Top things to do in Perth
Attractions, tours, and activities in Perth
Perth: the city's best neighborhoods
Find a great area to stay in Perth
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Subiaco
2.1 miles from downtown
“Subi” is a classy place. Affluence is writ large here, with its well-heeled residents, the snazzy townhouses and a glut of gourmet restaurants. Start your day with a nutrient-rich brunch at Health Freak Café and pick out a shiny bauble in Rokeby Road’s jewellers. Then slum it with the Aussie Rules fans for a game at the Subiaco Oval!
Places to stay from $74 a night
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West Perth
0.7 miles from downtown
The West isn’t that wild after all. Quiet West Perth is home to young professionals who commute into the city. You’ll see them pushing new-fangled prams or zooming towards Kings Park in a blur of logoed lycra. Tap into the contentment with a trip to Harbour Town Shopping Centre. Then head to Perth Observatory to contemplate the cosmos.
Places to stay from $67 a night
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Perth Central Business District
In downtown
Money makes the world go round. And Perth’s “CBD” does its bit to keep the whole thing spinning. The city’s commercial capital is a whirl of taxi horns, suits and the “ker-ching” of cash registers. Splash your cash on King Street before sampling award-winning cakes at Jean Pierre Sancho. Cap it off with a cocktail at lofty rooftop bar The Aviary.
Places to stay from $9 a night
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Cottesloe
6.8 miles from downtown
Cottesloe’s all about fun in the sun. With bodyboarding, beach cricket and good old sunbathing, “Cott Beach” is Perth’s go-to spot for seaside frolics. Set your alarm early and grab breakfast at Vans Café (pancakes with honeycomb butter are their speciality!). Stay till dusk to catch picture-postcard sunsets over the Indian Ocean. You little ripper!
Places to stay from $76 a night
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North Perth
1.5 miles from downtown
North Perth is distinctly Mediterranean. Decades ago, a fair few Greeks and Italians migrated south to set up shop here, as joints like Maurizio or Metrio & Co will attest. It’s a quiet, safe suburb where you’ll see uniformed schoolkids scampering down tree-lined streets. For a grade-A tipple, head to The Classroom Bar. School’s out!
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Leederville
1.6 miles from downtown
Leederville’s a place to let your hair down. Its mix of cutesy cafés, quality restaurants and quirky knick-knackeries will keep you busy from 9 to 5. Grab a caffeinated cuppa from Foam Coffee Bar before nibbling on passion-fruit cheesecake at Greens & Co. Come sundown, “Leedy” keeps the party going at joints like HipE Club and Niche. Rock on!
Places to stay from $81 a night
About Perth
Including tips for the best time to visit Perth
Nature and urban life coexist in perfect harmony in Perth, the capital of Western Australia. This is where the Swan River flows into the southern Indian Ocean, passing skyscrapers, lively boardwalks, and beautiful parkland – all under a canopy of clear blue skies.
Kings Park—a huge, 1,000-acre greenspace—sits in the heart of the city, full of giant white trees, botanical gardens, and the State War Memorial that overlooks the rive named for its black swans. Across the river is Perth Zoo, home to more native animals like koalas, crocodiles, and kangaroos.
Perth’s main highlight is its surrounding natural beauty. From the flower-filled bushlands and the lush Swan Valley wine region to golden stretches like Cottesloe and Trigg Beaches, there are countless destinations for escaping the city's bustle.
Rottnest Island is right off the coast of Perth, a protected nature reserve with white-sand beaches, secluded coves, and wildlife like the quokka – a small, wallaby-like marsupial. The island is also popular with surfers who come to ride the waves in Strickland Bay. Spend a day or two taking the ferry from the port town of Fremantle, known for its Maritime Museum and 19th-century prison.
Back in Perth, you can find chic boutiques, galleries, pubs, and a large selection of laid-back restaurants in the Northbridge area.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | AUD 10 = $6.72 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | $152 per night |
| Average weekday price | $148 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Perth
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Perth
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Crown Casino Perth
2.2 miles from downtown
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Elizabeth Quay
0.3 miles from downtown
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WACA
1.3 miles from downtown
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The Bell Tower
0.5 miles from downtown
Perth reviews
What other travelers say about Perth
Perth is a great tourist spot with a beautiful river flowing...
September 15, 2024
Perth is a great tourist spot with a beautiful river flowing through its environs. Kings Park has magnificent views and also very picturesque from a flora point of view. It’s a very pretty drive through the park. Food lovers have many fine restaurants at their disposal and the choice of hotels is wide and varied which can assist if on a budgeted stay. A quieter city than the big cities (e.g. Sydney and Melbourne), but a very pleasant destination and being the focal point of Australia’s biggest state.
Perth is a great city, plenty to do and see.
September 10, 2024
Perth is a great city, plenty to do and see. We spent hours just wandering. Visited all the Museums and galleries , the Mint and dont forget a day trip to Rottnest Island. The Cat bus System was a real bonus to get around. Would love to go again
Perth is a delightful city!
September 6, 2024
Perth is a delightful city! There are lots of places to see and many experiences to enjoy. Do check out Bell Tower, Matagarup Bridge, Perth Mint, Kings Park and Botanical Gardens. Rac Arena, Optus Stadium, His Majesty's Theatre are places where concerts and shows happen. Check them out too
A week in Perth allows you time to see all the attractions.
September 2, 2024
A week in Perth allows you time to see all the attractions. Free city buses a great way to get around. Perth trains are also very easy to use and economical. Rottnest Island was very busy on the weekend, but it was the best weather day of our trip. Look for the discount codes on visitor brochures before booking trips as generally 20% discounts offered at booking station. Ugly duckling winery in Swan valley had great cheese platter, good wine and pleasant surrounds, and live music on weekends. Perth Mint was worth the visit.
how rude that for such short term just sight seeing tripper...
August 23, 2024
how rude that for such short term just sight seeing tripper to check normality by the officer of the country entering , i am bit surprised that they checked the entire content of my suit case, and ask several question over and over again and let me wait for 5 min for nonsense, (there were another person who are same as me let him wait, Never knew he could enter this country afterward) even already done the ETA that was not free. i am not talking about hotel, but airport. plus, chose some wrong restaurant even if i found goodness in google map info,(was my fault anyway). the hotel , especially bath room was nice, but no window.
I was working everyday so did not see much of the city apart...
August 18, 2024
I was working everyday so did not see much of the city apart from a long walk on Saturday before I left. Most of my time was spent on the UWA campus which is a gracious mix of architecture and gardens.
Popular places to stay in Perth
Stay in some of the best accommodations Perth has to offer
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New Home~close to Airport & Swan Valley inc B/fast 1st Morning~ Perth, Australia
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The Scarborough Beach House - Walk to the beach! Scarborough, Perth
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WILL56 - Gumtree Studio Perth, Australia
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Ocean Reef Retreat Perth, Australia
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Urban Oasis Hideaway Perth, Australia
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