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Your trip to Perth.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Perth – Austrália Ocidental Destination Perth e Fremantle Capital

How to get there

Perth Airport (PER) Redcliffe · 12 km
East Perth Terminal 2 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. Perth Airport (PER) is about 12 km from the city center; the train links the terminals to the central station. Long-distance trains and intercity buses arrive at the East Perth terminal.

How many days

Two days: one for Kings Park, Elizabeth Quay and the museum; another for Cottesloe and Swan Valley or Caversham. Fremantle, Rottnest and the Pinnacles need separate days.

When to go

In spring, September to November, with pleasant days and the flowers at Kings Park. Summer is hot and dry, with a sea breeze in the late afternoon; winter brings most of the rainfall.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Not needed for the city: trains, buses and ferries cover the CBD, the beaches and Fremantle, with payment by transport card or contactless. For Swan Valley, Caversham and the Pinnacles, a car or an organized tour helps; in Australia you drive on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Perth

Morning
Kings Park
Start at Kings Park, with the lookout over the Swan River, the botanic garden and the treetop walkway.
Afternoon
CBD and Elizabeth Quay
Descend to the CBD, walk through Elizabeth Quay and the bell tower by the river, and continue to the WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Late afternoon
Cottesloe
Take the train to Cottesloe and watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Evening
Northbridge
Return for dinner in Northbridge, the neighborhood of restaurants and bars.

2 days in Perth

Day 1

Morning
Kings Park
Kings Park, the lookout and the botanic garden.
Afternoon
Museum and center
WA Museum Boola Bardip, cultural hub and Elizabeth Quay.
Late afternoon
Cottesloe
Sunset at Cottesloe Beach.
Evening
Northbridge
Dinner in Northbridge.

Day 2

Morning
Caversham
Go to Caversham Wildlife Park to see koalas, kangaroos and wombats.
Afternoon
Swan Valley
Head to the wineries, breweries and chocolate makers of the Swan Valley.
Late afternoon
Guildford
Pass through Guildford, the historic town at the valley's entrance.
Evening
Return to Perth
Return to Perth and dine by the river.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get from Perth Airport to the city centre?

By train, which links the airport terminals to the central station. Taxis and ride‑hail cars also cover the trip.

Which is Perth's best-known beach?

Cottesloe, about 11 km from the centre, facing the Indian Ocean, famous for its sunset. Always swim between the red and yellow flags.

What to do in Perth in one day?

Kings Park in the morning, the CBD, Elizabeth Quay and the museum in the afternoon, and the sunset at Cottesloe.

Is Perth very hot in summer?

Yes, days from December to February can be very hot and dry, but the sea breeze cools the late afternoon. Use sunscreen and a hat.

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