1. How do I contact the Western Australian Visitor Centre?
2. Where are other Visitor Centres in Western Australia located?
3. Where can I see dolphins?
4. When are the wild flowers in season?
5. How can I get to and from the Perth Domestic and International Airports?
6. Can I travel around Western Australia in a week and see everything?
7. Where can I get country bus and train timetables?
8. Where can I get local bus and train timetables?
9. How can I get to Rottnest Island?
10. How can I travel to Fremantle from Perth?
11. Where can I visit wineries in Western Australia?
12. Is there free public transport around Perth CBD?
13. Is there a chart that will show me the travel times and distances around Western Australia?
14. Are there cruises along the Swan River?
15. I have heard that there are free walking tours around Perth, is this correct?
16. What can I do in Perth and the surrounding area?
17. Where are the nightlife areas in Perth?
18. Are there any hop on / hop off tours around Perth CBD?
Q: How do I contact the Western Australian Visitor Centre?
A: The friendly information consultants of the Western Australian Visitor Centre can be contacted by email, telephone or fax as follows:
travel@westernaustralia.com or
Tel: 1800 812 808 or 9483 1111
Fax: 9481 0190
The Western Australian Visitor Centre is located at 469 Wellington Street, Perth, WA 6000 (corner of Wellington St and Forrest Place) in the city centre. You can visit the centre, obtain unbiased western Australian Travel information and make accommodation and tour bookings 7 days a week. You can also book accommodation through this website.
The postal address of the Western Australian Visitor Centre is: GPO Box W2081 Perth WA 6846
Q: Where are other Visitor Centres in Western Australia located?
A: For a full listing of Visitor Centres follow the link to the westernaustralia.com website.
Q: Where can I see dolphins?
A: Monkey Mia, Rockingham, Mandurah and Bunbury are some of the popular dolphin spotting destinations. Please contact our consultants for more information.
Q: When are the wild flowers in season?
A: Depending on the area, the months of August, September and October are usually the best times to view wildflowers.
Q: How can I get to and from the Perth Domestic and International Airports?
A: There are shuttle buses that service Perth, Fremantle, Scarborough and Cottesloe, please visit the airport website for more information. Transperth operates a public bus that services the Domestic Airport from Perth, visit the Transperth website and view the timetable for bus 37. There are many taxi companies that service Perth, two are Swan Taxis phone 13 13 30 and Tricolor Taxis phone 13 22 27.
Q: Can I travel around Western Australia in a week and see everything?
A: Western Australia is a very large state and consists of five regions; Experience Perth, Australia's Golden Outback, Australia's Southwest, Australia's Coral Coast and Australia's Northwest. In order to maximise your WA experience it is likely that you will need more than a week, especially if you are driving. Feel free to contact one of our friendly consultants for more information.
Q: Where can I get country bus and train timetables?
A: Visit the Transport in WA page on this website for more information.
Q: Where can I get local bus and train timetables?
A: Transperth operate our metropolitan buses and trains. You can contact Transperth on 13 62 13 or view timetables on their website.
Q: How can I get to Rottnest Island?
A: The most common way to reach Rottnest Island is by ferry. Ferries depart from Perth, Fremantle and Hillarys. Please contact of friendly and informed consultants for timetables and fares.
Q: How can I travel to Fremantle from Perth?
A: You can take a scenic cruise to Fremantle along the Swan River, join an informative coach tour or take a public train or bus with Transperth. If you would like to know about the cruises and tours please contact our Visitor Centre.
Q: Where can I visit wineries in Western Australia?
A: There are many wineries with cellar doors open to the public in Western Australia. Swan Valley, Chittering Valley and Peel Wine regions are all easily accessible as day trips from the city of Perth. Other wine producing regions are located in Australia's Coral Coast, Australia's Golden Outback and Australia's South West. Further information can be obtained by contacting our friendly and informed consultants.
Q: Is there free public transport around Perth CBD?
A: Yes, the Central Area Transit (CAT) is a free shuttle service operating in the Free Transit Zone of Perth. There are three different CAT services, which circulate specific routes every five to 15 minutes during the day. For information and timetables on Perth & Fremantle CAT Services call 136213.
Q: Is there a chart that will show me the travel times and distances around Western Australia.
A: Yes, there is a chart for each of Western Australia's regions, Experience Perth, Australia's Golden Outback, Australia's Southwest, Australia's Coral Coast, and Australia's Northwest
Q: Are there cruises along the Swan River?
A: Yes, there are two companies that offer cruises from Perth to Fremantle and also from Perth to the Swan Valley. For more information please contact our informed and friendly consultants.
Q: I have heard that there are free walking tours around Perth, is this correct?
A: Yes, the City of Perth offer morning and afternoon guided walking tours around Perth. Visit the City of Perth website for more information.
Q: What can I do in Perth and the surrounding area?
A: There are many attractions to see and experience in Perth City and the surrounding area. To view a list of attractions visit the What to do in Perth page of this website.
Q: Where are the nightlife areas in Perth?
A: Subiaco, Leederville, Northbridge and Fremantle are some areas in the Perth region where there is abundant nightlife.
Q: Are there any hop on / hop off tours around Perth CBD?
A: Yes there are two companies that offer this type of tour, Perth Tram Company and City Sightseeing Tours. For more information please contact our informed and friendly consultants.
