Experience Perth - Regional Information

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Perth is the capital of Western Australia and is located 20 kilometres inland from the Indian Ocean on the Swan River. The relaxed, outdoor lifestyle and the plethora of stunning beaches are what draws many a visitor to the Perth region. The city itself is modern and vibrant. A picnic at Kings Park, with views over the city and hills, is something not to be missed. Whilst taking a cruise to Fremantle, and beyond to Rottnest Island, is part of the essential experience.

To the north of the city, visit Lancelin’s sand dunes and the wonderful architecture of New Norcia’s famous Benedictine Monastery. To the east, taste wine in the Swan Valley and visit the historic towns of York and Toodyay. Adventure south to Rockingham and Mandurah for crabbing in the estuary and family friendly beaches.

Enjoy a relaxed outdoors lifestyle enhanced by a mild climate which is centred around the endless white sandy beaches, stretching from Peel and Rockingham, south of Perth city, to the Sunset Coast and as far as Yanchep and Two Rocks to the north of Perth city. The Swan River meanders from Fremantle to WA’s capital city Perth and beyond.

Stay close to the action in Perth and its suburbs, or travel a short distance inland to enjoy the delights of the Swan Valley, the Darling ranges and the Historical towns in the Avon Valley. Here you will find wineries, galleries, craft shops, restaurants and heritage museums.

Things to see in Perth and surrounding regions:

• Kings Park, right in the heart of Perth and overlooking the Swan River, with many beautiful walks and full of wild flowers during the season.
• The Bell Tower, near the Barrack Street Jetty on the Swan River. The original bells came from London’s, Saint Martins in the Field Church.
• Enjoy a boat trip down the river from Fremantle to Perth, or Perth to the Wineries.
• Join a bus trip on the ‘Hop On Hop Off’ double decker bus around Perth, or a tram ride to the Burswood Casino.
• Watch the ‘gold pour’ at the Perth Mint where all Australian coins are minted and enjoy the historic displays.
• Visit Fremantle and enjoy the Markets (open Friday to Sundays), the Motor Museum, the Maritime Museum on the E shed wharfs and more.
• People watch in Fremantle’s café strip while enjoying a coffee or meal and enjoy Fremantle’s famous ‘fish and chips’ harbourside.
• Take a drive to Rockingham and visit Penguin and Seal Island taking a cruise around the bay. Dolphins are often around the boats.
• Swim with the dolphins or just enjoy watching the dolphins at play.
• Stroll around Hillarys Boat Harbour and enjoy the views, cafes/restaurants, shops and pub.
• Catch a ferry to idyllic Rottnest Island from Hillarys, Fremantle or Perth.
• Enjoy swimming, surfing, wind boarding, or beach walking at any of the white sandy coastal beaches.
• Mandurah is 40 minutes south of Perth in the Peel district, offering boat trips on the canals where dolphins often follow the boats, a new marina with a great outlook onto the fishing boat harbour and excellent cafes and restaurants.
• Abington Miniature village has some miniature English houses in the beautiful gardens and a Maze for the kids.
• Perth Zoo provides beautiful gardens amongst the quality animal enclosures and can be reached by ferry from Barrack Street Jetty.
• The Swan Valley has a number of excellent wineries also serving delightful meals and so close to Perth city.
• Caversham Park has a zoo, art gallery, and a great picnic area.

Things to see and do when you are based in Perth
Avon Descent
Fremantle Markets
Hillary’s Boat Harbour
Kings Park & Botanic Garden
Mandurah/Rockingham
Perth Zoo
Swan River Cruise and Rottnest Island
Swan Valley Wineries
York/New Norcia

Your host will be able to tell you more about what to see and do, where to shop and eat in the area.

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