No. 01 · Landmark
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
400 hectares of bush and city view above the river
Bigger than New York's Central Park, with a skyline view from the war memorial and free public BBQs.
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Western Australia's sunlit Indian Ocean capital
The most isolated big city in the world — 2,000 km of nothing on either side, but a swim-friendly river, white beaches, and a port town worth a day.
When to go
March–May and September–November.
Getting around
Free CAT buses in the CBD; train to Fremantle in 30 minutes.
Don't miss
The top places to start with if you only have a day or two — the essentials before you go deeper.
No. 01 · Landmark
400 hectares of bush and city view above the river
Bigger than New York's Central Park, with a skyline view from the war memorial and free public BBQs.
Read more →No. 02 · Where to stay
Port town of pubs, markets, and a convict-built prison
Perth's historic port — Victorian streets, the working markets, and a former convict prison you can tour.
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Car-free island of beaches and quokkas
A 19 km² island 30 minutes by ferry — circle by bike past 63 beaches and selfie with the world's friendliest marsupial.
Read more →4 hand-picked
A curated mix of landmarks, neighborhoods, and museums worth your time in Perth, Australia — grouped by type below.