Barrack Street Jetty, jetty in Perth, Western Australia
The Barrack Street Jetty is a pier complex along the Swan River at Perth's edge, consisting of five separate docks serving different purposes. The site operates daily with ferry services, water taxis, and tour boats, and is surrounded by cafes and small bars offering waterfront views.
The first pier on the site opened as King Cole's Jetty, named after Henry Laroche Cole, the first chairman of the Perth City Council. Five piers now stand at the end of Barrack Street. As part of the Elizabeth Quay project, piers 1 and 5 were extended and pier 6 demolished; in April 2024 the state government announced pier 1 would be demolished and rebuilt.
The first pier on the site opened as King Cole's Jetty, named after Henry Laroche Cole, the first chairman of the Perth City Council. The name survives in the precinct's history rather than on the present piers, which are simply numbered 1 to 5, with Pier 1 the easternmost and Pier 5 the westernmost. Visitors can also ride the Blue CAT bus, which runs along Barrack Street Jetty and once terminated here as a tram and trolleybus route.
The jetty is easily reached by public transport, with the Blue CAT bus route running directly to the site, and parking is available nearby. The location offers a safe and accessible experience with clear walkways and good sightlines to the water and city skyline.
Pier 4 is specifically dedicated to ferry services to nearby Rottnest Island, a popular day-trip destination. This direct connection makes it one of the preferred boarding points for visitors seeking to explore the island and its native wildlife.
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