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Independent Visitor Guide
Perth Attractions is an independent guide for visitors and locals, built to collect practical information about things to see and do around Perth. Use it as a starting point for planning a better Perth day.
Last updated: 2026-10-16
Background: AI-generated illustration of Perth.
Start with what suits you
Pick the time, setting or company that matters most. Each choice opens three straightforward ideas, plus a map to see what is nearby.
Choose a short plan
Choose a coastal plan
Choose a family plan
Choose a less-obvious plan
Areas
Choose an area if you already know where you want to spend the day. These guides group Perth attractions by practical local areas rather than council boundaries.
Plan a practical Perth City and inner-river day across the CBD, Northbridge, East Perth, West Perth, Kings Park, Burswood and ferry-linked South Perth.
Examples: Elizabeth Quay, Kings Park, WA Museum Boola Bardip, The Perth Mint, South Perth Foreshore
Fremantle is an area guide for markets, heritage sites, museums, food streets, galleries and coastal links.
Examples: Fremantle Prison, Fremantle Markets, WA Maritime Museum, Bathers Beach
Plan Perth beach days with Cottesloe, Scarborough, City Beach, Hillarys, coastal walks, sunsets and family-friendly seaside stops.
Examples: Cottesloe Beach, Scarborough Beach, City Beach, Hillarys Boat Harbour
Plan your Rottnest Island visit with ferry comparisons, beaches, cycling and bus routes, quokka viewing, Wadjemup history and current access information.
Examples: Rottnest Island, Rottnest Island Quokkas, Rottnest Island With Kids
View all Perth areas · Open the attractions map · Compare Perth transport options
Interests
Choose the kind of Perth day you want, then compare practical visitor information within that section.
A museum guide for Perth and Fremantle museums, science centres, heritage places and specialist collections.
A parks and gardens section for Perth green spaces, river views and visitor facilities.
A coast-focused section for Perth beaches, access notes, facilities and safety reminders.
A family-focused index for Perth attractions, practical planning, weather choices and day-trip ideas.
Art galleries · Markets · Wildlife · Day trips · Free ideas · Rainy-day ideas · Without a car
Available time
Choose a realistic 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7-day plan, then adapt it for current tickets, transport and weather.
Route: CBD, then Elizabeth Quay, then Kings Park, then Perth Cultural Centre
A compact 1 day Perth itinerary for central Perth, the Swan River, Kings Park and realistic museum or coast swaps.
Route: Perth City, then Kings Park, then Fremantle, then Coast option
A practical 2 day Perth itinerary pairing central Perth, Kings Park and the river with Fremantle, markets, heritage and coast options.
Route: City, then Fremantle, then Rottnest or Swan Valley
A balanced 3 day Perth itinerary for the city, Fremantle, coast and one bigger day trip such as Rottnest Island or Swan Valley.
Route: City, then Fremantle, then Coast, then Wildlife or family, then Day trip
A 5 day Perth itinerary with time for central Perth, Fremantle, beaches, wildlife or family attractions and one full day trip.
Route: City, then Fremantle, then Coast, then Wildlife, then Swan Valley, then Perth Hills, then Rottnest
A slower 7 day Perth itinerary for city culture, Fremantle, beaches, wildlife, Swan Valley, Perth Hills and Rottnest Island planning.
