As the WA Mental Health Conference is being held on non-major event days, there will be plenty of free parking, as well as public transport options, easy taxi/rideshare access and bicycle racks for cyclists.
Public transport:
WAAMH has arranged free public buses to bring guests to and from the Conference from train stations and event hotels directly to Optus Stadium.
Bus times and info:
Please read carefully to ensure you select the correct time(s) for your location.
Monday, 7th November
To Optus Stadium - AM
7.40am - Pick up from Perth Train Station, Wellington Street, stop 12902 and drop off at Optus Stadium
7.45am - Pick up from Sebel Hotel, stop 49 Victoria Garden and drop off at Optus Stadium
7.45am - Pick up from Aloft Hotel, Rivervale and drop off at Optus Stadium
8.10am - Pick up from Sebel Hotel, stop 49 Victoria Garden and drop off at Optus Stadium
8.10am - Pick up from Aloft Hotel, Rivervale and drop off at Optus Stadium
8.15am - Pick up from Perth Train Station, Wellington Street, stop 12902 and drop off at Optus Stadium
From Optus Stadium - PM
5.15pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium bus port and drop off at Sebel Hotel and Perth Train Station
5.15pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium and drop off at Aloft Hotel, Rivervale
7.15pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium bus port and drop off at Sebel Hotel and Perth Train Station
7.15pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium and drop off at Aloft Hotel, Rivervale
Tuesday, 8th November
To Optus Stadium - AM
7.40am - Pick up from Perth Train Station, Wellington Street, stop 12902 and drop off at Optus Stadium
7.45am - Pick up from Sebel Hotel, stop 49 Victoria Garden and drop off at Optus Stadium
7.45am - Pick up from Aloft Hotel, Rivervale and drop off at Optus Stadium
8.10am - Pick up from Sebel Hotel, stop 49 Victoria Garden and drop off at Optus Stadium
8.10am - Pick up from Aloft Hotel, Rivervale and drop off at Optus Stadium
8.15am - Pick up from Perth Train Station, Wellington Street, stop 12902 and drop off at Optus Stadium
From Optus Stadium - PM
5pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium bus port and drop off at Perth Train Station
5pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium bus port and drop off at Sebel Hotel
5pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium bus port and drop off at Aloft Hotel
5.20pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium bus port and drop off at Perth Train Station
5.20pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium bus port and drop of at Sebel Hotel
5.20pm - Pick up from Optus Stadium bus port and drop off at Aloft Hotel
Map of pick up location at Perth Train Station, stop 12902
Map of pick up location for Sebel Hotel - Stop 49, Victoria Gardens
Transperth asks that passenger arrive at their bus stop 5 minutes prior to departure as buses cannot wait for passengers.
Otherwise the Red and Yellow Cat buses (free service) stop near the Matagarup Bridge, then you can enjoy a leisurely walk (8 minutes) across the bridge to Optus Stadium.
Distance to Optus Stadium from nearby train stations:
- Burswood - 4 minute drive, 17 minute walk
- East Perth - 6 minute drive, 20 minute walk
- Claisebrook - 5 minute drive, 25 minute walk
Interactive map below detailing the closest bus stops and recommended hotels nearby.
Parking (free)
Private vehicles can park in Marlee Loop carpark accessed via Victoria Park Drive and the bus station and Camfield car parks accessed via Roger Mackay Drive or Camfield Drive.
Taxi or rideshare
A dedicated taxi rank is located adjacent to Victoria Park Drive. Taxi or rideshare eg. Ola or Uber vehicles can pick up or drop off passengers in the Marlee Loop car park on non-event days.
Walking or cycling
Walkers and cyclists can venture over the Matagarup Bridge, a pedestrian bridge crossing over the Swan River from East Perth. Alternatively, the Burswood Peninsula path provides pedestrian and cycle access to the Stadium Park from all directions.
There are a range of footpaths to Optus Stadium and over 600 bike racks are located around the Stadium Park.
Burswood Jetty
The Burswood Jetty provides an alternative transport option to access Optus Stadium and the surrounding precinct, allowing vessels to drop patrons directly to the Stadium Park.
The Little Ferry Co. stops daily at the Burswood Jetty
The jetty can be utilised for drop-offs and pick-ups from events, with a 15 minute time limit for all public and commercial users.
