert to the East, lies
Perth, one of the most remote cities in the world.
Many visitors to Australia miss Perth, which is a great pity. Whether
you're visiting for a week or staying for a lifetime, Perth has
something for everyone.
Arts and Culture
When it comes to arts and culture, you don't often see Perth ranked
up there with Paris, London and New York. But we're still proud of what
we have to offer.
The Perth Cultural Centre is in the city centre itself, and contains
the
Art Gallery of Western
Australia, the
State Library
and the
Western Australian Museum.
Drop in for a visit - they are all free (and you won't always get that
in London, Paris or New York)!
There's always something going on in the Perth arts scene, but the
best time to visit is during summer, when we host the annual
Festival
of Perth.
Doing Business
With an ideal location at the edge of the Indian Ocean, Western
Australia is leading the way in business with Asia. The two-hour time
difference between east and west coasts of Australia means that it's
easier to spend a business day with Asian partners than with our fellow
citizens on the other side of the country. And the distance across the
continent often makes it faster and cheaper to conduct business with our
Asian neighbours.
Western Australia's thriving mining and farming communities
contribute more than their share to the Australian economy. With just
ten percent of the total population, Western Australia is responsible
for a quarter of Australia's exports.
The Department of
Commerce and Trade provides fascinating information about business
and investment in Western Australia.
Out and About
The port town of
Fremantle is part of the Perth metropolitan area, and less than half
an hour's drive from the centre of Perth. It received a big boost when
we hosted the America's Cup in 1987, and today it's a bustling centre of
cafes, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions.
A few kilometres away from the Perth city centre (you can
walk, but be warned - it's a fair trek!) is the beautiful campus of the
University
of Western Australia. With its stately buildings, lawns and gardens
and serene atmosphere, you can easily spend hours walking around the
campus grounds and nearby Matilda Bay.
Also a hop, skip and a jump from the city centre (less than an hour's
drive), a few dozen wineries dot the countryside of the Swan Valley.
It's a great way to spend a day, especially during wildflower season in
spring.
King's Park overlooks the city of Perth. Walk through the beautiful
park area - with native trees, picnic areas and ample walking paths. It
also offers spectacular views - day or night - of the city of Perth.
Eating Out
It's rumoured that Perth has the highest number of restaurants per
head of population in the world. Whether this is true or not, it
certainly feels like it! With our diverse ethnic population, we're
spoilt for choice in where and what we can eat. Whether your taste in
food is Italian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, French, Spanish, Mexican,
Lebanese or otherwise, you can always find something to suit your palate
and purse.
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