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Perth, Australia

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Perth

Australia

Best things to do in Perth

22 curated attractions in Perth, Australia. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

September - November

Average temp

19°C/66°F

Budget

Expensive

Safety

Very safe

About Perth

Perth is Australia’s most isolated capital city, sitting on the southwestern coast and surrounded by ocean and desert. This geographical quirk has shaped its personality: a place where the sun shines almost daily, prompting a beach culture that draws locals and tourists alike to Cottesloe Beach and Scarborough Beach. Its broad skyline features everything from modern skyscrapers to historic buildings like Fremantle Prison, while Kings Park offers a vast green escape with views over the Swan River. The city is home to a compact cultural scene centered around the Perth Cultural Centre, which includes the Art Gallery of Western Australia, and AQWA showcases marine life unique to Western Australia. People come for the combination of outdoor living, beaches, and a laid-back vibe that makes it a popular getaway for those seeking sunshine and sand.

Who it's for

Beach lovers and those who prefer a slower pace will find Perth appealing. Not ideal for someone looking for a urban environment or a wealth of historical landmarks. If you dislike long travel times or remote settings, you may find Perth a bit too far off the beaten path.

Getting around

Public transport: Good

  • The city center is easily walkable in about thirty minutes end to end
  • Public transport is good, with buses and trains covering most areas, including popular beaches
  • The ferry to Rottnest Island leaves from Barrack Street Jetty and takes about thirty minutes
  • Perth Airport is approximately twenty minutes from the city center
Stirling Gardens

Stirling Gardens

City parks
Perth Mint

Perth Mint

Specialty & quirky museums
Scarborough Beach

Scarborough Beach

Beaches
Coogee Beach

Coogee Beach

Beach
The Bell Tower

The Bell Tower

Observation decks & city views
Perth Cultural Centre

Perth Cultural Centre

Streets & neighbourhoods
Hillarys Boat Harbour

Hillarys Boat Harbour

Canals, harbours & waterfronts
Art Gallery of Western Australia

Art Gallery of Western Australia

Art museums & galleries
The Pinnacles Desert

The Pinnacles Desert

Deserts & dunes
Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park

National parks & nature reserves
Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo

Zoos
Mullaloo Beach

Mullaloo Beach

Beaches
AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia

AQWA The Aquarium Of Western Australia

Aquariums
Rottnest Island

Rottnest Island

Islands
South Perth foreshore

South Perth foreshore

Nature
Kings Park and Botanic Garden

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

City parks
Bold Park

Bold Park

Natural Wonders
Fremantle Prison

Fremantle Prison

Forts & citadels
Cottesloe Beach

Cottesloe Beach

Beaches
Elizabeth Quay

Elizabeth Quay

Canals, harbours & waterfronts
Swan Valley Wine Region

Swan Valley Wine Region

Wineries & vineyards
Adventure World

Adventure World

Theme parks

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