Visitor Information
Public Transport
Cottesloe Train Station
The Cottesloe Train Station lies on the Fremantle line, connecting the suburb to Fremantle, and Perth City.
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Cottesloe Bus Route
This bus connects Cottesloe Train Station to Claremont Station, travelling through Shenton Road, North Street, Marine Parade and more. This bus route allows travellers to access amazing Cottesloe locations including North Street Store, Grant Street Beach, Ocean Beach Hotel, Cottesloe Beach, Sea View Golf Club, Cottesloe Oval and more.
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Cott Cat Shuttle Bus Service
The Cott Cat Shuttle Bus will operate during the Sculpture by the Sea event in March
The Cott Cat is a safe and convenient way to get to and from the beach. It links the train station and the destination to promote public transport and reduce pollution. The Town of Cottesloe encourages visitors to use sustainable transport options.
The Cott Cat runs in a continuous loop every day 10.30am - 6.00pm during Sculpture by the Sea (3 March 2023 to 20 March 2023) between Cottesloe train station (west of the train tracks), North Cottesloe and Cottesloe Main Beach (opposite Indiana), Sea View Golf Course, all departing from designated Cott Cat bus shelters.
The bus takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the loop and each bus stop will have the next scheduled bus time indicated.
*Please note that the maximum seating capacity is 27 pax
Smart Travel and Alternative Transport
Sustainable transport in Cottesloe
The Town of Cottesloe has been designed as a walkable precinct, well served by public transport. Cottesloe’s natural beauty and warm climate makes it a great location to walk and cycle. The Department of Transport has a number of useful maps to assist you, with information on the Perth Bicycle Network in the region, local bike friendly streets and shared paths. For details about public transport services visit Transperth's website by clicking here or download a local Travel Smart guide.
Why choose sustainable travel?
Over dependence on cars leads to air pollution, traffic congestion and lack of physical exercise. By replacing a couple of car trips each week with more active transport you can save money, get fit and help the environment. Eliminating short car trips will accumulatively save fossil fuel emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the environment. So why not take the TravelSmart challenge and change one return trip per week from the car to walking, cycling or public transport?
For general information about cycling safety and events go the the Bikewest website.
The Town also has a Local Bike Plan to help us support cycling in our local community. You can read the Bike Plan here.
Sustainable travel for staff
The Council provides Council staff who commute to work via sustainable means an allowance to cover their expenses. This initiative encourages staff to ride or catch public transport and rewards positive behaviour. By reducing the number of car trips each week, the Council reduces greenhouse gas emissions, limits congestion and has happier and healthier staff!
Parking in Cottesloe
To ensure equitable access to parking, the Town provides a variety of parking options:
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Free unrestricted and time-limited parking throughout the suburb to enable access to the business area and beaches within the Town.
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Motorcycle bays in convenient locations.
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A number of ACROD bays for ACROD permit holders. See below ACROD Parking for a map of locations.
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Parking permits for eligible residents.
Most offences occur when drivers overstay their time limit. It is essential that drivers check restrictions within the vicinity of where they park their vehicle.
Rangers use an electronic infringement system that eliminates a great deal of human error; this makes fine administration more efficient. The system is constantly being up graded.
Revenue raised from fines is reinvested by the Town into a number of initiatives and programs.
General Parking Restrictions
Common mistakes made by motorists when parking or stopping their vehicles include:
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Stopping in a no stopping area: You may not stop the vehicle for any amount of time, generally because of safety and access reasons. Areas are indicated by signs and/or solid yellow lines adjacent to the kerb or road edge.
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Parking in a no parking area: You may stop the vehicle to immediately set down or pick up passengers/goods. The driver must remain with the vehicle.
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Parking in a loading zone, bus stop, or designated vehicle bay (i.e. ACROD permit bay, taxi rank or motorcycle parking bay).
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Parking on a verge where signage prohibits such action, or without permission from the property owner or occupier.
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Parking on the median strip.
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Parking and obstructing footpath access, right of ways or private driveways.
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Parking against the traffic flow (parking the front of the car in the wrong direction).
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Parking within three metres of a double barrier white line, ten metres of an intersection or nine metres of a traffic island.
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Parking in a restricted area during an event without an appropriate permit.
For a full list of infringeable offences, please refer to the Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law.
Beach Parking
Car Park One is centrally located on Marine Parade. Parking is free; however, there is a strict three hour time limit to allow for equitable use of approximately 150 bays.
Car Park Two is located at the intersection of Marine Parade and Napier Street. Parking is free; however, there is a strict three hour time limit to allow for equitable use of approximately 350 bays.
You may move your car to another carpark after your allocated time has expired. Moving your car to a different bay in the same carpark is an infringeable offence.
The western end of Napier Street has approximately 130 designated bays and areas for verge parking. Parking is free, provided vehicles are parked legally.
The western end of Forrest Street has approximately 130 designated bays. Parking is free, provided vehicles are parked legally. Some areas have time limits which are clearly signposted in accordance to Australian Standards.
There are approximately 600 designated parking bays the length of Marine Parade. Parking is free, provided vehicles are parked legally. Some areas have time limits which are clearly signposted in accordance to Australian Standards.
Town Centre Parking
Free unrestricted and time limited parking is available in the Cottesloe Town centre including Railway Street, Jarrad Street, Napoleon Street and Station Street. It is an offence to remove chalk marks made by a Ranger from your tyres.
Street Parking
Free unrestricted and time limited parking is available in most streets. Parking signs indicate time limits and parking restrictions in each location. It is an offence to remove chalk marks made by a Ranger from your tyres.
Verge Parking
To park on a verge, you will need the permission of the owner/occupier of the premises adjacent to the verge, unless where signage prohibits such action.
ACROD Parking
ACROD Parking Map for Cottesloe
An Australian Disability Parking Permit entitles holders to use ACROD parking bays within the Town. Please ensure that your current permit is clearly displayed inside the windscreen of the vehicle.
Beaches