Discover Perth

Perth Western Australia

The RANZCO 54th Annual Scientific Congress 2023 will be held in Perth, known as Australia’s Sunniest Capital City, where the Swan River meets the Southwest Coast. The city is full of life with waterfront bars, inner-city parks and street murals that are fringed with beautiful wineries and bushland, providing the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.

Whether you’re traveling by taxi, uber or public transport, Perth takes pride in being a safe and friendly destination that is easy to navigate for all.

Blending urban life with raw natural beauty, Perth has something for everyone. Discover what Perth has to offer and start planning your visit here.

Getting to the PCEC
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Nature & Wildlife

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Perth offers a large range of Bucket List experiences, from day trips exploring Rottnest Island, to Swan Valley wine and food tours, and Pinnacles Desert sunset stargazing, the options are endless.

Don’t miss out on the perfect time for Whale watching, from May to December.

Perth Foreshore Circuit
Popular for walking, running or riding, the Perth Foreshore loop is a 9.5km track along the waterfront. It’s a beautiful way to keep close to the city, being easily accessible and allowing you to turn around at any time. The average time for the entire loop is 1h 54mins.
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Swan River Circuit
Have some time to spare? This long moderately challenging route allows you to see the best of Perth’s Swan River with the 23km circuit, taking 4h 45mins on average. The circuit starts at Taylor Street, crosses over 2 bridges, the Windan Bridge and Garrat Road Bridge, giving you picturesque views of the city surrounds.
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Optus Stadium Circuit
View the world-class Perth Stadium with a quick and easy trail that loops around and through the golf course and meets the Swan River track. The popular 3km loop, can be peaceful outside peak hours and takes an average of 39mins to complete.
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Arts & Culture

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Surrounded by modern galleries, architecture and performance spaces there is always something to captivate the eyes.

Perth’s WA Museum Boola Bardip, is the newest addition to the city’s cultural art precinct. With an array of exhibits and tours, there is always something to see. View the list of events here.

Keep an eye out for street art and murals hidden in the city laneways, heritage buildings throughout the town and get lost in the history of Perth.

Uncover the history of Western Australia through the eyes of the worlds oldest living culture as you partake in tours, experiences and Dreamtime stories from Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures, Warrang-Bridil or Koomal Dreaming.

Day Trip Discounts

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Captain Cook Cruises WA, as well as Swan Valley Tours:
RANZCO23CC – for a 10% discount on adult fare for all public tours

SeaLink Rottnest Island:
RANZCO23RI – for a 20% discount on adult fares

Valid for travel between 14 & 29 October 2023

Swan River Scenic Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises:
RANZCO 2023: Book between 15-28th of October and use code RANZCO23 for 10% off

Rottnest Island Ferry discount with SeaLink:
Code RANZCO23: 20% off if they book more than 5 days in advance

Rottnest Island Ferry discount with Rottnest Express:
Code RANZCO20: 20% off all products including ferry fares, bike hire and our on-island touring

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We trust that the scientific and social programs of the Congress will provide all that you need to make RANZCO’s 54th annual meeting enjoyable and satisfying.

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