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Free Buses

Perth has a free bus service that operates around the Central Business District (CBD). These buses are called CATS (Central Area Transport Service). The buses have a set route and arrive approximately every five to 10 minutes. The CAT routes are either colour-coded red or blue from Mondays to Fridays and there is a special modified yellow route runs on weekends.

Fremantle also has a free CAT bus route, which runs seven days a week and completes a circuit around the City of Fremantle, stopping at popular places. This provides tourists with easy access to major attractions and venues.

Metropolitan trains and buses

Perth also has an extensive metropolitan train and bus service. The trains run on five lines from Perth to Armadale, Fremantle, Joondalup, Midland and the new Mandurah line, and return.

For more information about the above services visit the Transperth website http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au or call the Transperth infoline on 13 22 13 for routes and timetables.

Taxis

Swan Taxis - Tel: 131 330
Black and White Taxis - Tel: 131 008

Banking

Most banks are open from 9.30am - 4.00pm Mondays to Thursdays and from 9.30am to 5.00pm on Fridays. Some suburban banks are open on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are plentiful and readily available 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Banks provide a full range of financial services including currency exchange, at nominal rates. Electronic fund transfer machines (EFTPOS) are commonly used at most retail outlets, as well as by taxis, restaurants and hotels and may be used to access many types of bank accounts and credit cards.

Shopping Hours

Perth City shops are open between 9.00am - 5.00pm Mondays to Thursdays and on Saturdays. Late night shopping hours extend until 9.00pm on Fridays, while on Sundays most shops are open from 12.00pm till 6.00pm. Fremantle has seven-day trading. Late night shopping in the suburbs is Thursday nights till 9.00pm.

Key Contacts

Police Services

For police assistance call 131 444. For emergencies only call 000.

Hospitals

Post Offices

Other Entertainment Precincts

No city knows how to stage a party like Perth! After dark, the restaurants, pubs and clubs of Northbridge, Leederville, Subiaco, Mount Lawley and Fremantle come alive. Join the party atmosphere or dine on sumptuous local cuisine at one of the many great restaurants. Or enjoy a relaxed sense of sophistication at Claremont or Cottesloe.

Fine food and wine is now as synonymous with Western Australia, as sunshine and surf. It is all about fresh produce, dining alfresco and enjoying friendly service.

Northbridge

The area bordered by William, James, Aberdeen and Parker Streets is where you will find restaurants offering every cuisine imaginable, as well as many pubs, bars and clubs. On weekends the streets are full of excitement. Northbridge is five minutes from the CBD.

Leederville

Oxford Street is always busy in the evenings. Full of professionals after work, families and students - the crowd is diverse. Many outlets are cafe style, with Mediterranean food but you will also find Asian and seafood restaurants, pizza parlours and kebab takeaway shops. The Leederville Hotel is a happening place, as is the Oxford Hotel, at the northern end of the street. Leederville is only five minutes from the CBD.

Subiaco

This area buzzes on weeknights and weekends. Rokeby Road and Hay Street are where you will find the most action. Subiaco is perhaps best known for its quality restaurants from fine dining to takeaway, from Italian to Asian. The Subiaco Hotel is the central gathering place but there are other smaller bars and clubs that get busy once the hotel closes. Subiaco is just 10 minutes from the CBD.

Mt Lawley

Beaufort Street is one of the most popular and diverse places to head for a night out. With lively pubs, excellent bars, and some of Perth's top restaurants, you cannot go past it. There is also a good mix of noodle and pizza bars. Mt Lawley is only 10 minutes from the CBD.

Claremont

The area around Bay View Terrace is full of designer shoppers during the day, who spill into bars, pubs and great pizzeria restaurants at night. See the 'who's who' of Perth unwinding in this fashionable area. Claremont is 15 minutes from the CBD.

Cottesloe

For beachside pubs and cafes check out Marine Terrace, while Napoleon Street is home to stylish eateries, tearooms and good shopping. Cottesloe is 20 minutes from the CBD.

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