 Perth
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Ahhhh Perth, the city of the golden sunset. Land of
the sandgroper and the Freemantle Dr. Whether you plan
to catch a wave, drink some shiraz or feed some dolphins,
there's plenty to explore in Western Australia, in a
state bigger then most countries.
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| Address: |
365 Newcastle St
Northbridge WA 6003. |
Telephone:
Facsimile:
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08 9228 9500
08 9228 9599
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Trading
Hours:
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Monday to Friday: 9am to
5pm
Saturday: 9am to 1pm
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
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| Email: |
perth@travellers-autobarn.com.au
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| Services: |
- Sales with Guaranteed Buyback
- Stationwagon, Compact, Campervan & 4WD Bushcamper
rentals
- Third Party Property Insurance for Travellers
- Under 21 Wheels Deals
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| Climate: |
| WINTER: |
June, July & Aug Average
Temp 18°C Rain |
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| SPRING: |
Sept, Oct & Nov
Average Temp 22°C |
| SUMMER: |
Dec, Jan & Feb
Average Temp 30°C
Hot & Dry |
| AUTUMN: |
March, April & May Average Temp 24°C
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| Events: |
Christmas, Boxing Day:
New Years Day:
Australia
Day:
Easter:
Anzac Day:
Queens
Birthday:
Labour Day:
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25th & 26th December
1st January
26th January
13th, 14th & 15th April 2006
25th April
2nd Monday in June
1st Monday in March |
Tourism WA: www.westernaustralia.com/en/ |
Useful Info
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How to Find Us:
Nearest Supermarket:
Northbridge Supermarket
269 James Street,
Northbridge
Nearest Petrol Station:
MOBILE Petrol Station
CNR Fitzgerald &
Brisbane Street,
North Bridge
Nearest Wash Bay:
JETWASH
116 Wanneroo Rd Tuart Hill
Local Hostels:
Witches
Hat
Underground
backpackers
OZI
INN
Billabong
Resort
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First Stop Recommendation:
| North: |
Cervantes and the Pinnacles Desert - 3 Hour Drive
A forest of petrified rocks made out of limestone
standing as high as 5 metres, look great against
the piercing blue sky.
Cervantes has a great caravan park and there
a miles of beautiful beaches.
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| South: |
Fremantle and Mandurah
1 Hour Drive
“Freo “is Perth’s oldest Port
town, very bohemian with lots of street performances,
great food and pubs.
Terrific 19th century architecture and the Freo
Markets are open from Friday until Sunday, certainly
worth a wander around.
Mandurah is a growing micro city with canals,
and waterways, a fisherman’s paradise, crabbing,
prawning, boating, windsurfing and sailing...
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| East: |
Toodyay and York
1 Hour Drive
A lovely drive through the Avon Valley. Toodyay
is an old mining town and has a splendid wildflower
season. Great camping areas and boasts the Avon
Descent which is a world class white water rafting
event held in August each year.
York is the first colonial inland town and it
is home to many a music festival, there is Jazz
in Sept and in June the Olive festival. You feel
a spirit in this place with its historical buildings
you could be part of a western movie as you walk
through the laneways and streets.
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| West: |
Rottnest Island
20 Kms from the mainland
A quick trip over by charter boats leaving from
several destinations will see you on an Island
with the southern most coral reef system. A population
of rare marsupials (called quokkas).
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For a comprehensive on-line map service
go to www.multimap.com.au
About Perth
 Perth,
located on the magnificent Swan River is blessed with
an ocean sunset....... every single day.
Western Australia, for so long so far away, is a place
where more and more people are now discovering its sheer
beauty.
Heading south you have the magnificent wine region
of Margaret River and to the north spectacular remote
town of Geraldton, then up to magnificent Broome.
SOME FACTS:
Names: Named after the small town just north
of Scottish border, Perth naming origins shows our colonial
ancestry.
 Geography:The
capital of Perth is Australia’s western gateway
and a great place to start your holiday. Situated along
the magnificent Swan River, the pace of the city ebbs
and flows much like its tide.
From the city, head to the South West to the or world
class wine region of Margaret River. Famous for both
wine and surfing Margaret River is a magnificent region
of dense forests and tall tree's and a relaxed local
atmosphere that is truly Australian.
 Top
the west is the The Golden Outback, famous forgoldfields
and historic townships, brilliant, starry night skies,
and wide open spaces with spinifex and red earth as
far as the eye can see. Here too, are the beaches of
the Southern Ocean. These seas can be wild oneday and
brilliant blue calm the next – they’re also
home to humpback whales and their calves.
Awesome marine life, endless white sand beaches and
warm, turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean characterise
the state’s far north. Sunshine, cooling sea breezes
and the outdoor activities of the Coral Coast make it
a relaxing and friendly destination.
 If
it’s an Aussie frontier adventure you’re after
head further north to the North West. Here you’ll
find rugged ancient landforms, remnant rainforest, deep
red gorges, vast cattle stations and pioneering personalities,
ancient Aboriginal culture and unique quality accommodation.
Climate: As the sun sets over the ocean, Perth
is famous for its long days of brilliant sunshine, blue
skies and stunning beaches. The big variety of landscapes
and climates in Western Australia means there is always
plenty of sunshine, making it a perfect year-round destination.
 Driving
Western Australia: The long stretches of road, and
wide open spaces – particularly in the outback
- can lead to unintentional speeding, so you need to
be aware.
And for drivers not used to the conditions, and not
taking adequate rest breaks, the combination of warm
sun through the windscreen, long, straight sections
of road, the soothing hum of wheels and lack of traffic,
can have a hypnotic effect.
Frequent stops and coffee breaks are recommended for
anyone undertaking long distances, to refresh the driver
and provide passengers with an opportunity to stretch
their legs and have a look around.
Although Western Australia’s paved roads are among
the best in the world, there are many gravel roads throughout
the State, which pose challenges to drivers unused to
driving in these conditions. Driving on gravel can be
a lot like driving on snow and just as hazardous as
it is easy to lose control of the vehicle. The best
way to drive safely is to drive more slowly.
World’s longest trucks
In the State’s north and east, road travellers
will see some of the largest trucks on earth. Colloquially
known as road trains, these massive vehicles can stretch
for almost 50 metres. A combination of a prime mover
truck with up to three large trailers, all sitting on
a total of around 60 wheels – it’s an awesome
sight.
Road trains travel up to a maximum of 100 kilometres
per hour and may take more than a kilometre to stop.
Drivers should also be aware that it can take around
30-45 seconds – and several kilometres - to overtake
a fully laden road train safely, so always allow plenty
of open road.
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