Things to do in & around Perth
Perth beaches
In Perth, life’s a beach – and there are 19 of the beauties to explore along the coast. Perth’s beaches are blessed with snow-white sands and pristine waters, and attractions abound both above and below water.
Meet the quokka
You won’t find the quirky quokka – one of the happiest marsupials you’ll ever meet – anywhere else on the planet. You can meet the quokka just off the coast of Perth, on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup).
Kings Park
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is the green heart of the city, covering 400.6 hectares and located adjacent to the Swan River, approximately 1.5 kilometres from the Central Business District of Perth.
Iconic blue Boatshed
Visit Perth’s insta-famous Crawley Edge Boatshed situated on the banks of the Swan River at Matilda Bay, a photo hotspot for tourists and locals.
Fremantle
Fremantle (Walyalup) has a way of drawing you in and making you want to stay forever. Its charm is found in narrow streets lined with historic buildings, a seagull-scattered port bobbing with fishing boats, one-off shops, unconventional breweries and quirky buskers. It can be reached from central Perth via a 25-minute train ride, or half hour drive along Stirling Highway.
Rottnest Island
Home to the happiest animals on earth - quokkas – Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) is a holiday haven of pristine beaches, aquamarine bays, bike tracks and walking trails. The best part? The car-free, conservation-minded Class A reserve is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (Walyalup) in our capital city, Perth and an unforgettable adventure for every visitor.
Swan Valley
Western Australia's oldest wine region is a patchwork of grapevines and galleries, cellar doors, breweries and produce stalls, all within easy reach of Perth. Taste more than 180 years of winemaking and choose from 150 attractions on a gentle, 32 kilometre loop drive around the region.
Perth Hills
The Perth Hills region, nestled in the Darling Range, is just a 30-minute drive from Perth, but a world away from city life. Filled with tree-cloaked valleys, striking granite outcrops, tumbling waterfalls, dazzling spring wildflowers, vibrant country villages, blossoming orchards and foodie delights, the Hills are also home to one of Australia’s oldest conservation areas and some of Perth’s best emerging wineries.
