About Perth
Visitors to Perth
Western Australia – endowed with unique natural attractions and boasting an array of activities - the state is setting itself as apopular meeting and tourist destination. Our capital city
Perth is renowned for its fresh, clean and unpolluted environment, its relaxed outdoor lifestyle and its equable Mediterranean climate. But above all else, it is the people of Perth and Western Australia who are our greatest asset. Perth was voted the ‘World’s Friendliest City’ by readers of the US Leisure and Travel magazine in 2002 but don’t take their word for it come and visit and see for yourself. With a state that spans more than 2.5 million square kilometres it is possible to sunbathe on a beach somewhere in the state 365 days of the year.
For information on the many attractions and touring options in Western Australia, please visit www.westernaustralia.com
Airport Transfers & Public Transport
Airport to City Shuttle Services are available from Perth Airport to the city. A one-way trip from the domestic terminal costs $11.00 per person and from the International Terminal costs $13.00 per person.
Taxis – Taxi ranks are located outside both terminals, and commissionaires are available to assist you during peak movement periods. As a general guide, the following fees apply for taxi’s travelling from:
- Domestic Terminal to CBD: $30
- International Terminal to CBD: $40
Public Transport – Perth has an advanced public transport infrastructure providing frequent train and bus services. Free Central Area Transit (CAT) busses also operate within the Central Business District, allowing passengers to hop on and off with ease. Please visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au or call 13 62 13 for more information.
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