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Inside Background
Architecture 
Perth's Architecture - a brief history
Last edited: 25 December 2006
Culture 
Visual Arts To experience the visual art of Perth and beyond be sure to take a...
Last edited: 22 April 2009
Health & Safety 
While the Swan River Colony was populated by some 10,000 convicts from 1850...
Last edited: 27 December 2006
History 
In 2004 the city of Perth celebrated the 175th anniversary of the founding of...
Last edited: 11 August 2006
Neighborhoods 
A continually growing and embryonic municipality, Perth is one of Australia’s...
Last edited: 24 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: 17 January 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Get the know, before you go. What do you need to know about visiting Perth...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Perth is euphemistically used to describe the CBD (Central Business District...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Nullarbor Plain 
Here is the link to: Inside Australia : Nullarbor Plain  
Last edited: 21 February 2007
Only in Perth - Rotto Island 
A day trip from Perth to Rottnest Island ("Rotto" to the locals) is a must. If...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Useful Websites 
These are a few links to tourist websites around Perth Perth Business...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Perth Airport is serviced by two terminals - Domestic and International. The...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Getting Around 
Perth is a city with a very compact central business district. It is very easy...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Public Transportation 
A new SMS service has been setup by www.sms-store.com for receiving train...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Many of the larger rental car services are located at the Perth International...
Last edited: 22 January 2007
Transfers from the Airport 
For those who visit Perth one of the first things you'll notice is that public...
Last edited: 29 July 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
These are a few of the coach & ferry boat tours available daily &...
Last edited: 26 December 2006
Events & Festivals 
What's On in Perth      Please browse the details in this City of Perth webpage.
Last edited: 08 July 2006
Family Travel 
No trip to the land down under would be complete without seeing some kangaroos...
Last edited: 21 April 2008
First-time Visitors 
Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour of Perth    is just one of the options...
Last edited: 08 July 2006
Museums & Attractions 
T hese are a useful list of places & things to do in Perth, WA. Art Gallery...
Last edited: 26 December 2006
Nightlife 
Perth and its surrounding suburbs feature a lively nightlife that includes...
Last edited: 24 June 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
For a different kind of trail, one that hasn’t been beaten down in a while at...
Last edited: 24 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
This is some information about Perth's Arts & Cultural life: Perth Arts...
Last edited: 25 December 2006
Shopping 
gooPerth is a city with many shopping centres in the city centre and suburbs...
Last edited: 16 December 2009
Sports & Activities 
This is some info about sports activities & sports news in Perth & WA...
Last edited: 25 December 2006
Cool Pubs in Perth 
The Oxford Oxford Street, Leederville  http://www.theoxf... The Oxford is a...
Last edited: 21 April 2008
Cycling 
Cycle around Swan River Hire bikes at Langley Park. Bike to Swan Bells, then...
Last edited: 20 May 2008
Free Activities 
Short Boarding Buy a cheap short-board from K-Mart (A$10-15). Try short...
Last edited: 20 May 2008
Free Activities 
Enjoying Perth is all about getting out of the city Go have a sunset picnic at...
Last edited: 30 September 2009
Gravity Discovery centre 
The Gravity Discovery Centre is a not for profit science education facility...
Last edited: 04 November 2009
Local Walks 
This is a city with numerous areas for easy walking and exploring. The CBD is...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
Local Walks 
"Two Feet and a HeartBeat" Walking Tour of Perth For two hours of evening...
Last edited: 12 February 2009
Penguin Island 
Location: The ferry and cruises depart from 153 Arcadia St Rockingham (jetty...
Last edited: 22 October 2008
PERTH INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 
The Perth International Arts Festival Held annually between late January and...
Last edited: 10 January 2008
Red Bull Air Race 
Red Bull Air Race- Swan River The Red Bull Air Race (part of the world...
Last edited: 23 October 2009
Scenic Views & Guided Walks 
Kings Park is an excellent location with scenic views, lookouts, Botanic Gardes...
Last edited: 01 January 2009
Scenic Walks 
This is a list of a few easy paced walks near the city centre: Burswood Casino...
Last edited: 25 December 2006
Kings Park & Botanic Garden 
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is visited by nearly six million people each...
Last edited: 27 June 2009
Trigg Beach 
Trigg beach is a great place to spend a few days surfing. There are plenty of...
Last edited: 29 March 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
OVERVIEW Perth is a very cosmopolitan city spread over a great distance.  It...
Last edited: 08 November 2006
Dining with a View 
For magnificent views of the CBD, there are two good choices.  C restaurant is...
Last edited: 21 April 2008
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Australian Dollar The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar ($1...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: 01 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
Beach Safety 
Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is: Always swim...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: 10 February 2007
Power and Appliances 
When bringing your appliances to Australia, you may need these 2 devices...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tips for DRIVING in Australia 
    Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and use the metric...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Traffic Camera Nightmares 
 Tourists need to be reminded that driving vast distances in this great country...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
Transport 
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Last edited: 24 May 2006
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