Visit Perth
Visit Perth and Fremantle
A relaxed place, state capital Perth is where you’ll find Western Australia’s liveliest bars and restaurants, with a smattering of parks, museums and galleries thrown in too. Meanwhile nearby Fremantle, just 14 miles away, is your seaside getaway. Chill out in a deck chair with an ice cream, tuck into fish and chips or sample the coffee along the famous Cappuccino Strip. Spend around 2-3 days here, or longer if you want to add a trip to peaceful Rottnest Island, home to the selfie-loving quokka.
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Peaceful, laid-back, easy-going; there are plenty of relaxing words to describe Perth. Lacking the crowds of its eastern counterparts, this is one state capital that has more of a small-town feel. Having said that, there’s no shortage of vibrancy here either, with Western Australia’s most happening bars and restaurants clustered along Perth’s streets, as well as the very best of the state’s parks, museums and galleries. Just outside town, the sandy-beached coastline adds a whole new dimension to the city, with the suburb of Fremantle offering the best of the seaside fun, while to the east you’ll find the high-class vineyards of the Swan Valley. Further still, a short boat ride from town, is the picturesque island of Rottnest, where beaches and woodland intermingle with bays and nature reserves.
Did you know?
Don’t forget your sunglasses! Perth is Australia’s sunniest state capital, with an average of eight hours of sunshine every day.
Perth is the most isolated city in the world, being over 1,300 miles from its nearest neighbour Adelaide.
In 1829, Captain James Stirling, the first governor of Western Australia, named Perth after his Scottish birthplace.
Perth's nickname is the 'City of Light' because in 1962 astronaut John Glenn was able to clearly make out Perth as it was lit up below.
How to get around
Get out on the water
Perth has a reliable system of public transport, including buses, suburban trains and ferry services along the Swan River and to the offshore islands. Having said that, Perth’s numerous pedestrian walkways make it an easy enough city to explore on foot, while locals like to travel by bike. If you’re heading on to explore Western Australia then it’s best to rent a car, but for short city hops there are plenty of taxis available. If you haven’t hired a car, Fremantle is easily reached by bus or train from central Perth. Alternatively, make a day of it with a scenic cruise
