
Perth
The gem of the West, Perth is consistently rated by travellers as one of the best destinations in Australia. Located on the banks of the sparkling Swan River, the Western Australian capital has a fresh, unpolluted environment, with a Mediterranean climate and superb beaches. Enjoy the hospitality of Perth's friendly people and its relaxed outdoor lifestyle by holding a corporate dinner at one of the city's top-class outdoor restaurants. Take your team for an afternoon of water sports on the Swan River, or go snorkelling off Rottnest Island.
Weather: With its Mediterranean climate Perth has four seasons with averaging temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. Distances: It takes about three hours to fly to Adelaide and around four hours to Melbourne and Sydney. Airport: Perth international airport is 20km from the city. Average Costs: Airport transfer $A13 by bus and $A28 by taxi. Transport: Perth has an international airport; trains and buses provide daily services within the city and suburbs, free buses operate in the Central Business District.
With its Mediterranean climate, Perth is the perfect sunny Australian capital city, averaging eight hours of sunshine a day, year round. It has four seasons, with average temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius in summer and around 18 degrees Celsius in winter. January to March are usually the hottest months, with temperatures sometimes rising to 40 degrees Celsius at this time. However, the heat is dry and the 'Fremantle Doctor' - a refreshing south-westerly ocean breeze - can be relied upon to bring mid-afternoon relief.
° C = Celcius Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) - climate averages
Time Zones: Perth and the state of Western Australia operate under Western Standard Time (WST). Western Standard Time is eight hours ahead of GMT, and is two hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST). Daylight Savings:
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