Move to Australia? - Move to Perth Promo
See what life is like in Perth, Australia. Jobs, climate, houses, schools - a picture says a thousand words!
Tessa Steven a UK migrant has filmed a series of DVDs to help people wanting to live in Perth, Australia see visually what life is really like.
Tessa Steven provides an independent assessment of the ups and downs of migrating to Perth, to help people wanting to live and work in Perth.
Having travelled the world extensively and using her personal knowledge of the migration process, you will learn the answers to many important questions, you may have about immigrating and living in Perth from an expert.
In the eleven sections of this DVD, you will find out about getting a job and the tax system, coping with the change in climate, the cost of living, the education and medical systems, whether to buy or build a house, buying a car and the transport system, if you can take your pet, snakes and spiders, shopping, life at the beach and what to do in your spare time.
Perth, the gateway to Western Australia, has the most hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. This makes it the ideal destination where travellers can enjoy a relaxed outdoor lifestyle all year round. Endless beaches stretch the length of the coast, you will see Fremantle, Cottersloe, San Remo and Scarborough Beaches. You can find world-class wineries in nearby Swan Valley and explore the beautiful bushland setting of the Darling Range, to the east.
Western Australia's famous Margaret River Wine Region combines secluded beaches, old growth forests and wineries to create a truly unique holiday experience. This quaint surfie town has evolved into a gourmet traveller's delight, producing wines from over 60 wineries, delicious cheeses, chocolate, olive oil and truffles throughout the region. And it's just a three-and-a-half hour drive south of Perth.
In the city itself youll find a pulsing Central Business District resplendent with a glorious selection of shops, bars, restaurants, galleries, theatres and museums, on this DVD you will visit Ye Old London court, and the main shopping areas in Perth city centre. Visiting the Hollywood and Royal Perth hospitals also in this DVD
The city also boasts the scenic splendours of the Swan River and Kings Park both offering a wealth of activities helping you to relax and get back to nature while remaining in the heart of the city.
For a maritime feel, take a half hour journey south to Fremantle on the coast where you can enjoy the carnival atmosphere of street performers outside the weekend markets, delight in the buzz of activity around the popular cafe strip and Fishing Boat Harbour or discover the many gorgeously restored historical buildings.
Just a short ferry boat ride from Fremantle or Perth City takes you to beautiful Rottnest Island. On the island you can soak up the laid-back, beachside holiday atmosphere, explore the idyllic bays and picturesque scenery, swim in the pristine waters and hire a bike for a relaxing cycle around the whole island.
Back on the mainland, take the time to explore the ribbon of white sandy beaches along the aptly named Sunset Coast, which stretches from city beaches north to Lancelin and inland to Gingin. This stunning coastline is gateway to the beautiful Indian Ocean and is a water lovers paradise.
Further south at coastal Rockingham, the water is similarly appealing and boasts an incredible wealth of charismatic marine life, including the charming and graceful wild dolphins who inhabit the areas waters. Visitors can also get close to nature in this area by visiting both penguin and Seal Islands. Nearby Peel is another jewel in the Perth region crown. Home to the city of Mandurah, the region offers all the style of city amenities with a real holiday feel.
Seeing for yourself the education providers Rockingham TAFE and Murdoch University
With over 500 shots throughout Perth, this DVD portrays everyday life and is a MUST SEE for anyone wanting to immigrate, or if you are interested in taking a look at life in Australia. Tessas passion for Australia is truly visible in this educational and informative DVD.
Real people living real lives!