About the Regions

Capital: PERTH
Population: 1,962,100 (2002)
Area Size: 2,525,500km²
Longitude / Latitude: 115.52°E / 31.57°S
Time Zone: UTC+8 (+9 DST)
Climate: tropical north to the temperate south
Roadside Assistance: RAC
Rail & Bus: TransPerth

West Australia Regions

Choose a Region Gascoyne Great Southern Mid West North West Peel South West Suburban Perth Goldfields & Outback Urban Perth Wheatbelt

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia (WA), and is the most isolated capital city in the world. It is also the sunniest capital city in the world, with an average of 8 hours per day sunshine for 365 days of the year. Perth is nestled next to the Swan River and Kings Park, which is the largest inner city park in the world, even larger that Central Park in New York City.

Western Australia is abundant with uniqueness. Head north of Perth and you will see some of the most inpiring landscapes in the world. It also boasts the largest fish in the world, the Whale Shark, which attracts many tourists and researchers for the experience of swimming with them. Head south of Perth and you will find some of the best wines and some of the top surfing waves in the world. Inland you will find the largest shire with the least people, the biggest open cut mining in the world, and maybe find some gold nuggets in the process.

Western Australia is Australia's largest state, and the home to many resources. No matter which direction you head, you will find something new. One minute you are in lush forests, then next you could be in the middle of nowhere.

Map of Regional Towns & Features

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