SUNSETS OVER THE OCEAN.CLIENTS OVER THE MOON.

An evolving city waiting to be uncovered.Perth has always been breathtakingly beautiful but in the last few years it has exploded with a new culture of small bars, hip restaurants and boutique hotels. Boasting wineries on the city’s doorstep, one of the world’s largest inner-city parks in the centre and pristine beaches all along the coast – Perth promises extraordinary experiences. With more sunshine than any other Australian capital city and the opportunity to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean every night, Perth will tick all the boxes for your clients.

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4. THE SWAN VALLEYJust 20 minutes east of Perth, the Swan Valley is the state’s oldest wine growing region, a world away from city life. There are a range of guided or self-guided tours available of Swan Valley, with over 40 wineries, gourmet produce and a large number of restaurants and cafés to discover.

5. ROTTNEST ISLANDFamous for its laid back atmosphere and beautiful beaches, Rottnest Island lies just a 30 minute ferry ride from Fremantle. It’s hard not to relax in this car-free zone where hiring a bike is the best way to get around. Hop between pristine white beaches, snorkel nearby shipwrecks or just enjoy the unique ecosystem where the friendly local marsupial, the ‘quokka’, thrives. With a range of tours or self guide options available for this day or overnight retreat.

1. KINGS PARK AND SWAN RIVERKings Park and Botanic Garden is one of the largest inner city parks in the world offering stunning views and the opportunity to see a snapshot of WA’s native flora species. The Swan River and its cycle-friendly foreshore is a great place to enjoy the weather. Pack a picnic, go for a twilight sail or try your hand at fishing.

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WHEN TO VISIT With clear blue skies and comfortable

temperatures Perth is a great holiday destination year round, but the best time to take advantage of the natural landscape and coastline is October – May.

GETTING HERE Perth has a domestic and international

airport terminal with all major carriers, which is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from the centre of Perth.

Perth is serviced by the transcontinental train service, the Indian Pacific.

Fremantle is Perth’s major port facility for ocean liner cruising, which is located 30 minutes from the centre of Perth.

HOW TO GET AROUND

For self drive visitors, Perth is a depot for all major rental cars and motor homes. A regular and reliable metropolitan train and bus system runs through Perth city and surrounding suburbs and there are free ‘CAT’ buses that circuit the inner city.

ACCOMMODATION There are plenty of accommodation

options from backpackers to luxury hotels with views over the city, Kings Park and the stunning Swan River.

Accommodation product in Perth is well represented in the wholesale and online travel distribution programs for travel agents to recommend or book for clients. Due to the mid-week accommodation demand for the corporate market Perth’s weekend hotel room rates can be a more cost effective option for leisure travellers when planning itineraries.

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6. ROCKINGHAM Pods of wild dolphins regularly visit the coastal waters near the seaside town of Rockingham, a 40 minute drive or train ride south of Perth. You can swim in ocean waters with wild dolphins or watch from a viewing platform as they frolic beneath your feet. A short ferry ride away on Penguin Island you can meet, feed and find out more of some of the island’s 1,200 fairy penguins.

2. HIT THE BEACHWatch the sun melt into the ocean at dusk from the iconic white sands of Cottesloe or surf hotspot Scarborough, just two of Perth’s 19 sensational inner-city beaches just 20 minutes from the city.

3. FREMANTLEA quick train ride away is the port city of Fremantle where fascinating maritime history blends with an open, multicultural energy. You can visit the Western Australian Maritime Museum or the World Heritage listed Fremantle. Or just enjoy soaking up the energy of the cosmopolitan Cappuccino Strip or the bustling Fremantle Markets.

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