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Australia in general has a high standard of education and it is very cost effective to study in Australia, especially in Perth...

 

Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, is a modern and vibrant city, which offers a safe and unpolluted study environment for students.

 

Situated on the Swan River and only a few kilometres from surrounding beaches. Perth enjoys a Mediterranean climate with many hours of sunshine and a comfortably warm temperature most of the year! January is usually the hottest and July the coldest time of year!

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Some beautiful sights of Perth include:

 

  •  The famous Kings Park offers superb views of the city and the Swan river. The park includes a 17 hectare Botanic Garden and a section of natural bushland. Enjoy Picnic areas with BBQ facilities, Parklands, Restaurants, Snack Bars and Function facilities, Cycling and bush-walking tours.
  • The South Perth Foreshore offers sophisticated dining with spectacular views of the Swan River, Kings Park and the Perth city skyline. Experience the cosmopolitan atmosphere, multicultural cafes, casual dining takeaways and Recreational Water Sports.
  • The Perth Zoo, also located in South Perth. Offering a unique Australia Walkabout experience with the chance to see all of Australia's wildlife in their natural habitat and enjoy a fascinating Australian Bushwalk experience.
  • Caversham Wildlife Park, has many Australian animals such as wombats, Tasmanian devils, koalas, kangaroos etc. You can also see some introduced species, such as buffalo, donkeys and camels that are now considered to be Australian. A unique opportunity to experience feeding and touching a range of Australian wildlife.
  • Cottesloe Beach, City Beach and Scarborough Beach are Perth's most popular seaside spots. Cottesloe Beach is approximately a half hour train ride from the city and is known worldwide for its smooth sand, great surf and protected swimming areas. A couple of great pubs and bars on the beach front to choose from as well!
  • Margaret River is only a 2-3hour drive from Perth, you can find an excellent range wind surfing locations, West Australia's largest surfing waves and a wide range of brewery's and wineries to choose from in this region too.

 

These are just some of the attractions to visit in Perth. Language Links organises weekly activities,which include most of these attractions and many more!

To watch interactive video footage and view postcard snapshots of Perth and Western Australia click here: www.westernaustralia.com/interactive/en.htm

 

 

 

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Important links to know while staying in Perth:      

Qantas Airways: www.qantas.com.au
Perth Education City:www.pertheducationcity.com.au             

Yellow Pages Directory: www.yellowpages.com.au
White Pages Directory: www.whitepages.com.au
Perth Weather: www.bom.gov.au
Transperth: www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Currency Converter: www.xe.com
Search Location: www.whereis.com                           

Immigration Information: www.immi.gov.au

 

For more important general information about Living / Studying in Perth, click here to read our Student Handbook.