Perth Travel Guide & Map

What to expect in Perth

Set on the banks of the sail-studded Swan River, Perth is a perfect holiday city. The lifestyle is relaxed, the weather is warm and sunny almost all year round, and the people are famously friendly.

Perth Map

Use this interactive map to explore a huge range of accommodation in Perth - all available on Expedia. Click on a hotel to see the hotels in that area.

When to visit Perth

When to go to Perth?
The ideal time is between November and March, when the weather is warm and dry with low humidity; afternoon temperatures are lowered by the fresh breezes of the Fremantle Doctor, blowing in from the Indian Ocean. Best time of all is early August to early November for the wildflower season.

Are we there yet? Perth Flight times
From Sydney : around 5 hours.
From Melbourne : around 3.5 hours.

Must-see sights

Historic Fremantle and the Fremantle Prison
The Perth Mint (it’s one of the oldest in the world)
The Aquarium of Western Australia
King’s Park
The Bell Tower
The Swan River by boat
Adventure World for family fun
Araluen Botanic Park
Whiteman Park and Caversham Wildlife Park
The Western Australia Museum and Old Perth Gaol
The Western Australia Maritime Museum
London Court
The Old Mill
Rottnest Island (ferries from Perth or Fremantle; explore by hired bike)

Insider Tips

Consider travelling to Perth from Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide by the Indian Pacific. It’s one of the world’s best train trips. For city sightseeing, use the tram or double-decker bus: both are "hop-on, hop-off". Take the Lotterywest Federation Walkway among the treetops of King’s Park. Don’t go by road to Fremantle; cruise down the Swan River. Hire a car and visit the Swan Valley food and wine trails; the Perth Hills for beautiful views, the Marine Park at Rockingham, the Sunset Coast or the lovely Avon Valley. If you’re there at the right time of year, take a wildflower tour.