Travel to Perth
Perth is a beautiful city, but is also one of the world's most isolated cities. However, it is well-serviced by approximately 13 different international airlines, some of which operate multiple daily services. Perth is around 24 flying hours from New York, 18 hours from London and LA, 16 hours from Frankfurt, 10 hours from Dubai and South Africa, 7 hours from Hong Kong and approximately 5 hours from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
Perth airport is conveniently close to the CBD (17 km from the International Terminal; 12 km from Domestic). Be aware of the a significant distance between the International (Terminal 1) and Domestic (Terminals 2 and 3) terminals if you are meeting someone.
See www.westernaustralia.com for more information on international and domestic travel and useful tourism information.
Fireworks, Comet and Lightning in Perth on Australia Day, 2007 (Antii Kemppainen)
Visas
All travellers to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane. Participants require either a Short Validity Business ETA or a Business (Short Stay) Visa. Conference participants who are not eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) need to request a "Letter of Invitation" to supplement their application.
Time Zones
Daylight saving ends in Western Australia at 3am Sunday morning, March 30, which is a week before the rest of Australia (if you want to strike up a conversation with your cab driver, ask his opinion of daylight savings - it's a controversial topic in WA!).
- 28 October 2007 - 29 March 2008: Perth time is 9 hrs ahead of UTC/GMT.
- 30 March 2008 - 25 October 2008: Perth time is 8 hrs ahead of UTC/GMT.
For details, see the World Clock.