Things to See and Do in Perth, Western Australia

An informative guide for people looking for things to see and do in Perth, Western Australia.

I have visited Australia on a couple of occasions now and seeing as it is such a big country with so many varied and exciting places to go it only makes sense to start in one of the most isolated cities on the planet.

Perth is a beautiful city and is five times the size of London but with a third of the number of people which means you can move around this wonderful city with comparative ease. If you ever get the chance to go then perhaps you should check out some of the places I have been to and recommended below.

The first place I visited when I was in Perth was swan bells which is located down by the waterfront and is Perth's version of the Millennium Dome, albeit a lot prettier.

It was built for around 5.5 million Australian dollars and was built specifically for the millennium.

People were against it initially due to the cost but it remains one of the only millennium projects in Australia that came in on budget and is still visited frequently to this day.

For a small fee, you can walk up to the top of it and look down on Perth City. It also has some cool information regarding the bells that are situated in the tower.

It is called the swan bells as it is located right by the beautiful swan river.

While at Swan Bells you can from there go for a drink at The Lucky Shag bar which again is right on the waterfront offering cool drinks right by the water.

It has very friendly bar staff and usually has lots of sport available to watch with your refreshing drink, not only that but there is also the option of powerboat rides up the swan river right from where you are sitting. Believe me, this is highly recommended for thrill seekers!!.

It can also give you a nice way to cool off after sinking a beer in the hot sun.

I know it doesn't sound pretty, But Rottnest Island is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen or ever likely to see.

It is a protected nature reserve and is about a 30 min fast ferry ride from Fremantle harbour just down the road from Perth and is 11 km by 4.5 km and is 12km off western Australia's beautiful coast.

The island has some of the world's best whitest beaches. It also has plenty of pretty coves and if you fancy it the island is perfect to cycle around.

If your going to Perth this is one day trip you cannot miss.

The island is also home to the Quokka's which are indigenous to this stunning location, if you don't know what they are then I suggest you google them as they are beautiful little creatures. They are very human-friendly and really make the trip worthwhile.

If you prefer walking and taking in nature as opposed to drinking in the bars or soaking up the rays then Kings Park is for you.

With over 1000 acres to take in you could spend a couple of days hiking around it with various rest stops on the way conveniently placed to take in the best views of the city.

I spent an afternoon there as part of a wedding, We went up there to take beautiful pictures of the wedding party and the scenery was just stunning and really made the pictures stand out.

Well worth at least one day walking around and taking shots on your camera and appreciating some of the finest nature and views that the city has to offer.

These are just 4 of the best places in and around Perth for you to visit and soak up the atmosphere.

Perth really is a great city with much to offer, from bustling shopping centres and bars to picturesque scenery it should cater for all tastes and will be sure to have something to tickle your fancy.

I hope you have fun on your trip and hopefully, you visit these and find your own little spots.