About Scarborough, Perth and surrounding areas >


Information on visiting Western Australia can be found here:
http//www.westernaustralia.com/en/

About Scarborough >
Scarborough is located on the west coast, just a short 15 minute drive west from the heart of Perth city.

As part of Perth's Sunset Coast, Scarborough is famous for its sunny weather, popular beaches and relaxed lifestyle. There are a variety of shops, weekend markets, and pubs and clubs.

In addition to the excellent ocean foreshore, Scarborough contains several parks and reserves. Abbett Park offers a variety of sporting opportunities, including football, squash, lawn bowls, tennis and cricket. Scarborough Beach is home to a lifesaving club, surfing competitions and other recreation facilities.

Local shopping complexes are scattered throughout the suburb that provide for daily needs.

A range of restaurants can be found in Scarborough, from silver service to casual dining and café styles.

About Perth >
Perth City Centre is located alongside the peaceful waters of the Swan River, twenty kilometres inland of the Indian Ocean on the West Coast of Australia. The site was originally a safe inland position during colonial times, while the river provided an excellent means for transporting supplies from the coastal port to the fledgling colony.

Much of Perth was originally built using convict labour, and this can still be seen today in some of Perth's remaining historic buildings. These days however, the river and surrounding area provides a scenic outlook for the city of Perth as well as a place for recreational activities.

Perth has a number of locations which jump into life, especially at the weekends. Just outside the Perth city centre is the Perth district of Northbridge where you will find a range of nightclubs, pubs, cafes and eateries, offering an eclectic mix of cultures and cuisines. Meanwhile, south of Perth in Fremantle things are jumping at the local nightclubs and bars. If you are looking for the Perth nightlife, you are sure to find it at one of these locations.

Places of interest:
Perth Mint
Perth Bell Tower
The Old Mill
King's Park
Perth Zoo
Aboriginal Art Gallery

There are lots of other things to see and do in and around Perth. For more information visit the Perth Tourist Online Centre.

About Fremantle >
Fremantle is located in the south west corner of Australia. It is bounded on two sides by the Indian Ocean and the Swan River and is Western Australia's major commercial port. Known locally as "Freo", it is approximately 25 kilometres south of Perth, and has long been known as Western Australia's second city.

Fremantle was established in 1829 as a port for the fledgling Swan River Colony and was the major city in Western Australia for much of its early history. It was the first port of call in Australia for many migrants and visitors. Over time, with the ability to travel by plane, Fremantle was overlooked as a destination to visit. However, it became the centre of the world's attention during the Australian defence of the America's Cup in 1987, and today Fremantle sustains a rich mixture of cultures and nationalities.

Places of interest:
Fremantle Prison
West Australian Maritime Museum
Shipwreck Galleries
Fremantle Markets (Friday, Saturday and Sunday only)

For a great map and guide for places to see, click here

Weather >
Perth has a Mediterranean climate and is located in one of only five Mediterranean climate zones in the world. This means that for most of the year, the weather is fine and sunny, and even during the short, mild winter the sun is often shining.

For more up to date forecasts and weather information, click here.