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Country Guide > Australia and South Pacific > Australia > Western Australia | |
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Social Profile Food & Drink Excellent seafood comes from the coast around Perth, including king prawns, rock lobster (locals call this crayfish, dhufish, jewfish or barramundi), and special freshwater lobster called marron. There are excellent local wines in Western Australia and vineyards at Swan Valley, Mount Barker and Margaret River. A vibrant pavement coffee culture exists in Perth, and Fremantle’s South Terrace is home to the aptly named Cappuccino Strip (and to the infamous Redback lager). There is also an abundance of international cuisine and interesting dining experiences; for example, eating fish and chips from a converted tram in Fremantle, sampling the excellent Asian food in Subiaco (Perth), enjoying a seafood barbecue in the bush or partaking of a culinary feast in a riverside restaurant along the Swan River. Tropical fruits are abundant - especially banana, mango and papaya. Nightlife There are many nightclubs in the Northbridge area of Perth, which is located within easy walking distance from the bus and train stations. Here you can find club venues to cater for all music tastes, including mainstream, hardcore, gay and alternative beats. The large Burswood Resort and Casino complex is also only minutes from Perth city centre. In addition there are many cinemas in Leederville, Fremantle and Perth, as well as several theatres (see the Independent Theatre Association for information; website: www.theatre.asn.au). Shopping Best buys are Argyle diamonds, opals and Aboriginal art. Shops are open all day Saturday and some shops in the suburbs are also open 'late night' on Thursdays. Shops in Perth and Fremantle are open Friday and Sunday nights. Special Events For a full list, contact the Western Australian Tourism Commission (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of special events occurring in Western Australia in 2005: Jan 1-8 Hyundai Hopman Cup XVII (international tennis competition). Jan 9 Summadayze, dance festival, Perth. Feb 1 Leeuwin Concert Series, Margaret River. Feb 11-Mar 6 52nd Perth International Arts Festival. Mar 26-27 Western Australian Environmental Festival, Peron. May 13-15 2005 Quilt Forest Rally, Busselton. Jun 4-6 Western Australian Food & Wine Exhibition, Perth. Aug 6-7 Multiplex Avon Descent (boat race down Avon River from Northam to Bayswater). Sep 28-Oct 1 World Darts Federation World Cup, Perth. Oct 6-9 Gravity Graves HQ, action-sports competition, Perth. |