Perth, Australia - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-28

Perth is a sun-drenched city on the Swan River, offering a unique blend of vibrant city life, beautiful beaches, and nearby wild nature. Come enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, stunning sunsets, and countless outdoor activities.

Top things to do in Perth

Things to do in Perth include Rottnest Island, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Cottesloe Beach. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Perth

Here is what 3 days in Perth look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Kings Park and Botanic GardenBotanical garden · Perth
    1.7 km
  2. 2
    Elizabeth QuayPerth CBD
    200 m
  3. 3
    The Swan Bells
    2.4 km
  4. 4
    Heirisson Island
    1.6 km
  5. 5
    Perth MintMuseum · East Perth
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Fremantle MarketsMarket · Fremantle
    400 m
  2. 2
    Fremantle PrisonMuseum · Fremantle
    1.1 km
  3. 3
    WA Shipwrecks Museum
    450 m
  4. 4
    WA Maritime Museum
    1.1 km
  5. 5
    Fremantle Fishing Boat HarbourHarbour
    7.4 km
  6. 6
    Cottesloe BeachBeach · Cottesloe
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Day 3

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Western Australian Museum Boola BardipMuseum
    150 m
  2. 2
    Art Gallery of Western AustraliaArt museum · Perth Cultural Centre
    250 m
  3. 3
    Yagan SquareSquare · Perth CBD
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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Perth?

Rottnest Island, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Cottesloe Beach, Fremantle Markets, Fremantle Prison, Elizabeth Quay and 9 more. Rottnest Island: A magical island paradise with pristine beaches, clear waters, and cute quokka marsupials.

What can you do in 3 days in Perth?

Day 1: Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Elizabeth Quay, The Swan Bells, Heirisson Island. Day 2: Fremantle Markets, Fremantle Prison, WA Shipwrecks Museum, WA Maritime Museum. Day 3: Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip, Art Gallery of Western Australia, Yagan Square.

Which areas should you explore in Perth?

The itinerary for Perth runs through Perth, Perth CBD, East Perth, Fremantle, Cottesloe and Perth Cultural Centre.

Which museums are worth visiting in Perth?

Museums worth visiting in Perth: Fremantle Prison (Fremantle), Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip, Scitech, Perth Mint (East Perth) and Art Gallery of Western Australia (Perth Cultural Centre).

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