Jetties

Most Perth boat charters will leave from one of the following jetties below, with the cheapest options invariably going from Fremantle. This is where 95% of all boats are berthed and for that reason, expect to pay more if you leave from near the city (Barrack Street, Mends Street, Swan Brewery, Jo Jo's):

Barrack Street

Easy to find. Just head for the glass bell tower!

Barrack Street is the busiest jetty in Perth, being home to many tourist vessels and ferries (as well as the odd pub). Parking is crap, so don’t expect to find a free spot unless you turn up after midnight. A bus, taxi or a good friend is highly advised for pick-ups and drop-offs.

Directions:    The Barrack Street Jetty area is a one-way system shaped a bit like a horse-shoe. Look out for ‘Pier 1’ to your left as you approach the water. It’s just beyond the Lucky Shag pub. For an aerial view show of the jetty click on here: Barrack Street Jetty.

East Street

The East Street Jetty  in North Fremantle is the most popular departure point for all Swan River boat cruises. It is located directly in front of the Beach Street Café and about 500 metres before the Left Bank Pub (not in front of it!).

Directions:    If you are coming from Perth city on Canning Highway, you need to take a right hand turn onto East Street itself (just before you reach the Stirling Bridge). Go 50 metres down the hill to the river and then take a left. The East Street Jetty is about 50 metres further on your right hand side. There is plenty of parking for those coming by car.

For a detailed map click here: East Street Jetty

Sardine Jetty

This is the hub of all activity for Rottnest Island boat charters. They almost always depart from the Sardine Jetty, based in Fishing Boat Harbour, Fremantle.

Now that’s the good news.

The bad news is that there’s absolutely no sign saying “Sardine Jetty”, so once again, BlueSun2 is here to help.

Directions:    For those who know Fremantle well, head as if you’re going to Little Creatures or Cicerellos. As you leave the town, turn right off South Terrace Road, cross the railway line and take a right onto Mews Road. Immediately (and we mean 20-metres-later-immediately), take a left into the public parking lot. There are a couple of rusty anchors on the ground marking the entrance. Believe it or not, the jetty is by the small hut right in front of you, on the waters edge.

Note: if you get to Little Creatures, you’ve gone too far.

For a detailed map click here: Sardine Jetty

Meads Mosman

Mead’s is the destination restaurant that fronts Mosman Bay and its location is simply beautiful. But, as Bob Dylan said, "The times they are a changing”. It appears new ownership is on the horizon, as the Mead’s empire faces the carving knife….including this famous eatery.

As jetties go, it is still open to charter boats, so fingers crossed, new ownership will sprit in (hint hint) new jetty planks! They need it! The public jetty is off to the right hand side of the restaurant as you look at the water.

Directions: If you’re heading towards Fremantle on Stirling Highway, take a left onto Johnston Street. Follow that until you hit the water and then take a right onto Johnston Parade. Meads will be on your left about 150 metres away. Parking is available on the hill just past the restaurant.