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Perth is the capital city of Western Australia.

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Ningaloo Reef is one of the largest reefs in the world.

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Western Australia is Australia’s largest state.

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WA possesses cattle stations the size of England.

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75% of Western Australia people live in the capital city of Perth.

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Perth enjoys long hot summers and mild cool winters.

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Perth Airport is 20 kilometres east of the city.

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Perth has more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital city.

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There is a free inner city transport system known as the CAT bus services.

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Ferries operate regular services between the city and South Perth.

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Fremantle is 20 kilometres from Perth or 20 minutes by taxi.

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Perth’s beaches are 15 minutes by taxi from the city.

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The WA Visitor Centre offers plenty of advice and information.

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Go yachting, hire a surfcat or parasail over the sparkling Swan River.

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Eating out in Perth is all about fresh seafood and waterside views.

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The Fremantle Doctor is a regular summer sea breeze.

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A cycle and walk path stretches the entire Perth coast.

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When ordering a beer use the local lingo and ask for a middy or a jug!

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Rottnest is a car-free zone, which adds to its relaxed feel.

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Rottnest’s sheltered bays are great for swimming.

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Windsurfers from around the globe head to Lancelin.

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Seven days a week, the streets of Fremantle buzz with shoppers.

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Fremantle is one of the café pulse points, best of all is the fresh seafood.

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The Fremantle port city has plenty of sea-faring and European history.

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Swim beside the biggest fish in the world, the whale shark.

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Friendly dolphins visits the shores of Monkey Mia almost every morning.

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Whale sharks visit Ningaloo Reef between April and June each year.

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Rare turtle species hatch in Ningaloo in late January and February.

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4WD through Cape Range National Park to see amazing red rock canyons.

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Hamelin Pool stromatolites are the oldest living fossils in the world.

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Shark Bay meets all four criteria for World Heritage listing.

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Broome is the ideal place to watch the sunset on a balmy, tropical night.

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Staircase to the Moon happens from March to October.

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Check out dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point, Broome.

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The mighty Gibb River Road begins in Kununurra.

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The Bungles are part of the World Heritage listed Purnululu National Park.

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There are several walk trails through the Bungles.

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Water has carved out the gorges of Karijini over millions of years.

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Take a dip in an amazing natural spa at Hammersley Gorge.

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There are more than 150 wineries in the Margaret River Wine Region.

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Hamelin Bay stingrays swim to shore to feed on the fishermen’s catch.

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One of Australia’s best hiking trails is the Bibbulmun Track.

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A visit to beautiful Madfish Bay and Elephant Rocks is a must.

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Albany is one of the best places to see migrating whales.

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The ocean has sculpted a Natural Bridge in the coastal granite rock.

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Albany offers top-notch fishing, sailing and hiking.

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Get some salty sea air and great photos at the Blowholes in Albany.

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Middleton Beach boardwalk trail provides top views of King George Sound.

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The Golden Outback region covers 54% of Western Australia.

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Esperance is so relaxed, even the kangaroos sun bake on the beach.

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The authentic way to see Esperance is by four wheel drive.

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Woody Island has tented eco-cabins – this is untouched nature at its best.

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Lucky Bay has been rated one of the best beaches in Australia.

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Kalgoorlie is like walking on to the set of a wild west movie.

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Explore the Golden Quest Discovery Trail, just north of Kalgoorlie.

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Drive to Menzies to see the sculptures on the salt flats of Lake Ballard.

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Daylight saving begins on 28 October 2007 and ends on 30 March 2008.

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