Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
State Library of WA
(
www.slwa.wa.gov.au
;
Perth Cultural Centre; 9am-8pm Mon-Thu, 10am-5.30pm Fri-Sun;
)
Free wi-fi and internet access. At the time of writing, Perth City was also trialling
free wi-fi access in the Murray Street Mall between William St and Barrack St.
MEDIA
Look for free listings booklets, such as
Your Guide to Perth & Fremantle,
available at
hostels, hotels and tourist offices.
Drum Media
(
www.facebook.com/drumperth
)
Music, film and culture listings.
Go West
(
www.gowesternaustralia.com.au
)
Backpacker magazine with information on activities
throughout WA and seasonal work opportunities.
Urban Walkabout
(
www.urbanwalkabout.com
)
Handy free pocket guides covering hip eating, drink-
ing and shopping spots in key inner-Perth neighbourhoods and Fremantle.
West Australian
(
www.thewest.com.au
)
Local newspaper with entertainment and cinema listings.
X-Press Magazine
(
www.xpressmag.com.au
)
Long-running street press and a good source of live-
music information.
MEDICAL SERVICES
8am-8pm)
In Forrest
Lifecare Dental
(
08-9221 2777;
www.dentistsinperth.com.au
;
419 Wellington St;
Chase.
08-9224 2244;
www.rph.wa.gov.au
;
Victoria Sq)
In the CBD.
Royal Perth Hospital
(
8am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Travel-
Travel Medicine Centre
(
08-9321 7888;
www.travelmed.com.au
;
5 Mill St;
specific advice and vaccinations.
MONEY
ATMs are plentiful, and there are currency- exchange facilities at the airport and major
banks in the CBD.
POST
Main Post Office
(GPO;
13 13 18; 3 Forrest Pl;
8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am-12.30pm Sat)
TOURIST INFORMATION
i-City Information Kiosk
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(Murray Street Mall; 9.30am-4.30pm Mon-Thu
& Sat, to 8pm Fri, 11am-3.30pm Sun)
Volunteers answer your questions and run walking tours.
WA Visitor Centre
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 08-9483 1111, 1800 812 808;
www.bestofwa.com.au
;
55 William St; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm Sat, 11am-4.30pm Sun)
A good
resource for a trip anywhere in WA.
