Hogar de wombats, canguros y una gran parte de la población total de Australia Occidental, la ciudad de Perth es el epicentro de un estado que puede parecer el medio de la nada. La ciudad, ubicada a lo largo de las orillas del río Swan, ofrece refugio de la naturaleza circundante, en forma de vida nocturna, arte callejero y una próspera escena local de comida y vino, todo lo cual se puede explorar a pie, en Segway o Tour en bicicleta. Con un buen clima casi constante y playas en el Océano Índico, Perth ofrece una gran cantidad de formas de salir, tanto dentro de la ciudad, en Swan Valley y más allá. Los amantes del agua pueden planificar un viaje en un crucero panorámico, ferry o kayak que flota por el río Swan y la bahía Shoalwater (busque delfines); mientras que los entusiastas del desierto pueden reservar una excursión de un día a las formaciones de piedra caliza del desierto de Pinnacles o Wave Rock, con transporte y un guía experto. Si desea más aventura, agregue una experiencia de sandboard o 4WD a través de las enormes dunas de Lancelin. Rottnest Island, accesible en ferry desde Perth o Fremantle, es una base ideal para excursiones de aventura, desde ciclismo hasta paracaidismo, mientras que Penguin Island (45 minutos en ferry) recibe su nombre legítimo por sus habitantes de pingüinos, que puedes ver junto con delfines y el mar. leones Los enófilos pueden probar los sabores de la región en un tour de vinos, deteniéndose en la ciudad de Margaret River para visitar las boutiques locales en el camino.
Perth usually has a mild but wet winter, so most locals are breathing a sigh of relief by the time spring rolls around. Not only does September bring warmer weather, it’s also prime time to see wildflowers, with colorful displays popping up around the city and a month-long wildflower festival held in Kings Park. Summer is also Perth’s time to shine, with nearly 80 miles (125 kilometers) of beautiful Indian Ocean coastline to explore.
Perth is one of those cities you can easily navigate by bicycle, bus, train, or car, depending on how far you want to go. Around the city center, public transport is a good option, with trains and buses out to some of Perth’s best attractions, including Elizabeth Quay, Perth Cultural Precinct, Northbridge, Scarborough, and Fremantle. However, if you want to cruise along the coastline, and enjoy the freedom of the open road, nothing beats renting a car and going exploring.
For a city of its size, Perth is still very connected to nature. Around the city you’ll find an island filled with penguins, flower-dotted nature reserves, riverside parks, waterfalls, and even ancient caves that were once a hidden dancehall for the city’s elite. Lovers of the stars will also find two observatories, where you can join stargazing sessions led by Aboriginal elders and learn about the mysteries of the night sky told by the world’s first astronomers.
In 2019, after six years traveling the world, a fateful coin flip led Cassie to Perth, where she fell in love with the beaches and bush. Now based in the Swan Valley, she spends her days exploring and weekends road-tripping.
go to Kings Park and look out over the city. One of the largest inner city parks in the world, Kings Park has a rich Aboriginal heritage, an awesome botanic garden, and it was once home to Perth’s first observatory.
Head to the beach for coffee and a swim, cruise out to the Swan Valley for wine tastings, or go out to Fremantle for art and culture, and finish up the day with a sunset drink at Elizabeth Quay.
the quokkas on Rottnest Island — beautiful beaches, interesting history, and the friendliest animal in the world—what could be better?! Jump on the ferry from Hillarys, Freo, or the city to spend the day in Rotto.
visit the WA Museum Boola Bardip. The city's past is so entwined with its present that the best way to experience it is to learn about it—and there’s no better place to do that than the city’s flagship museum.
head up to the Perth Hills at sunset. Zig Zag Scenic Drive in Kalamunda is a great spot, while the views from Lesmurdie Falls and Sixty Foot Falls are epic—especially in winter when the waterfalls are in full flow.
is thinking that Perth lacks substance. One of the world’s most remote cities may not compete with the cultural richness of the east, but it has its own allure, with beautiful beaches, amazing national parks, and a unique, vibrant character.
Perth is known as one of the most isolated cities in the world—and for being the capital of the state of Western Australia. With the Indian Ocean to the west and the vast expanses of Western Australia in every other direction, Perth is an ideal jumping-off point for this dramatic region of Australia.
...MásWith three days in Perth, you can see the central city's best, plus surrounding areas. Visit top attractions such as Kings Park and the waterfront on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Swan River. Make day trips to Rottnest Island, Swan Valley, and Pinnacles Desert.
...MásPerth offers a range of cultural and outdoor activities. In the city, cruise the Swan River, visit the bush-covered Kings Park, and take a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Nearby, enjoy a Swan Valley wine tour, whale watch on the way to Rottnest Island, and admire the otherworldly Pinnacles Desert formations.
...MásPerth is unusual as such an isolated city, with the Indian Ocean to the west and the vast deserts of Western Australia everywhere else. Residents embrace a frontier spirit, born out of isolation. There are many unique and dramatic natural attractions nearby, from Rottnest Island to the Pinnacles Desert.
...MásVisitors to Perth can enjoy loads of free activities, many of which are outdoors. Swim or snorkel at the beaches, follow a city or mountain biking trail, hike in the forests east of the city, browse farmers markets, and stroll among more than 200 public art installations around the city.
...MásAttractions and sights of interest near Perth include Rottnest Island, famous for its quokkas; Pinnacles Desert, with dramatic rock formations; Swan Valley, with vineyards that produce some of Western Australia’s finest wine; and Margaret River, a town with white sand beaches and more fine wine.
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