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Free City Cats Perth
22 Reviews One of the things I loved about Perth was the free buses or CaT (Central Area Transit) that operates in the Central Business District of Perth. This is agreat way to get around and a bonus that it...
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Train Service Perth
18 Reviews A shuttle bus from the international airport, the only way to the city apart from taxi is $32 for two people one way. The other way is to get a free shuttle to terminal domestic and then a bus to town...
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Transperth Bus Service Perth
13 Reviews Both of Perth’s central bus stations, as well as the local train stations one stop on either side of the main train station, are within the Free Transit Zone, or FTZ. Most buses passing through the...
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Ferry Perth
7 Reviews The green and white Transperth ferry across Swan River connects Barrack Street Jetty with South Perth and the zoo. The standard fare for adults is $ 1.60. Tickets can be obtained from the counter or...
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Renting a Car Perth
14 Reviews We recently went to Perth for a holiday and hired a car from Burswood Car Rentals. I just wanted to tell everyone how great they were. The airport service was quick and hassle free, they were cheap...
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By Air Perth
13 Reviews The Quantas Lounge at the airport was a big dissapointment. The Lounge was only made available an hour before our boarding time which forced us to sit out by the gates with hordes of other passenegrs...
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Indian Pacific Rail Perth
2 Reviews You can take the Indian Pacific train between Sydney and Perth, but it's also possible to get on at Broken Hill, Adelaide, Port Augusta and Kalgoorlie. You can also start at Melbourne. I started at...
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You will have to wear a helmet these days (this is an old photo) but bikes are still the number 1 means of transport around Rottnest. Bring your own or hire one when you get there and then you have the means to explore the whole island and meet some of the locals along the way.Helmets and locks are included in the price of hire and there is a bike for everyone from kids who need trainer wheels up. There are trailers for babies and seats for toddlers - everyone rides on Rottnest!
Many, actually, the majority of people travel W.A. either towing a caravan or in a campervan/motorhome. I did the latter.When you're in the north of the state there are a number of places where you can camp for free and bush toilets may be provided. I spent a couple nights at certain places and Mary Ponds and the Murchison River are two that I remember as being worthwhile but I'm sure there are many others that fit the bill.To find out where they are there is a volume available from newsagents and bookstores called, appropriately, Free Camps.Some are just places to pull off the side of the road but others are quite pretty. Be warned though, wherever you fancy going swimming, there may be estuarine crocodiles. Check before getting wet.
Taking the Easyrider Bus is a great alternative if you don't have your own vehicle and want to go up to Broome and beyond. You buy a pass which is valid for 6 months and you can jump off and on as often as you want during that time. The pass includes transportation and all Nationalpark fees, but you can choose where to stay and where to eat. Buses were quite crappy and some broke down in the middle of nowhere, but the drivers were great and knowledgeable. You'll certainly have a lot of fun!
To drive from Western Australia to the Eastern States, you have to cross the Nullibor desert.Most choose to fly, as it then takes only a few hours. I haven't done this journey by car myself, but have many friends who have. Some have driven straight through, stopping only briefly for petrol, changing drivers and sleeping in the car. Some have camped out, and some stayed at roadhouses(motels). Most estimate a day and half traveling time from Perth to Adelaide.A large car is almost essential for such a journey, though a 4WD is not necessary, the suspension in an ordinary car will be more comfortable for such a long journey.Don't forget to take plenty of water and some food to avoid high prices for snacks along the way.This link shows route planners and gives detailed maps, written directions, distances and estimated travel times. I have used it a lot, usually finding that the times seem to...
Perth, Western Australia is unique for many different reasons, but in particular, this city's airport is truly the most isolated international city on Earth. It is very difficult to reach Perth by Air, although it is constantly being made easier through multiple international carriers creating flights here. Western Australia's airports are actually equal flying time to Singapore as Sydney. Each being a 5 hour flight from this isolated city!Perth however is a major launching pad for alot of Southern Hemisphere Australian travel, housing the international legs of Air New Zealand, Air Mauritius and South African Airways. Perth also serves Asia with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Royal Brunei, Garuda, Singapore, Thai, Tiger Airways and of course Qantas.
If you're travelling by car in the Margaret River region make sure you top up with fuel in Busselton or Dunsbourough. Petrol prices in Margaret River can be at least 10 cents per litre higher than in surrounding towns.
CyclingFor cycle enthusiasts detailed cycle maps can be obtained from most metropolitan bicycle retailers. Maps for:Ride around the rivers Ride along the Sunset coast Touring Perth and Kings Park by bicycle can be obtained from:Cycle Instead Ground floor441 Murray St, PerthTelephone (08) 9320 9301 lots of opportunity to cycle around Perth, the city is very cycle "friendly"
I think the Perth subway are clean and pretty well organised...The only thing was the doors of the subway needs to be opened manually by pushing a inconspicuous button...I missed the stop when I tried to alight at a station where only I'm the only passenger alighting.. you should see how I panicked when the door didn't open by itself...So if you happen to use the trains in Perth, remember to push the button...
Western Australia is a big, big place and getting around this part of down under is no mean feat. Choose your destinations carefully and allow plenty of time to get there. It takes more than a full day to drive from the coast to the nearest state of South Australia and even then your still only on the Nullabor Plain with another full day's drive to reach Adelaide.To drive from Perth to the Kimberley region is a good three day drive so you need a reliable vehicle, plenty of fuel, water and patience.Alternately, you can fly. This is a matter of only a few hours wherever your destination but you do miss the beauty of being close to mother earth with all her sights, sounds and smells.But even from 30,000 feet in the air you can still get some appreciation of the vastness of this enormous state. From the endless dunes of the Great Sandy Desert to the wide expanse of empty salt lakes that fill...
Trans WA is the company which covers the Southern Part of WA if you don't have your own mean of transport.I used their buses twice, once from Kalgoorlie to Esperance than from Esperance to Perth. Although the buses aren't the newest, the journeys were quite comfortable with frequent stops to stretch your legs.TransWA also has train services from Perth to Kalgoorlie, Bunbury and to the Avon Valley.
Miss Maud Swedish Perth
6 Reviews and 277 Opinions Lovely hotel-spotlessly clean. only 2-3 minutes away from Murray/Hay st Mall area..Slightly costly...
Esplanade Hotel Fremantle Fremantle
8 Reviews and 92 Opinions A couple month ago I walked into the hotel with my partner to make a book the room for my parents...
Margarets Beach Resort Margaret River
4 Reviews and 134 Opinions There is a restaurant and bar at the Margaret River Beach Resort. Gnarabar offers a modern cuisine...
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