Perth Holiday Planner 2024 Single - Flipbook - Page 6
Getting
around
ELIZABETH QUAY, PERTH
WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF PLACES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO AROUND PERTH, WE’VE
MADE IT EASY TO GET TO EACH DESTINATION SO YOU CAN EXPLORE IT ALL.
PERTH CITY
From Perth Airport, it’s a 25-minute
drive by taxi or rideshare service to
Perth City, or you can take the new
Airport Link service to arrive in just 18
minutes. Regular bus services are
also available, which you can plan
using Transperth Journey Planner.
Once in the city, get around with
convenience by catching the free
CAT buses. You can also take the
ferry from Elizabeth Quay for a
scenic route to South Perth.
FREMANTLE
Located 35 minutes south of Perth
City by car — drive, catch a bus, take
the train following the Fremantle
line, or cruise from Elizabeth Quay.
Once in Fremantle, the city is easily
walkable.
ROTTNEST ISLAND
The most common means of
arriving on Rottnest Island is by ferry
from either Fremantle, Hillarys Boat
Harbour, or Barrack Street Jetty in
the Perth CBD; taking approximately
30, 45, or 90 minutes respectively.
4
DESTINATION PERTH 2024
Book through Rottnest Express,
Rottnest Fast Ferries, or SeaLink
Rottnest Island. Alternatively, catch
a swift, 20-minute flight with Swan
River Seaplanes for breath-taking
scenery from another vantage
point, landing directly in front
of Thomson Bay. Once on the
island, cycling is a great way to
get around, or jump aboard the
regular hop-on, hop-off Rottnest
Island Explorer Bus that circuits
the island. The private, sevenseater electric Quokka Hopper
transfer also runs on-demand
from Thomson Bay to Geordie Bay,
stopping at a dozen convenient
locations in between.
SWAN VALLEY
Located 25 minutes northeast of
Perth City by car — drive, or catch
the train following the Midland
line to Guildford Station to take a
15-minute taxi or rideshare service
into the heart of the valley. If it’s
convenience you seek, rent a
vehicle and visit any attraction or
venue, at your leisure. Alternatively,
book a day tour for a hassle-free
journey or, make your way in style
on a cruise up the Swan River,
departing Elizabeth Quay with
Captain Cook Cruises.
SUNSET COAST
The closest beach to Perth City,
City Beach, is located 15 minutes
away by car. Head up or down the
coast by car or bus to explore the
breadth of Perth’s beaches.
ROCKINGHAM
Located 45 minutes south of Perth
City by car — drive or take the
train following the Mandurah line.
Once you arrive, get around easily
with the assistance of frequent
buses. Bus route 555 (Rockingham
Shuttle) will take you direct to the
foreshore.
MANDURAH &
THE PEEL REGION
Located an hour’s drive from
Perth City — drive or take the train
following the Mandurah line. Get
around by car or book a day tour.
