Perth edges the Indian Ocean – with 19 pale, sandy beaches - framed around enormous Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba) , and carved by the s-bends of the Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan ). Western Australia’s capital is a dynamic city that balances its natural beauty with a lively after-dark scene. Perth is safe, friendly, clean and easy to get around, whether you’re taking public transport, self-driving or jumping in a taxi or uber. Most people fly in – the airport is only 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre - while some will cross the Nullarbor Plain , an epic desert journey along Australia’s base, achievable on wheels or aboard the Indian Pacific train. The Western metropolis is the sunniest capital city in Australia, and its people are as bright as the blue skies overhead. Summer arts festivals collide with days on the water, walks in one of the largest inner-city parks, and half-hour drives to fringing wineries and bushland where you can see kangaroos and cockatoos. Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) , famous for its smiling quokkas and picture-perfect bays, is only a 30-minute ferry trip across the ocean. Perth has a distinct clarity of light. The sun sparkles on the city waterfront at Elizabeth Quay , it illuminates the bridge leading to Optus Stadium – judged the most beautiful sports facility in the world at the 2019 Prix Versailles architecture and design awards - warms the sand at Cottesloe Beach and reflects its amber hues in the ocean at sunset. Perth’s character neighbourhoods deserve exploring. Northbridge ’s small bars, street murals and micro boutiques are linked to the city’s core by Yagan Square , a bustling public thoroughfare, and the Perth Cultural Centre , itself home to the award-winning WA Museum Boola Bardip and the Art Gallery of WA . Less than 10 minutes’ drive away, urban villages Leederville , Mt Lawley and Subiaco foster an eclectic mix of local restaurants, shops and bars. There are an abundance of accommodation choices in Perth. Crown Towers , Crown Metropol and Crown Promenade , The Ritz-Carlton , DoubleTree by Hilton , The Adnate Perth - Art Series and COMO the Treasury , to name a few. Perth beaches <p>In Perth, life’s a beach – and there are 19 of the beauties to explore along the coast. Perth’s beaches are blessed with snow-white sands and pristine waters, and attractions abound both above and below water.</p> <p>In Perth, life’s a beach – and there are 19 of the beauties to explore along the coast. Perth’s beaches are blessed with snow-white sands and pristine waters, and attractions abound both above and below water.</p> Optus Stadium events <p>Get among the action at a blockbuster sports or music event at Optus Stadium, home of Australia’s best stadium for three years running.</p> <p>Get among the action at a blockbuster sports or music event at Optus Stadium, home of Australia’s best stadium for three years running.</p> Perth hikes <p>Breathe in the fresh air on Perth’s incredibly beautiful walking trails, which showcase a pristine and diverse natural landscape and, in season, carpets of colourful wildflowers.&nbsp;</p> <p>Breathe in the fresh air on Perth’s incredibly beautiful walking trails, which showcase a pristine and diverse natural landscape and, in season, carpets of colourful wildflowers.&nbsp;</p> Perth cultural centre <p>Enter a dynamic public space with an ever-changing mix of cultural and art-filled experiences. Set against an eye-catching backdrop of state heritage buildings and striking modern architecture, Perth’s (Boorloo's) captivating cultural precinct is home to performance spaces, art galleries and a stunning new museum that immerses you in the stories of Australia’s traditional owners and their spiritual connection to the land.&nbsp;</p> <p>Enter a dynamic public space with an ever-changing mix of cultural and art-filled experiences. Set against an eye-catching backdrop of state heritage buildings and striking modern architecture, Perth’s (Boorloo's) captivating cultural precinct is home to performance spaces, art galleries and a stunning new museum that immerses you in the stories of Australia’s traditional owners and their spiritual connection to the land.&nbsp;</p> Kings Park and Botanic Garden One of the largest inner-city parks in the world, Kings Park and Botanic Garden covers 400 hectares of Perth's heart with serene natural bushland and sculpted gardens. It's perched high on the crest of Mount Eliza, making it a top spot to take in sweeping panoramas of Perth's city skyline and Swan River. One of the largest inner-city parks in the world, Kings Park and Botanic Garden covers 400 hectares of Perth's heart with serene natural bushland and sculpted gardens. It's perched high on the crest of Mount Eliza, making it a top spot to take in sweeping panoramas of Perth's city skyline and Swan River. WA Museum Boola Bardip <p>Welcome to the WA Museum Boola Bardip, a vibrant arts and culture hub in the heart of Perth CBD (Boorloo). Meaning ‘many stories’ in the traditional Nyoongar language, the museum offers a bold, dynamic setting for Western Australia's fascinating stories, history and culture to unfold through state-of-the-art technology and innovative, interactive exhibits.</p> <p>Welcome to the WA Museum Boola Bardip, a vibrant arts and culture hub in the heart of Perth CBD (Boorloo). Meaning ‘many stories’ in the traditional Nyoongar language, the museum offers a bold, dynamic setting for Western Australia's fascinating stories, history and culture to unfold through state-of-the-art technology and innovative, interactive exhibits.</p> Matagarup Zip+Climb Climb the iconic Matagarup Bridge, 314 steps up the bridge's main arch to the Sky-View platform, 72 meters above the Swan River. This is no walk up a bridge - this is a true climb. You will be required to shimmy and slide past beams to reach the SkyView Deck - an open-air viewing platform above the river before zip-lining back to home base travelling at up to 75km/hr. Climb the iconic Matagarup Bridge, 314 steps up the bridge's main arch to the Sky-View platform, 72 meters above the Swan River. This is no walk up a bridge - this is a true climb. You will be required to shimmy and slide past beams to reach the SkyView Deck - an open-air viewing platform above the river before zip-lining back to home base travelling at up to 75km/hr.

Top experiences Top experiences In Perth, life’s a beach – and there are 19 of the beauties to explore along the coast. Perth’s beaches are blessed with snow-white sands and pristine waters, and attractions abound both above and below water. Rottnest Island <p>Home to the happiest animals on earth - quokkas – Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) is a holiday haven of pristine beaches, aquamarine bays, bike tracks and walking trails. The best part? The car-free, conservation-minded Class A reserve is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (Walyalup) in our capital city, Perth and an unforgettable adventure for every visitor.<br> <br> Whadjuk Noongar people are the original Custodians of Wadjemup, and the island holds a rich and complex history for Aboriginal people across WA. Join an immersive Aboriginal tour or visit the Wadjemup Museum and connect to the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of the island.</p> <p>Home to the happiest animals on earth - quokkas – Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) is a holiday haven of pristine beaches, aquamarine bays, bike tracks and walking trails. The best part? The car-free, conservation-minded Class A reserve is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (Walyalup) in our capital city, Perth and an unforgettable adventure for every visitor.<br> <br> Whadjuk Noongar people are the original Custodians of Wadjemup, and the island holds a rich and complex history for Aboriginal people across WA. Join an immersive Aboriginal tour or visit the Wadjemup Museum and connect to the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of the island.</p> Swan Valley <p>Western Australia's oldest wine region is a patchwork of grapevines and galleries, cellar doors, breweries and produce stalls, all within easy reach of Perth. Taste more than 180 years of winemaking and choose from 150 attractions on a gentle, 32 kilometre loop drive around the region.</p> <p>Western Australia's oldest wine region is a patchwork of grapevines and galleries, cellar doors, breweries and produce stalls, all within easy reach of Perth. Taste more than 180 years of winemaking and choose from 150 attractions on a gentle, 32 kilometre loop drive around the region.</p> Fremantle <p>Fremantle (Walyalup) has a way of drawing you in and making you want to stay forever. Its charm is found in narrow streets lined with historic buildings, a seagull-scattered port bobbing with fishing boats, one-off shops, unconventional breweries and quirky buskers. It can be reached from central Perth via a 25-minute train ride, or half hour drive along Stirling Highway.</p> <p>Fremantle (Walyalup) has a way of drawing you in and making you want to stay forever. Its charm is found in narrow streets lined with historic buildings, a seagull-scattered port bobbing with fishing boats, one-off shops, unconventional breweries and quirky buskers. It can be reached from central Perth via a 25-minute train ride, or half hour drive along Stirling Highway.</p> Mandurah <p>A lifestyle town with a holiday vibe, Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap) combines dolphin spotting and relaxing canal cruises with adventures to lesser-known wetlands and beaches, all within one hour of Perth.</p> <p>A lifestyle town with a holiday vibe, Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap) combines dolphin spotting and relaxing canal cruises with adventures to lesser-known wetlands and beaches, all within one hour of Perth.</p> Must-visits close to Perth Must-visits close to Perth Rottnest Island Home to the happiest animals on earth - quokkas – Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) is a holiday haven of pristine beaches, aquamarine bays, bike tracks and walking trails. The best part? The car-free, conservation-minded Class A reserve is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (Walyalup) in our capital city, Perth and an unforgettable adventure for every visitor. Whadjuk Noongar people are the original Custodians of Wadjemup, and the island holds a rich and complex history for Aboriginal people across WA. Join an immersive Aboriginal tour or visit the Wadjemup Museum and connect to the historical, cultural and spiritual significance of the island. Perth Holiday Planner With year round blue skies and turquoise beaches, it's easy to be seduced by Perth's natural charms. Getting to Perth Transperth buses and ferries will get you to and around Perth, and in metropolitan areas, Perth’s CAT buses offer free and frequent transport services to many of the city’s highlights. A good network of train lines get you into and out of Perth city. Tourism Western Australia acknowledges Aboriginal peoples as the traditional custodians of Western Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal West Australians and honour their continuing connection to Country, culture and community. We recognise and appreciate the invaluable contributions made by First Nations peoples across many generations in shaping Western Australia as a premier destination.