Perth

The Swan Valley in Western Australia is a fascinating mix of award-winning wineries, tasty food, impressive art and interesting events, all of which take place in beautiful scenery just 25 minutes away from Perth’s city centre. The best way to experience the region is to follow the scenic route called the Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail. Discover fine wineries, distilleries, breweries, cafés and art.

Explore a mixture of grassed parkland, botanical gardens and natural bushland on Mount Eliza. Beautiful views, spectacular scenery and free guided walks are offered at this park. About 3,000 of Western Australia’s 12,000 species of local flora are displayed here, with a unique diversity of wildflowers.

The Swan River makes its way through many of the city’s neighbourhoods before it reaches the Indian Ocean. The river takes you through the Swan Valley wine region, Perth’s Central Business District and affluent suburbs, and the port city of Fremantle. Enjoy the view and the breeze, have a meal, and stop once or twice for a wine tasting. Pick a cruise that is just right for you. Captain Cook Cruises is one of the most popular cruise operators. They sell a variety of tour packages, including ones that take you past the mansions in Millionaire’s Row or into the peaceful Swan Valley.

Perth’s main attraction is located where Perth meets the Swan River. The 82.5-metre-high Clock Tower, made of copper and glass, contains eighteen bells and is surrounded by a laid trail of ceramic tiles. Enjoy the view, learn about Perth's history and geography and perhaps leave a "love lock" on one of the railings.

PICA is home to contemporary visual and performance arts. It is housed in iconic heritage buildings that for 40 years served as the Perth Boys’ and Girls’ School. Alongside the gallery is the PICA Bar & Cafe where you can grab your morning coffee, lunch or evening drinks in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cultural Centre.

The Margaret River region is located 270 km from Perth and has become a well known tourist destination. The area has a diverse variety of activities such as surfing, wine tasting and cultural events.

Enjoy a relaxing day at the picturesque Cottesloe beach which is a great place to take a walk, swim on the clear blue water or sunbathe on the white sand. Be warned that this is one of the busiest beaches in Western Australia. When you feel hungry or thirsty, park yourself at one of many cafés and bars around the area.

Just 30 minutes south of Perth (and a five-minute ferry ride), Penguin Island is a unique nature reserve, home to Western Australia’s largest colony of little penguins. Don't miss the feeding time! The wildlife is the star attraction, but beyond that the island offers white sandy beaches and is surrounded by crystal clear waters perfect for snorkelling.

SUPing (standup paddleboarding) has fast become a trendy and healthy Perth pastime. The city offers numerous places to learn how to balance on one of these beastly boards. The hottest activity right now is SUP yoga — equal parts challenging and fun.

This museum at The University of Western Australia (UWA) holds one of the most significant collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural artefacts in the world. Learn about and see with your own eyes the art, objects, archives, manuscripts, film and sound and photographic collections — all in all 11,500 objects and more than 35,000 photographs.