Perth Walkabout - The Insider's Guide to Perth Western Australia

Swimming with the Dolphins in Rockingham - Up, Close and Personal

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 14 September 2011

The day had finally arrived for my swim with the dolphins adventure, and the Perth weather was perfect – a bright and sunny day with not a cloud in the sky.

My adventure with the dolphins started in darkness however, as I had set my alarm clock for an early wake up call; to get to my pick up point before 7am. My chosen pick up point was the Wellington Street Coach Tourist Stand in the Perth CBD.

For those who have not been to the Tourist Stand in the city, it is located between William Street and Queen St on the bus port side of Wellington Street. Look out for the prominent sign Wellington Street Coach Tourist Stand next to the glass bus shelter. You can’t miss it!

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Perth Walkabout August Monthly Wrap

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 09 September 2011

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The Perth Walkabout Monthly Wrap is published at the end of each month to provide a snapshot of articles that hit the headlines in the last 4 weeks.

Here is Perth Walkabout's Monthly Wrap for the month of August:

Work and Travel in Australia – Office Culture, Beer O’Clock and More

If you’re planning to work in Australia either temporarily or permanently, you’ll want to familiarise yourself with the Australian work culture. Some people will find it similar to previous work environments they’ve experienced, while others will find things very foreign. The type of work you do will influence the type of atmosphere you experience to a degree, but the general basics of the work culture will be the same.

My partner and I worked several different jobs while travelling around Australia with the majority of our work being in Perth.

Working Holiday in Perth - The Essentials

Details: Written by: Emily Cordz; Published: 07 September 2011

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Working Holidays are a great way to extend your travels beyond the limitations of your pre-trip savings by allowing you to legally work in Australia. Many travellers find it easier in terms of finding jobs and exploring the country to have one full-time employment for up to six months.

Some prefer to do this at the beginning of their trip so they can stock up on funds and budget accordingly the rest of their time, while other would rather use it to replenish their depleted funds in the middle or end of their trip. No matter when you choose to work during your trip, you will need to take care of a few technical details in order to work.

Beautiful Busselton – Top Attraction Wins By Miles

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 02 September 2011

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Busselton is a beautiful seaside town located approximately 220 kilometres from Perth, and is a fantastic destination for a get away down south.

Getting to Busselton is a fairly straight forward route – an easy three hour drive starting off along the Kwinana Highway, and on to the new Bunbury Bypass which has shaved a few more minutes off the journey.

Your first port of call when arriving in Busselton should be the Visitor Centre at 38 Peel Terrace. You can’t miss it – it's well signposted and located in a modern building with ample parking alongside the main road leading into town.

Here are some highlights of Busselton to check out on your next visit:

Busselton Jetty

The Lowdown on Schooling in Perth

Details: Written by: Vicki Sly; Published: 31 August 2011

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The Western Australian education system can be a complex beast to understand, particularly if you have just arrived in Perth from overseas or interstate.

The main reason is that the name given to the age-specific year levels is different to what you will find in other countries and even differs from other states within Australia.

Travel Western Australia - An Adventure from the Top End to Perth

Details: Written by: Emily Cordz; Published: 23 August 2011

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Many travellers who fly to Perth often comment how they would love to travel Western Australia to see more of the State, but everything is so far that the thought of driving there and back in a short amount of time puts them off the idea. If you are one of those travellers, instead of making it a round trip consider making a one way exploration either coming or going from Perth. The two key things you’ll need is a car, preferably a four wheel drive to open up you opportunities in the various roads and national parks along the way, and a sense of adventure.

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Swimming with the Dolphins in Rockingham - Up, Close and Personal

Perth Walkabout August Monthly Wrap

Working Holiday in Perth - The Essentials

Beautiful Busselton – Top Attraction Wins By Miles

The Lowdown on Schooling in Perth

Travel Western Australia - An Adventure from the Top End to Perth