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Fast Facts
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Full Name
Perth
Area
1,075 sq km
415 sq miles
Population
1,300,000
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +9 ()
Daylight Saving Start
last Sunday in October (TAS first Sun)
Daylight Saving End
late March 2007
Currency
Australian Dollar (A$)
Electricity
220-240V 50Hz
Electric Plug Details
Australian-style plug with two flat angled blades and one vertical grounding blade |
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Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA)
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AQWA is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. As you wander down the 98m (321ft) tunnel aquarium, thousands of colourful fish, sharks and stingrays glide around you. For a closer look, head to the Discovery Pool, where you can actually touch the sharks and stingrays. The seal gallery alone is worth visiting, to watch them train above the water and play below.
Snorkellers and divers can pay for a shark experience inside the tank. From September to December, whale-watching trips are also available. |
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Art Gallery of Western Australia
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The Perth Art Gallery is accessed from the footbridge directly behind the Perth train station. It has a fine permanent exhibition of European, Australian and Asia-Pacific art, including a rich display of Aboriginal art, and regular temporary exhibitions. |
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