Perth Travel & Vacation Guide

Adventure World is a great amusement park for the whole family. With 7 man-made lakes, thrilling rides, wild water action, waterslides, water jet guns, smoking volcanos and unique attractions you will find yourself busy at this park. There are restaurants around the area or you can bring your own food. The gardens are beautifully landscaped with lots of large grassed areas. Good facilities, including a licensed bar.

AGWA was founded way back in 1895 and houses a collection of indigenous, historical and contemporary works of art. This is your chance to experience historic and contemporary Australian art through stimulating exhibitions.

This museum at The University of Western Australia (UWA) holds one of the most significant collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural artefacts in the world. Learn about and see with your own eyes the art, objects, archives, manuscripts, film and sound and photographic collections — all in all 11,500 objects and more than 35,000 photographs.

The Swan River makes its way through many of the city’s neighbourhoods before it reaches the Indian Ocean. The river takes you through the Swan Valley wine region, Perth’s Central Business District and affluent suburbs, and the port city of Fremantle. Enjoy the view and the breeze, have a meal, and stop once or twice for a wine tasting. Pick a cruise that is just right for you. Captain Cook Cruises is one of the most popular cruise operators. They sell a variety of tour packages, including ones that take you past the mansions in Millionaire’s Row or into the peaceful Swan Valley.

The City of Perth offers a variety of guided walking tours to suit your taste. This is a great way to learn about the history and culture of Perth. All tours are led by i-City Volunteer Hosts. Join a group of explorers or follow a self-guided tour using maps and other information from the Visit Perth website.

Enjoy a relaxing day at the picturesque Cottesloe beach which is a great place to take a walk, swim on the clear blue water or sunbathe on the white sand. Be warned that this is one of the busiest beaches in Western Australia. When you feel hungry or thirsty, park yourself at one of many cafés and bars around the area.

Built in the 1850s, this is one of Western Australia’s premier cultural sites. In 2010 Fremantle Prison became included on the World Heritage list, as the first building in Western Australia. Take one of the entertaining tours conducted by experienced and knowledgeable tour guides who bring the rich folklore and stories of the Prison to life. You can choose a day tour, a spooky torchlight tour, and ‘extreme heritage’ tunnels tour adventures.

Explore a mixture of grassed parkland, botanical gardens and natural bushland on Mount Eliza. Beautiful views, spectacular scenery and free guided walks are offered at this park. About 3,000 of Western Australia’s 12,000 species of local flora are displayed here, with a unique diversity of wildflowers.

Alfred’s Pizzeria is an underground speakeasy perfect for late night eats, cocktails, rock and roll, and the best cognac you'll ever lay eyes on. Pizza comes at you straight out of the oven. Get the cheesy goodness by the slice so no need to limit yourself to just one flavour.

Connections is a lively, stylish LGBTQI nightspot with DJs and drag shows. It has been Perth’s go-to for gay and lesbian party people since 1975. These days sorts of creative people flock to Connections‘ DJ line-up, carefree dance floor, opulent outdoor rooftop and lively, playful, accepting vibe.

Three-in-one! The Cottesloe has three bars: the Verandah with the incredible seaside view plus entertainment showcasing DJ’s; the Back Bar is more private; and last but not least is the Garden Bar.

Hula Bula is a Rum-based tiki bar. The interior is decorated with quirky Polynesian masks and palm trees. Locals and tourists come here for the atmosphere, delicious drinks and cool vintage music.

Metro City is a multi-entertainment venue banging out some serious beats, with R&B Saturdays happening every month bringing you super stars like Bone Thugs Harmony, Bobby V, Fatman Scoop and more. The main floor of Metro City has a huge stage show every weekend and brings you, without a doubt, Perth’s biggest house party.

Strange Company is a small bar in Fremantle with an awesome wine list. Its special feature is, without a doubt, wine on tap. The bar also makes some mean cocktails and serves craft beers and ciders. Go for smoky tapas or a dessert when you're feeling peckish.

The Brisbane Hotel is a traditional corner pub in town, kicked back and an easygoing place to hang. The terraced beer garden is a great place to enjoy one of the fantastic house steaks with fine local wine or beer in the shade of palm trees. Catch an occasional comedy show upstairs.

Universal Bar is a popular hot spot among music lovers in Perth. Live bands and DJ’s play a range of Soul, Jazz and R&B every night of the week. This place has been the place to go for live music for the last 18 years, attracting crowds with their atmospheric jazz and blues.

Boffins Books is a long-running, independent bookstore in CDB offering a range of general interest and specialty titles. The range is impressive: technical manuals, cookbooks, the latest fiction and kids bestsellers — feed your inner bookworm here.

The Central Business District is just the place for air-conditioned shopping malls. Here you will find a host of malls and arcades with plenty of shops and cafes, great buskers and friendly crowds. In addition to housing all the big name fashion brands, King Street is lined with gorgeous heritage buildings, to the point of looking like a film set.

This fashion chain is, like Sportsgirl, another well-known brand in Australia. Cotton On was born in 1991 and offers a wide range of cool fashion clothing for women, men and kids.

David Jones opened its first store in Sydney back in 1838. Today it is one of the oldest and most famous department stores in Australia. Here you can find some of the best brands, all in one place.

If you are looking for crafted footwear and outback clothing you can go to RM Williams. This Australian brand was established in 1932 and has grown to be a popular brand among Aussies for its high-quality products.

This famous surf brand is a must if you ever visit Australia. Come to Rip Curl to buy your surfing gear and get that effortless, cool beach look. There are plenty of places here to show off your new style.

Sportsgirl is a young, trendy store that can be found throughout the whole country. To all fashionistas, this is the place to go for clothes, accessories, shoes and much more. One of their shops in Perth can be found at:

The London Court Mall, a beautiful shopping arcade with its mock Tudor façade and jousting knights, will appeal to those looking to spot a lost treasures among its numerous art and fashion boutiques, bookstores, health and beauty shops.

The weather in Perth is sunny all year round. The warmest months are January, February, March and December with temperatures over 30°C. If you are looking to go to the beach, visit Perth between January and June.

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can be applied for online. For citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, South Korea and Malaysia, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) entry permit is available, which can be applied for online and grants holders the right to enter Australia an unlimited amount of times for stays of no longer than 3 months per visit. Citizens of all other world countries (with the exception of Somalia) are also able to apply for a visitor visa online. For more information, visit the official website of the Australian government's department of home affairs.

Perth Airport lies 12 kilometres from the city. Transperth operates regular bus services between Perth Airport, Perth City and other local centres. There is also an Airport Shuttle Service available around the clock. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. There is a free terminal transfer bus service that operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Taxis are readily available at the airport at the International Terminal (T1) and Domestic Terminals (T2, T3 and T4).

Transperth Free Transit Zone (TFZ) and CAT buses are free within central Perth and run similar schemes on their buses and trains.

You can use the Uber ridesharing app to summon a car in Perth. There are also plenty of traditional taxis throughout the city. The biggest operator is Swan.

Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type to ensure hassle-free charging.

The biggest pharmacy chains in Perth are Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart, Amcal and Guardian Pharmacy.

There are several Australia Post offices located all over the city, where you can buy stamps and send mail and packages.