Top Things to Do in Perth

Australia’s only capital city on the Indian Ocean offers you restful green parks, sunny beaches, shiny skyscrapers and impressing colonial architecture. Get beguiled by a city that has passion for the past and energy for the future.

Precincts

For a collection of cafés, bars and boutiques turn down Hay Street and find funky Wolf Lane. Chill out and relax in Subiaco or discover vintage and antique shops along Leederville’s Oxford Street. You should head to Northbridge, if you are in quest of designer fashion, hip cafés and trendy restaurants.

Kings Park

Kings Park and the Perth Botanic Garden are one of the biggest city parks in the world. They provide you amazing views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, the city skyline and Darling Ranges. In addition to that, you can also admire manicured gardens and stop at one of the various cafés, if you decide to walk a bushland trail.

Beaches

A must-do is a visit of Perth’s beachside towns in Scarborough for coffee at funky cafés Wild Fig and Kinky Lizard. After that, the best spots to catch some waves are Trigg and North Beaches. Closer to the city centre is Cottesloe Beach, which is a great place to watch the sunset or to have a picnic under shady Norfolk Pines.

Museum and Gallery

Learn more about Australia’s west coast, its culture and local science at the Western Australian Museum. If you are interested in Indigenous art, you should definitely take a look at the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

River and Coastline

Perth is a city that loves boats. As a result of this city is perfect to pursue a passion for yachts or to learn how to sail. In the home of Australia’s America’s Cup challenge, take to the river or the coast, especially at sunset. Head to the Royal Perth Yacht Club’s Discover Sailing Centre on the Swan River for safe sailing on Matilda Bay.

Rottnest Island

You can find Rottnest Island only 19 kilometres away from Perth. Access this car-free island by ferry and relax on one of more than 60 beaches, snorkel coral reefs or dive shipwreck. And best of all, get close to cute little marsupial called quokka, that can only be found in Western Australia.

Port of Fremantle

Thirty minutes from Perth’s centre, Fremantle Harbour has its own special character. Explore colonial remnants like Fremantle Prison and Old Courthouse and get to know seafaring history at the fascinating Maritime Museum. After that, drink from a choice of 43 tap beers at the 1843 landmark Sail & Anchor.

Swan Valley Winery

Western Australia’s oldest wine region Swan Valley is located 25 minutes north-east of Perth’s City Centre. Once you are there, cycle through the 40 vineyards, sip local wines or enjoy the beautiful scenery with visits to cellar doors.

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