Best things to do in Perth

Perth Essentials

Perth’s landscape is defined by the massive Kings Park botanical gardens and the winding Swan River. The city’s heritage is visible in the 19th-century Perth Mint and the Tudor-style London Court shopping arcade. Modern landmarks include the glass-encased Swan Bells and the suspension-style Matagarup Bridge. Coastal highlights feature the white sands of Scarborough and Cottesloe beaches, while Northbridge serves as the central hub for dining and cultural institutions like the Western Australian Museum.

Perth Essentials — Map

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Kings Park

Kings Park, is a 399.9-hectare park overlooking Perth Water and the central business district of Perth, Western Australia.

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Cottesloe Beach

Cottesloe is a western suburb of Perth, Western Australia, within the Town of Cottesloe.

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Swan River

The Swan River is a major river in the southwest of Western Australia.

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State War Memorial

People come to this war memorial to reflect on the fallen soldiers, but also for the magnificent views of Perth.

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Perth Mint

The Perth Mint is Australia's official bullion mint and wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia.

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Swan Bells

The Swan Bells are a set of 18 bells hanging in a specially built 82.5 metre copper and glass campanile in Perth, Western Australia.

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Pier

This iconic blue wooden boatshed, also known as the Crawley Edge Boatshed, dates back to the 1930s. It is situated at the end of a long timber jetty on the Swan River and has become a frequently photographed landmark.

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Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo is a 17-hectare zoological park in South Perth, Western Australia.

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Western Australian Museum

The Western Australian Museum is the state museum for Western Australia.

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London Court

London Court is a three and four-level open-roofed shopping arcade located in the central business district in Perth, Western Australia.

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Matagarup Bridge

Matagarup Bridge is a suspension pedestrian bridge crossing over the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia.

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Northbridge

Northbridge is an inner city suburb of Perth, Western Australia, historically separated from Perth's central business district by the…

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Scarborough Beach

Keen on surfing? Then pay visit to the most famous white sand surf beach in the world! The beach is easily accessible by bus.

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Saint Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral, Perth, officially the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the cathedral church of…

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