Mends Street Jetty
Mends Street Jetty
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,718 contributions
Mar 2023
Mends St Jetty is where the ferry ties up. The jetty is a South Perth landmark. The jetty is on the south side of Perth Water. Mends St Jetty's main function is to take families from the Perth CBD to the South Perth Zoo. The Zoo is around a 15 minute walk from Mends St. The Mends St ferry is affordable for families. The ferry is operated by Transperth. It's a fun day out.
Written May 31, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,718 contributions
Jan 2022
The ferry takes passengers from Elizabeth Quay in the city to Mends St Jetty in South Perth. The ferry is run by the public transport corporation, and fares are low if you are a senior off peak, it's free. You can walk to the Zoo or have a coffee at Mr Walker. Many visitors take the ferry for the fun of it.
Written January 25, 2022
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Swisshen
Perth, Australia2,336 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
If you catch the Transperth Ferry you will arrive at the Mends Jetty. Instead of rushing off take a few minutes to enjoy the various sculptures dotted around.
The most obvious is the giant yellow Frilled Lizard and Numbat. You will also encounter the Emu statues and a Rhinoceros on the other side of the road.
Right on the waterfront is a cute collection of Meerkats called ‘The Mends Street Mob’
There are plenty of eateries and playground area nearby.
The most obvious is the giant yellow Frilled Lizard and Numbat. You will also encounter the Emu statues and a Rhinoceros on the other side of the road.
Right on the waterfront is a cute collection of Meerkats called ‘The Mends Street Mob’
There are plenty of eateries and playground area nearby.
Written September 3, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,718 contributions
Mar 2021
The Mends Street Jetty area has become the entry to South Perth. Metal sculptures of two local native animals, the numbat and the frilled lizard, greet passengers as they step off the ferry from Elizabeth Quay. You can walk down to Perth Zoo, which takes around 15 minutes, or walk along the foreshore. The Mends St area is very active these days, and is likely to become the commercial heart of South Perth. The South Perth City Council has a number of projects underway which will add to the attractiveness of the area. If you are looking for somewhere to eat, the well-known Mr Walker can be recommended, as can the historic Windsor Hotel.
Written May 19, 2021
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia9,016 contributions
Apr 2021
I wouldn't claim that the jetty is impressive but it is a great facility for passengers on the ferry commutes between Elizabeth Quay and South Perth. Disembark the ferry and a few short steps brings you to Mr Walker Restaurant, a little further and you are greeted by the enormous frill necked lizard. Regular ferry services, cheap fares and free to seniors and pensioners during off-peak times.
Written May 3, 2021
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jeffryb
Keysborough, Australia366 contributions
Jun 2020
The Mends Street Jetty is where the ferry from Elizabeth Quay, in the City of Perth, pulls in. Mends St Jetty is about a 15 minute walk from the Perth Zoo. Mends Street Jetty is also the location of Mr Walker, a well-known restaurant. If you want to get a good view of the Perth skyline, you can take a trip on the ferry, the ticket price is moderate. The view from the Swan River is worth the fare
Written July 9, 2020
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,718 contributions
Jun 2020
Mends St Jetty is a medium-sized jetty on the south side of the Swan River. You can catch the ferry from here to Elizabeth Quay in the City of Perth. The ferry leaves Mends St regularly; it's a cheap was to see the Swan River. Many people commute from South Perth to the City on the ferry. Families often take the ferry to the Perth Zoo -- it's about a 15 minute walk from the Jetty to the Zoo. By the way, don't miss the giant numbat and the frilled iizzard sculptures near the Jetty. The numbat is WA's State animal.
Written July 9, 2020
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Garon_Susanne
Como, Australia344 contributions
Dec 2019
The face lift the City of South Perth has done is fantastic. The new mends street jetty area is extremely family friendly. Check out the Emu and Meerkat statues, sit, relax and enjoy the river and city views or grab a coffee, drink or meal at one of the great restaurants nearby. Miss Chow’s is my favourite.
Written January 9, 2020
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SAB5859
Banff, UK4,666 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
We took the ferry across to Mends Street Jetty to have a walk along the South Foreshore.
There are two ferries running continuously between Elizabeth Quay and the Mends Street Jetty, really good service.
We had a drink and a snack at the Mister Walker Restaurant on the jetty.
Looks a well maintained and can be quite busy.
There are two ferries running continuously between Elizabeth Quay and the Mends Street Jetty, really good service.
We had a drink and a snack at the Mister Walker Restaurant on the jetty.
Looks a well maintained and can be quite busy.
Written March 10, 2020
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Chizzel
Perth, Australia2,449 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
This has more than a few uses but it mainly is the jetty for the South Perth ferry. It is the platform that many people enter and leave South Perth foreshore.
This area had lots of shops bars and pubs within walking distance. It usually is where a lot of people start their Perth Zoo trips from. There is lots to see and do from this area.
Apart from this is also a great fishing platform which I regularly used years ago. I'm unsure if this still occurs but I'm sure it does.
This area had lots of shops bars and pubs within walking distance. It usually is where a lot of people start their Perth Zoo trips from. There is lots to see and do from this area.
Apart from this is also a great fishing platform which I regularly used years ago. I'm unsure if this still occurs but I'm sure it does.
Written July 6, 2020
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