Getting to the Fair

The Perth Bead Fair is being held at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre (PCEC)

Getting to the PCEC is easy. If you're not driving, there are many transport options, including the new train station, that brings you to the door of the centre - or at least a short stroll away.

Walking

Feel like some frech air and the opportunity to enjoy Perth's fabulous weather? The PCEC is located next to the Swan River and its many walking paths. From South Perth, the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre is a 20-minute stroll over the Narrows Bridge. From Perth's Central Business District, the PCEC is between a 5-minute and 15-minute walk, depending on your starting point. And from West Perth, just walk down King's Park Road and on to St Georges Terrace before heading down to the PCEC (see PCEC Location Map).

Train

Perth's train system is operated by Westrail. The brand new Esplanade train station right next to the PCEC is now open with trains running regularly. For train timetables and further information, see www.transperth.wa.gov.au.

Bus

There are 13 bus service areas within the Perth region, with four major bus operators. Perth's central bus station, known as BusPort, is located adjacent to the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre and bus services to all subuurbs of Perth are frequent. There is also a free Central Area Transit (CAT) bus service that runs through the City of Perth. For bus timetables and further information see www.transperth.wa.gov.au.

Ferry

Perth Water Transport operates ferries from Barrack Street jetty in Perth to the South Perth Foreshore. The Barrack Street jetty is a five-minute walk from the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre. For ferry timetables and further information, see www.transperth.wa.gov.au.

Parking

There are a number of parking stations located near the PCEC. Click here to view a map of parking stations across the CBD.

For information on City of Perth parking, call 1300 889 613 or visit www.perth.wa.gov.au/parking.

For information on Wilson Parking Stations, call 08 9415 2800 or visit www.wilsonparking.com.au.

Taxi

Perth's taxi drivers are well known as being friendly and helpful. There are taxi ranks near the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre and taxis can also be hailed from the street. Taxis can drop off guests in a "drop off zone" in the PCEC's arrival plaza. When booking a taxi, make sure you advise the taxi companies of special requirements. Taxi companies in the Perth and surrounding areas are:

Black and White Taxis - phone 13 10 08

Independent Taxis - phone (08) 9375 7777

Swan Taxis - phone 13 13 30