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Important travel tips

Check out these useful travel tips to ensure your visit to the Western Australian capital city of Perth is safe and thoroughly enjoyable.

Emergency information

Scarborough Beach Surf Lifesavers

Emergency information and important contact numbers you should take with you as you travel around Perth and Western Australia. View more

Health and safety

Safe travel tips to enjoy your holiday in Perth

These health, personal, weather and beach safety tips will ensure your trip to Perth is trouble free. View more

School and public holidays

School and public holidays

On average, Western Australia has 10 public holidays per year, most of which commemorate landmark Australian historic events, or religious celebrations. View more

National park passes

National park passes

National park passes are required for entry to the national parks of Western Australia. A range of passes are available to suit your holiday requirements. View more

Customs information

Customs information

While Australia is a welcoming nation, visitors from some countries are required to secure visas, and to help keep Western Australia disease-free there are strict quarantine laws regarding importing and transporting plants and food stuffs. View more

Currency and tipping

Currency and tipping

Australia has a decimal currency system - you can find out how much your currency is worth on today's exchange rate with the currency converter. View more

Time zone

Time zone

Western Australia is two hours behind Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory and Tasmania time and one and a half hours behind South Australia and Northern Territory time. View more

Working holidaymakers

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A working holiday in Western Australia offers something for everyone - sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people. View more

Business and shop hours

Shopping hours vary across the region

Business and shop hours in Perth. View more

Cottesloe Beach

Ensure your stay in Perth is safe and thoroughly enjoyable