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■ Population: 1,461,700 (Region)
■ Currency: Australian Dollars (AUD)
■ Country and city code: +61, +8
■ Tourist info: Western Australian Visitor Centre, Ground floor, Albert Facey House, Corner of Forrest Place and Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000
■ tel: +61 (8) 9483 111; In Australia: 1300 361 351
■ email: travel@westernaustralia.com
■ website: www.westernaustralia.com.au
FUN FACT
Ningaloo Reef is one of the few places in the world where you can swim with a 18m-long whale shark.
Aquarium of Western Australia (91 Southside Drive, Hillarys, tel: +61 (08) 9447 7500)
Come face to face with more than 400 different species of marine life at Australia’s largest aquarium. Kids will love the interactive displays and touch pool. Open from 10am to 5pm.
Aboriginal Art and Craft Gallery (Fraser Avenue, Kings Park, tel: +61 (08) 9481 7082)
Learn about Aboriginal culture at this gallery, which exhibits arts and crafts by Aboriginal artists from Western Australia. Open daily. Admission is free.
Fremantle Markets (corner of Henderson and South Terrace)
Spend the weekend browsing through over 150 stalls peddling everything from prints and pottery to antique books and stunning local jewellery while being entertained by buskers and street performers.
King Street, Perth
The Heritage Council-listed street is where you will find one of Perth’s trendiest shops, with everything from international and Australian fashion labels, arts and crafts stores, as well as funky cafes and bars to unwind at after shopping.
Sandrino Cafe and Pizzeria (95 Market Street, Fremantle, tel: +61 (08) 9335 4487)
Watch talented pizza chefs perform tricks whilst preparing their woodfire pizzas. Sandrino is also famous for its fresh local seafood, and the best chilli mussels in Perth. Pizzas start from AUD17.50 (SGD22.65) and main dishes from AUD20 (SGD25.90). $$
Witches Cauldron (89 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, tel: +61 (08) 9381 2508)
With the best garlic prawns and succulent steaks, no wonder this is one of Perth’s most popular restaurants. Entree garlic prawns cost AUD22.40 (SGD28.95), with mains starting at AUD28 (SGD36.20). $$
Little Creatures (40 Mews Road, Fremantle, tel: +61 (08) 9430 5555)
What was once a former crocodile farm is now home to one of Australia’s finest boutique breweries. The bar and restaurant are set within the brewery, with all beers brewed on site. This is a truly unique Aussie pub.
Sullivans (166 Mounts Bay Road)
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Overlooking the City Centre, the Swan River, and adjoining Kings Park and the Botanic Garden, the four-star hotel is ideally positioned to take advantage of the outdoors. The cafe served wholesome homestyle food. Room rates start from AUD130 (SGD164.15). $$
The Melbourne Hotel (corner of Hay and Milligan Streets, Perth)
One of the oldest hotel establishments in Perth, all rooms enjoy a range of modern facilities and there is a fine dining restaurant. Room rates start from AUD155 (SGD200.40). $$$
BY MATT KINDER
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