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Looking for all the best things to do in Perth? Perth on Western Australia's South-Western coast is a city full of nature, history, action and adventure, arts, culture and dining. Bordered by the scenic Swan River on one side and a large area of forested native bushland on the other, Perth is a city where blue meets green to form a vista that shines both day and night. Within Perth is plenty to see and do; you can explore the lush gardens of Kings Park with city and river views, visit the Perth Mint, Museum, Art Gallery and Perth Zoo. Couple this with numerous top day trip destinations such as nearby Rottnest Island, the Pinnacles Desert, lush Swan Valley and much more, and you've got an adventure springboard from which to explore the best of WA.
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Rottnest Island Ferry and Tour Packages from Perth
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Margaret River Day Tour from Perth
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Pinnacles Swan Valley and Wildlife Park Tour
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Perth Dinner Cruise including Drinks
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Wave Rock Day Tour from Perth
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Dolphin Penguin and Sea Lion Adventure Cruise
Swan Valley Food and Wine Tours
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Rottnest Island Ferry and Day Tour Packages from Hillarys Boat Harbour
Swim with Wild Dolphins Cruise
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Peel Zoo Western Australia
Valley of the Giants and Tree Top Walk Day Tour from Perth
AQWA - the Aquarium of Western Australia
Private Scenic Helicopter Flight over Perth for Two
Seal and Penguin Islands Sea Kayak Tour from Perth
Surf Lessons at Brighton Beach
Penguin Island Wildlife Cruise including Guided Walk
Perth City Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Swan River Half Day Lunch Cruise including Drinks
The Bell Tower Home of Swan Bells
Swan Valley Full Day Wine Tasting Cruise including Lunch
Swan River Lunch Cruise and Fremantle Sightseeing Tram Tour Package
Perth Jetpack or Flyboard Experience
iFLY Indoor Skydiving Perth
15 Minute Fremantle Scenic Helicopter Flight
Swan Valley Full Day Winery Cruise and Coach Tour
Tandem Skydiving over Busselton and Margaret River Region
Perth Zoo and Swan River Cruise Package
The Western Australian Maritime Museum
Rockingham Skydiving
Fremantle Lunch Cruise
Perth and Fremantle Sightseeing Tours
Perth and Fremantle Walking Tours
Swan River Scenic Cruise
Margaret River Winery Seaplane Tour from Perth
York Skydiving
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40 Minute Rottnest Island Scenic Helicopter Flight
Bickley Valley Full Day Tour from Perth
Penguin Island Day Tour including Caversham Wildlife Park
The Burswood Park
Perth Jet Ski Tours
Cottesloe Beach
Fremantle Markets
Fremantle Craft Beer Tour and Cruise
The Art Gallery of Western Australia
The Pinnacles Coach and Seaplane Tour from Perth
Segway Tours Perth
Hire a Photographer and Pick your Photo Shoot Location
Mandurah Dolphin, Scenic and Lunch Cruises
Kings Park
Perth Whale Watching Cruise and Aquarium Entry Package
Perth Rally Driving Experiences
Western Australia Rally Driving Experiences
Rottnest Island Seaplane Tour from Perth
Whale Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour
Blue Whale Canyon Experience departing Fremantle
Whale Watching Cruise departing Fremantle
Perth Fishing Lessons and Safaris
Top 10 Things to do in - Perth and surrounds
Kings Park
#1
Rottnest Island
#2
Swan Valley
#3
St. Mary's Cathedral
#4
Penguin Island
#5
Pinnacles Desert
#6
Aviation Heritage Museum
#7
Scitech Discovery Centre
#8
His Majesty's Theatre
#9
Horse Riding
#101. Relax in Kings Park
Location:Fraser Ave, West Perth
Few parts of the city encapsulate the experience of Perth better than Kings Park; it is historic yet maintains a modern vibe and is being continually improved. It's from here that you can obtain the best views of Perth's panorama, with views overlooking the city skyline, the meandering waters of the Swan River and all the way out to the Perth Hills in the distance. In all, it's a spectacle that can compete with the likes of Sydney Harbour.
2. Cruise to Rottnest Island
Location:18km off Western Australia
With pristine sands and vibrant waters combined with truly unique wildlife on both land and sea all within easy reach of Perth. The island offers a cavalcade of things to see and do and the mere act of exploration of the approximately 11km-long island by boat, bike or foot is an adventure in itself. Getting to Rottnest Island is doable with two quality companies; Rottnest Express (departing Fremantle and Perth) and Rottnest Fast Ferries (from Hillary's Boat Harbour).
3. Tour the Swan Valley
Location:Wellington St, Perth
Food, dining and quality culinary experiences play a large role in the city's overall identity, and this is best exemplified by the region's verdant Swan Valley. Dubbed the 'Valley of Taste', the Swan Valley is famed for the quality of more generic offerings such as its cheeses, wines, and fresh fruits, as well as more specific, produce like spreads, chutneys, scones, olive oil, honey and craft beers, making a trip here a true delight for the tastebuds.
4. Admire St. Mary's Cathedral
Location:17 Victoria Square, Perth
Located right in the heart of the city, St. Mary's Cathedral offers a veritable oasis of peace and spirituality amongst all the hustle and bustle of urban life. Originally constructed in 1865, the building is a living testament to the beauty of the Gothic design. The painstaking care and craftsmanship of the rich wooden pews, marble flooring and stained glass emit a sense of warmth and comfort that don't require any religious affiliation in order to appreciate.
5. Visit Penguin Island
Location:Shoalwater Islands Marine Park
Located within the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, roughly 45 minutes to the south of Perth, the island derives its name from the massive colony of Little Penguins who call it home. There are up to 1,000 of these cute little creatures that can be found on the island at any one time. When combined with the extensive array of other animal life in the surrounding areas such as sea lions, stingrays, pelicans and dolphins, it's a true delight for those looking to see these creatures in their natural environment rather than the confines of a zoo.
6. Visit the Pinnacles Desert
Location:Nambung National Park
In Western Australia, there are few more distinctive than the eerily astounding Pinnacles Desert in WA's Nambung National Park. Renowned for its mixture of both vivid red-orange grains of sand and moon-like rocky limestone formations, the Pinnacles has been a staple of postcards and calendars depicting Australia's physical diversity for decades. While it's not technically in Perth, the fact that it's one of the most photogenic destinations in Australia makes an essential for first-timers to the region.
7. Visit the Aviation Heritage Museum
Location:Bull Creek, Perth
Another Perth attraction that ranks high, the Aviation Heritage Museum boasts one of the most impressive collections of vintage aircraft in existence. With more than 30 full-sized aircraft in total as well as thousands of smaller miscellaneous items of flight-related memorabilia the museum serves as an expansive and extraordinary documentation of aviation history built up over the years by a combined effort of sponsorship, visitor donations and volunteer efforts.
8. Visit Scitech Discovery Centre
Location:Sutherland St, West Perth
As a facility that wonderfully walks the line between education and entertainment, it's a spot you can take the little ones as they'll not only have fun while learning. Located near Kings Park in the city's central hub, Scitech is an attraction that's completely hands-on. It places an emphasis on interaction and participation from visitors of all ages incorporating a variety of different individual themed exhibits to take part in.
9. Watch a show at His Majesty's Theatre
Location:825 Hay St, Perth
Those looking for a drop of culture during their time in Perth will be spoiled for choice, as the city os home to numerous high-quality art galleries, museums and theatres. His Majesty's Theatre is an elegant building in its own right with a sense of class in its ambiance and its on-stage productions as the theatre dates back to the deluge of wealth encountered during Perth's peak Gold Rush period.
10. Go Horse Riding with 1800 Trail Rides
Location:Lot 54 Telephone Rd, Neergabby
Located on a beautifully-kept farm just a short drive outside Perth CBD, local operator 1800 Trail Rides offers the chance for beginners and more experienced riders alike to take part in this adventure regardless of age. Offering everything from introductory pony rides for small children all the way up to more advanced 3-hour rides that explore some of the Perth backcountry's historic routes, if you've ever wanted to take the plunge with horse riding then there are few better environments to do so.