CLIMATE
Warm weather with long dry summer and short mild winter. Hot temperature is expected which later becomes cool especially in the month of August and increase slightly to normal temperature towards the end of the year.

CLOTHING
Spring to Summer (September to February) is warm to hot so wear cool clothing. Autumn to Winter (March to August) is cool to cold, medium weight clothes and windcheaters are useful.

AIRPORT
Perth International airport is located 10 Kms to city area.
Airport Tax : AUD68.75
Transport to City and Charge : Taxi AUD15.00 (approximate)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All visitors may enter provided they have valid passports for duration of stay. Visas are also required except holders of Australian and New Zealand passports. Free visas valid up to three months can be obtained from the nearest Australian High Commission, Embassy or Consulate.

* For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.

EXCHANGE RATE
US$1 = AUD $1.80 (approximate)

BUSINESS HOURS
Banks : 0930 to 1600 Monday to Thursday
0930 to 1700 on Friday
Shops : 0900 to 1730 Monday to Friday
0900 to 1200 on Saturday

LANGUAGE
English

UTILITIES
240/250 volts, 50 Hertz

TRANSPORTATION
International car rental companies, coaches and extensive modern railways.

POINTS OF INTEREST - among many major attractions in Perth are:
- Underwater World with submerged tunnel and over 2,000 marine animals ; Adventure World ; Cohunu Koala Park where visitors can mingle with koalas, kangaroos, emus and other native animals in a natural setting.
- Omni Theatre a movie screen ten times bigger than average cinema screen
- or a ride on the Perth Tram, a fun way to discover Perth and its history ; Lake Monger
- Sorrento Quay, a boating haven at Hillarys Boat Harbour ; Perth's famous beaches (Cottesloe, Floret and Scarborough)

WEBSITE - www.tourism.wa.gov.au