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Real Estate Agent Perth,
(WA) Western Australia - Property
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Perth, Western Australia is located on the western edge of the
Australian continent. Summer starts in December and winter starts in June.
Perth City is at the edge of the Swan River, which links via the Port/City
of Fremantle, to the Indian Ocean. It is a lovely, vibrant city with a relaxed
lifestyle. Perth and Western Australia boast some of the best beaches in the
world and exciting fishing spots off the coast.
Parking
City of Perth Parking provides convenient car parking facilities right around
the city – just look for the distinctive City of Perth Parking signs. Pick up
your free guide to city parking from City of Perth Customer Service Centre or
Information Kiosk, or view the map.
CAT, Bus and Train Services
Getting around the City of Perth need not cost a cent. The modern CAT buses
running on three routes are a free service providing convenient travel around
the city. CAT bus stops have distinctive stands and real-time passenger
information that tells you when the next bus is due.
A Free Transit Zone (FTZ) also operates within the City of Perth boundaries. You
can travel on any Transperth bus or train within the boundary limits for free.
FTZ signposts are displayed on the route limits. For travel outside the FTZ, you
may purchase a ticket from the driver or purchase a Multirider from most
newsagencies.
For trains, the FTZ boundaries are City West on the Fremantle line and
Claisebrook on the Midland and Armadale lines. Tickets may be purchased from
machines at each train station, or you can validate your Multirider before
entering the train.
For further information, visit the Transperth offices at Plaza Arcade, Perth
City Busport, Wellington St Busport and Perth Railway Station or contact
Transperth.
Transperth 13 6213
www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Tourist transport
Perth Tram Company and CitySightseeing Perth are two services providing
tourist-oriented transport around the city's popular sights.
CitySightseeing Perth 9203 8882
www.citysightseeing.com.au
Perth Tram Company 9322 2006
www.perthtram.com.au
Taxis
Designated taxi ranks are located around the central city for safe and
convenient travel. Supervised taxi ranks operate in Northbridge on Friday and
Saturday nights. Taxis may also be hailed on the street or ordered by telephone.
Two of Perth’s major taxi companies are:
Swan Taxis 13 1330 www.swantaxis.com.au
Black & White Taxis 13 1008
Cycling and walking
Perth 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 at the doorstep of the city. Many riverside routes are clearly signposted
and detailed cycle maps can be obtained from most metropolitan bicycle
retailers.
Access for people with disabilities
The City is working to ensure an accessible city for all people. The City of
Perth Access Maps publication contains useful information about parking, public
transport, pedestrian access and accessible conveniences. This publication can
be requested from the City of Perth or view maps.
Perth's History
The city of Perth is actually located on the western coast of the continent
of Australia. Western Australia was originally stumbled on rather than found by
the Dutch explorers. Early in the 17th Century Dutch explorers were looking for
a quicker and easier route to the Spice Islands (South East Asia). Eventually
the navigators found that they could be whisked quickly eastward under the Cape
of Good Hope along the Trade Winds. The winds were called the Roaring 40's
because the winds blew directly down the 40°S Longitude.
Many a shipwreck occurred during the 17th Century as the sailors missed the turn
north and ended on our coast (Above Right: Early Dutch Map). Three hundred and
twenty one shipwrecks occurred on the Western Australian coast between 1622 and
1945. Some famous examples are the Batavia in 1629, and the Guldern Drakk in
1656. But there were some lucky sailors who actually landed in WA safely, like
the buccaneer Dampier and explorer Dirk Hartog who made interesting discoveries
about Western Australia.
But the most influential in the development of Perth was the discovery of an
estuary mouth by Willem de Vlamingh. His crew was looking for fresh water when
they stumbled on to the future site for the most isolated capital in the world.
He was travelling around the area when he entered the mouth and found an
abundance of swans (Right), but everyone in Europe knew that all swans are
white. So he left fearing the land had corrupted the white swans and turned them
black, hence the estuary was named Swan River. Vlamingh also encountered strange
wild life on the small island 20 kilometres out to sea. The island was invested
with lots of marsupial rats (Quokas) to which it was named Rottnest (Dutch for "
rat nest "). This was not to be the last European intrusion into the Swan River.
Perth Sights Here are just a few places that a tourist should visit if they come to Perth.
Fremantle
- Kings Park
- Leederville
- Swan Bell Tower
Perth is a magical city to send a holiday at. With its beautiful climate,
laid-back lifestyle and friendly people, you can't go wrong. Perth is an ideal
home base to make, if you are planning to visit some of Western Australia\'s
other spectacular tourist destinations.
Being a modern cosmopolitan city, Perth has all sorts of different restaurants
to have a wonderful meal at.
Their is also plenty to do in and around Perth city. You can go see the
beautiful views of the city skyline at King Park, go to for a walk in Fremantle,
go wine tasting in the Swan Valley or visit Rottnest Island, just to mention a
few places.
Planning to live in Perth? Are you, a family member or a friend intending to settle in Perth, Western
Australia? See our article menu on the home page or email me for more
information at
bruce@bestrealestate.com.au
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List of Suburbs in Perth
Armadale Bassendean Bayswater Belmont Cambridge Canning Chittering Claremont Cockburn Cottesloe East Fremantle Fremantle Gosnells Joondalup Kalamunda Kwinana Melville |
Mosman Park Mundaring Nedlands Peppermint Grove Perth Rockingham Serpentine-Jarrahdale South Perth Stirling Subiaco Swan Toodyay Victoria Park Vincent Wanneroo |
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