Today’s Western Australia is a vibrant mix of cultures. Perth is built around the beautiful Swan River, boasting a variety of great nightlife where locals and tourists enjoy partying together.
Fremantle, our port city, is alive with wonderful architecture, music, markets and a wide variety of restaurants.
Rottnest Island only 30 minutes by ferry is a wonderful holiday island, a place to swim, snorkel, and fish or take a leisurely bike ride.
From Perth it is easy to explore the true Australia – head north up to Coral Bay, Monkey Mia or Broome and any number of other beautiful unspoilt oases waiting for you to explore.
Some Tourist Highlights close to Perth
- Perth – Laid back outside lifestyle – fantastic restaurants and world class shopping.
- Margaret River Wine Region -Sample some of Australia’s best wines.
- The Pinnacles – Prehistoric rock formations and sand surfing on the pristine white beaches
- Bunbury Dolphins - Swim with the most beautiful creatures of the sea
- Rottnest Island -Popular for long weekends for lovers of water sports and wildlife
Key Economy Factors
The next 5 years will see a massive growth in Western Australia with many of the world’s largest projects currently being designed and constructed here. Overall, about $278.2 billion of definite projects, which are classified as either under construction or committed to start construction in the near future.
The strength of the West Australian economy comes from its world-class natural resources and services industries. Western Australia is an export focused economy. In 2007/08, total merchandise exports were AUD 68.1 billion (representing 39.4% of Australia’s total).
These numbers are largely driven by extraction and export of minerals and commodities such as iron-ore, alumina, crude oil, LNG; precious metals and gems such as nickel and gold; wheat, wool, livestock and seafood as well as beautiful natural attractions and clean environment.
