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Perth, capital of Western Australia has a population of approx 1.4 million people and claims to enjoy more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia.

Western Australia, Australia's largest state, covers one-third of the Australian continent. The Western Australian coastline (12,500 kilometres or 7,813 miles) has white sandy beaches and pristine coastline - popular with tourists looking for adventure.

To the east is desert, the goldfields, and the long trek across the Nullarbor to South Australia and Adelaide. The Indian Pacific travels from Perth to Adelaide to Sydney (Indian Ocean to Pacific Ocean) and is one of the world’s longest and greatest train journeys. The journey covers 4352kms including the world’s longest straight stretch of railway track (478 kilometres) and you spend three nights aboard the great train.

Perth National Parks

Avon Valley National Park
Fees: Admission Fees, Camping Fees
Accommodation: Camping
Facilities: Barbecues, Picnic Areas, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Interpretive information, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Canoeing, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9574 2540

Beeliar Regional Park
Facilities: Barbecues, Picnic Areas, Toilets
Information: Brochure Available, Interpretive information
Activities: Horse Trails, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9405 1222

Canning River Regional Park
Facilities: Barbecues, Picnic Areas, Refreshment/Kiosk, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Interpretive information
Activities: Canoeing, Fishing, Swimming, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9405 1222

Dwellingup Forest Heritage Centre
Fees: Admission Fees
Accommodation: Accommodation
Facilities: Refreshment/Kiosk, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Information Centre, Interpretive information
Activities: Guided Tours/Activities, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9538 1078

Herdsman Lake Regional Park
Facilities: Barbecues, Picnic Areas, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Information Centre, Interpretive information
Activities: Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9405 1222

Hills Forest Activity Centre
Fees: Camping Fees
Accommodation: Camping
Facilities: Arboretum, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Information Centre, Interpretive information, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Guided Tours/Activities, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9295 2244

John Forrest National Park
Fees: Admission Fees
Facilities: Barbecues, Meals, Picnic Areas, Refreshment/Kiosk, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Interpretive information, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Horse Trails, Mountain Bike Riding, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9298 8344

Kalamunda National Park
Activities: Horse Trails, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9298 8344

Lane Poole Reserve
Fees: Camping Fees
Accommodation: Camping, Caravan Sites
Facilities: Barbecues, Picnic Areas, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Canoeing, Fishing, Mountain Bike Riding, Swimming, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9538 1078

Lesmurdie National Park
Fees: Camping Fees
Accommodation: Camping
Facilities: Barbecues, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Interpretive information
Activities: Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9298 8344

Moore River National Park
Facilities: 4WD Access Only
Information: Interpretive information
Activities: Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9561 1004

Neerabup National Park
Activities: Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9561 1004

Penguin Island Conservation Park
Facilities: Picnic Areas, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Information Centre, Interpretive information, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Fishing, Guided Tours/Activities, Swimming, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9432 5111

Serpentine National Park
Fees: Admission Fees
Facilities: Barbecues, Picnic Areas, toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9525 2128

Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Information: Brochure Available, Information Centre, Interpretive information, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Canoeing, Fishing, Guided Tours/Activities, Swimming, Water Skiing
Phone: (08) 9432 5111

Walyunga National Park
Fees: Admission Fees
Accommodation: Barbecues, Picnic Areas, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Facilities: Barbecues, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Interpretive information, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Canoeing, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9571 1371

Yanchep National Park
Fees: Admission Fees, Camping Fees
Accommodation: Accommodation, Camping
Facilities: Arboretum, Barbecues, Meals, Picnic Areas, Refreshment/Kiosk, Telephones, Toilets, Water(Drinking)
Information: Brochure Available, Information Centre, Interpretive information, Rangers present (All Year)
Activities: Caving, Guided Tours/Activities, Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9561 1004

Yellagonga Regional Park
Facilities: Arboretum, Picnic Areas, Refreshment/Kiosk, Toilets
Activities: Walk Trails
Phone: (08) 9405 1222

Perth Museums

Western Australian Museum
Location: Francis Street, Perth
Open: 10.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, Sun, 1pm-5pm Sat & public holidays
Telephone: (09) 328 4411

Francis Burt Law Education Centre
Location: Stirling Gardens, Comer Barrack Street & St George's Terrace, Perth
Open: I0am-2pm Tue - Thu (phone for bookings in order to view court proceedings and trials)
Telephone: (09) 325 4787

Fire Safety Education Centre & Museum
Location: Corner Murray & Irwin Streets, Perth
Open: 10am-3pm weekdays
Telephone: (09) 323 9468

Army Museum of Western Australia
Location: 2 Bulwer Street, Perth
Open: 1pm-4.30pm Sun
Telephone: (09) 227 9269

Granary Museum
Location: Kwinana Beach Road, Kwinana
Telephone: (09) 322 3677

The Energy Museum
Location: 12 Parry Street, Fremantle
Open: 10,30am-4.30pm weekdays 1am-4.30pm weekends & public holidays
9.30am-4.30pm school holidays
Telephone: (09) 430 5655

Fremantle History Museum
Location: 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle
Open: 11am-4pm weekdays 1pm-5pm weekends
Telephone: 430 7966

Shell Museum
Location: Nature's Gem House, 5 Beach Street, Fremantle
Open: 9am-5pm weekdays 10am-4.30pm weekends & public holidays
Telephone: (09) 336 1588

Mineral Museum of Western Australia
Location: 100 Plain Street, East Perth
Open: 8.30am-5pm weekdays
Telephone: (09) 222 3333

Rockingham Museum Flinders Lane, Rockingham
Open: 1pm-4.30pm Tue-Thu & Sat 10am-4.30pm Sun
Telephone: ((09) 592 3455

Telecommunications Museum
Location: Almondbury Road, Ardross
Open: 2pm-5pm weekends
Telephone: (09) 364 7067

Aviation Museum
Location: Bull Creek Drive, Bullcreek
Open: 10am-4pm weekdays, 11am-4am weekends
Telephone: (09) 332 4444

Historic Boats Museum
Location: B Shed, Victoria Quay, Fremantle
Open: 10am-3pm weekdays 10am-4pm weekends & Public holidays
Telephone: (09) 430 4680