Travel Packages to Perth, Australia

Discover Perth's Wonders

Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, is known for its stunning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and beautiful parks. Nestled along the banks of the Swan River and with the Indian Ocean to the west, Perth offers a blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy the scenic Kings Park and Botanic Garden, explore the historic Fremantle district, and relax on the sandy shores of Cottesloe Beach. With its sunny climate, diverse culinary experiences, and lively cultural festivals, Perth is a captivating destination for travelers.

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Description

The Central Business District of Perth straddles the banks of the Swan River, its skyscrapers shimmering in the glare of the sun. This is the commercial and economic heart of the city with endless shopping opportunities and also home to some of its major cultural attractions like the Bell Tower, Perth Mint, His Majesty’s Theatre, as well as the majestic Kings Park — an oasis of serenity after a hard day’s sightseeing. Northbridge, which is located just outside the central district, is Perth’s entertainment and cultural mecca. Here you will find an array of cafes, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, along with a number of museums and galleries. Decidedly lower-key than Northbridge, Subiaco is nonetheless a thriving cosmopolitan district that has numerous cafes, eateries, boutiques, theatres, and is also home to the Subiaco Oval — the birthplace of Australian Rules football. If you’re looking to head for the shores of the Indian Ocean, then the white sands of Cottesloe beach are only a stone’s throw away. Like most places in Perth, the beaches are easily accessible by bus. Alternatively, take a cruise down the Swan River to the historic and lively suburb of Fremantle.

Useful information

Population:

2.3 million (2023)

Currency:

Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents

Emergency Info:

Fire, Ambulance or Police: 000
From Mobile Phone: 112

Opening Hours:

Tourist precinct opening hours are Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 8am–5pm, Sun and public holidays 11am–5pm. Suburban opening hours Mon–Wed 8am–6pm, Thu 8am–9pm, Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–5pm, Sun and public holidays closed.

Do & See

Adventure World

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.

Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA)

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.

Berndt Museum

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.

Boat Cruises

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.

City Walking Trails

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.

Cottesloe Beach

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.

Fremantle Prison

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.

Kings Park & Botanic Garden

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.

Dining

C Restaurant in the Sky

C Restaurant provides contemporary Australian cuisine and a quirky revolving dining room offering 360-degree view from the 33 level of St Martin’s Tower. The menu offers delicious food like grilled lamb rack, slow cooked duck breast and grilled market fish.

Fraser's

Fraser's restaurant is located in the tropical surroundings of Kings Park with excellent views over the city. For your special occasion, try chilli soft shell crabs and chargrilled lobster with lemon butter. Enjoy with a premium local wine.

Lido Restaurant

Tempt your taste buds with authentic Vietnamese cuisine at Lido. The passionate chefs use only the finest ingredients to create mouth-watering dishes like roast duck noodle, grilled pork with rice vermicelli and stir fried squid with lemongrass and chilli.

Little Creatures Brewery

Little Creatures became famous as a micro-brewery. These days, it is not so micro any more. There is a terrific restaurant in the middle of this combo brewery/bar/restaurant/kitchen. Once upon a time a slaughter house, then croc farm, today it serves tapas, wood fired pizzas and unforgettable prosciutto wrapped tiger prawns. Alfresco dining is available in an industrial chic landscape.

Nieuw Ruin

Nieuw Ruin, set in a 150-year-old building with a sprawling verandah, is a top-notch spot in Fremantle. Featuring reclaimed jarrah, two charcoal grills and an impressive selection of small-batch beverages, it’s a spot to savour delicious European-inspired eats like the legendary cauliflower pie.

Nine Fine Food

At this multi-award winning restaurant you can indulge in Japanese cuisine with a twist of Modern Australian delicacies. Nine is a casual place with a cool and intimate ambience. The menu offers tasty dishes like braised duck leg, grilled beef tenderloin steak and slow cooked salmon.

Punjab Indian Restaurant

Punjab serves classic Indian cuisine in a modern dining room with silk-panelled walls and white tablecloths. The chefs use the finest ingredients to prepare dishes like beef masala, lamb korma and fish Goan curry.

Santini Bar & Grill

Santini Bar & Grill is a great hideaway in the middle of the city. Mirrors, wallpaper, dark furniture, wooden floors and gold accents add up to a cozy enveloping atmosphere. This duo celebrates classic Italian dining with an energetic Western Australian influence. It is the perfect spot for pre-theatre cocktails and dinner, late night-supper or a pre-dinner appetizers, with a collection of creative takes on classic cocktails to seal the deal.

Cafes

Flora & Fauna

Flora & Fauna serves you Micrology coffee, fresh pressed juices, teas and an all day brunch menu in a shabby-chic decor with retro wallpaper. The food is vegan/vegetarian. The place may be snug, but the it is definitely worth the wait for a table.

John Street Cafe

John Street Cafe is a cosy and quaint place nestled under the pines. Eat or drink alfresco on the outdoor furniture (funkadelic red and white chairs), and check out the tabletop painted originals. Food is hearty, contemporary Australian. Open for breakfast and lunch.

Longview Cottesloe

Longview Cottesloe is an elegant cafe and restaurant with a large beachfront balcony. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun. Grab muffins and toast before noon, or stay until evening for tempting Modern Australian food and cocktails.

Lowdown

Many Perth coffee enthusiasts say that Lowdown consistently serves some of the best coffee in town. Sit down and enjoy your cup of caffeinated goodness in peace, and maybe grab a sandwich, too — chicken and chilli toastie is a must. Service is lightning fast and prices are very reasonable.

Millpoint Caffe Bookshop

Millpoint Caffe Bookshop is a cafe with a European feel, where you can enjoy a read whilst sipping a freshly ground cuppa. The staff serves great breakfast and offers a menu with plenty of healthy options.

Subiaco Hotel

A Subiaco icon for 100 years, the Subiaco Hotel offers an alfresco bar and restaurant. The interior still retains that pub feeling, combines the traditional with the contemporary. The pub is jumping Friday and Saturday nights, plus live jazz Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Telegram Coffee

Telegram Coffee is located in the restored State Buildings. It is run by a renowned barista and gets beans from boutique roasters like Dukes and Loaded. Soy, almond, and oat options are also so smooth and just perfect. Great place to get caffeinated and spend some time with your laptop.

Bars & Nightlife

Alfred's Pizzeria

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 Night Club

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.

Cottesloe Beach Hotel

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 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

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

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

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

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.

Shopping

Boffins Books

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.

Central Business District

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.

Cotton On

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

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.

R.M.Williams St Georges Terrace

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.

Rip Curl Perth Airport Outlet

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

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

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.

Tourist Information

Best Time To Visit

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.

Passport/Visa

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 (PER)

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).

Public Transport

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

Taxis

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.

Electricity

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.

Pharmacy

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

Post

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Perth?

The best time to visit Perth is during the spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May) when the weather is mild and pleasant, perfect for outdoor activities.

What are the must-see attractions in Perth?

Must-see attractions in Perth include Kings Park and Botanic Garden, the Perth Zoo, and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Don't miss a visit to the beautiful beaches like Cottesloe Beach.

How can I get around Perth?

Perth has an efficient public transport system including buses, trains, and ferries. The Transperth network is convenient for getting around the city and surrounding areas.

What local dishes should I try in Perth?

In Perth, try local specialties like barramundi, a popular fish dish, and enjoy fresh seafood. Don't miss out on tasting a traditional Australian meat pie.

How many days should I spend in Perth?

Spending 3 to 4 days in Perth is ideal to explore the main attractions, enjoy the beaches, and take a day trip to nearby destinations like Rottnest Island.

What are some popular day trips from Perth?

Popular day trips from Perth include visiting Rottnest Island, known for its quokkas, and exploring the Swan Valley wine region for wine tasting and gourmet food.

Where is the best area to stay in Perth?

The best area to stay in Perth is the central business district (CBD) for easy access to attractions, dining, and shopping. Subiaco and Fremantle are also great options for a more local vibe.

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