THE DESTINATION – Perth, Western Australia

Perth has a well-earned reputation as a great meeting destination. It’s clean air, open spaces and enviable lifestyle provide the perfect setting for events. Perth is one of the sunniest cities in the world making it an all-year round meeting destination.

Perth is a fantastic place from which to plan a tour and see more of what Western Australia has to offer. Tour the Margaret River wineries and the beautiful Great Southern coast, go on a diving trip to Shark Bay, Western Australia’s first World Heritage listed area, including Monkey Mia, take a sunset camel ride on 90 mile beach in Broome, or enjoy a helicopter ride over the Bungle Bungles.

THE VENUE – Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
www.pcec.com.au

The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre is located in the heart of Perth’s central business district.  The state-of-the-art, three-level venue is Western Australia’s only purpose-built convention, exhibition and meeting venue

The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre’s 300-metre long, floor-to-ceiling glass foyer, across all three levels, features expansive pre-function and foyer areas providing panoramic city and Swan River views.

The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre’s convenient location provides event organisers, delegates and visitors with easy access to the city’s facilities, services and attractions. Several hotels and apartments, as well as restaurants, bars, cafes, retail outlets and entertainment areas are all located within walking distance of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Conference Precinct Map available on the PCEC website enables you to view the surrounding hotels, tourist highlights and local restaurants and their distance from the venue.

Car Parking
Car parking is available at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, in the City of Perth car park. The car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Due to its popularity, the Convention Centre Car Park tends to fill up quickly. However alternate parking is available within a short walk of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. 

For more details on parking in and around the PCEC, please go to www.pcec.com.au/parking.cfm. 

Perth Free Transit Zone (FTZ) and Central Area Transit Service (CAT)
The Free Transit Zone or FTZ (for buses) and the SmartRider Free Transit Zone (for trains) operate within the Perth city boundaries. Passengers can travel within it on any bus or train for free, as often as they want. Look for the FTZ logo on bus stops to identify the FTZ boundaries. CAT services:  The Perth, Fremantle and Joondalup CAT (Central Area Transit) services are free high frequency services that operate in the Perth, Fremantle & Joondalup CBD's.

This information is provided by the www.transperth.wa.gov.au website. Please visit this website for further information on the free bus system. 

Climate
With more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital city, Perth enjoys a true Mediterranean climate. During the month of October the temperatures average between 20-26°C.

Time Zone
Western Australia is +8.00 hours GMT.

Airport & Transfers
www.perthairport.net.au

Perth Airport is located just 20-30 minutes drive from Perth's CBD. Shuttle buses and taxis are readily available from both the international and domestic terminals.

Shuttle Buses:
An Airport-City Shuttle operates to and from domestic and international airports with convenient pick up points located near accommodation throughout Perth. For more details go to www.perthshuttle.com.au or phone toll free 1300 666 806

Taxis
Taxis are available from both the domestic and international terminals. A taxi trip from the airport terminals to Perth city centre will take 20 to 30 minutes. The journey will cost approximately AUD$20.00 - AUD$30.00.

Swan Taxis                     Ph: 13 1330 (within Australia)
Black & White Taxis        Ph: 13 1008 (within Australia)

Travel
Perth is easily accessed by air from all Australian capital cities and international destinations. Discounted fares can be purchased online through a number of operators and internet sites, as shown above.