Australia Day

Free Event Transport Service

To facilitate access to the City of South Perth Celebration Zone, the City will be providing a free shuttle service between George Burnett Leisure Centre (GBLC), Manning Rd, Cnr Elderfield Rd, Karawara; the City of South Perth Civic Centre, cnr Sandgate St and South Tce, South Perth and the event zone.

The shuttle buses will run approximately every 10 minutes back and forth between 2-9.30pm, but not during the fireworks (7.30-8.30pm).

Both GBLC and the Civic Centre are easily accessible from the Kwinana Freeway and have ample parking facilities.

Disability & ACROD Parking

There are three parking areas for disability/ACROD permit holders (see map):

• Inside the Celebration Zone (off Mill Point Rd opposite Forrest St)
• Coode St Car Park (end of Coode St)
• Hurlingham Rd Car Park (end of Hurlingham Rd)

A valid ACROD permit must be displayed to gain access into the access restricted areas (entering via the points marked on the map).

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle parking is available inside the Celebration Zone (see map). Don’t forget to bring a bike lock.

Driving

Visitors to the Australia Day Celebration Zone are strongly encouraged to use public transport.

The Kwinana Freeway exit ramps (Northbound and Southbound) and the roads bounded by Labouchere Road, Angelo Street, Douglas Avenue, Canning Highway and Ellam Street will be closed from 12pm to 10.30pm.

On-Demand Transport Vehicles

Official taxis with the mandatory and illuminated roof sign with the word ‘Taxi’, can enter and exit the restricted area via the points marked on the map.

Uber drivers, Ola drivers, small charter vehicles and limousine companies will need to apply for a permit to access the restricted area. Please contact the City during business hours on 9474 0777.

Restricted access area - orange area (no parking zone)

Please note that the orange area of the map is a restricted access zone and no street, verge or crossover parking will be permitted during the times indicated on the map. Local residents should refer to the resident parking information. 

Restricted parking - pink area

Anyone can access this area but parking is restricted to maintain sufficient access for emergency vehicles. Residents or guests that ordinarily park on the road or verge (this includes your crossover), must observe the temporary parking signs. To find out if your street is affected please refer to the map. 

Permits 

2019 Australia Day Visitor Access and Resident Verge permits must be presented to the traffic controllers upon entry into the access restricted area. Please place on your dashboard with your vehicle registration facing out.

Walking & Cycling Paths

Some sections of the cycle path along the South Perth Foreshore will be diverted from 7am to midnight on Australia Day to allow for event structures.

Penalties & Infringements

• Double penalties apply to all City of South Perth infringements issued on Australia Day 2019.
• Illegally parked vehicles within the Parking Restricted Area will be towed and impounded.

Items not allowed on the South Perth Foreshore

• For safety reasons please do not bring large objects (greater than 1.5m) into the event zone. They will be impounded.
• Please do not bring glass containers into the event zone.
• Drones are not permitted to fly over populous areas so please don’t bring your drone to the Australia Day celebrations in South Perth. For more information visit www.casa.gov.au.

Impounded Goods