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Most visitors to Perth will have Fremantle or Freo (as the locals calls it) in their places to visit. Besides being a port and a marina with sweeping views, it boasts interesting shopping streets and local cafe joints where you can chill. History buffs can also visit the Fremantle Prison. There is also the famous Freo Weekend Market where you can shop for local produces, intricate art and crafts or buy that honey cake back for your loved ones.
466 locals recommend
Fremantle
Most visitors to Perth will have Fremantle or Freo (as the locals calls it) in their places to visit. Besides being a port and a marina with sweeping views, it boasts interesting shopping streets and local cafe joints where you can chill. History buffs can also visit the Fremantle Prison. There is also the famous Freo Weekend Market where you can shop for local produces, intricate art and crafts or buy that honey cake back for your loved ones.
Food and Drinks! One of Perth's more bustling street full of restaurants with cuisine from all over the world.
9 locals recommend
East Victoria Park
Food and Drinks! One of Perth's more bustling street full of restaurants with cuisine from all over the world.
Perth's Chinatown, Perth's drinking joints plus Perth's arts scene. Yup, its all of the above in Northbridge which is literally a bridge over the railways to the northern side of Perth's CBD.
281 locals recommend
Northbridge
Perth's Chinatown, Perth's drinking joints plus Perth's arts scene. Yup, its all of the above in Northbridge which is literally a bridge over the railways to the northern side of Perth's CBD.
World Famous Wineries region also known for its craft breweries, boutiques and surrounding wineries bars and restaurants. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales (Jun–Nov). Stretching between 2 lighthouses north and south of the region, the long-distance Cape to Cape Track fringes the limestone caves and sea cliffs of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
140 locals recommend
Margaret River
World Famous Wineries region also known for its craft breweries, boutiques and surrounding wineries bars and restaurants. Beaches and surf breaks line the nearby coast, whose waters host migratory whales (Jun–Nov). Stretching between 2 lighthouses north and south of the region, the long-distance Cape to Cape Track fringes the limestone caves and sea cliffs of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
Wildlife Park
A very cosy wildlife park home to several Australian animals such as kangaroos, koalas, possums, wallabies and wombats.
There are a variety of activities to do for the whole family including farm shows where you can see and even experience yourself with sheep shearing demonstrations, whip cracking, bottle feeding the lambs and milking the cow.
You can have very close interactions and take photos with the koalas, wombats and kangaroos, or go on a camel ride or wander around with various farm animals and feed them.
It is just 20 minutes drive north-east of Perth, located at the entrance of the Swan Valley where you can visit wineries, honey farms or the chocolate factory.
Caversham
A very cosy wildlife park home to several Australian animals such as kangaroos, koalas, possums, wallabies and wombats.
There are a variety of activities to do for the whole family including farm shows where you can see and even experience yourself with sheep shearing demonstrations, whip cracking, bottle feeding the lambs and milking the cow.
You can have very close interactions and take photos with the koalas, wombats and kangaroos, or go on a camel ride or wander around with various farm animals and feed them.
It is just 20 minutes drive north-east of Perth, located at the entrance of the Swan Valley where you can visit wineries, honey farms or the chocolate factory.
Sightseeing
This attraction is not only for nature lovers. It has a sweeping view of Perth as it is located just next to Perth's CBD and to the south of it the iconic Swan River. There are cafes and restaurants or you can even pack your own food and a mat to picnic at the lush green spaces at multiple locations in the park.
407 locals recommend
Kings Park
This attraction is not only for nature lovers. It has a sweeping view of Perth as it is located just next to Perth's CBD and to the south of it the iconic Swan River. There are cafes and restaurants or you can even pack your own food and a mat to picnic at the lush green spaces at multiple locations in the park.
Located at the Esplanade which is at the north shore of Swan River and centred on the landmark Swan Bells, it was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II during her Diamond Jubilee. Instagramers will love finding creative ways to capture the distinctive arches of the pedestrian bridge. You can also catch a ferry across Swan River to the South Perth bank where you can enjoy leisure strolls or dine in at many restaurants while admiring back at the Perth city view.
198 locals recommend
Elizabeth Quay
The EsplanadeLocated at the Esplanade which is at the north shore of Swan River and centred on the landmark Swan Bells, it was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II during her Diamond Jubilee. Instagramers will love finding creative ways to capture the distinctive arches of the pedestrian bridge. You can also catch a ferry across Swan River to the South Perth bank where you can enjoy leisure strolls or dine in at many restaurants while admiring back at the Perth city view.