1. Hop on a boat and see the best of Perth from the water
2. Explore one of the many beaches near Perth
3. Grab a bite to eat in the trendy Northbridge section
4. Learn about the national obsession, cricket, at the WACA Ground
5. Walk around the CBD and discover ‘hidden’ architectural treasures
6. Travel to nearby Rockingham and swim with wild dolphins
7. Seeing a show at the Perth Theatre
8. Paying respects at the Kings Park War Memorial
9. Spend some time in the suburbs, getting a feel for different parts of the city
10. Hike the sprawling Perth Hills
11. Walking along the Swan River
12. It’s in Fremantle, but be sure to tour the famous convict prison
13. Pack a picnic lunch and head to King’s Park, an amazing green space
14. Find a real kangaroo at the zoo
15. While it may be remote, it certainly doesn’t feel that way
16. Finding my favorite statues of kangaroos
17. Catching some rays at Cottesloe Beach
18. If you’re a foodie, include a visit to East Perth
19. Strolling down Ye Olde England in London Court
20. Learning more about the importance of mining throughout Western Australia
21. Catching a ferry to spend the day at Rottnest Island
22. Take a Segway tour around town
23. Joining a great walking tour with Two Feet and a Heartbeat
24. Tour central Perth for free using the Central Area Transit (CAT) shuttle
25. Browse an exhibition at the WA Museum
26. Enjoying some luxury at the Fraser Suites
27. Close to Perth, visit the Swan Valley for amazing wines
28. Check out the Turner Galleries for unusual works by WA artists
29. Take a drive down to the Margaret River Region for wine, food and sun
30. Looking for almost hidden public art around town
31. Take a page from the locals, get out and be active, from biking to windsurfing
32. Exploring the new bars and cafes springing up along the alleys and laneways
33. Spend the day in the Cultural Square, home to several museums
34. Watching the Australia Day fireworks from the foreshore
35. Visit the Swan Bells for a view of the city
36. Enjoying the more than 300 days of sunshine per year
37. Eat dinner in William Street North, the soul of Perth’s Asian food culture
38. Always look up, the tops of many buildings include original and historic design features
39. Attending one of the many festivals, like the quirky Fringe Festival
40. Skipping over to nearby Fremantle for the weekend markets
41. Spend an evening on St Georges Terrace shopping and sampling the many cafes and small bars
42. Vow to return, one trip isn’t enough!
