A day out in Perth

Top things to do in Perth

• Fremantle Prison tour

  A$25 · Fremantle · about 75 min

  World Heritage convict prison.

• Fremantle Prison tunnels tour

  A$70 · Fremantle · about 150 min

  Climb down 20 metres and paddle through tunnels under the prison. Book ahead.

• Perth Zoo

  A$35 · South Perth · about 150 min

  Catch the ferry from Elizabeth Quay.

• WA Museum Boola Bardip

  Free · Northbridge · about 90 min

  Western Australia's stories and a blue whale skeleton.

• WA Maritime Museum

  A$15 · Fremantle · about 90 min

  Australia II, the America's Cup winner, and a submarine.

• Kings Park and Botanic Garden

  Free · Kings Park · about 120 min

  Bushland, wildflowers and the best view of the city.

• Elizabeth Quay and the Bell Tower

  Free · Elizabeth Quay · about 60 min

  Riverfront promenade; ring the bells inside the tower (fee).

• Ferry across the Swan River

  A$3 · Elizabeth Quay · about 45 min

  Short public ferry to South Perth for skyline views.

• DNA Tower, Kings Park

  Free · Kings Park · about 30 min

  A double-helix staircase with a view over the bushland.

• Bathers Beach and the Round House

  Free · Fremantle · about 60 min

  WA's oldest public building on the cliff above a little city beach.

Coming up in Perth

• Australia v England ODI at Perth Stadium (Fri 13 November): One-day international.
• First Test: Australia v New Zealand (Wed 9 December, Thu 10 December, Fri 11 December): The summer's first Test, at Perth Stadium.
• Big Bash at Perth Stadium (Sun 20 December, Sat 26 December, Wed 30 December): Perth Scorchers at home; 4:15 pm or 6:15 pm starts.

From published fixtures. Check times and tickets with the organiser.

Free things to do in Perth

• Kings Park and Botanic Garden (Kings Park): Bushland, wildflowers and the best view of the city.
• Elizabeth Quay and the Bell Tower (Elizabeth Quay): Riverfront promenade; ring the bells inside the tower (fee).
• WA Museum Boola Bardip (Northbridge): Western Australia's stories and a blue whale skeleton.
• Art Gallery of WA (Northbridge): Free gallery with a rooftop bar.
• Cottesloe Beach (Cottesloe): Perth's classic swimming beach and sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
• Scarborough Beach (Scarborough): Surf beach with a free outdoor pool and foreshore.
• Fremantle Markets (Fremantle): Heritage market hall with food and crafts.
• Beach day at Cottesloe: umbrella, book and towel (Cottesloe): Bring an umbrella, a book and a towel, and stay for the Indian Ocean sunset.

Where to eat

• Lunch on William Street (Northbridge, around A$25): Asian eats and cafés in Northbridge.
• Lunch on the Cappuccino Strip (Fremantle, around A$28): South Terrace cafés.
• Fish and chips at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour (Fremantle, around A$25): Seafood by the harbour.
• Dinner at Elizabeth Quay (Elizabeth Quay, around A$65): Riverside restaurants.
• Botanical Café, Kings Park (Kings Park, around A$25): Breakfast in the park with views over the river.
• La Veen Coffee (CBD, around A$18): Coffee and brunch on King Street.
• Gino's Café (Fremantle, around A$15): Cappuccino Strip original since 1983.
• Moore & Moore Café (Fremantle, around A$22): Café in a heritage gallery building.
• Bread in Common (Fremantle, around A$45): Shared tables and house bread in an old warehouse.
• Little Creatures Brewery (Fremantle, around A$40): Brewery hall on the Fishing Boat Harbour.
• Long Chim (CBD, around A$55): Fiery Thai street food in the State Buildings.
• Wildflower (CBD, around A$200): Rooftop fine dining in the State Buildings, cooked to the six Noongar seasons.
• Chicho Gelato (Northbridge, around A$8): Gelato on William Street.
• Petition (CBD, around A$30): Seasonal brunch in the heritage State Buildings.
• Garum (CBD, around A$45): Roman-style all-you-can-eat breakfast spread for about $45.
• Mary Street Bakery (CBD, around A$22): Doughnuts and brunch from a much-loved Perth bakery café.
• Arrival Hall (Northbridge, around A$28): Design-led brunch plates on Aberdeen Street.
• Sayers Sister (Northbridge, around A$25): Breakfast-to-dinner café on Lake Street.
• Bagel O's (Mount Lawley, around A$15): Loaded bagels on Beaufort Street.
• Local & Aesthetic (Mount Lawley, around A$25): Brunch with WA native ingredients.
• Soho Lane (Mount Lawley, around A$25): Aussie-American breakfast classics.
• Satchmo (North Perth, around A$22): Bagels and New Orleans-inspired brunch on Fitzgerald Street.
• Hobart Deli (North Perth, around A$15): Neighbourhood deli with egg muffins and French toast.
• Servo (Leederville, around A$25): Brunch in an Electric Lane laneway.
• Hylin (Leederville, around A$25): Design-led café on Railway Parade, West Leederville.
• Boucla (Subiaco, around A$22): Greek heritage café known for its fig and walnut cake.
• Bayside Kitchen (Kings Park, around A$28): Swan River views from Crawley, near Matilda Bay.
• Daisies (Cottesloe, around A$22): Neighbourhood brunch on Marmion Street.
• The Shorehouse (Cottesloe, around A$50): Beachside dining at Swanbourne with a Bloody Mary menu.
• Little French Nest (Fremantle, around A$22): French toast and croque monsieur on Point Street.
• Hush Specialty Coffee (Fremantle, around A$20): Strong coffee and classic brunch on High Street.
• Hinata Cafe (Fremantle, around A$22): Japanese kissaten-style breakfast sets and curries.
• Peggy's (Fremantle, around A$15): Sandwiches in an 1890s building on Market Street.
• Flora & Fauna (Fremantle, around A$20): Pastel vegan café in the Atwell Arcade.
• Roasting Warehouse (Fremantle, around A$22): All-day breakfast and house-made doughnuts in South Fremantle.
• Bib & Tucker (Fremantle, around A$45): Beachfront dining at Leighton Beach with Indian Ocean views.

Step-free and pram-friendly ideas

• Kings Park and Botanic Garden · step-free · pram-friendly
• Elizabeth Quay and the Bell Tower · step-free · pram-friendly
• Perth Zoo · step-free · pram-friendly
• WA Museum Boola Bardip · step-free · pram-friendly
• Art Gallery of WA · step-free · pram-friendly
• Cottesloe Beach · step-free

Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.

Day trips from Perth

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