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Visitor Centres WA

Travelling around Western Australia can be a very rewarding experience, with an abundance of natural beauty, local attractions, wildlife and fun activities. In order to plan your adventures, make the local Accredited Visitors Centre your first port of call. Accredited Visitor Centres are manned by friendly, professional and trained staff with extensive local knowledge, and that’s where you’ll find friendly advice and local insights on what to do, where to stay, visit and eat.

Find A Visitor Centre

Click on the markers to view the visitor centres' details. Click on the icons in the map above to find out more information about Visitor Centres across Western Australia. You can also zoom in on the map or use the list to find a Visitor Centres you’ll be near on your next trip!

By visiting an Accredited Visitor Centre displaying the blue and yellow 'i' sign, you can speak to the local experts and get help with maps, accommodation and tour bookings, information on attractions and events, and the local secrets on how to enjoy the many hidden gems Western Australia has to offer.

So while you travel around WA, be sure to look for the blue and yellow 'i' sign and visit an Accredited Visitor Centre. 

• A friendly welcome
• Free information service
• A comprehensive range of local, regional and state wide brochures
• Maps and directional information
• Information and booking services for accommodation and tours
• Information on things to do, attractions, events, retail outlets and local services
• Information on road conditions and transport options
• Unbiased local knowledge on the area
• 24-hour access to information, emergency contact numbers and accommodation options
• Public toilets onsite or nearby

So why not get to know the locals on your next extraordinary holiday in WA and look for the blue and yellow 'i' to find a visitor centre!

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The Tourism Group operates the officially accredited Western Australia Visitor information Centre (WAVC) on behalf of Tourism Western Australia. Our expert team of WAVC travel consultants can assist visitors with information and bookings for a wide range of accommodation, tours, attractions and transfers throughout Western Australia.

The WAVC is conveniently located in Perth’s city centre and is open 7 days a week to provide holiday advice and bookings. The centre also offers an appealing range of Australian and Western Australian made souvenirs and produce.

While our team of travel consultants offer extensive knowledge and insights on Western Australia’s extraordinary destinations and products, those products and services can also be booked online at our dedicated booking site: Western Australia Visitors Centre website .

'To be the pre-eminent organisation for travel throughout Western Australia'

Our Mission

Our Core aims are to:

• Showcase all of Western Australia and inspire and encourage visitors to travel throughout the State, thus helping to extend stay and increase spend.
• Provide assurance to visitors by reviewing their preparation and readiness and providing additional information for their travels around Western Australia; and
• Connecting regional visitor centres and operators with the consumer by offering assistance with booking tourism services including (but not limited to) hotels, tours, attractions and car hire.

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Visitor Information Centers

We’ll show you what makes seattle so extraordinary.

With three downtown visitor centers and complimentary assistance from true Seattle experts, we strive to make your visit to the Emerald City picture perfect.

You can rely on our visitor centers to deliver:

• Maps, brochures and other sightseeing and logistical guides
• Expert advice on museums, theater, dance and opera (including how to get tickets!)
• Detailed information on sporting events, neighborhood discoveries, local events and city festivals
• Restaurant reservations
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• Personal services
• Rotating partner spotlights and special offers
• Informational kiosks for self-service

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Visitor Information Center – Arch

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• Phone: 206.461.5888
• Location: Upper Pike Street lobby of the Seattle Convention Center Arch building, at Seventh Avenue and Pike Street
• Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5:00pm

Visitor Information Center – Summit

Seattle convention center summit building.

• Phone: 206.461.5865
• Location: Olive Way lobby of the Seattle Convention Center Summit building, at Ninth Avenue and Olive Way
• Hours: Currently open to attendees during meetings and events held in the Summit building

Market Information Center

Pike place market.

• Phone: 206.228.7291
• Location: Southwest Corner of First Avenue and Pike Street in Pike Place Market
• Hours: Daily, 9:30am-5:30pm

Advance Trip Planning

Our experienced team of Destination Ambassadors can answer questions or provide information before you visit. We’d be happy to send you our most up-to-date packet of Seattle maps and visitor guides for your trip. To receive your packet, request one online or contact us by any one of the following ways:

(866) 732-2695 or (206) 461-5840

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Visit Seattle Attention: Visitor Information 701 Pike Street, Suite 800 Seattle, WA 98101

Meet The Destination Experience Team

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James Weaver

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Aboriginal name:  Boorloo (pronounced Boor-loo)

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Embrace the best of both worlds in Perth, where soft-sand beaches and scenic parks meet a thriving metropolis of small bars, creative restaurants and curated street art.

Australia's urban oasis of Perth is nestled within the vast nature of Western Australia – and that's why the locals love it! Here, not only can you relax on the serene white-sand beaches, but you can immerse yourself in the bustling art galleries, historic neighbourhoods and epic events. Just outside of Perth, you can find idyllic local wineries and unique wildlife.

Perth/Boorloo stands on the ancient country of the Whadjuk Noongar people, one of the 14 clans of the Noongar nation, who have been the Traditional Owners of the south west of Western Australia for at least 45,000 years. Experience Aboriginal culture with the many First Nations tours operating in Perth all year round.

• Traditional name: Boorloo (pronounced Boor-loo) 
• Indigenous Peoples: Whadjuk Noongar people
• Traditional lands: Whadjuk Noongar Nation
• Traditional languages: Noongar language
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Perth Airport is easy to access both from international and domestic transit hubs. If you are flying from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, you can get a direct flight into Perth with an average flight time of five hours. 

• Perth Airport (PER) is 12km (7.5mi) from the city and services domestic and international arrivals
• Hire cars, taxis and rideshare services as well as shuttle buses are available to book prior to your arrival, or on the day 

Cycling is the most popular mode of transport for residents, but the city also offers an efficient and affordable public transport system. Read more about getting around Perth .

The weather in Perth is very consistent all year round. Enjoy a hot, dry summer between December and February, and a mild winter between June and August. 

From September to November, not only is the weather dry and warm, but it is also the perfect time to spot whales migrating along the coast as the females with newborn calves are on their way back from the nursery grounds.

• High season: Dryer seasons (September to January)
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• Arrival: Travellers with disabilities, including hidden disabilities , can receive special assistance with baggage and travel throughout Perth Airport.
• Getting around: The Transperth website helps you navigate Perth’s many accessible buses, trains and ferries.
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Seniors breaks, discover more of wa for less....

Explore, experience, and enjoy more of WA’s extraordinary offerings and use your FREE Transwa Pensioner Entitlement to book a Seniors Breaks 2024 package, and enjoy,

• Exclusive Discounts
• Use your Free Travel Entitlement
• Experience amazing destinations and tours
• Enjoy a planned trip or customise it.

Our 2024 packages include the much-loved destinations like Kalgoorlie , Esperance  and  Albany , plus Geraldton and Kalbarri .

Contact us for a quote and further information on booking a Seniors Breaks Package for 2024 or download our brochure here  Senior Breaks 2024  (please note no hardcopies available to post).

Seniors Travel Entitlement

As a senior you are entitled to the following travel benefits:

• If you have a valid Western Australia Pensioner Concession Card you are entitled to one free return trip or two single trips per calendar year on the Transwa network.
• Seniors who do not have a WA Pensioner Concession Card are still eligible for a 50% discount on a standard adult fare.

How To Book

Book your Transwa Seniors Break in person at the WA Visitors Centre, call or email us:

• Register your Pensioner Concession details with Transwa at www.transwa.wa.gov.au (Centrelink no longer issues free trip vouchers annually) or call 1300 662 205
• If you have registered, you are welcome to call us on 1800 812 808 or email us at [email protected] to book your next Seniors Break adventure.
• Transport bookings can be made up to 3 months prior to your travel date.
• Accommodation bookings can be secured at any time with a 15% deposit at the time of booking.

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