Western Australia's capital city sits beside the tranquil waters of the Swan River. Locals enjoy the out-door lifestyle, with its street side cafe's, inner-city parks and bustling shopping.

This is made easy with a climate that boasts sunshine for three quarters of the year and minimal rainfall.

Accessing Perth's major attractions and shopping areas is simple, thanks to the free Central Area Transit bus service.

The free CAT bus service runs regularly across the city with stops spread throughout. Jump on or off at any stop, all it costs is your time.

Event Dates for 2013

Fringe World Festival at various venues around Perth: 25 January - 24 February

Picturing New York: Photographs from MoMA Exhibition at Art Gallery of WA: 26 January - 12 May

Perth International Arts Festival at various venues around Perth: 8 February - 2 March

KISS and Mötley Crüe at Perth Arena: 28 February

Sculpture by the Sea at Cottesloe Beach: 8 - 25 March

Neil Finn & Paul Kelly at Kings Park: 14 March  

LA TRAVIATA by Giuseppe Verdi at His Majesty's Theatre: 9 - 20 April