Perth Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Perth tours and things to do in sunny Western Australia: ferry to Rottnest Island to meet the smiling quokkas, watch the sunset over the eerie Pinnacles Desert, sip your way through the Swan Valley wine region, wander the historic port of Fremantle, cruise the Swan River, and day-trip to the vineyards and caves of Margaret River. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Perth by interest
Whatever brings you to Perth — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Perth
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Rottnest Island
Smiling quokkas.
Pinnacles Desert
Limestone spires.
Swan Valley
Wine region.
Fremantle
Historic port.
Kings Park
City views.
Margaret River
Wine & caves.
Wave Rock
Granite wave.
Nambung Park
Desert sunset.
Perth nature & wildlife
- 1Rottnest quokkas
- 2Pinnacles
- 3Wave Rock
- 4Kings Park
30 min awayRottnest Island
Smiling quokkas.
2 hr awayPinnacles
Desert spires.
30 min awaySwan Valley
Wine region.
30 min awayFremantle
Historic port.
3 hr awayMargaret River
Wine & caves.
4 hr awayWave Rock
Granite wave.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Perth visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
Hot, dry and sunny, perfect for beaches and islands.
Autumn (Mar–May)
Warm and pleasant, with fewer crowds — lovely.
Winter (Jun–Aug)
Mild and green, with occasional rain; wildflowers begin.
Spring (Sep–Nov)
Warm and famous for wildflowers — a great time.
For wildflowers
Spring brings WA’s spectacular wildflower blooms.
Best overall
Spring and autumn are ideal.
One day
The city, Kings Park and Fremantle.
Two days
Add Rottnest Island.
Three days
Add the Pinnacles and Swan Valley.
For wildlife
Rottnest Island quokkas.
For wine
Swan Valley or Margaret River.
With kids
Rottnest and river cruises.
Ferries
Ferries reach Rottnest Island and cruise the Swan River.
Trains
Trains link the city with Fremantle and the suburbs.
Tours
Guided tours handle the Pinnacles and Margaret River.
Car hire
A car suits exploring the wider region at your pace.
Where to stay
Stay near the CBD, the river or in Fremantle.
Australian dollar
Australia uses the dollar; cards are widely accepted.
Book Rottnest ferries
Reserve Rottnest ferries and bikes ahead in summer.
Pinnacles at sunset
Time a Pinnacles tour for sunset and stargazing.
Sun protection
Perth is very sunny — bring hats and sunscreen.
Swan Valley
Combine wine, beer and chocolate on a Swan Valley tour.
Wildflower season
Visit in spring for WA’s wildflowers.
Spring & autumn
Visit in spring or autumn for the best weather.
Rottnest trips
Rottnest ferries and tours sell out — book ahead.
Pinnacles tours
Sunset Pinnacles tours fill up — reserve early.
Swan Valley
Popular wine tours book out — reserve ahead.
Margaret River
Day trips have limited spots — book early.
Wave Rock
Full-day Wave Rock tours fill up — reserve ahead.
Summer season
Summer is busiest — book everything ahead.
Rottnest trip
Around €60–110 for a Rottnest ferry and tour.
Pinnacles tour
About €90–150 for a Pinnacles sunset day tour.
Swan Valley
Roughly €70–130 for a Swan Valley wine tour.
Margaret River
Around €120–180 for a Margaret River day trip.
River cruise
About €30–60 for a Swan River cruise.
How to save
Join group tours and combine the Pinnacles with lobster or wine.
Perth through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Beaches & islands.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot.
- Best for
- Mild weather.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Green & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.
- Best for
- Wildflowers.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.