Essentials

Banks and Currency Exchange

Banks with dependable check-cashing and money-changing services include ANZ, Westpac, Commonwealth, Bendigo, Bank of Queensland, and National Australia Bank.

UAE Australia (62 South Terrace, Fremantle, Fremantle, WA, 6160. 1300/705050. www.xpressmoney.com.au. Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5, Sun. 10-5.)

Medical Emergencies

Fremantle Hospital (Alma St., Fremantle, WA, 6160. 08/9431-3333 Fremantle Hospital; 000 Emergency; 1800/022 222 Health Direct/Medical Advice.)

Police

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

Taxis

Cab fare between 6 am and 6 pm weekdays is an initial A$3.80 plus A$1.55 every 1 km (½ mi). From 6 pm to 6 am and on weekends the rate rises to $5.60 plus A$1.55 per 1 km (½ mi).

Black & White (13-1008.)

Swan Taxis (13-1330.)

Visitor Information

Fremantle Visitor Centre (Kings Sq. at High St., Fremantle, WA, 6160. 08/9431-7878. www.fremantlewa.com.au. Weekdays 9-5, Sat. 10-3, Sun. 11:30-2.30.)