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How should a visitor pay for Perth trips to the airport and Fremantle?
The traveller is staying on St Georges Terrace and expects to use trains, buses and the free CAT service.
What is the easiest Perth-to-Fremantle day trip for six adults and two young children?
The group is weighing train, bus and ferry and saw an old family-pass price online.
How can visitors find the right Perth station for Fremantle or Mandurah?
A hotel near Hay Street makes the difference between Perth Station and Perth Underground confusing.
How do we get from Perth Airport Terminal 3 to a city train with luggage?
We will arrive with a large suitcase and want to understand the bus connection and fare payment.
Can we use the South Perth ferry for a New Year's Eve outing?
We hope to cross from the Perth CBD and return after celebrations.
How do we take the train from Elizabeth Quay to Fremantle?
We are confused about Perth Station, Perth Underground and where to change lines.
How do we take a simple train day trip from Perth to Fremantle?
We want to avoid a pricier river cruise and are unsure about tickets and stations.
Can we visit Cottesloe and Scarborough from Fremantle without a car?
We are deciding how many rental-car days to keep during our Fremantle stay.
What is the easiest car-free way to visit Kings Park?
The stops we found seem far from the areas we want to see inside the park.
How should five adults tour Perth for a week without driving?
This is our first independent family trip and we will rely on buses, trains or occasional direct rides.
Would a SmartRider suit our family's mixed car-and-transit Perth itinerary?
Two adults and an eleven-year-old will rent a car for some days, then use transport for the city, airport and Fremantle legs.