About Perth, Western Australia

Western Australia is adored for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches. It is a land blessed with some of the world's most precious natural phenomena including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-old Bungle Bungle range and the towering Karri forests of the South West.

Spanning over 2.5 million square kilometres (1 million square miles), Western Australia extends into different climatic zones simultaneously. When it is warm and dry in the north of the State, it is cool and wet in the south - that is how big Western Australia is. Perth, the capital city of the State, is home to 1.38 million people and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia.

Sophisticated yet uncomplicated, the lifestyle in Western Australia is a relaxed one. Perth offers visitors a variety of multi-cultural restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs. Spend a day shopping, cruising on the Swan River, relaxing on a secluded beach, or play a round of golf on one of Perth's many courses. Take a day tour north to Wave Rock, or south to the Margaret River region.

Rottnest Island also makes a wonderful day out, with pristine blue water, and long stretches of white sandy beaches. Spend a day exploring the island on bicycle, catch the bus or train tour and explore spectacular marine life. Bordered largely by desert to the east, Western Australia is bound by 12,500 kilometres (7,813 miles) of the world's most pristine coastline to the west.

The big variety of landscapes and climates in Western Australia means there is always plenty of sunshine, making it a perfect year-round destination. It is a land blessed with spectacular diversity where the deep reds of ancient interior rock formations contrast with the sparkling blue of the Indian and Southern Oceans and the lush greenery of the stunning southern regions.

Kings Park Wildflower Festival
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is visited by millions of people each year. With its remarkable expanses of unique bushland, tranquil parkland and botanic garden, Kings Park is the most popular visitor destination in Western Australia. In the month of September, leading up to ISBE 2010 Kings Park will be hosting the annual Kings Park Festival. The festival not only showcases a spectacular display of Western Australian wildflowers, there will also be a variety of festive days, exciting exhibits, diverse workshops, stimulating guided walks and plenty of live entertainment throughout the festival. The Festival focuses on connecting the community with nature and to motivate greater environmental awareness and action. Visitors are invited to engage in the workshops and take practical simple steps towards protecting and conserving our natural environment. A newly constructed Conservation Garden showcases 400 Western Australian threatened plants including 30 extremely rare and critically endangered plants.

Climate
Perth’s mean maximum temperature during September/October is 22 Degrees Celsius and the average rainfall is 43mm.

South West
From the city, head to the states South West for world class wineries, luxury accommodation and forests of tall trees. These taper off to a ribbon of coastal hinterlands of sheltered bays and rivers, often lined with massive granite boulders and stunning outlooks. Here, life is simple and genuine, offering a taste of rural Australian living along with relaxing country and retreats and secluded chalets.

North West
If it's an Aussie frontier adventure you're after head to the North West. Here you'll find rugged ancient landforms, remnant rainforest, deep red gorges, vast cattle stations and pioneering personalities, ancient Aboriginal culture and unique quality accommodation.

The sheer size of Western Australia beckons visitors back time and again to explore the huge number and range of holiday possibilities.

Beaches
Beautiful beaches abound in Western Australia. The Indian Ocean gleams like a sparkling sapphire under a warm southern sun.

One of the most famous is Broome’s Cable Beach. Hailed as one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline on earth, Cable Beach is blessed with azure water fringed by 22 kilometres of pristine white sands. The spectacular fiery Broome sunsets will take your breath away.

At Monkey Mia in Denham, squeaky-clean beach sand surrounds still, aquamarine waters, where wild bottlenose dolphins regularly come ashore to say g'day and snare a feed of fish.

Ningaloo Reef is a 260 kilometre spectacle of colour and diversity. It is home to emerald lagoons teeming with brilliant coral and vibrant tropical fish and is one of the few places on earth you can swim alongside whale sharks.

At Surfer’s Point in Margaret River, the surf is consistently spectacular. Home to the Margaret River Pro and a firm favourite with world’s elite pro-surfers, it’s teeming with powerful ground swells and first-class waves.

Perth Beaches
Closer to Perth, The Basin on Rottnest Island is a sheltered lagoon flush with colourful schools of fish. It's an ideal spot for a snorkel and swim.

At Cottesloe Beach, towering Norfolk pines line a boulevard buzzing with cafes and pubs. Cottesloe has a clean, clear coastline and smooth terraced lawns are filled with Perth's most buff bods.

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Perth Beach Getaway - 1 Day

Experience the magnificence of Western Australia's coastline at one of Perth's 19 sensational white sand beaches.

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Broome Getaway - 7 Days

Broome's Cable Beach is arguably Western Australia's most famous coastal paradise, drawing visitors back time and again.

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Useful Information

Communication
All communication with registered delegates will be by email wherever an email address is provided, or by fax. If you register and do not receive a confirmation either by email or fax within 5 working days please contact the Congress Secretariat EECW by phone on (08) 9389 1488 or email info@eecw.com.au.

Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming to the Congress. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Congress, or through cancellation of the Congress itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. Neither the Congress Secretariat nor the Organising Committee will take any responsibility for any participant failing to insure. Please speak to your travel agent or airline in regard to this matter.

Meals
The Congress Organisers recognise that some delegates may have special dietary needs. Please advise the Congress Secretariat either via the registration form or in writing should you wish for them to make alternative arrangements on your behalf.

Privacy Statement
In registering for this event relevant details may be incorporated into a delegate list for the benefit of all delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, International Society for Behavioral Ecology, EECW Pty Ltd and other parties directly related to the Congress. Should you wish for your details not to be included in this list, please tick the privacy requested box on the registration form.

Smoking Policy
The Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre has a no smoking policy. This policy also applies to the majority of restaurants, bars and shopping centres in Perth.

Visas
International visitors to Australia require a Visa or an electronic travel authority. It is your responsibility to ensure documentation is correct and complete before you commence your journey. Information on obtaining visas or ETA's can be found on the web site - www.eta.immi.gov.au.

Visitors to Perth
Perth Airport is the international and regional gateway to Western Australia. Located only 12 kilometres north east of Perth City, shuttle buses operate between the airports, Perth city and Fremantle. Hire cars and taxis are easily available.

Child Care
Information will be available shortly, please check this space again soon.

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