Perth, Western Australia

Guide to Perth

Embrace the best of both worlds in Perth, where soft-sand beaches and scenic parks meet a thriving metropolis of small bars, creative restaurants and curated street art.

Perth is an urban oasis among the vast nature of Western Australia – and that's why the locals love it. Art galleries, al fresco breweries, relaxed neighbourhood and epic events all live in perfect harmony. And with nearby wineries and even friendly quokkas, a trip to Perth is bound to be unforgettable.

Where to eat and drink

City Beach , Perth, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Perth's trendiest spots

Coogee Common, Coogee, WA © Samuel David @marcelvibes

Best restaurants

Tiisch, Perth, Western Australia © Tiisch

Top coffee shops

Cottesloe Beach Hotel, Cottesloe, Western Australia © Cottesloe Beach Hotel

Cheap eats

Hadiqa, Perth, Western Australia © Hadiqa, Perth, WA © Jody D'arcy / Hadiqa

Top cocktail bars

The Shorehouse, Perth, WA © The Shorehouse

Breakfast and brunch spots

Lancaster Wines, Swan Valley, Western Australia © Tourism Western Australia

Wineries in Swan Valley

Plan your trip

Wildflower, Como the Treasury, Perth, WA © COMO The Treasury

Where to stay

Aerial shot of Cottesloe Beach, WA © Tourism Australia

Suburb guide

Elizabeth Quay, Perth, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Getting around

Kangaroo, Lucky Bay, Esperance, WA © Australia’s Golden Outback

Find a travel agent

Trips and itineraries

Cottesloe Beach, Perth, WA © Tourism Western Australia

3 days in Perth

Salmon Bay, Rottnest Island, WA © Tourism Western Australia

Best day trips

Old Jetty at Jurien Bay, Abrolhos Islands © Australia's Coral Coast

5 days on the Indian Ocean Drive

Francois Peron National Park, Shark Bay World Heritage Area, Denham, WA © Greg Snell Photography

Destinations around Perth

Explore another city

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Canberra

Kangaroo Point picnic, Brisbane, QLD © Brisbane Marketing

Brisbane

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Adelaide

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Melbourne

Launceston Seaport Boardwalk, Launceston, TAS © Tourism Australia

Launceston

Jacarandas and Sydney Harbour at sunset, Sydney, NSW © Destination NSW

Sydney

Mindil Beach at Sunset, Darwin, Northern Territory © Tourism Australia

Darwin

Miami-North Burleigh lookout on the Gold Coast © Tourism and Events Queensland

Gold Coast

Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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