Cottesloe WA 6011
(Pop 8 000)
Cottesloe is a prestigious coastal and riverfront Perth suburb 11 km s-w of the CBD. Known for its beautiful surf beach (west) the eastern part of the suburb sits on Swan River's Freshwater Bay. Founded in 1880s, it covers an area of 3.8 sq km and is a mostly residential suburb although it is also home to a significant retail area. Towering Norfolk Pine trees distinguish Cottesloe as do a number of imposing buildings (Indiana Tea House and Cottesloe Civic Centre). A walking/cycling oceanway link neighbouring beaches.
Visitor Information Centre: Cnr Forrest Pl & Wellington St, Perth. Tel (08) 9483 1111 or 1300 361 351.
Airport: Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (30 km n-e).
Hospital: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Hospital Ave, Nedlands. Tel (08) 9346 3333. (6 km n-e).