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20-24 Perth Poetry Festival Aug CinefestOz 2014 Perth Winter Arts Season This year WA Poets will present the 10th annual Perth Poetry Festival, featuring Xanadu the Musical The CinefestOZ film festival showcases The City of Perth Winter Arts Season international guests such as John Kinsella In August Koorliny Arts Centre and Lady Gaga extraordinary Australian and international will bring together an agglomeration of for one performance only. Kwinana Industries Council will put on a films over five days in August each year theatre, dance, cabaret, comedy, music, Interstate guests will include Judith roller disco-inspired musical. Based on the Australian fans will have their chance to see in Western Australia’s south-west. exhibitions, film and literature over the SwanSongs Beveridge from New South Wales and Jeltje film of the same name, Xanadu centres Lady Gaga in August when Artpop Ball visits In its fifth year, the CinefestOZ film festival winter months. the city. will see the south-west city of Busselton To celebrate the season’s 10th anniversary The SwanSongs program celebrates from Melbourne, while local featured poets on a Greek muse who is sent to Earth to come alive for a celebration of engaging there will be more than 150 events from Australian tenor Alexander Lewis’ fabulous such as Liana Joy Christensen will attend. inspire Californians during the 1980s. Lady Gaga’s Artrave: the Artpop Ball tour is films, filmmaker forums and gala events. 60 participating arts organisations, story-telling gifts, exploring the lives, loves The festival will incorporate a slam (a While on earth, she meets and falls in supporting her new album Artpop. and works of great painters, centring on businesses and homegrown or competition at which poets read or recite love with an artist and helps him realise This is the third studio album for Lady Gaga, Through feature film premieres and a poignant letters from Vincent Van Gogh. international artists bursting with talent. original work)., various workshops and his dreams. Matinées will take place on which was released in November last year and highly anticipated film selection, the popular Step outside the house and into the minds With operatic engagements in the United discussions, multilingual poetry, comic poetry August 16 and 23 at 2pm. has been said to be the most lyrically-presented. Australian festival draws a diverse audience, of the performers and artists as they States and Australia and acclaimed and poets with sound. Tracks include Aura, Venus and Gypsy Artpop. attracting filmmakers and actors from present the most dynamic and eclectic performances in musical theatre, Lewis Where: Koorliny Arts Centre throughout Australia and around the globe. performances the city has seen to date. is forging a distinct career as a crossover Most of the events this year will take place at www.visitperthcity.com.au Where: Perth Arena Where: Busselton Where: City of Perth artist. Upcoming engagements include the Northbridge Piazza and big screen. Perth www.pertharena.com.au Tamino in The Magic Flute for the West Poetry Club will additionally host featured www.cinefestoz.com www.visitperthcity.com.au Australian Opera. readers at the Moon Cafe in Northbridge. Where: Perth Town Hall Where: Northbridge Piazza Photo: Tom Munro RCA Records. www.visitperthcity.com.au www.wapoets.net.au 24 Aug

tilL 16 Nov Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures tilL 12 SEPT More than 230 artefacts, some thousands 11-12 of years old, will be on show in a new SEpt + OCT exhibit at the Western Australian Museum Taste of Chittering Festival A Taste of Broome Kings Park and Botanic until November, providing a glimpse into Sept Afghanistan’s rich history. On Sunday August 24 from 10am to 3pm A Taste of Broome is a unique multi-arts Robbie Williams Garden Wildflower Festival 08-09 Artefacts such as gold, bronze and make your way to Chittering Valley to get performance and cuisine experience created It has been nearly eight years since the See the wealth of flowers displayed Oct stone sculptures and painted glassware a taste of all things local in one day. around the distinctive Indigenous culture British superstar treated Australian within Broome’s multicultural community. as part of the Kings Park and Botanic Justin Timberlake thought to be lost were uncovered in The Taste of Chittering Festival will bring audiences to his myriad talents on the live Garden Wildflower Festival annually in 2003 from vaults in thew central bank of together more than 50 local businesses Working to promote the rich and culturally stage, but Robbie Williams is back for a September and October. After dominating the global charts in 2013 the presidential palace where they had and community organisations hosting diverse Broome identity, this event will return national tour. with his best-selling album The 20/20 A month-long event, the Kings Park been placed in secrecy. Discover stories market stalls and informational displays. showcase music, media, dance, food, Experience, Justin Timberlake announced Playing well-loved songs and those from of bravery that protected these precious arts and crafts, tradition and heritage. A Festival is a celebration for the whole his 20/20 Experience World Tour. Local wineries will be open and there will his new album Swings Both Ways, Robbie artefacts and other ancient works of art. monthly event over the dry season, visitors community to enjoy, connecting people be links to other activities around the is sure to please the crowds. Swings Both With a global run of sold out shows, and will experience the food and culture that with nature and celebrating the wonder Visiting Australia for the first time, this Shire including a bird and wildflower walk Ways is his 10th studio album featuring in his first headline tour in six years, Justin has made the town an iconic destination. of Western Australian native plants. exhibition offers a rare opportunity to learn at nearby Blackboy Ridge. both covers and original material. is sure to wow Australian fans with his The festival will also celebrate the about the long and extraordinarily rich Where: Goolarri Amphitheatre, Broome electrifying Perth shows on October 8 and 9. Where: Lower Chittering Hall and Where: Perth Arena importance of Kings Park for its culture that is Afghanistan. www.goolarri.com Village Green, Chittering www.pertharena.com.au Aboriginal heritage values. Where: Perth Arena Where: Western Australian Museum www.chittering.wa.gov.au www.pertharena.com.au Where: Kings Park www.museum.wa.gov.au www.bgpa.wa.gov.au 06 07 Maylands afternoon Perth Perth Precinct delights

Overflowing with mouth-watering baked goods, Sherbet Café and Bake Shop elicits moans of happiness from confection connoisseurs. Sit down and try a slice of the perpetually popular red velvet layer cake – a devilishly tasty red sponge with airy cream cheese Maylands frosting – or take home a A visit to Peninsula Farm (Tranby) is a One of the forebears of Mayland’s now- box of kitsch candy-coloured must for all history buffs. Constructed by thriving café culture, Milkd is still the This riverside suburb has enjoyed a major cupcakes; they’ll melt even Joseph Hardey in 1839, the building was place to go for coffee lovers who value the most savoury of hearts. beautiful beans, expertly brewed. Here renaissance in the last few years and has the third house built on Peninsula Farm. Sherbet Café and Bake As the site of one of the first farms and you’ll find mums with prams settling emerged as a hub of unique shops, funky Shop: 206B Whatley Crescent the earliest residence still standing in down for a chat over creamy lattes, as well as local corporate-types queuing for eateries and buzzing small bars. It is rich in (08) 9371 8004 the metropolitan area, it offers a unique www.sherbetbakeshop.com.au opportunity to explore the first years of a take-away caffeine hit. Food wise, the local history and resonates with the sights and European settlement in Western Australia. seasonal menu of cooked breakfast and lunch dishes changes every three months, sounds of Western Australia’s cultural heritage. Peninsula Farm: but there is always an emphasis on using Johnson Road the best local produce. (08) 9321 6088 BY JENNIFER PETERSON-WARD If the crowds of lovely ladies decked www.nationaltrust.org.au/wa/places- Milkd Maylands: out in floral dresses flocking to the to-visit 45 Eighth Avenue Peninsula Tea Gardens every afternoon is any indication, the old-fashioned (08) 9272 4041 high tea – scones, cakes, sandwiches www.milkd.com.au and, of course, a refreshing cuppa – is enjoying a much-deserved revival. Adjacent to the historic Tranby House and overlooking the Swan River, the exquisitely furnished tea gardens offer a unique experience to the discerning diner searching for the perfect venue to celebrate a special occasion. Peninsula Tea Gardens: 2A Johnson Road (08) 9272 8894 www.peninsulateagardens.com

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08 09 Destinations Discovered FIND A DESERT ADVENTURE Deserts usually bring to mind aridness, complete without experiencing the but nothing could be further from the excitement of a camel race. Camel racing truth in this unique corner of the world. sees these huge animals raced by group, The desert in Abu Dhabi is full of life, age and distance between October and adventure and traditional Arabian April, with their owners driving alongside experiences if you look in the right places. the track urging their camel – very loudly – to go faster with cries of ‘hut, hut, hut’. Falconry. Camping: There’s nothing quite like the serenity and stillness of camping Off-road driving: If you’re up for under the stars in Abu Dhabi. Permanent a driving challenge like no other then COASTAL DISCOVERIES campsites can give you an authentic take to the dunes of the desert for an adrenaline-filled adventure. Hire an off- Surrounded by beautiful coastline, it may come Arabian desert experience in style and road vehicle and experience the dunes of as no surprise that Abu Dhabi’s main source of many companies can organise your Al Khaznah between the city and oasis income used to be very closely linked to the deep activities including desert safaris and city of Al Ain or see what awaits outside blue through a thriving pearl industry. Although trips to historic oases and forts. the Liwa oasis. Safety is paramount on now more reliant on oil, you can discover the city’s an adventure like this, so make sure you close ties to the sea through many activities, The dusty, sandy get shown the ropes before setting out whether that’s exploring its pearl history on a Camel racing: racetrack is where it is at on a weekend and never drive alone – a group of at least traditional pearling boat(Jalboot) or experiencing morning, and no trip to Abu Dhabi is three vehicles is a must. more modern activities such as a cruise against an unbeatable backdrop of the cityscape.

Beaches: The beaches in Abu Dhabi are pristine stretches of white sand with inviting turquoise waters. Depending on where you stay, your hotel may even have a private beach reserved for guests. Otherwise there are plenty of public beaches. Some beaches require a small entry fee.

Islands: Take a boat or cruise to one of the islands dotted around Abu Dhabi’s coast, like Sir Bani Yas Island. Once a royal hunting reserve, this island is home to thousands of free-roaming animals and its natural beauty can be explored through activities such as adventure safaris, kayaking, mountain biking and snorkelling. Abu DhabiBY TOMI ELLIS Watersports: From kayaking through Abu Dhabi’s natural eastern mangrove forests and STAY catching a ride on a high-speed boat, to flyboarding Morning outlook from a private pool. Abu Dhabi is one of the richest cities in the world – not only in skywards and parasailing, the UAE capital has your hotel may monetary terms but also in the wealth of culture, food, beauty watersports suited to everyone’s taste. even have a private beach reserved and experiences it has to offer visitors for guests

The capital of the United The city’s arid climate ensures sunny blue Move inland and the city is full of modern skies and high temperatures are the norm skyscrapers, luxury hotels, intricate mosques Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu for the majority of the year, making the and an abundance of green parks. Dhabi boasts a unique mix cooler months (November to April) the most The money some of the people who live of international influences pleasant time to visit. here possess becomes very apparent on the and local heritage and The main cityscape of Abu Dhabi is situated city’s wide streets with top-end cars – think on an island, which means kilometres of Rolls Royce, Ferrari and Lamborghini – customs. Although firmly stunning coastline to discover. commonplace and new release models often rooted in Islamic traditions, As well as some beautiful untouched beaches seen here before anywhere else in the world. the multicultural city is well that are perfect for swimming or water- Abu Dhabi’s island-dotted coastline and based activities, the city’s proximity to the modern cityscape give way to a desert full of known for its tolerance and sea also means wonderfully fresh seafood is spectacular natural wonders such as fertile acceptance of other religions. readily available. oases and impressively high sand dunes. Al Ain.

10 11 The beaches are pristine stretches of white. The Yas Hotel at dusk. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

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The UAE’s capital is home to man-made sights that make you marvel at the extravagance and grandeur that make up the city. Whether you’re a lover of modern skyscrapers or authentic PLAY getting there mosques, there are a huge number Ferrari World which airlines fly of man-made wonders to visit in Abu Dhabi. Further out in the desert a has the world’s to Abu Dhabi? multitude of historic forts and museums fastest roller Etihad Airways offers direct flights are also worth a visit. coaster between Abu Dhabi and Perth. Our two other Gulf carriers, Emirates Mosques: Islam is the official religion and , also offer one- of the UAE and is widely practiced, stop connections to Abu Dhabi. making mosques a regular sight. Mosques can be a real work of art and SHOP, EAT, REPEAT this is especially true of Sheikh Zayed The sheer wealth that exists in the UAE Souks: If there is one thing you cannot at a good price. Chocolate made from camel Grand Mosque – a must visit. One of What you need to know means there are many ways you can spend miss when visiting Abu Dhabi it is the souks, milk is also worth a try for its smooth texture the world’s largest, this mosque has your hard-earned cash and one of the most which is Arabic for marketplace. Historically and unique flavour. Dates are a popular and 107-metre minarets, 82 white marble • While the attitude towards dress is • Photography is fine in Abu Dhabi, popular ways of doing this is shopping. where traditional Arab sailing vessels (dhows) historically important food in the UAE and are domes and room for more than 40,000 quite liberal throughout the city, it is but it is considered polite to ask would sell their cargo, souks now sell a available in many modern varieties. You can worshippers. advised to respect local custom and permission before taking photos of Whether you’re after the latest designer diverse range of goods from spices, silks and also find them dipped in chocolate or stuffed dress conservatively. people – especially women. Photos threads or something handmade and perfumes to electronic goods and clothing. with dried fruits, nuts or chocolate. Modern architecture: Abu Dhabi is of government buildings, military traditional, Abu Dhabi has got you covered. Souk Al Zafarana is one of the best and most full of elaborate skyscrapers and futuristic installations, ports and airports traditional souks and features a section just for • The Islamic holy day is Friday and The capital is well known for its reasonably Malls: Many shopping centres or malls in designs. Etihad Towers – a five-tower women, staffed by female shopkeepers. should not be taken. priced carpets, textiles and gold and if you’re the city are so huge you can easily spend an luxury complex – is one man-made wonder most businesses operate a Friday good at bargaining you can get some great deals. entire day getting lost in retail heaven. Some that makes a dramatic statement. In and Saturday weekend. Shops and Local food: You can’t go to another country have ice rinks and bowling alleys, most have Tower 2 on the 74th floor, the Observation • Muslims are required to pray tourist attractions are usually open Abu Dhabi also has some truly amazing eating without trying the local flavours and Abu restaurants and coffee shops, but all of them Deck offers the highest vantage point in five times a day. The times vary on both days, but may have later experiences to refuel you in between shopping, Dhabi is no different. Lebanese sweets made have a great number of shops for you to spend the city with unbeatable views. according to where the sun is opening times. from fine dining with a view to traditional from pastry, honey, ground nuts and dates are or browse in. Like most places in Abu Dhabi, its positioned, but in the city prayer sweets from the local markets. popular and Iranian caviar is widely available modern malls are usually open until late. Attractions: Abu Dhabi has many time is usually transmitted through attraction parks that are fun for the whole • During the holy month of Ramadan loudspeakers from mosques. family, including zoos and water parks. shops often change opening times Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the world’s with most opening only after first Ferrari-themed park and sits under a • Arabic is the official language of sunset. Many food outlets and EAT spectacular roof that mimics the style of a Abu Dhabi, but English is widely classic Ferrari GT double-curve body shell. restaurants also close during the spoken and signed within the city. Chocolate made More than 20 rides and attractions await day and only open after sunset The further out of the city you go, from camel milk is including the world’s fastest roller coaster when people break their fast. the more Arabic you will find. widely available and, of course, Italian food to fuel you up in between rides. Images: Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. 12 13 Spend a bit less on Jurien BayBY LAURA GALIC getting to the airport Something for everyone and a bit more on Only a two-hour drive north of Perth, Jurien Bay is a family-favourite holiday destination famous for its fantastic fishing, national park adventures, thrilling charter and dive tours and exhilarating skydiving. your holiday

Jurien Bay is ranked among the top WA fishing The national park has rough limestone terrain spots, which makes it the perfect holiday with numerous caves and Banksia woodland, escape for fishing enthusiasts. Parrot Bush, One Sided Bottle Brush and Local fishing sites such as the limestone Shrub Banksia vegetation. Spring is the best Park fi ve days for only $82* groynes, marina and the two old factory jetties time to see the beautiful wildflowers. are open to the public or you can even try your Getting to the airport could be costing you less. luck casting a line from the beach. It could also be easier. Drive yourself and relax Jurien Bay is home to a world-class marine knowing you can get there your own way, in park where you can explore breathtaking dive if you are lucky you will see your own time. To calculate your cost and fi nd sites as well as watch sea lions, dolphins and humpback whales while they migrate. Western Grey Kangaroos, Honey out more about Long Term parking visit Possums, emus and various reptiles. If you have a little perthairport.com.au There is no better way to explore the Jurien time on your hands Bay Marine Park than on a Jurien Bay Charter ‘n Dive tour. With specialty sea lion while visiting Western and whale watching tours and fishing and Australia, be sure to dive charters, all the adventure you need is Skydive Jurien Bay claims to have the world’s explore and experience most beautiful beach skydive. With jumps in one place. the treasures of up to 14,000ft, you can experience the most Discover Drovers Cave National Park where, if you are lucky, you will see Western Grey amazing views of the Coral Coast and see the Jurien Bay. Kangaroos, Honey Possums, emus and spectacular reefs of the Jurien Bay Marine various reptiles. Park before landing on the soft sandy beach.

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Your career has taken you to some pretty amazing places. What are some of your favourite places to visit and why? Berlin is an amazing and extremely creative place – I couldn’t recommend it enough. New York is great, it’s clichéd but it really is the best and worst of the world all in one place. Papua New Guinea has an incredible natural environment and amazing people.

What are your must-haves in your suitcase? A camera, music and a sketchbook.

When you’re away from home what do you miss about Australia and more specifically, Perth? BY ANIKA STAFFA KYLE HUGHES-ODGERS The usual things – friends and family. From his light, airy studio tucked away in Northbridge, local creative Kyle Hughes-Odgers is busily working away on his new projects. It’s in this big, old timber-floored space, which he You can follow Kyle on Instagram – @kylehughesodgers or visit his shares with a group of artists at Gotham Studios, that his initial sketches are created, ideas website to see more of his work: flourish and his artworks start to take shape. www.kylehughesodgers.com. Vibrant mural in Sheffield, England.

“Everything starts with my sketchbook,” “It’s great to have the opportunity to create an “Painting rooftops in New York City, painting Kyle explains. artwork of this scale at the entrance/exit to next to waterfalls and storm drains with my Perth,” he says. friends in Hong Kong and painting in remote “I go through one about every six weeks, villages in Cambodia are a few experiences writing down ideas, drawing small thumbnails Sourcing inspiration from observations, that won’t be forgotten.” of images and compositions that might work. patterns, textures, photography, drawing, After initially being knocked back from fine I then filter down what I feel is the strongest reading and his life, Kyle says it has always felt natural to him to draw and explore ideas. art and illustration courses based on his high work and those ideas might become a body of school folio, Kyle ended up studying industrial His passion and talent has lead him to exhibit work or a potential concept for a future project.” design instead – a move which proved and complete public works in cities around instrumental in launching his career. The Perth-raised visual artist says art-wise the world, from Hong Kong to Singapore and it is an interesting time for the city and he is London to . “This pushed me to start making handmade excited to be a part of its public art scene. It posters and stickers for the street. It was an For Kyle, travel and art have gone hand-in-hand seems Perth is happy to have him, with his immediate way to get my artwork into the and experiences of painting in faraway places latest large-scale project at Perth International public space and I enjoyed the freedom of hold some of his most treasured memories Airport set for completion in late July. making art on my own terms,” Kyle says. and career highlights. “Around the same time I started working in “I was approached to submit a proposal for a group exhibitions, then solo exhibitions and public artwork to be located on a power plant now I work across many different mediums and building between Terminals 1 and 2,” Kyle says. “Exploring many different projects all over the world.” An expansive, vibrant work, he says the After a busy first half of the year, the next concept is based around an abstract aerial cities of the world for six months promise to be full steam ahead view of flying from across the globe over for Kyle, who is exhibiting as part of the Western Australia into Perth city. creative projects has leAd Melbourne Art Fair in August at Turner to some amazing experiences." galleries, before holding a solo show in Los “It has abstract geometric pattern areas with Angeles at the end of the year. various colour changes from the oranges and yellows of the desert to blues of the oceans He will also follow up his first foray into children’s books,Ten Tiny Things – a 2012 collaboration and rivers. [It also features] bursts of colour “Travelling to paint all over the world is with author Meg McKinlay – with the release of highlighting life and activity within the growing something that is really important to me, I a second children’s book later this year. metropolis of Perth and surrounding areas.” always learn so much,” he says. “My second children’s book On a small island, A prominent statement at the gateway of his “Exploring many different cities of the world which I have written and illustrated, will be in hometown, the airport commission makes for for creative projects has lead to some amazing bookstores and available online in October,” a particularly special project for Kyle. experiences. Kyle says.

16 17 Giant Tortoise FIVE of the best Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands are world famous for wildlife and with good reason. Getting a snap of the giant tortoise tops most tourists’ Wildlife Encounters bucket lists, but this languid creature is in no way the only attraction. Majestic marine and Grab your passport: we've rounded up five of the best, and most land iguanas, sea lions, tropical fish and crabs unusual, places to get close to some incredible creatures. abound, offering excellent snorkelling, and the islands themselves are just as breathtaking: think cactus fields, volcanic landforms and mangroves. Be sure to visit the Charles Darwin Centre’s turtle hatchery on Santa Cruz Island and the giant tortoise breeding centre on Isabela Island to brush up on your knowledge of these fascinating animals. Travel tip: Stay aboard a boat and cruise between the islands for maximum wildlife- watching opportunities.

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PEAP0114R-FP 205wx275h Colour RunwayMagazine.indd 1 4/07/14 12:12 PM Redevelopment Update Aviation News AIRPORT NEWS Things are moving faster at Perth Airport, as Dreamliner 787-9 heading to Perth our exciting redevelopment takes shape. has chosen Auckland-Perth as the Dreamliner 787-9’s first route and, The new Domestic Pier, at the western end when it arrives in October, it will be the first of Terminal 1, will become home to Virgin aircraft of its type to arrive at Perth Airport. Australia’s domestic services in 2015. The pier has been designed to cater for Virgin’s The aircraft, which is in Air New Zealand’s wide-bodied A330 aircraft and will feature signature black livery, took to the sky for the a spacious departures area with expansive first time in May as part of the final phases views across the airfield. of Boeing’s delivery process before being formally handed over to the airline. Exterior view of the Domestic Pier. The Domestic Pier will be connected to Terminal 2 (T2) via a covered walkway for transiting passengers, who will then enter the Pier via a 50 metre link serviced by dual travelators.

The central retail and food and beverage hub is conveniently located and will offer passengers Etihad Airways an extensive range of dining and retail options. On 16 July, we marked the first official Retailers include Rip Curl, Sunglass Hut, Amcal arrival of an Etihad Airways flight to Perth, Pharmacy, WHSmith (News and Books) and a direct flight from Abu Dhabi. Perth Airport the Gadgetshop. marked the event with a VIP welcome and The Pier also features innovation in celebrations within Terminal 1. environmental design to reduce energy Etihad operates daily services from Perth consumption, particularly the use of natural and joins Emirates and Qatar Airways as light and a facade providing shading during the three airlines connecting Perth to the summer months. Middle East.

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Foodbank WA In the Community Pick-up Foodbank WA is the State’s largest food relief FAUNTLEROY AVE & drop-off area charity and is one of Perth Airport’s major Public Viewing Area sponsorship recipients. Enjoy a near runway experience at Perth family featuring a sheltered area as well as WHICH Airport’s outdoor viewing area where you educational signage, so you can learn about Perth Airport has supported Foodbank WA can watch aircraft arrivals and departures on the history of aviation and the airport while WHICH Taxi rank since 2011 through a staff volunteer program, Pick-up the main runway, Runway 03/21. watching aircraft. & drop-off as well as a commitment of $1 million over area Taxi rank TERMINAL? GREAT EASTERN HWY seven years supporting their work in the Free to the public, the viewing area is as The public viewing area is located on Dunreath Taxi & close as you will get to watching aircraft Drive and is wheelchair accessible. Visit www. TERMINAL? BREARLEY AVE bus community. There are four terminals at Pick-up pick-up arrivals and departures without boarding a perthairport.com.au for opening hours and for & drop-off area TherePerth are four Airport terminals – T1, atT2, T3 and T4. area Earlier this year, Perth Airport joined plane and provides an opportunity to view more information. Perth Airport - T1, T2, T3 and T4. Foodbank WA to mark the start of the wide variety of aircraft that land at Please check your itinerary carefully construction of their purpose-built warehouse Perth Airport. TONKIN HWY Pleaseor check contact your youritinerary airline carefully to ensure or contact you go on the Perth Airport estate. your airlineto the to correct ensure youterminal. go to the correct terminal.

The viewing area is a great spot for aviation GROGAN RD LADY RD LADY The new 6000sqm facility will be located SUGARBIRD enthusiasts, and a great day out for the A numberA number of airlines of operateairlines from operate more from than moreone terminal. than one terminal. along Abbott Road, in the T1/T2 precinct. the PUBLIC VIEWING International Flights Foodbank WA’s new premises are strategically AREA is as close as you International Flights located in close proximity to major transport Terminal 1 (T1) All international services corridors, helping them to distribute food will get to watching Terminal 1 (T1) All international services HUDSWELL RD resources more easily aircraft arrivals and DomesticDomestic Flights Flights throughout the State. departures without TerminalTerminal 2 (T2) 2 (T2) • Alliance• Alliance AirlinesAirlines DR DUNREATH The size of the warehouse • Tigerair• Tigerair (interstate (interstate services)services) boarding a plane KEY will give Foodbank • Virgin• Australia (most regional regional services) services) significantly more space Terminal 3 (T3) • Virgin Australia (interstate and some regional services) to store food, benefiting Terminal 3 (T3) • Virgin• Australia (some regional (interstate services) and some regional services) community members who • Qantas• (some (all domestic regional services) services) rely on welfare support. Terminal 4 (T4) • Jetstar• Qantas (all (interstate domestic and services) some regional services) Parking entry HORRIE MILLER DR Right: The Hon Colin Long term car park Terminal 4 (T4) • Qantas (interstate and some regional services) bus stop Barnett MLA, Premier joined stakeholders to TO ROE HWY celebrate the start of LEACH HWY construction.

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