Perth Maps and Handy Information

Perth maps & handy information

ESA2007 DELEGATE INFORMATION:

PERTH WEATHER and Climate: 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; even during the short mild winter the sun is often shining.

The Seasons: Perth weather is recorded and forecast in degrees Celsius.

Springtime in Perth: Spring begins in September in Perth, and from this time on, the weather quickly warms to fine sunny conditions for the many months ahead. For the most part spring is sunny and warm, especially from October and November, the weather is generally fine and rain is usually minimal or absent.

Average Temperatures
November: Daytime 24-27C	Overnight Minimum 12-15C
December: Daytime 27-30C	Overnight Minimum 15-18C

WELCOME RECEPTION is at Perth Town Hall on the corner of Hay and Barrack Streets commencing at 6.00pm on Sunday 25th November.

CONFERENCE DINNER the Golden Nugget Function Room at Gloucester Park. Located in East Perth, Gloucester Park offers close proximity to the city, plenty of free on site parking and stunning views of the Swan River.

ACCOMMODATION

Map of Perth & Suburbs

Map of Perth & Suburbs

Map no. 7: Best Western Emerald Hotel Apartments, 24 Mounts Rd, Perth.

Map no. 7: Medina Grand Hotel, 33 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth

Map no. 7: Waldorf Mounts Bay Waters Apartments, 110-128 Mount Bay Rd,

Map no. 8: Kings Park Motel, 255 Thomas St, Subiaco

Map no. 9: St Georges College (UWA) Mounts Bay Rd, Crawley/Nedlands.

Map no. 9: Trinity College (UWA) 230 Hamden Rd. Crawley/Nedlands

Note: Map of University of WA shows St George & Trinity College (see below, under POST GRADUATE DAY).

PERTH CONVENTION EXHIBITION CENTRE (PCEC)

no.7 on Map

PCEC. 21 MOUNTS BAY ROAD. PERTH WA 6000

POST GRADUATE DAY

Post Graduate Day Workshop Sunday 25 November 2007

The postgraduate course 2007 is organized by Mark Westoby, Dept of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney NSW 2109.

TRANSPORT

Taxis: phone 131313 available 24 hours.

For information on Transperth services and timetabling call the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13 (TTY: 9428 1999 for hearing impaired) or visit the website. To have a timetable emailed to you register with TravelEasy at www.transperth.wa.gov.au.

Red CAT, Blue CAT, Yellow CAT BUSES

Perth CAT buses and the Free Transit Zone InfoCentres: Esplanade Busport, Perth Train Station, Plaza Arcade and Wellington Street Bus Station.

Transperth’s CAT buses offer you a fast, free and convenient means of travelling in and around the Perth CBD. Choose a Red CAT bus to travel east and west in the CBD, a Blue CAT bus to travel north and south in the CBD, or the Yellow CAT bus for free travel from East Perth to Thomas St,West Perth.

CAT services help to reduce the expenses associated with driving and parking in the city.

All CAT bus stops are colour coded for your convenience and include an audio recording of service times. Simply press the information button at the stop to find out when the next bus is due to arrive.

Transperth’s CAT buses – deliver fast, frequent and free travel to you. Travel for free at all times on all Transperth services located within the Free Transit Zone (FTZ).

Free travel is only permitted within the FTZ. If you are travelling outside this zone normal fares apply. Free Transit Zone Monday to Friday 6:50am - 6:20pm Every 5 mins.

RED CAT

Monday to Friday

6:50am - 6:20pm Every 5 mins.

All services finish by 6:20pm at Perth Train Station.

Saturday & Sunday

10:00am - 6:15pm Every 25 mins.

All services finish by 6:15pm

Public Holidays No service unless advertised.

BLUE CAT

Monday to Thursday

6:50am - 6:20pm Every 7 mins.

All services finish by 6:20pm at Perth Train Station.