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FOR FREE! KINGS PARK Located just a few minutes from the city, this natural bushland is at its most impressive in spring when the wildflowers bloom. A picnic reserve, a war memorial, a floral clock and many beautiful nature walks are just some of the attractions on offer PERTH’S BEACHES Perth has magnificent beaches. Some of the top picks include Cottesloe Civic Centre, which boasts beautiful gardens; Scarborough, which has markets on the weekend; and Swanbourne, which is famous for being a nudist beach. FREE TRANSIT ZONE This is a district in the centre of the city where all bus and train travel is free. Jumping on a bus or a train is a cheap and environmentally friendly way to see the city. For timetable information on this FREE service go to www.transperth.wa.gov.au
EVENTS DERBY BOAB FESTIVAL July. See website for venues. www.derbyboabfestival.org.au PERTH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 14 - 24 July www.revelationfilmfest.org KINGS PARK FESTIVAL September www.bgpa.wa.gov.au/events
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