Perth Links

Perth is the host city for the 2011 IVCF. It's a nice city. We like it. Prettier than Melbourne, nicer climate than Brisbane, more tall buildings than Adelaide, quieter than Sydney, fewer politicians than Canberra... and further north than Hobart. Got it all, really.

We would like you to enjoy your stay in Perth as much as possible! Having all the information that you might need before you go can really make a difference, so here are a number of websites that may enhance your travel plans.

Local Information

Transport

Perth has two bus terminals in the city. The Wellington Street bus station is approximately 200m from the train station and services the northern suburbs. The City Busport is at the bottom of Mill Street on Mounts Bay Road next to the Esplanade and services the southern suburbs.

Both terminals have easy to follow information about times and routes as well as an information booth to answer your questions.

Late night buses leave at midnight, 1:00am and 2:00am every Friday and Saturday night from Wellington Street Bus Station going to Mirrabooka and Morley (northern suburbs only). After dark the buses will stop anywhere.

Call Transperth on 13 22 13 with any questions or visit the Transperth web site.

CATS

CATS (Central Area Transport Systems) is a free bus service which operates in the City Centre and Fremantle. They only stop at CAT stops, which are marked with the colour of the bus and a black cat insignia.

The blue CAT travels north/south between the Barrack Street Jetty on the foreshore and the Northbridge district. They run every 8 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on Friday nights. At weekends you can catch one every 12 minutes.
The red CAT travels east/west between East Perth and West Perth. They run every 5 minutes on weekdays and every 45 mins on weekends.
The Fremantle CAT travels around the Fremantle area only. From Monday to Friday they run every 10 minutes during the day, and every 8 minutes on weekends. There are additional services on Thursday and Friday evenings.

Taxis

Swan Taxis, telephone 13 13 30 (Booking a Taxi).
Disabled Taxi Service Phone (08) 9333 3377
Black White Taxis Phone (08) 9333 3333
Independent Taxis Phone (08) 9375 7777

The ride from the domestic airport to the Perth CBD is approximately twenty minutes and should cost around $16 to $20.

Trains

There are four train lines:

West to Fremantle
East to Armadale
North to Joondalup
East to Midland

All of the trains meet centrally, at the Perth Railway Station, which is across the road from Forrest Place.

Ferries

The Barrack Street to South Perth ferry leaves approximately every 20-30 minutes from the Barrack Street Jetty on Riverside Drive in Perth and takes you to the Mends Street jetty on the South Perth Esplanade. You can catch the ferry from either jetty, and the trip one way takes approximately 7 minutes. Tickets are available from vending machines on both jetties.

Accommodation

Some IV travellers prefer to arrange their own accommodation instead of being billetted with someone else. The places listed below suit a range of budgets, listed in order from least expensive to most expensive.

Student Colleges

Mostly motel style guest rooms, single and double, from $30/night. Check the websites for further details and bookings. These colleges are next to UWA, which is near Kings Park and walking distance (for the fit!) to Subiaco cafe district. Approximately $10 taxi fare to Northbridge or Leederville cafe districts.

Serviced Apartments

Serviced apartments generally have kitchen and laundry facilities. Many are available with multiple bedrooms, so you can share the costs of preparing meals and using taxis. They're also usually quite new and lovely to stay in!

Quest on James - located in Northbridge, walking distance from Nightclub district and Perth CBD, disability friendly room available.
Quest Subiaco - trendy cafe district, next to Black Tom's bar. From one bedroom to six in an apartment, with 2 bathrooms.
Quest Arlington - next to the Perth Zoo, in South Perth and its cafe district.
Quest West End - in the Perth CBD.
Waldorf Perth - at the foot of Kings Park. Hire by the week, one to three bedroom apartments.

Hotels and Motels

Kings Hotel - 3 star hotel, just off Hay St in the Perth CBD. Double rooms for $99/night.

Cafes and Nightclubs

The main dining out areas in Perth, are in Northbridge, Leederville, Subiaco, Claremont, Victoria Park, Scarborough Beach and Fremantle.

In each of these areas, there are usually a choice of Italian, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and popular fast food outlets to suit all budgets.

A main meal in a cafe restaurant in Perth will cost about $15.

Retro Betty's - 1950s style burgers, crinkly chips. Booths for four people. Leederville.
Vulture's - not the fun place it used to be, and expensive, but can handle bigger groups. Northbridge.
The Belgian - King St, Perth CBD. Belgian Beer pub with meals.
McDonald's - 24 hour on Morley Drive, up Charles St/Wanneroo Road.

Foodhalls

Northbridge - the japanese shop and the bubble tea at the drinks stand are really good.
Carillion Shopping Centre - foodhall downstairs and upstairs in next arcade on Hay St Mall.
Subiaco Markets - small, but air-conditioned and reasonable variety.
Fremantle Markets - next to the markets, and another inside. Try the crepe stall in the market.

Tourist Attractions

Kings Park

Kings Park and Botanic Garden comprises 400 ha (about 1000 acres), of which approximately 267 ha is bushland. Kings Park is adjacent to the Swan River, and overlooks both the river and the Perth CBD (Central Business District). Information courtesy of the Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority.

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Summer 2011