Find out more about the conference venue, discovering Perth and surrounds, as well as what our local branch BirdLife WA have to offer.

Conference venue

The AOC 2025 will be held at The Business School, University of Western Australia, located in the wonderful city of Perth. We encourage you to extend your stay and spend time visiting Western Australia’s wine regions and exploring the southwestern corner and other regional delights.

The venue for AOC 2025 has been kindly sponsored by the University of Western Australia.

The University of Western Australia

Hackett Entrance No 4
35 Stirling Highway
Perth WA 6009 Australia
www.uwa.edu.au

Being an inner-city venue, parking close to the venue is difficult so we strongly suggest you use public transport where you can. Please see this link for some specific information. The 96 bus will drops you off outside the School for Business Studies. Parking is available on campus in all yellow zones using the EasyPark App or nearby ticket machines at the cost of $3/hour. A short walk away at nearby Matilda Bay on Australia II Drive, there is cheaper parking available on government-managed land.

The University of Western Australia – Aerial view campus, Swan River and Perth city. Source: The University of Western Australia

Discover Perth and surrounds

There is plenty to see in and do in Perth and its surrounding areas, so make sure you book your trip with enough time to explore this fantastic region.

Here are some of our top picks:

1. Kings Park and Botanical Gardens – catch the sunrise at Kings Park and see the 133 bird species that occur there.
2. Cottesloe Beach – one of Perth’s iconic beaches, where you can swim, snorkel, surf, and watch an amazing sunset over the Indian Ocean.
3. Rottnest Island – an easy day trip from Perth, Rottnest Island and its pristine beach and friendly quokkas. A must-visit!
4. Carnac Island – seabirds, penguins, dolphins, and Australian sea lions. Do we need to say any more?
5. Elizabeth Quay – the ultimate place for dining in Perth.
6. Swan River – explore the famous Swan River by paddle-board, kayak, or catamaran, and if you’re lucky, you might see some dolphins.
7. Margaret River Region – indulge in incredible food and wine while exploring the pristine natural environment. Not to be missed.

 

Rottnest Island by Fabian Kühne

Discover Perth and surrounds

Apart from free weekly excursions in the Perth Metro Area, our six Regional Groups also offer regular outings. Check out the branch’s electronic fortnightly newsletter here to find out more and see the event listings here.

If you like to explore different areas yourself, you can download the electronic Bird Guides here.

And if you intend to travel around our beautiful state, please don’t forget about the Broome Bird Observatory and the Eyre Bird Observatory.