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Perth Airport
Perth Airport is 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) east of the city and has two separate terminals for International and Domestic flights.
West Oz Welcomers (WOWs)
The West Oz Welcomers are a volunteer group that are available at both the international and domestic airports to welcome and assist visitors to Western Australia. They can help you with any enquiries you may have. Look out for them near the baggage collection points wearing their uniquely Australian Akubra hats.
Discover West Holidays Airport Transfers
If you have an arrival transfer booked with Discover West Holidays, you will have received full instructions in your Travel Documentation. Please remember to take your Travel Order and present it to the driver to board the coach. However, if you do get lost look out for the West Oz Welcomers who will be able to point you in the right direction.
Airport connections
At the international and domestic airport terminals, available taxis will wait at the taxi rank. A taxi trip from the airport terminals to Perth city centre will take 20 to 30 minutes and cost approximately A$25.00 – A$35.00.
There is an Airport-City shuttle which has pick-up and drop-off points conveniently located near hotels and motels in Perth. The buses meet every arrival within 45 minutes of customs clearance. This service is also available at the domestic terminal and meets each domestic arrival within 30 minutes of luggage collection. For more information or to book your shuttle service, call (08) 9277 7958 or email info@perthshuttle.com.au
Other Shuttle Services from the Airport include:
• Fremantle Airport Shuttle – 1300 668 687, www.fremantleairportshuttle.com.au
• Airport Sunset Coast Shuttle – (08) 9387 5431 or 0427 082 652
GETTING AROUND
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Taxis
All taxis are meter operated by time and distance, and operate twenty-four hours a day. Taxis indicate they are vacant by illuminating their sign on the roof. Designated taxi ranks are located around the central city for safe and convenient travel. Taxis may also be hailed on the street or ordered by telephone. Two of Perth’s major taxi companies are:
Swan Taxis – 13 13 30
Black and White Taxis - 13 10 08
Buses
A Free Transit Zone (FTZ) operates within the City of Perth boundaries. You may travel on any Transperth bus or train within the boundary limits for free. FTZ signposts are displayed on the route limits. For travel outside the FTZ, you may purchase a ticket from the driver. For further information and bus timetables and routes, contact Transperth by calling 13 62 13 or visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au.
Trains
From Perth Train Station, train services run on five lines to Armadale, Fremantle, Clarkson, Midland and the new Mandurah Line which departs Perth Underground, a short walk from Perth Train Station. Train tickets may be purchased from machines at each train station. For trains, the FTZ boundaries are City West on the Fremantle line, Claisebrook on the Midland and Armadale lines, and Esplanade Station on the Mandurah Line. For further information contact Transperth by calling 13 62 13 or visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au.
CAT Buses
Moving around the city of Perth is easy – and free. The modern Central Area Transit (CAT) buses running on three routes are a free service providing convenient travel around the city. CAT bus stops have distinctive stands and real-time passenger information. The Red Cat travels in an east-west loop from Queens Gardens in East Perth to Outram Street in West Perth. The Blue CAT travels in a north-south loop from the Barrack Street Jetty to Northbridge. The Yellow CAT operates in a loop from the Entertainment Centre to East Perth.
Ferries
Ferries operate regular services between the city and South Perth. For further information contact Transperth by calling 13 62 13 or visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au.
