Perth - Useful Information
Inoculations
There are no inoculations required for visits to Australia.
Useful Numbers
International dialling code: 61
Emergency Numbers
Police: 000
Fire: 9323 9300
Ambulance: 000
Perth Tourist Information Centre
469 Wellington Street
Tel: (08) 9483 1111
United Kingdom Consulate
British Consulate General
Level 26, Allendale Square
77 St George's Terrace
Tel: (08) 8 9224 4700
Currency
The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD), with 100 Cents = 1AUD.
Banknote denominations are from $5 to $100.
Climate
Perth has a Mediterranean climate, making it ideal for visiting all year around, with warm days, mild evenings and sunny weather. Perth’s brief winter runs from June to August, when the city experiences the most rainfall, occasional storms and cooler nights. Summer starts in December and is warm to hot, with temperatures occasionally hitting 30 degrees Centigrade or higher.
Timezone
GMT + 8