This charge is free in emergencies. The Australia postal service is both fast and convenient with many Australia Post retail outlets in most shopping centres. All post offices are open between am and 5pm Monday to Friday. A rate of 45c applies to all standard sized envelopes posted anywhere in Australia. Internet access is available all through Perth and surrounding areas.
Most youth hostels have access to email facilities as do most five star hotels.
Transport facilities are good in Perth with an extensive bus and rail system running through the metro area. The fares are charged by zones as shown on the map. Shuttle busses, hire cars and taxis are all available from the International and Domestic Airports situated 16km and 11km from the centre of Perth. The train system has four main lines covering most of the metro area which are both a quick and effective method of travel . Lines run from Perth to Fremantle, Perth to Joondalup, Perth to Midland and Perth to Armadale as shown by the map opposite.