- Perth is geographically closer to Jakarta, Indonesia, than to Sydney, Australia.
- The city's streetlights were the first in the Southern Hemisphere to be illuminated when the city famously left them on for astronaut John Glenn to see as he orbited overhead in 1962.
- Perth experiences the highest number of sunny days of any Australian capital city.
- The Swan River, known as Derbarl Yerrigan to the Noongar people, is central to the Dreaming stories of the local traditional owners.
About Perth
Perth is the most isolated capital city in the world, situated on the banks of the Swan River between the Indian Ocean and the vast Australian outback. The city balances a modern, high-density skyline at Elizabeth Quay with expansive green spaces like Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Cultural life centers around the Perth Cultural Centre, which hosts the WA Museum Boola Bardip and The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA. It serves as the primary gateway to Western Australia, offering a Mediterranean climate and significant proximity to both historic sites like the Blue Boat House and contemporary hubs such as Yagan Square.
Highlights of Perth
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
Parks
It offers panoramic views over the Swan River and a massive collection of native Western Australian flora.
Places of interest
This revitalized waterfront precinct features modern architecture and direct ferry access to South Perth.
Museums
The museum displays the iconic skeleton of a blue whale and explores the state's diverse natural and social history.
Historical places
This small, distinctively painted wooden shed is one of the most photographed heritage sites along the Swan River.
Museums
The gallery houses an extensive collection of Indigenous Australian art alongside significant national and international works.
Places of interest
This central meeting place functions as a hub for public art, dining, and transit connectivity.
Zoos
Located on the riverbank, it is one of the oldest zoos in Australia and focuses on native species conservation.
Parks
A quiet Victorian-era park providing a classic green escape with landscaped gardens and a central lake.
Top things to do in Perth
The 1,263 highest-rated places in Perth, ranked by travellers.
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Parks
Kings Park and Botanic Garden covers 400 hectares, making it one of the world's largest inner-city parks. It sits atop M...
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Places of interest
Elizabeth Quay is a waterfront precinct centered on a man-made inlet connected to the Swan River in Perth's Central Busi...
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Zoos
Perth Zoo is an internationally recognized conservation organization located in South Perth that has operated continuous...
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Zoos
Caversham Wildlife Park is a privately owned facility located within the 4,000-hectare Whiteman Park conservation reserv...
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Venues
RAC Arena is Western Australia’s primary indoor entertainment and sporting facility, featuring a distinctive copper-clad...
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Parks
Hyde Park is a 15-hectare urban park located north of the Perth central business district, characterized by its mature p...
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Parks
Whiteman Park is a 4,000-hectare bushland reserve located on the Swan Coastal Plain, serving as a significant conservati...
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Museums
WA Museum Boola Bardip integrates heritage-listed 19th-century buildings with striking modern architectural extensions....
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Parks
Yanchep National Park is located 50 kilometers north of Perth and is distinguished by its extensive limestone cave syste...
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Places of interest
Fremantle Prison is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site, recognized as the most intact convict-built prison in Australia...
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Amusement parks
Adventure World is Western Australia’s largest theme park, featuring a mix of water slides and amusement rides. The park...
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Beaches and ponds
Cottesloe Beach is Western Australia's premier urban beach, defined by its iconic Indiana Tea House building and tiered...
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Parks
Araluen Botanic Park is a 14-hectare garden situated in the deep, sheltered valley of the Darling Range in Western Austr...
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Places of interest
Yagan Square is a central public space in Perth designed to bridge the city's CBD and the cultural district of Northbrid...
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Parks
Sir James Mitchell Park is a prominent riverside parkland spanning approximately 82 hectares along the South Perth fores...
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Museums
The WA Maritime Museum is located on the edge of the Indian Ocean at Victoria Quay in Fremantle. It is best known for ho...
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Parks
Lesmurdie Falls National Park is located on the Darling Scarp, featuring a series of cascades on Lesmurdie Brook that dr...
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Parks
Bells Rapids Park is located along the Swan River in the Swan Valley region of Western Australia. The park is characteri...
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Museums
The WA Shipwrecks Museum is located in Fremantle’s historic West End, housed within the 1850s Commissariat building cons...
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Historical places
The Perth Blue Boat House, officially known as the Crawley Edge Boat Shed, is a small, solitary timber structure situate...
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Parks
Galup Reserve, historically known as Lake Monger, is a significant cultural site for the Whadjuk Noongar people, featuri...
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Museums
The Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) houses the state's premier collection of Indigenous and international art wi...
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Parks
Wanneroo Botanic Gardens features two 18-hole mini-golf courses situated within five hectares of mature European-style b...
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Parks
Langley Park is a vast, 9.9-hectare rectangular lawn located directly on the northern foreshore of the Swan River in Per...
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Parks
Esplanade Park is a prominent public green space located in the historic heart of Fremantle, Western Australia. It featu...
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Parks
John Forrest National Park is Western Australia's oldest national park, established in 1900. Located in the Darling Scar...
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Parks
Mills Park in Beckenham is a 24-hectare sustainable urban parkland designed as a central community hub. The site feature...
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Places of interest
The Bell Tower is a 82.5-meter tall glass and copper spire located on the waterfront of the Swan River in Perth. It hous...
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Parks
Tomato Lake is a man-made wetland and parkland located in the suburb of Kewdale, serving as a significant habitat for lo...
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Parks
Deep Water Point Reserve is a prominent riverside park situated on the banks of the Canning River in Mount Pleasant. The...
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Plan your visit to Perth
September to November during spring, when the wildflowers bloom and temperatures remain mild before the intense summer heat.
3-4 days to explore the city centre, the riverfront, and take a day trip to the coast or nearby islands.
The city centre is highly walkable and features a free CAT bus service, while trains connect outer suburbs and coastal regions.
Stay in the Perth CBD for proximity to transit and shopping, or Northbridge for access to the city's primary dining and nightlife districts.
Perth is considered a mid-to-expensive destination, particularly regarding dining and local transportation costs.
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