Perth itinerary: 1 to 3 days
Plans for one to three days in Perth, day by day: Kings Park, Elizabeth Quay, Swan Bells, London Court and the Western Australian Museum first, then the Art Gallery, Perth Zoo, Fremantle and the Swan Valley, and the Perth Mint, State Library and old city buildings as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
Perth in 1 day
Day 1
Kings Park, Western Australia
Huge city park above the Swan River, with the Botanic Garden, a treetop walkway, war memorials and views over Perth.
Elizabeth Quay
Waterfront precinct on the Swan River with a pedestrian bridge, a small inlet, cafes and views of the city skyline.
Swan Bells
Tower on Barrack Square that holds 18 bells, including some from London's St Martin-in-the-Fields, with a viewing deck.
London Court
Tudor-style shopping arcade of 1937 between St Georges Terrace and Hay Street Mall, with decorative clocks.
Western Australian Museum
State museum in the Perth Cultural Centre with natural history, Aboriginal culture and a huge whale skeleton.
Perth in 2 days
Day 1
Swan Valley
Wine and food region north-east of the city along the Swan River, with vineyards, breweries and chocolate and nut shops.
WACA Ground
Western Australia's historic cricket ground in East Perth, long known for fast pitches, now hosting cricket and tours.
Western Australian Museum
State museum in the Perth Cultural Centre with natural history, Aboriginal culture and a huge whale skeleton.
Art Gallery of Western Australia
State art gallery in the Perth Cultural Centre, with Australian and Aboriginal art and free entry to the permanent collection.
London Court
Tudor-style shopping arcade of 1937 between St Georges Terrace and Hay Street Mall, with decorative clocks.
Elizabeth Quay
Waterfront precinct on the Swan River with a pedestrian bridge, a small inlet, cafes and views of the city skyline.
Kings Park, Western Australia
Huge city park above the Swan River, with the Botanic Garden, a treetop walkway, war memorials and views over Perth.
Day 2
Swan Bells
Tower on Barrack Square that holds 18 bells, including some from London's St Martin-in-the-Fields, with a viewing deck.
Perth Zoo
Zoo on the South Perth shore with Australian animals and Asian species, reached by ferry from Barrack Square.
Fremantle
Port city at the mouth of the Swan River with a historic harbour, old streets and markets, a short train ride from Perth.
Perth in 3 days
Day 1
Swan Valley
Wine and food region north-east of the city along the Swan River, with vineyards, breweries and chocolate and nut shops.
WACA Ground
Western Australia's historic cricket ground in East Perth, long known for fast pitches, now hosting cricket and tours.
Perth Mint
Historic mint opened in 1899, with a gold pour demonstration and displays of gold bars and nuggets.
Barrack Square
Open square on the Swan River foreshore at the foot of Barrack Street, with the Swan Bells and the ferry jetty.
Elizabeth Quay
Waterfront precinct on the Swan River with a pedestrian bridge, a small inlet, cafes and views of the city skyline.
London Court
Tudor-style shopping arcade of 1937 between St Georges Terrace and Hay Street Mall, with decorative clocks.
State Library of Western Australia
State library in the Cultural Centre, with the Alexander Library, reading rooms and a collection of local history.
Day 2
Swan Bells
Tower on Barrack Square that holds 18 bells, including some from London's St Martin-in-the-Fields, with a viewing deck.
Art Gallery of Western Australia
State art gallery in the Perth Cultural Centre, with Australian and Aboriginal art and free entry to the permanent collection.
Western Australian Museum
State museum in the Perth Cultural Centre with natural history, Aboriginal culture and a huge whale skeleton.
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
Contemporary art centre in the Cultural Centre, with changing free exhibitions in a historic building.
Old Perth Boys School
Gothic-style school of 1854 on St Georges Terrace, now a National Trust heritage building and one of the oldest in the city.
Barracks Arch
Remaining gateway of the 1860s Perth Barracks, standing at the top of Barrack Street opposite Parliament House.
Kings Park, Western Australia
Huge city park above the Swan River, with the Botanic Garden, a treetop walkway, war memorials and views over Perth.
Day 3
The Cloisters, Perth
Historic school building of 1858 on St Georges Terrace, now offices, closed to visitors at weekends.
Perth Zoo
Zoo on the South Perth shore with Australian animals and Asian species, reached by ferry from Barrack Square.
Fremantle
Port city at the mouth of the Swan River with a historic harbour, old streets and markets, a short train ride from Perth.
Lake Monger
Large urban wetland in Leederville with a loop path, black swans and birdlife, popular for walks and sunsets.
Watch: Perth
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Perth
Perth is sunny, so the best weather runs from September to November and March to May, with warm days and spring wildflowers in Kings Park. Summer, December to February, is hot and dry, with the Fremantle Doctor sea breeze in the afternoon. Winter, June to August, is mild and rainy. Wildflowers and the Kings Park Festival bring crowds in September.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Perth on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Perth on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Perth on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Australia from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Perth with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
Some of these are affiliate links: we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Tips for Perth
- Kings Park is free and has a Botanic Garden, a treetop walk and city views; allow a morning and go early in summer.
- The sun is strong all year, so carry water, a hat and sunscreen, and swim only at patrolled beaches between the flags.
- Transperth trains, buses and ferries cover central Perth and Fremantle; a SmartRider card is cheaper than single tickets.
- Shops and some attractions close early on weekdays and may not open on Sundays, so check hours for the day.
- Fremantle is an easy trip by train from Perth; allow a half day for the harbour, markets and old streets.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Art Gallery of Western Australia: The Logical Positivist, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barrack Square: Gnangarra, CC BY 2.5 au
- Barracks Arch: Somewhat overexposed photograph by Greg O'Beirne, CC BY 2.5
- Elizabeth Quay: File:Elizabeth Quay June 2018.jpg : Nick-D derivative work: Georgfotoart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fremantle: Chewy m at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Kings Park, Western Australia: Bgpawikedit, Public domain
- Lake Monger: Calistemon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- London Court: No machine-readable author provided. SeanMack assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY 2.5
- Old Perth Boys School: User:Gnangarra, CC BY 2.5 au
- Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts: Samuel Wiki, CC0
- Perth Mint: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perth Zoo: Shinjiman, Public domain
- State Library of Western Australia: Nachoman-au, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Swan Bells: Gnan garra, CC BY 2.5 au
- Swan Valley: Gnangarra, CC BY 2.5 au
- The Cloisters, Perth: user:Moondyne, Public domain
- WACA Ground: The original uploader was Moondyne at English Wikipedia ., Public domain
- Western Australian Museum: E.W.Digby, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
