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Food & Drink: Excellent seafood comes from the coast around Perth, including king prawns, rock lobster (locals call this crayfish, dhufish, jewfish or barramundi), and special freshwater lobster called marron. There are excellent local wines in Western Australia and vineyards at Swan Valley, Mount Barker and Margaret River. A vibrant pavement coffee culture exists in Perth, and Fremantle’s South Terrace is home to the aptly named Cappuccino Strip (and to the infamous Redback lager). There is also an abundance of international cuisine and interesting dining experiences; for example, eating fish and chips from a converted tram in Fremantle, sampling the excellent Asian food in Subiaco (Perth), enjoying a seafood barbecue in the bush or partaking of a culinary feast in a riverside restaurant along the Swan River.
Nightlife: There are many nightclubs in the Northbridge area of Perth, which is located within easy walking distance from the bus and train stations. Here you can find club venues to cater for all music tastes, including mainstream, hardcore, gay and alternative beats. The large Burswood Resort and Casino complex is also only minutes from Perth city centre. In addition there are many cinemas in Leederville, Fremantle and Perth, as well as several theatres (see the Independent Theatre Association for information, website : www.theatre.asn.au).
Shopping: Best buys are Argyle diamonds, opals and Aboriginal art. Shops are open all day Saturday and some shops in the suburbs are also open late night Thursday. Shops in Perth and Fremantle are open Friday and Sunday nights.
Special Events: For a full list, contact the Western Australian Tourism Commission (see Contact Addresses section). The following is a selection of festivals and special events taking place in Western Australia in 2003:
Dec 28 2002-Jan 4 2003 Hyundai Hopman Cup (international tennis competition. Jan 16-Feb 16 50th Perth International Arts Festival. Jan 26 Australia Day Carnival of the Swan (cultural and sporting events held on the Swan River). Feb 13-16 Johnnie Walker Classic (golf tournament). Feb/Mar Leeuwin Estate Concert Margaret River. Apr 19-21 Fremantle Buskers Festival. Aug 2-3 Avon Descent (boat race down Avon River from Northam). Sep 5-14 Broome Shinju-Matsuri (Festival of the Pearl). Sept/Oct Perth Wildflower Festival. Oct 11-19 Rugby World Cup 2003. Oct/Nov Telstra Rally Australia. Nov Margaret River Surf Classic. Nov 7-16 Margaret River Wine Region Festival.
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