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Perth

Sun-drenched, sea-edged, and wonderfully far from everywhere.

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What it's like to be in Perth

Perth sits closer to Singapore than it does to Sydney — a fact that shapes everything from its food scene to its easy-going confidence. The Indian Ocean rolls in on one side, the Swan River winds through the middle, and the Darling Ranges rise quietly to the east. It is the sunniest capital city in Australia, and the locals know it.

The city has grown into one of the most liveable places on the continent. Leederville and Mount Lawley do brunch with genuine commitment; Fremantle, twenty minutes south, does everything else — craft beer, port history, live music, and one of the best market halls in the country. The beach suburb of Cottesloe turns golden at dusk in a way that is difficult to oversell.

Perth rewards slow exploration. Kings Park, draped across a ridge above the Swan River, is a botanical garden and wild bushland in one, with views over the city skyline that stop people mid-sentence. The Swan Valley to the east is winery and orchard country, good for a long Sunday.

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At a glance
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyAustralian Dollar (A$)
Best monthsSep–Nov · Mar–May
Getting aroundTrain, bus & on foot
TippingNot expected; round up for great service
The library

Places worth saving in Perth

Real places in Perth, pulled from the public library. Tap Add on anything that appeals — it lands in your list, no account needed.

Restaurants

Balthazar

Perth CBD · Perth

Wine list, elegant modern plates.

Restaurants

The Shorehouse

Swanbourne · Perth

Ocean views, local seafood.

Restaurants

Bread in Common

Fremantle · Perth

Share plates, warehouse dining.

Cafés

Milkd

West Leederville · Perth

Neighbourhood favourite, great coffee.

Cafés

Typika

Claremont · Perth

Specialty coffee, all-day menu.

Cafés

Mary Street Bakery

Perth CBD · Perth

Pastries, brunch, always busy.

Landmarks

Kings Park

West Perth · Perth

Bushland ridge, city panorama.

Landmarks

Cottesloe Beach

Cottesloe · Perth

Golden sunsets, calm swimming.

Landmarks

Elizabeth Quay

Perth CBD · Perth

Swan River foreshore, city edge.

Museums

Western Australian Museum

Perth CBD · Perth

Natural history, Indigenous culture.

Museums

Art Gallery of WA

Perth CBD · Perth

Australian and international art.

Museums

Fremantle Prison

Fremantle · Perth

UNESCO convict-era site.

Markets

Fremantle Markets

Fremantle · Perth

Victorian hall, fresh produce.

Markets

Kailis Bros Fish Market

Leederville · Perth

Best local seafood, direct.

Markets

Subiaco Farmers Market

Subiaco · Perth

Saturday morning, local producers.

Parks

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

West Perth · Perth

Wildflowers in spring.

Parks

Rottnest Island

Off the coast · Perth

Quokkas, beaches, no cars.

Parks

Bold Park

City Beach · Perth

Native bushland, ocean glimpses.

Stays

COMO The Treasury

Perth CBD · Perth

Heritage building, polished rooms.

Stays

Hougoumont Hotel

Fremantle · Perth

Boutique, convict-precinct location.

Stays

The Alex Hotel

Northbridge · Perth

Rooftop bar, design-forward.

Eat & drink

How to eat like you live here

The experiences worth planning a day around — not a restaurant list, a way to eat the place.

01

Chilli mussels, Fremantle-style

A Western Australian institution — blue mussels in a deeply spiced tomato broth, with crusty bread for the sauce. Order at a port-side table.

02

Flat white at a Leederville cafe

Perth's cafe culture is serious and unpretentious. Pull up a stool, order something small-batch, and stay longer than you planned.

03

Long lunch, Swan Valley

A winery veranda with local chenin blanc, grazing boards, and olive oil from down the road. The afternoon disappears pleasantly.

04

Fremantle Markets bite

The Victorian-era market hall offers everything from fresh local produce to wood-fired pastries. Graze and wander for the full effect.

From the community

Lists that feature Perth

Curated routes through Perth from Sunday's editors and well-travelled members. Open one to see every place — or save the whole list at once.

Sample lists
Sunday Editorial

48 hours in Perth

The high-impact first-timer route — nothing padded.

14 placesOpen list
MMaya's list

Where Perth actually eats

Neighbourhood tables, no tourist traps. Built over three trips.

22 placesOpen list
Sunday Editorial

Slow mornings in Perth

Cafés, parks and a market — the unhurried half of town.

9 placesOpen list
TTheo's list

Perth after dark

Wine rooms, viewpoints at dusk, the last tram home.

16 placesOpen list
See it come together

3 easy days in Perth

A starter itinerary built from the city's most-saved places. Make it yours, then reshape it however you like.

Sample itinerary
Editing, maps and timings unlock when you make this trip your own.
9:00
Slow start
Milkd
West Leederville
10:30
The big one
Kings Park
West Perth
13:00
Market lunch
Fremantle Markets
Fremantle
20:00
Dinner
Balthazar
Perth CBD
Know before you go

Seasons & a few words

The two things every trip starts with: when to come, and what to say when you get there.

When to go
Spring
17–26°C
Sep–Nov

Wildflowers across the south, warm enough for the beach, not yet crowded.

Summer
25–35°C
Dec–Feb

Long hot days, sea breezes arrive by afternoon, beaches packed and glorious.

Autumn
18–28°C
Mar–May

The sweet spot — still warm, quieter, vineyards harvesting in the Swan Valley.

Winter
8–18°C
Jun–Aug

Mild and green; wildflower season begins, whale watching on the coast.

A few words of English
G'dayguh-DAY
Hello
Tata
Thank you
Can I get the bill?
The bill, please
Cheerscheerz
Cheers / Thanks

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