Karen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Kings Park and Botanic Garden is the most popular visitor destination in Perth. The Park and Botanic Garden is located in Kings Park, a short distance from Perth CBD.
It is within walking distance from the house, and has many beautiful walking trails, and a treetop walk. It also has the best view of the CBD from what locals call 'The View'.
846 locals recommend
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser AvenueKings Park and Botanic Garden is the most popular visitor destination in Perth. The Park and Botanic Garden is located in Kings Park, a short distance from Perth CBD.
It is within walking distance from the house, and has many beautiful walking trails, and a treetop walk. It also has the best view of the CBD from what locals call 'The View'.
Friday, Saturday and Sundays are the days when our iconic markets are open. I recommend treating yourself to something from the Morish nuts stall - delicious... and addictive.
527 locals recommend
Fremantle Markets
Henderson StreetFriday, Saturday and Sundays are the days when our iconic markets are open. I recommend treating yourself to something from the Morish nuts stall - delicious... and addictive.
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most fascinating and significant cultural attractions. They have a range of exciting tours both day and night which can be explored on their website: www.fremantleprison.com.au.
339 locals recommend
Fremantle Prison
1 The TerraceFremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most fascinating and significant cultural attractions. They have a range of exciting tours both day and night which can be explored on their website: www.fremantleprison.com.au.
The Bell Tower is the only place in the world where bellringers can share their cultural heritage with visitors in such an open and accessible way. Check the website for the bell ringing times: thebelltower.com.au
I have been there myself and it was a great experience.
210 locals recommend
The Bell Tower
Riverside DriveThe Bell Tower is the only place in the world where bellringers can share their cultural heritage with visitors in such an open and accessible way. Check the website for the bell ringing times: thebelltower.com.au
I have been there myself and it was a great experience.
The Swan Valley is our local wine region with many wineries to choose from, ice creameries, chocolate and cheese factories, cream teas, walks and pretty much everything you need for a perfect day out.
125 locals recommend
Swan Valley
The Swan Valley is our local wine region with many wineries to choose from, ice creameries, chocolate and cheese factories, cream teas, walks and pretty much everything you need for a perfect day out.
Food scene
C Restaurant is Western Australia's only revolving restaurant. They are located on the 33rd floor of St. Martins Tower on St Georges Terrace, Perth City. The service and food always excellent.
C Restaurant in the Sky
44 Saint Georges TerraceBeach and Beachside Cafés
One of the world's best beaches with the bonus of great cafés.
492 locals recommend
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeOne of the world's best beaches with the bonus of great cafés.
On par with Cottesloe Beach minus tourists. This is a fantastic beach area with a mixture of cheap to fine eating places. You won't see many tourists there but you will see plenty of bronzed Aussie Surf Life Savers.
114 locals recommend
City Beach
On par with Cottesloe Beach minus tourists. This is a fantastic beach area with a mixture of cheap to fine eating places. You won't see many tourists there but you will see plenty of bronzed Aussie Surf Life Savers.
Shopping
Shop until your heart is content. Many Australian souvenir shops, and our home grown department stores of Myer and David Jones. Of course, many food places.
22 locals recommend
City of Perth
Shop until your heart is content. Many Australian souvenir shops, and our home grown department stores of Myer and David Jones. Of course, many food places.
Lot of shops, restaurants, and cafés. And on Saturday mornings a Farmer's Market selling fresh produce, jams, and crafts.
44 locals recommend
Subiaco
Lot of shops, restaurants, and cafés. And on Saturday mornings a Farmer's Market selling fresh produce, jams, and crafts.
This new upmarket development is described as Perth's premium shopping and lifestyle destination. I would agree and am a regular visitor there. Favourite restaurant Miss Chow's - it's a must!
118 locals recommend
Claremont Quarter
9 Bay View TerraceThis new upmarket development is described as Perth's premium shopping and lifestyle destination. I would agree and am a regular visitor there. Favourite restaurant Miss Chow's - it's a must!
Theatre
For the past 79 years The Regal Theatre has been the centre point of popular entertainment – from Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in the 1930s to Slim Dusty and Barry Humphries in the 80s and 90s to the Johnny Cash Story and John Cleese in more recent years.
This much loved icon lives up to its name with its majestic facade and art deco charm. It's located in close proximity from Shenton Park and will provide you with a most enjoyable and memorable night at the theatre.
33 locals recommend
The Regal Theatre
474 Hay StFor the past 79 years The Regal Theatre has been the centre point of popular entertainment – from Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in the 1930s to Slim Dusty and Barry Humphries in the 80s and 90s to the Johnny Cash Story and John Cleese in more recent years.
This much loved icon lives up to its name with its majestic facade and art deco charm. It's located in close proximity from Shenton Park and will provide you with a most enjoyable and memorable night at the theatre.
Well worth a visit if there's something that you'd like to see. His Majesty's Theatre is an Edwardian Baroque theatre in Perth, Western Australia. Constructed from 1902 to 1904 during a period of great growth for the town, the theatre is located on the corner of Hay Street and King Street in Perth's central business district.
56 locals recommend
His Majesty's Theatre
827-905 Hay StWell worth a visit if there's something that you'd like to see. His Majesty's Theatre is an Edwardian Baroque theatre in Perth, Western Australia. Constructed from 1902 to 1904 during a period of great growth for the town, the theatre is located on the corner of Hay Street and King Street in Perth's central business district.