Getting There By Water
Perth’s port is Fremantle (tel: (08) 9431 7878; fax: (08) 9431 7755; website: www.holiday-wa.net – tourist information), located 19km (12 miles) to the southwest of the city, a historical town and destination in its own right. Facilities include exhibition and function venues, public telephones, disabled access, VIP room, caf and parking area. The Port Authority (tel: (08) 9430 3567; website: www.fremantleports.com.au) provides details on ships calling at Fremantle.
Ferry services: Transperth (tel: (08) 9221 2722 or 136 213; fax: (08) 9320 9545; e-mail: enquiries@transperth.wa.gov.au; website: www.transperth.wa.gov.au) operates a service between Perth and South Perth, while ferries to Rottnest Island take 25 minutes – companies operating this service include Boat Torque 2000 (tel: (08) 9430 5844), Rottnest Express (tel: (08) 9335 6406) and Oceanic Cruises (tel: (08) 9430 5127). Some scenic ferry tours also operate from Fremantle (see Tours of the City) and various cruise ships also stop here.
Transport to the city: Fremantle Line trains, operated by Transperth (see Public Transport), depart regularly from Fremantle railway station (journey time – 25 minutes). Bus 105 (from Fremantle Interchange), 106 (from Queen Street at Adelaide Street) and 881 (from Fremantle Cemetery) all go to Hay Street in the city.
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Getting There By Water