HELP!! I'm going on exchange in Perth, Australia?

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Batako

G'day,

OK... you got lots of info for Perth, now this is what you're going to find in Melbourne:
1. First of all... some people do not like the weather in Melbourne (you can have 4 seasons in one day). However, if you read the second weblink from The Age newspaper, you will find out that the weather is still more preferable than the other cities. Sure you can have 42C day like last month, but almost immediately you'll get a much cooler weather pretty soon afterwards. It is very rarely that you got 2 or 3 consecutive days of hot weathers (unlike Sydney, Brisbane or Perth).
2. Melbourne is a city of diversity. If you are a newcomer, and you do not look 'Anglo-Saxon', you do not feel like an 'alien', since you can find almost every race in the world walking in the city. They are both immigrants and overseas students.
3. THE FOOD!! Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Thai, All-you-can-eat, African, Lebanese, Mexican, Sea Food... anything else? All available and lots of them in a very-very-very affordable price
4. Pretty good public transport system. With one ticket, you can switch from train, tram and bus. They do not always come on-time, but still reliable and improving (www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au). Good for students, since not all can afford car.
5. SHOPPING!!! Original branded clothing sold very cheap. There are even shopping tour, where the participants are taken to retails outlets just for shopping. Big temptations for ladies.
6. Crime rates... just read the third article on the bottom.
7. Night Life... hmmmm... I'll say the centre of nite activities will be Crown Casino and Docklands. Altho there are still plenty of cafe's and clubs scattered around the suburbs as well.
8. Tourist attraction. This is the area that I think Sydney is better than Melbourne, since it has most of it's attraction within its suburbs. Most Melbourne attraction are pretty much out of Melbourne, such as the gold mines in the cities of Bendigo and Ballarat, The Great Ocean Road, Lakes Entrance, Grampians, skiing in Mt. Buller etc.

Hope this helps. Good luck on your studies :)

You will love it there it is a wonderful University and the City is full of things to do.
When i go back to school i plan on going there i miss Perth very much.

fatdadslim

university of western Australia,the food is great anything you like,nightlife all night.we have a great environment.
Perth beautiful one day perfect the next,when are you coming our rainy season starts about may,but i think Perth is a place you will remember for the rest of your days

Richo Fev

Hi there

Well I live in Perth and work at UWA. The campus is beautiful, people very friendly, and its rated as one of Australias best unis.

As for Perth, i love it, great weather, beautiful scenery, people are great & pretty laid back. There are plenty of great restaurants & the night life in Fremantle, Northbridge, Leederville and other suburban places is great.

Perth has 1.5 million people, where Melb & Sydney have around 4 mil. So its not as hectic.

Edit - UWA is NOT smack bang in the middle of the city! its about 5km away.

suzzie

I have lived here in perth for 27years and i love it.
the food is great andcheap if you know where to go. try the many food halls in the city and the northbridge area, which is also the place to go for nightlife, pubs nightclubs etc. there are also a lot of theatres museums, cinemas etc. The best asset we have are the endless beaches, for anything you enjoy, just relaxing in the sun, surfing, jetskiing, nudebathing, sailing etc. We have lots of winneries being one of the biggest winedrinking countries in the world, all of which you can visit. The downside is that accomodation and property is the second highest in australia after sydney. Also so are buying food and furniture, whitegoods etc as most of it is sent here from the eastern states. I spent 6 months in melbourne last year and found it so much cheaper to live there, rent, food entertainment etc. You will love being here in Perth have a great time.

mannliz

You lucky B.astard after QLD its PERTH you will love it.The food is the same everywhere as is the night life,the enviroment is lush normally but with the drought it might be a little dry looking happy hollidays.....Liz.

Joanne P

hey... well Perth is lovely, I'm sure you'll love it there!! im from perth but right now im on exchange in sweden, so i know exactly what your doing :)
i don't know that much about UWA, its a really nice looking university, lots of gardens and very spacious. its the most 'prestigious' university in WA. it has alot of social events on so im sure you'll make friends easily there! australias are very friendly so just go and introduce yourself and start talking.

perth is a multicultural city (like most of australia) so food really is from all over the world. anything you like im sure you will find a shop that sells it. food isnt that expensive in australia, so thats good aswell. altough the take-out/ fast-food is similar to american take-out, theres alot of the same stores.

The nightlife in perth is good...alot of clubs and bars are close to the city in a suburb called Northbridge. theres more clubs and stuff in Subiaco, Claremont, Fremantle etc. Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest but you'll find people go out for drinks after work during the week too. Perth isn't known for its great night life but you can still have a great time!! i noticed someone said youd be safe out at night alone... DON'T make the mistake of being out at night alone! im not sure where your from, but in perth i would never go out at night alone especially in the city. i can assure you most people feel the same way and wouldnt catch taxi's. buses or trains alone after about 10pm perhaps. ive noticed european cities are very safe at night because people are still out, so here in sweden i feel alot safer at night alone, but perth is completely different, as long as your with friends its fine :)

perth has a very relaxed environment, the weather is usually nice and sunny and people are very friendly (most australians are). perths on the swan river and next to the indian ocean so alot of people spend the warmer months in and around the water. in summer it gets really hot (over 40C some days), but usually between 30C-40C and the winter is quite mild.

the best place to go shopping is perth city because then you have alot of shops to choose from. it depends where exactly your staying... if your south of the river then garden city is the best place... if your north then maybe centro galleria (but thats close to perth city so your better off going into perth city), or if your north and nearer to the coast then karrinup shopping centre is really good too. i wouldn't recomend mirrabooka sqare (someone else said it was good), its small and theres not so many shops. sooo the ones i mentioned are the bigger shopping centres with the more commercial shops...
if you like boutiques and more interesting clothes then fremantle is really good.. there are heaps of really nice clothes shops and interesting stuff to buy. orrr... the Mount Lawley cafÃ© strip is also great for boutiques and so many nice coffee shops to stop and have a break. Mount Lawley is a suburb close to the city so its not so hard to get to.

some stuff you should defintely do in Perth...

fremantle prison... its supposedly haunted, its a very old prison. if your brave you can do a night tour. or there is also a system of water tunnels under the prison which you can also tour.. or you can just go and have a look around.. its very interesting though.

the beaches are amazing!! the more popular beaches are cottesloe aka 'cott', scaborough aka 'scabs' and there are lots of little secluded beaches were you can find a whole beach to yourself, go walking around the Waterman beach area; its really nice. try rollerblading or cycling maybe along the cycle path that goes up most of the perth coastline.

AQWA.. is the aqarium of western australia and is really amazing.. they have some seals there and you can see some really gorgeous marine life.. lots of sharks too! most tourists love it.

you have to try surfing while your in australia! dont worry if you cant do it so well...its difficult but so much fun even if you have no idea what your doing :P . you can pay for surfing lessons which are really good... i know they have some lessons at Trigg beach surf club.

theres also a lot of lovely towns just outside of perth... its definetly worth going for a w/e away north or south of perth, both are fantastic.

hmmm i can't think of much else you need to know.
anyway i assure you, you will love it.
have a great time!! :D

garrido1

The person above has told you most of correct things in Perth, except one.
Living in a residential college of the UWA is quite expensive (beyond $200 per week), so most UWA students prefer to renting a bedsit or sharing a house off campus. If you will only stay at the UWA for a month or so, residential colleges may be convenient for you because you can save property-searching time for other activities. Otherwise, check classified ads in local shops to find cheaper accommodation.

Christos

i used to live in perth. its really cool, and there are heaps of chinese restuarants around. the nightlife is really busy, and youll feel safe walking around in the city at night. fireworks are a big hit on perth, and there are always stuff going on. dont forget to go into Mirrabooka square, as my house is in front of it . Karrinup shopping is really large.

Beanie

Its great here- theres lots of restaurants here- Nightlifes not wonderful- but still quite a bit goes on overnight in Northbridge and fremantle (northbridge short walk from city- Main nightclub area of perth) (fremantle-suburb on coast- 30 minute train trip)!! The Climates Nice very pleasant exept for in the middle of summer it can be a little too hot!! But you should be fine!! Winters nice here- lots of rain- mild weather! If you want to know anything else or just wanna talk feel free to contact me ! (best email to catch me on is: beanie21@gmail.com)

haratu

My Brother went to UWA (University of WA) and i been living here for 15 years.

Firstly: Perth is boring compared to large cities... remember that Perth only has a population of about 1.7 million, and it is very spread out.

Food: Excellent food. Australians love their food, few Australians like to eat the same thing all the time, and a variety of cultural tastes is encouraged.
Food hotspots are: Fremantle (the port area) and Northbridge (near the city). Subiaco (near UWA). I prefer Northbridge personally cause it has more variety and i like asian. but Freo is pretty good too. Subiaco is slightly expensive.

Nightlife: The places with good food are also the centres of nightlife. Fremantle probably more so. Nightclubs and pubs draw crowds depending on cycles, so what is hot this year may not be next year. I recommend picking a spot you like and finding people who like it too.

Environment: Very nice. Healthy, blue skies. if you suffer hayfever, then september/october is hell, that is wildflower season. Feburary is also not nice as tempuratures are constantly over 35 celcius, even at night. but if you are a beach goer, then this not trouble, as the coastline of the city has nice clean beaches.

UWA: the university is smack bang in the centre of the city. it is an easy bus trip to freo, and easy to get to the city from where you can access the rest of the metro area. Personally i think the people are a bit snooty as it is the posh university (i went to the technological university in perth) but many of my friends went there... and they are not... very... bad. hehe.

If you are studying anything to do with mining, i recommend staying, cause perth is the centre for the mining industry in Australia and jobs in the mining industry pay very well.

Enjoy your trip... and if anyone makes jokes about your accent or you being foreign, try to understand that Aussie humour is to make jokes of everyone... so just make a joke back and you will get many friends. We like laughing at ourselves. Saying that, we are also sarcastic, so try not to take everything seriously, while the British understand, many Americans are easily insilted by the things we say, even though we mean it in a nice way.

Bella

Perth City Centre is located alongside the peaceful waters of the Swan River, twenty Kilometres inland of the Indian Ocean on the West Coast of Australia.The Perth city centre bustles with activity and offers a range of choices for shopping. More about the Perth City Centre

If you enjoy long relaxing walks along clean sandy beaches, swimming in the surf on a warm sunny day, or perhaps lazing on a beach towel while watching the world go by, then a visit to the Sunset Coast in Perth is for you. More about the Perth Sunset Coast

The Port city of Fremantle lies just south of Perth on the coast of Western Australia. Fremantle is a popular spot, particularly at weekends when you will find markets, entertainment and plenty of alfresco style cafes and eateries. More about Fremantle

The Swan Valley Region is steeped in history and is one of Western Australia's oldest wine regions. The region is home to more that 40 vineyards, many of which are still run by the original families which started the wineries many years ago. More about Perth's Swan Valley

Just a short ferry ride from Perth or Fremantle is Rottnest Island, a popular holiday destination which offers a very relaxed atmosphere. Meet the Quokka, a unique little marsupial which is responsible for the islands name. More about Rottnest Island, Perth

If you enjoy nature and want to immerse yourself in natural Australian bushland, then a visit or stay in the Perth hills is a must. Offers rolling hills and valleys of native bushland, wineries and orchards, and perfect if you enjoy bushwalking and hiking, and no where else in Perth has the amazing views over the Perth city below.

Perth has a number of locations which jump into life, especially at the weekends. Just outside the Perth city centre is the Perth district of Northbridge where you will find a range of nightclubs, pubs, cafes and eateries, offering an eclectic mix of cultures and cuisines. Meanwhile, south of Perth in Fremantle things are jumping at the local nightclubs and bars. If you are looking for the Perth nightlife, you are sure to find it at one of these locations.

For a friendly campus in a beautiful city, consider the University of Western Australia in Perth. This university of 13,000 boasts one of the most beautiful campuses in Australia; its open courtyards and Mediterranean-style architecture reflect the open attitude of the university's intellectual environment.

At UWA, you'll find an incredibly involved student body with active cultural and sporting clubs. State-of-the-art research facilities, well-equipped lecture theatres and laboratories, a wealth of sporting facilities, and an outstanding range of arts venues that accommodate some of the city's most celebrated cultural events, all add to this exceptional campus and provide a learning environment that stimulates both creativity and innovation.

Housing
Most of UWA's housing is in residential colleges that offer meal plans, so you'll have plenty of opportunities for making friends with Aussie students.

Courses
UWA's course offerings are vast, with a hands-on approach to learning. If you're looking for a university where you can get into a field and do research or studio work, consider UWA's departments of music, fine arts, archaeology, anthropology, engineering, and zoology.

The University of Western Australia is ideally located on the banks of the Swan River, three miles from the city center of Perth. UWA's riverside campus is widely renowned for the beauty of its distinct Romanesque architecture and lush gardens. State-of-the-art research facilities, well-equipped lecture theatres and laboratories, a wealth of sporting facilities, and an outstanding range of arts venues that accommodate some of the city's most celebrated cultural events, all add to what is an exceptional campus and provide a learning environment that stimulates both creativity and innovation.
The University offers a full curriculum of traditional courses as well as unique study opportunities that reflect Western Australia's environment. Courses with fieldwork and excursions provide students options to explore both the physical and cultural landscape of the state, encouraging students to participate in research and discussion at local and international levels.

Visit their website at: http://www.uwa.edu.au

Visit SUNY Brockport's Australia site: http://www.brockportaustralia.com

Western Australia, the largest State of Australia, is located on the south-west coast of the Australian continent and boasts some of the most magnificient coastline and beaches in the world. Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, is one of Australia's most beautiful cities and undoubtedly one of its best kept secrets!

As Australia's fourth largest city, Perth has succeeded in providing for a relaxed and healthy lifestyle while maintaining its status as a sophisticated and modern city. The city center has excellent shopping, as well as a vast range of restaurant, night life and entertainment venues. The city's sunny Mediterranean climate, world famous beaches and location on the banks of the Swan River, together make for an ideal study environment.

Visit the city website:
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/

The Brockport Program at the University of Western Australia offers you the opportunity to:

Live and study in one of the world's most rewarding and cosmopolitan educational environments,
Receive instruction in small classes, seminars and tutorials from members of the faculty at the University of Western Australia,
Choose (and be guaranteed - before you leave the US) the coursework you want/need from an almost limitless variety of disciplines,
Total integration with Australian students,
Improve your writing and research skills tremendously.
Your experience at the University of Western Australia will:

Introduce you to Australian society and the Australian educational system,
Make you a better student,
Expand your outlook on the world tremendously,
Build your self esteem and self confidence,
Enhance your career prospects.
At the University of Western Australia you will:

Live with Australian students in modern, catered, single bedroom units in their residence colleges at University of Western Australia,
Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study at the University of Western Australia that will maximize the benefits of your semester/year of study,
Have the benefit of an on-going program of field trips, excursions, and social events organized by the International Office staff at the University of Western Australia,
More excursions, orientation, and field trips will also be organized specifically for Brockport program participants by our Resident Director, an experienced academic and life-long Sydney resident.
Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services provided by Brockport's Australian programs' Resident Director.

Welcome to the City of Perth - this capital city is the very heart of Western Australia, the nationâ€™s largest state. Its superb positioning on the banks of the Swan River and nearby acres of natural bushland in Kings Park make for a city centred on the outdoors.

Here, in the heart of the city, you can picnic, jog, sail, water ski and parasail â€“ so many ways to delight in the relaxed, easy going atmosphere and bright, sunny climate. Culture lovers are also catered to with a rich tapestry of museums, restaurants, cafes, theatres, cinemas and art.

Shoppers will adore the fun and affordable range of shops. Youâ€™ll find department and chain stores as well as chic designer outlets, all with a vibrant blend of design influences â€“ Aboriginal, Asian, African and European.

The wild diversity of restaurants and nightlife has some constants â€“ almost all have a focus on fresh local produce, fine wines and a superb setting. In fact the warm climate often encourages people out onto the street and down to the waterâ€™s edge.

Perthâ€™s incredible natural beauty was recognised as long ago as 1829 when Captain James Stirling founded the City of Perth as part of the Swan River Colony. Stirling thought the natural environment around Perth was "as beautiful as anything of its kindâ€ and advocated that a colony be established here.

The British Government agreed to found the colony as the first free settlement in Australia and pioneering settlers arrived in Western Australia in June 1829. On August 12 of that year, the felling of a tree marked the official foundation of the City of Perth.

Having celebrated the 175th anniversary of its foundation, the City of Perth continues its evolution into one of Australia's most distinctive and welcoming cities.

Action & Adventure
The scope of action and adventure activities in the Perth Region is outstanding with fun-filled adventures and activities catering to all age groups

Even in the heart of the city action is on the doorstep, from positive energy billowing in the sails of pleasure craft sailing the Swan River, to office workers pounding the pavement on their daily jog around the river's foreshore.

In the city, you can grab your mates and hire a sail boat, go parasailing, soar through the skies on a scenic helicopter flight or explore the river waters in a catamaran, canoe or jetski.

The City also has a comprehensive network of cycle and dual-use paths. One of the most popular routes for leisure cyclists and walkers is a circuit around the Swan River foreshore in front of the city skyscrapers. Riverside routes are clearly signposted and detailed cycle maps can be obtained from most metropolitan bicycle retailers. For visitors to Perth, you can hire bikes from a bike hire service located near the Esplanade Park.

Yachting is also a hugely popular activity on the lower reaches of the Swan River, where calm water and reliable sea breezes create ideal sailing conditions.

Whether it's action along the coast, hiking in the great outdoors or soaring through the sky in a hot air balloon, in the Experience Perth region, you're sure to find an activity that caters to your sense of adventure all within a very short distance of the city.

Arts & Culture
History, Arts and Culture
Perth city and the surrounding regions are alive with a rich and vibrant tapestry of history, art and culture. There is also an extraordinarily rich traditional and contemporary Indigenous culture, which encompasses all art forms including dance, music, visual arts & crafts, literature and oral history. The Western Australian Museum and the Art Gallery of Western Australia both maintain major exhibition galleries on indigenous culture and life in Western Australia.

Western Australia's indigenous artists are recognised world wide. In 2003 Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre coordinated the opening of the Perth International Arts Festival and in 2002, Yirra Yaakin Noongar Theatre toured productions to Brazil and Canada. They continue to produce original works each year.

Perth City
In the City of Perth - the pulsing heart of the state - you can lose yourself in the magic of rich cultural offerings at galleries, theatres and museums and Perth is gaining a well deserved reputation for its talented arts scene - the WA Ballet, Opera and Symphony orchestra alone are reason for Perth to boast.

The City's theatres include the impressively Edwardian His Majesty's Theatre, the acoustically magnificent Perth Concert Hall and the Playhouse Theatre. BOCS Ticketing is the major agency ticketing these venues.

The Perth Cultural Centre, north of the city, is home to the Art Gallery of Western Australia, the Western Australian Museum and the State Reference Library, which are open most days of the year. Innovative arts venues - the Perth Institute of Contemporary Art and the Blue Room Theatre are also located at the Cultural Centre. Independent art galleries in Perth include Form ( formerly CraftWest ), Greenhill Galleries, Creative Native and Artplace in the CBD, Glass Mad and Goddard de Fiddes in West Perth and the Holmes a Court Gallery overlooking the river in East Perth.

Fremantle
South of the city in Fremantle, the cultural offerings continue with shows, galleries and brilliant displays of street art. Fremantle has long been renowned for its eclectic mix of arty and alternative people. Its streets buzz with the song of buskers, the side walks fill with a wild collection of art and music floats out from trendy cafes and bars.

Then of course, there are the museums and the heritage buildings - walk among Fremantle's buildings or through a museum and you can almost hear the echo of the convicts and settlers who landed near Fremantle shores more than two centuries ago.

Swan Valley
In common with all areas of natural beauty, the Swan Valley has attracted a community of talented artisans and you're sure to be moved by the rich and varied range of arts on offer. Galleries and art and craft shops range from well known and sprawling displays to out of the way treasures tucked away in some hidden corner or courtyard. Guildford, is particularly appealing with its heritage buildings, antique stores and arts scene.

Fundamental to the Swan Valley's culture and artistic evolution is its Aboriginal heritage. At the Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery you'll find a range of indigenous art. The gallery is also the base for Ngala Koondarm Boodjah cultural tours which offers visitors a fascinating insight into the Nyoongar people, their customs, history and stories.

Perth Hills
Perth Hills is home to many internationally acclaimed artists who use the stunning environment in which they live as inspiration for their work. These artists also gain inspiration for the rich heritage of the area, prevalent in historic character buildings, museums and heritage trails. The Mundaring Arts Centre is one of the State's largest community arts centres and is a major focus for local art. The gallery showcases a wide range of contemporary Western Australian art and craft.

In Kalamunda too, art is alive and well. The town library features the largest community-built stained glass window in Australia. The town also hosts a lively village market on the first Saturday of each month and features 140 stalls, many selling local arts and crafts.

Avon Valley
Amongst the beautiful old towns of the Avon Valley, one hour east of Perth, you can discover arts and crafts and a lively history. In York, WA's first inland European settlement, founded in 1831, you'll find quaint village streets and a range of interesting old buildings. Be sure to stop at historic gems like the Town Hall and the magnificent churches all lovingly restored. There are also many art galleries to visit.

Toodyay is rich in historic buildings, art and gorgeous scenery. In fact Toodyay has a wide range of resident artists whose works can be viewed in galleries, local businesses and the visitor centre.

In New Norcia, Australia's only monastic town, located north east of Perth, you will find a stunning collection of beautiful historical buildings, arts and fascinating culture. Be sure to stop in at the museum, which provides a fascinating insight into the monastery's history and showcases a selection of Aboriginal artifacts. The art gallery is just as appealing with works ranging from traditional religious art to funky contemporary pieces.

Dining Out & Nightlife
Perth has more restaurants per capita than any other city in Australia. Here you can dine out on sumptuous fresh cuisine, sample beautiful Western Australian wines and join the friendly locals at one of the many great restaurants, alfresco cafes and bars in the region.

There are several top restaurant and nightlife areas all offering a different dining and nightlife experience.

Northbridge - This is Perth's nightlife central. The area bordered by William, James, Aberdeen and Parker Streets is where you'll find restaurants offering every cuisine imaginable, as well as pubs, bars and clubs.

Perth CBD - The west end of the central city area, along Hay, Murray and King Street offers the biggest range of options. Just a few minutes' drive from the city, Burswood Entertainment Complex boasts a choice of nine restaurants, six bars and a two storey nightclub, the Ruby Room.

Subiaco - This area buzzes with stylish restaurants and wine bars - Rokeby Road and Hay Street is where you'll find most of the action.

Fremantle - Freo is well known for its big variety of Italian and fish restaurants, thanks mostly to its cultural heritage as a fishing port. Pasta, pizza and fish 'n' chips are the local fare, but you can find quality seafood outlets and locally brewed beers.

Mt Lawley - This stretch of Beaufort Street is fast gaining a reputation for fine dining with some of Perth's best new restaurants. There is also a good mix of noodle, pizza bars and busy pubs.

Leederville - Oxford Street is always busy in the evenings - the crowd is as diverse as the entertainment and dining options

Shopping
Where to shop
Whether you're looking for designer fashion, souvenirs, Aboriginal Art, antiques or local fresh produce, you can find a wide variety of shopping options in and around Perth and Fremantle.

City shopping
Perth's central shopping area is a designated tourist precinct which means, most city stores are open seven days a week.

There are two major department stores in the city precinct, Myer, bounded by Forrest Chase and the Murray Street Mall, and David Jones, between the Murray and Hay Street Malls. Each specialises in brand cosmetics and fashions.

For gemstone and souvenir shopping with a quaint old English flavour, London Court is a favourite. The Murray and Hay Street Malls, Forrest Chase and Perth's many arcades are also lined with souvenir, fine jewellery and fashion shops. At the west end of the city in historic King Street, Louis Vuitton meets Aboriginal art in a stylish amalgam of art galleries, cafes and boutiques set in a charmingly restored streetscape.

For those seeking designer goods at discount prices, head to Harbour Town on Wellington Street for a great assortment of goods from fashion, to homewares, shoes and sporting gear.

City shopping hours

Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 9pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm
Sunday 12noon to 6pm

Fremantle
For colour, style, atmosphere and funky fashion, head to the port city of Fremantle. Like Perth, Fremantle is a designated tourist precinct, with many shops open 7 days a week.

Fremantle has a fascinating range of speciality shops. Tucked away in the character-filled streets and arcades, you'll find art and craft galleries, bookshops, music shops, duty free and Aboriginal art and artefact galleries. While shopping, allow time for a coffee at one of Freo's many vibrant cafes.

On weekends, join the colourful crowds who descend on the famous Fremantle Markets and E Shed Markets.

Fremantle shopping hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm
Thursday 8am to 9pm
Saturday 8am to 5pm
Sunday 12noon to 6pm

Suburban shopping
Some of Perth's best shopping precincts can be found in the suburbs surrounding the city. Bay View Terrace in Claremont, Napoleon Street in Cottesloe, as well as Rokeby Road and Hay Street in Subiaco are fashionable street and arcade shopping precincts with heritage charm and lashings of designer label style.

Shopping Centres
For all-under-one-roof convenience and air conditioned comfort, visit one of Perth's big suburban shopping centres. Most include big department stores, an extensive array of fashion and specialty shops as well as food halls with meals at affordable prices. The following is a list of some of Perth's major Shopping Centres:

Belmont Forum Abernethy Road Cloverdale
Garden City Riseley Street Booragoon
Lakeside Joondalup Joondalup Drive Joondalup
Karrinyup Shopping Centre Karrinyup Road Karrinyup
Westfield Carousel
Albany Highway Cannington
Westfield Innaloo Ellen Stirling Boulevard Innaloo
Galleria Collier Road Morley
Whitfords City Whitfords Avenue Hillary

Monday to Wednesday 9am to 5.30pm
Thursday 9am to 9pm
Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5pm

Wine & Food
Mix fresh produce, premium local wines and fabulous chefs and you're looking at a cuisine scene that is a real treat, with dining al fresco a way of life thanks to Perth's consistent Mediterranean climate.

Chefs can call on special produce from local suppliers of the freshest seafood, fine meat, cheeses, fruit and vegetables, to fashion food of exceptional quality.

To indulge your passion for food and wine you won't have to travel far in this region to discover wine-tasting venues and an excellent selection of top-quality restaurants. In fact the Swan Valley, WA's oldest wine growing region is located right on the city's doorstep, a mere 25 minutes away.

Further inland in the Perth Hills, you'll find a new emerging wine scene nestled amongst the Hill's spectacular scenery. South of Perth in the Peel Region, you'll discover more than 20 vineyards, many of which welcome visitors to taste their vintages.

There's also the Chittering Valley Wine Trail to explore north of Perth, along with the nearby area around Gingin where the fertile plains nurture a whole host of produce, ranging from wines, olives and citrus fruits to lamb, beef and honey.

Regional Events
Experience Perth and its surrounding region has an exciting year-round calendar of events for all to attend. From village markets to bush dances, classical music to blues & jazz. Or why not experience some Shakespeare, Art in the Park or local food festivals?

Events are held at a variety of venues including local town halls and parks, amphitheatres, wineries, the beach, country hotels and the Perth Hills.

Each weekend you will be spoilt for choice with such a variety of activities and events to suite all tastes.

Many of these events have small entry fees or are even free! So mark your calendar and get set for a great day out with friends and family!

Have fun and Good Luck!!! <3

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