Public Transport

Perth

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Transperth Free Transit Zone (TFZ) and CAT buses are free within central Perth and run similar schemes on their buses and trains.

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Best Time To Visit

The weather in Perth is sunny all year round. The warmest months are January, February, March and December with temperatures over 30°C. If you are looking to go to the beach, visit Perth between January and June.

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Passport/Visa

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can be applied for online. For citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, South Korea and Malaysia, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) entry permit is available, which can be applied for online and grants holders the right to enter Australia an unlimited amount of times for stays of no longer than 3 months per visit. Citizens of all other world countries (with the exception of Somalia) are also able to apply for a visitor visa online. For more information, visit the official website of the Australian government's department of home affairs.

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Perth Airport (PER)

Perth Airport lies 12 kilometres from the city. Transperth operates regular bus services between Perth Airport, Perth City and other local centres. There is also an Airport Shuttle Service available around the clock. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. There is a free terminal transfer bus service that operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Taxis are readily available at the airport at the International Terminal (T1) and Domestic Terminals (T2, T3 and T4).

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Taxis

You can use the Uber ridesharing app to summon a car in Perth. There are also plenty of traditional taxis throughout the city. The biggest operator is Swan.

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Post

There are several Australia Post offices located all over the city, where you can buy stamps and send mail and packages.

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Telephone

Country code: +61 Area code: (0)8

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Electricity

Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type to ensure hassle-free charging.

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Pharmacy

The biggest pharmacy chains in Perth are Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart, Amcal and Guardian Pharmacy.

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