Essentials in Perth

Banks and Currency Exchange

Banks with dependable check-cashing and money-changing services include ANZ, Westpac, Commonwealth, and National Australia Bank. ATMs—which accept Cirrus, Plus, Visa, and MasterCard—are ubiquitous.

Medical Emergencies

Royal Perth Hospital (Victoria Sq., East Perth, Perth, WA, 6000. 08/9224-2244; 000 Emergency; 1800/022 222 Health Direct for medical advice.)

Police

Police (13-1444 assistance; 08/9222-1111 general inquiries; 000 emergency.)

Taxi

Cab fare between 6 am and 6 pm weekdays is an initial A$3.60 plus A$1.47 every 1 km (½ mi). From 6 pm to 6 am and on weekends the rate rises to A$5.20 plus A$1.47 per 1 km (½ mi). Black & White (13-1008.)

Swan Taxis (13-1330.)

Visitor Information

Western Australia Visitor Centre (Forrest Pl. at Wellington St., CBD, Perth, WA, 6000. 08/9483-1111; 1300/361351; 61/89483-1111 from outside Australia.)