About Perth & Western Australia

About Perth

Nestled on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is a sophisticated city with a population of approximately 1.6 million. Perth enjoys a Mediterranean climate, allowing for plenty of outdoor activities. It boasts more hours of sunshine than any other state in Australia, with brilliant blue skies, clean air and picturesque surroundings.

There is good shopping available, many riverside and beachside restaurants and cafes, a 24-hour world class casino, international quality golf courses, over 80 kilometres of white sandy beaches and a huge range of outdoor activities and experiences.

Perth is proud of its broad cultural diversity which is reflected in its multicultural lifestyle, a wide range of restaurants, events and the arts. The city’s cultural diversity and proximity to Asia have had an intriguing influence. Perth’s more creative chefs are experimenting with the cultural collision of flavours and with some of the best fresh produce in the world, good food and wine is among the city's many charms.

The city is an ideal base from which to explore the diverse surrounding attractions. Less than half an hour's drive the city centre is an abundance of world class wineries offering wine tasting tours and sumptuous lunches.

Other attractions include swimming with the dolphins in their natural environment, visiting nearby Rottnest Island and exploring the historic port city of Fremantle. Perth is also the ideal stepping stone into Western Australia’s rich and diverse countryside.

Getting Around Perth

Visitors will appreciate the accessibility of Perth, the venues and the promximity of the domestic and airport international terminals are all within a 20 minute radius of Perth and connected by major freeways.

Perth boasts an efficient public transport system including a free-of-charge shuttle service throughout the Perth city centre.

Global Access to Perth

Perth’s geographical region makes it an ideal venue for the 2016 World Masters Athletics Championships. Close to Asian ports, Perth is the western gateway to Australia for European and American travellers.

Perth’s International Airport operates more than 100 flights into Perth each week and will ensure a convenient and speedy logistical solution to moving large numbers of visitors.

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Safe, Friendly Host City

Perth will provide a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for the World Masters Athletics and the 2016 World Masters Athletics Championships. Voted the friendliest city in the world in a 2002 Travel and Leisure Magazine reader’s poll, Perth people have a reputation for embracing hallmark events that are staged in their State.

World Masters Athletics can be guaranteed that the event will be strongly embraced by the friendly locals who will go out of their way to ensure that visitors to the State will leave with many fond memories.