Host to some of the country’s best beaches with plenty of nightlife, bustling markets, inner city parks and amazing marine adventures, Perth is one of the country’s most beautiful cities and the capital of Western Australia.

Get active and enjoy the sunshine, natural parklands and relaxed lifestyle of Perth, which sits beside the widest stretch of the meandering Swan River.

Fall in love with the Perth hills district where bushwalks and cycle trails are in abundance, or visit one of the oldest towns of Western Australia, Gingin.

Enjoy the tranquil outdoors atmosphere in Perth’s neighbouring port city of Fremantle, or take a short ferry ride to Rottnest Island for sheltered bays and stunningly clear crystal waters.

Endless beaches stretch from Perth’s famous Cottesloe Beach up the Sunset coast towards Lancelin, Western Australia’s windsurfing and sand boarding mecca.

Drive south to Rockingham and Mandurah for dolphins, foreshore picnicking and excellent crabbing, or visit close by Armadale for a variety of attractions.

Inland lies the sweeping Swan Valley, a showcase for local produce, including premium wineries and art galleries.

Travel to the forested Darling Range, the banks of the Avon Valley, Australia’s only monastic town, New Norcia and one of Western Australia’s best kept secrets, Chittering Valley.

For a unique experience with everything on offer from pure relaxation to endless adventures, visit Perth.

See the trip planner to plan your trip in this region.

Pictured Top; The beach view at Salmon Point, Rottnest Island. Credit: Tourism Western Australia

Pictured below; Perth city skyline with family. Credit: Tourism Western Australia