Tours in Perth Pinnacles Rottnest Island Margaret River river cruise City tour of Perth

Annual events

Perth Royal Show - every city or town of any size around Australia has an annual Royal Show.

We still have to add some more events here, don't think Perth is boring and this was the only one!

Beach

Cottesloe Beach, one of Perth's many beaches

Perth has many beautiful beaches right in the city, life guards patrol most city beaches and you are guaranteed some spectacular sunsets, something all the visitors to the east coast miss out on.

Eating and drinking in Perth

Fremantle's historic old pubs are a good place for a drink

Visit Fremantle where you will find a huge variety of old hotels, cafes and restaurants.

Extended tours along the west coast

Ningaloo Reef
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Whales, dolphins, dugongs, manta rays, huge cod or sharks can be seen in abundance on this tour…
260-kilometre-long Ningaloo Reef offers world class diving through to family snorkeling in sheltered lagoons crammed with coral gardens. Ningaloo is the largest fringing coral reef in Australia. It is the only large reef in the world found so close to a continental land mass; about 100 metres offshore at its nearest point and less than seven kilometers at its furthest. The park covers more than 4000 square kilometers and was declared in 1987.

This 4WD adventure starts from Perth and will have you enjoying Ningaloo Reef, Shark Bay, the dolphins at Monkey Mia, Coral Bay, Kalbarri and the Pinnacles. Swim, snorkel, scuba, ride a quad bike or take a boat cruise. The tour is accommodated on sheep stations, farms and country lodges. More info....

Perth sight seeing tours

Perth City Skyline

Save money when you buy in advance and choose an open-dated touring package that takes the hassle out of planning, leaving you free to relax on your vacation. The Perth Sightseeing Pass is a great design-it-yourself touring pass with 4 different options. Passes are only available for purchase prior to your arrival in Western Australia & provide savings of up to 26% off the cost of making the same arrangements once in Perth.
All 4 passes are open-dated and include personalized airport meet & greet, and return accommodation transfers, plus a Perth and Fremantle tour. Depending on which pass you select, there is also the option to include 1, 2 or 3 exciting Full Day Tours. More info and reservations....

Kings Park

Have a walk or a picnic in the world's largest inner city park!
In the heart of Perth's central business and shopping district you'll find Kings Park, over 4 square km of native flora and fauna, art, walking tracks and lakes. Enjoy magnificent views of the city skyline and surrounding rivers and lose track of time here.

Margaret River

Margaret River Wineries

Margaret River Wineries, Limestone Caves, Ocean Coastline… what more could you want? Stunning beaches, rivers, the inland waterway of Peel Inlet, blue mountains in the distance, villages and towns and the wine growing region of the South West. Taste the wines without having to worry about drink driving and explore vast underground limestone caves in a day of discovery along this Indian Ocean coastline. A day not to be missed! More info...

Pinnacles

The Pinnacles are a spectacular natural phenomena out in the desert and not far from Perth.
This is a day of 4WD adventure no one should miss! A fascinating day of spectacular natural contrasts. Head for the small settlement of Lancelin, where we engage 4WD to drive over massive sand dunes and along bush tracks. There is also the opportunity to try sand boarding. Then onto the famous Pinnacles, standing like weathered soldiers on a moon-like landscape. More info....

The Pinnacles

Surfing

© Adrift Surf Tours

The Western Australia coast gets some awesome waves and around Perth and the whole south-west coast you wil see surfers in action catching those waves. Give it a try while you are there!

Swan River cruise

© Captain Cook Cruises (WA)

Whilst you are visiting Perth, it is a must to take a cruise along the Swan River. See the wonderful sights that can only be viewed from the river, as you cruise to Fremantle and back to Perth. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting on the return journey, cruising past the magnificant homes overlooking the the calm and picturesque waters. More info...

Rottnest Island

Snorkeling off Rottnest Island

A visit to Perth would not be complete without a visit to Rottnest Island, preferably with an overnight at the Rottnest Lodge. Originally a colonial barracks, the lodge has been converted to the premier accommodation destination on the island.
Walk along pristine white beaches, snorkel in aqua blue waters over colorful coral, bike around the island, enjoy an alfresco cafe lunch or just relax in the sun. More info...

Wave Rock

Out in the wide sky wheat plains, Wave Rock stands as a perfect surfers wave yet frozen in solid rock.
The colonial town of York, set in the lush Avon Valley, tiny wheatlands townships and other strange rocks protruding from arid soil show the real Australia, ever waiting for life giving rains. More info...

Wine tasting

Perth is surrounded by wineries and to avoid drinking and driving you can join Perth's famous wine cruise to Sandalford Estate and Houghton Winery for one of the best days out in Perth! Your Captain will keep you well informed as you cruise upstream into the picturesque and tranquil upper reaches of the Swan Valley.
Enjoy morning tea soon after you board, followed by cheese with biscuits and some 'Wines of the Month' from selected local vineyards. On arrival in the Swan Valley area, you will be transferred to two of Western Australia's most respected wineries, Houghton and Sandalford, via air-conditioned coach. At these wineries, you will have the opportunity to sample some of their distinctive premium wines and the chance to purchase from cellar sales.
Delight in a delicious BBQ style lunch at the riverside restaurant, Mulberry on Swan, with sweeping views over the Swan Valley. Aftter lunch, you will have a short coach ride back to the boat to enjoy your cruise back to Perth, complete with live entertainment. More info...

Wildflowers

Mountain bell

Talk about wildflowers and most people think of Western Australia.
It is no wonder with up to 12,000 species found in a vast area of the state, from the Pilbara region in the north to the Southern Coastal region. The wildflower season spans from July in the north to November in the south. Each region has species and varieties that are endemic to that area and are not found anywhere else in the state or the world. The wildflowers rely on the rains and sunshine and so each year the wildflower season varies which adds to the magic of Natures exquisite display of dazzling wildflowers

In the Pilbara and Mid West region you will see the famous display of kilometre after kilometre sheets of yellow or pink or white everlasting daisies interwoven with flowering shrubs and bushes. Creating a colourful contrast is the Outback’s magnificent terrain.

The Central and Wheatbelt region you will be amazed at the variety of bushes and shrubs in vibrant clusters that cover the landscape in a riot of colour. Intermingled with exquisite orchids.

The Southern part of the state is one of the world’s most important areas of flora in different locations of tall timber forests, woodlands and scrub. Varying terrain from sand coastal strips, undulating woodland and scrub to ragged mountain ranges.

The Stirling Range National Park, which lies north of nearby Albany on the southern coast, is abundant with 1,500 species of flora, 87plant species occurs nowhere else on earth. There are 123 orchid species, 38 per cent of all known Western Australian orchids
The Stirling Ranges are unique for flora because of the varying altitudes of the peaks in the National Park and the low lying surrounding plains producing different climatic conditions.

A visit to Western Australia in the Wildflower season is a must for everyone who is a nature lover you will be enchanted by the floral display, seeing Western Australia’s unique and varying terrain and an excellent opportunity to see the bird life, lizards, kangaroos, emus and echidnas.

This article and photo courtesy of Sylvia Mills

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