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Western Australia
General
Information About Western Australia
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General
Information About Western Australia
General Information
Customs Information
Climate
Information
Currency Information
General
Information
Western Australia is the largest state in the world, The state
covers one-third of the Australian continent and is about 1 million square
miles. Western Australia has several climatic zones and when it is warm and dry
in the north of the State, it is cool and wet in the south - that's how big
Western Australia is.
Despite the size, the population is only 1,798,000 of which 1,380,000 people live in Perth which enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia.
Click on Government of Western Australia or the Western Australian Tourism Commission for excellent information on this area.
International passports and visas are required by all international visitors (only New Zealanders do not require a visa).
For important information about visas, customs clearance, quarantine, health issues, communications equipment and other issues which impact on all visitors to Western Australia, contact http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors.
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Customs
Information
Visitors over 18 years may bring in 250 cigarettes or 250gm of cigars, 1 litre
of alcohol and dutiable goods to the value of $400 to Australia. Penalties for
illegal drug offences are severe.
If you are uncertain about what can be legally brought into Western Australia, contact the Australian Customs web site address: http://www.customs.gov.au.
Western Australia is free of many pests, weeds and diseases found elsewhere in Australia. To protect our agriculture and to maintain a fresh, natural environment, some items must be declared at quarantine checkpoints. Included on this list would be fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and flowers, seeds, nuts, honey, animals and birds, and used fruit and vegetable containers. Inspectors are located at major road, rail, sea and entry points into the State. Detector dogs may be present. If in doubt of what you may bring in, please contact the Western Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services' web site: http://www.aqis.gov.au/.For important information about visas, customs clearance, quarantine, health issues, communications equipment and other issues which impact on all visitors to Western Australia, contact http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors.
Climate
Information
As already mentioned, Western Australia is so large that the
climate is apt to vary quite a bit from north to south.
Perth and South of Perth
Spring and summer (September to February) are mild to warm so bring light to
medium-weight clothing. Autumn and winter (March to August) are cooler requiring
warmer clothes.
Spring and summer (September to February) are hot so wear cool clothing. Autumn and winter (March to August) are mild to warm so light to medium weight clothes are useful.
Click on Western Australia Climate for more detailed information. Click on the Australian Bureau of Meteorology for current weather information in Australia.
Western Australia - Current Weather All the information you will ever need to know about Western Australia's weather current conditions.
Currency Information
Australian currency is decimal.
Notes come in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 and coins 5c, 10c, 20c,
50c, $1 and $2.
Banks are open from 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am to 5.00pm on Fridays. Automatic Teller Machines are readily available at all other times.
Foreign exchange is available at city banks, major hotels, Thomas Cook offices, American Express offices, the Perth International Airport and Foreign Currency Exchange.Transportation
Getting To
Western Australia
Getting
Around Western Australia
Getting
To Western Australia
By Air
By Rail
By Road
By Air
One of the best way for international travelers to arrive in Western Australia
is by air. Click on
Getting
Their By Air for the major cities have direct flights to Perth, Western
Australia and additional travel information.
A departure tax of AUD $30.00 is levied on all travelers leaving Australia. In some instances, this may be included in your airfare.
The Perth International Airport and Perth Domestic airport are 25 minutes and 15 minutes respectively from the Perth City. Meter-operated taxis service both terminals. Car hire is also available, as are coach transfers.
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By Rail
The luxury Indian Pacific train runs
between Sydney and Perth twice a week - the journey takes 3 days and 3 nights. Westrail offers a rail service between
Perth and Kalgoorlie, and Perth and Bunbury daily.
By Road
Greyhound Pioneer Australia offers express services from the East Coast of
Australia to Perth daily across the Eyre Highway, and throughout the North of
Western Australia.
Those planning to drive across Australia should allow at least 4 days for the journey from Sydney to Perth. Click on Driving Maps of Australia to purchase detailed driving maps for Australia.
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Getting
Around Western Australia
By Air
By Rail
By Road
By
Air
As Western Australia is so large it is often easiest
to get around by air. For all travel within Australia, passengers can fly with
Ansett Australia (AN) or
Qantas Airways (QF). These carriers have services to
the other Australian capitals on a daily basis. Western Australia is 2,125 miles
from Sydney, or about 5 hours by air.
Airlink, Ansett, Skywest and Skippers Aviation provide services from Perth to many of Western Australia's major regional towns.
By Rail
The luxury Indian Pacific train runs
between Sydney and Perth twice a week - the journey takes 3 days and 3 nights. Westrail offers a rail service between
Perth and Kalgoorlie, and Perth and Bunbury daily.
WA Railway Timetable Find out where and when to travel by train in Western Australia.
By Road
South West Coachlines and Westrail provide a coach service throughout the
South of Western Australia.
Those planning to drive across Australia should allow at least 4 days for the journey from Sydney to Perth. Click on Driving Maps of Australia to purchase detailed driving maps for Australia.
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Since 1996 IdeaMerge has helped savvy, independent people worldwide realize their motor travel ideas. Expertly and personably, we represent motoring options most agencies do not command. Hence we command as well the respect of our several, choice vendors — often allowing us to achieve for you what you could not achieve on your own. You can rent an RV in Broome and Perth in Western Australia. Click on IdeaMerge: Motorhome Rentals Worldwide for additional information or to rent a motorhome or other recreational vehicle in Australia or worldwide. IdeaMerge: RV Rentals Worldwide, and Tax-free Auto Leases in Europe |
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including freeways, regional arterials, local roads and coverage for outback
roads, with attributes such as turn restrictions, one way streets and other
navigation features. For additional information, click on
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For accommodations listed by city in Western Australia, click on Accommodations in Western Australia.
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Things
to See and Do
Australian
Backpackers Connection - Western Australia Information
about backpacking Western Australia.
Shear Outback - The Australian Shearers Hall of Fame Shear Outback encompasses an international tourist attraction and living museum in recognition of the contribution of the shearing profession to Australia's history and culture.
Monkey Mia Information about the famous Monley Mia dolphin resort.
Shark Bay The shallow waters of Shark Bay are alive with marine life. The vast sea grass floor of the bay is home to Dugong and countless species of fish.
Perth WA Shopping Guide Complete information directory for Perth and Western Australia, including URLS, emails, pictures and map directories.
Pemberton Discovery Tours - Experience spectacular landlocked sand dunes, endless beaches, wild oceans and towering Karri forests. Pemberton Discovery Tours offer half day 4WD tours through the D’Entrecasteaux and Warren National Park surrounding Pemberton. Tours include lunch or afternoon tea and depart twice daily. Visiting the Yeagarup Dunes, the Warren Beach and Great Southern Ocean and returning via the Giant old Growth Karri Forest this tour is a MUST DO in Pemberton. Bibbulmun Track Drop offs and Surf Fishing Trips also available. For further information please ask your hosts or phone Graeme & Toni on (08) 9776 0484.
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Interesting Links for Western Australia
Pemberton Discovery Tours - Experience spectacular landlocked sand dunes, endless beaches, wild oceans and towering Karri forests. Pemberton Discovery Tours offer half day 4WD tours through the D’Entrecasteaux and Warren National Park surrounding Pemberton. Tours include lunch or afternoon tea and depart twice daily. Visiting the Yeagarup Dunes, the Warren Beach and Great Southern Ocean and returning via the Giant old Growth Karri Forest this tour is a MUST DO in Pemberton. Bibbulmun Track Drop offs and Surf Fishing Trips also available. For further information please ask your hosts or phone Graeme & Toni on (08) 9776 0484.
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Since 1996 IdeaMerge has helped savvy, independent people worldwide realize their motor travel ideas. Expertly and personably, we represent motoring options most agencies do not command. Hence we command as well the respect of our several, choice vendors — often allowing us to achieve for you what you could not achieve on your own. You can rent an RV in Broome and Perth in Western Australia. Click on IdeaMerge: Motorhome Rentals Worldwide for additional information or to rent a motorhome or other recreational vehicle in Australia or worldwide. IdeaMerge: RV Rentals Worldwide, and Tax-free Auto Leases in Europe |
Australian Backpackers Connection - Western Australia Information about backpacking Western Australia.
Perth WA Shopping Guide Complete information directory for Perth and Western Australia, including URLS, emails, pictures and map directories.
Great Pictures of Western AustraliaI really did not know where to to this link but, as I found it interesting, here it is along with the message I received asking to place the link on Getting Away - "G'day Jim, I was wondering if you could put my link on your website. It is a photographic website from Western Australia with slideshows, puzzles, themes and information. It is not a commercial site I just like showing the images from WA., Here is my site www.gdaywa.com. Thanks mate, Ray."
Shear Outback - The Australian Shearers Hall of Fame Shear Outback encompasses an international tourist attraction and living museum in recognition of the contribution of the shearing profession to Australia's history and culture.
Monkey Mia Information about the famous Monley Mia dolphin resort.
Perth WA Shopping Guide Complete information directory for Perth and Western Australia, including URLS, emails, pictures and map directories.
Those planning to drive across Australia should allow at least 4 days for the journey from Sydney to Perth. Click on Driving Maps of Australia to purchase detailed driving maps for Australia.
WA Railway Timetable Find out where and when to travel by train in Western Australia.
Greyhound Pioneer Australia offers express services from the East Coast of Australia to Perth daily across the Eyre Highway, and throughout the North of Western Australia.
Your Guide to Perth and Fremantle Good guide for these areas.
Gateway to the Goldfields Kalgoorlie.com - Gateway to the Goldfields. For all your needs in Kalgoorlie, mining, shopping, research, employment, tourism, accommodation and more - Welcome to Kalgoorlie.com.
Perth Tourist Centre Tourist information for Perth. Includes map, climate and weather, guide to getting around as well as a message board.
PerthWeb About Perth, Western Australia.
Gateway to Perth Provides an extensive guide to everything and anything that is happening in Western Australia.
Perth WA Shopping Guide Complete information directory for Perth and Western Australia, including URLS, emails, pictures and map directories.
Shark Bay The shallow waters of Shark Bay are alive with marine life. The vast sea grass floor of the bay is home to Dugong and countless species of fish.
An online guide to Western Australia's South West Region The Largest on-line Visitors Guide to Western Australia's South West and Great Southern Region, including Accommodation, Activities, Attractions, Wineries, Restaurants, what's on, weather and Regional Listings.
York - Western Australia Accommodation, History, Services and much more about the First Inland Settlement in WA - The whole town is a Living History.
Click on the Australian Bureau of Meteorology for current weather information in Australia.
