Transperth Airport Line train (T1 and T2)
From Airport Central Station, serving international T1 and T2, trains run straight to Perth Station in the city. Use a SmartRider card or a contactless Visa or Mastercard.
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Perth Travel Guide
Western Australia's capital, billed as Australia's sunniest capital city. Enjoy the Swan River, vast Kings Park and Indian Ocean sunsets, then hop on a 25-minute train to the port city of Fremantle or a ferry to Rottnest Island, home of the quokka. Ideal for travelers who want an easygoing mix of city and nature.
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- Currency
- AUD (A$)
- Power & plugs
- 230V · Type I
- Driving side
- Left
- Tipping
- Optional (small, for good service)
- Local language
- English
- How long to stay
- 4 to 5 days (including Rottnest Island)
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When to go
September to March is best for wildflowers and beach days. In spring (August-October) wildflowers bloom in Kings Park and the Swan Valley. Summer averages a maximum of about 29°C, with February usually the hottest, and the cooling afternoon sea breeze known as the 'Fremantle Doctor' brings relief. Winter averages about 12°C.
Airport to the city
Train plus bus 292 (T3 and T4)
From T3 and T4, take bus route 292 to Redcliffe Station, then the Airport Line train. Redcliffe to Perth Station takes about 15 minutes.
Taxi or rental car
A taxi helps with heavy luggage or late arrivals. Major rental car companies are at the airport, handy if you plan trips outside the city.
Getting around
Transperth trains and buses
Transperth runs Perth's public transport. A 2 Sections trip (3.2 km or less) is about A$2.40 and a Go Anywhere fare (anywhere within 3 hours) is about A$3.50 in cash, cheaper with SmartRider or a contactless Visa or Mastercard. Always tag on and off.
Free CAT buses and free zones
The color-coded CAT buses in the city center are free and run every 5-15 minutes. Trains are free between City West, Elizabeth Quay and Claisebrook stations when you tag on and off with SmartRider or contactless.
Ferry (Elizabeth Quay to South Perth)
Transperth ferries cross the Swan River in about 10 minutes, with great skyline views.
Free Sundays
Travel on Transperth is free every Sunday when you use SmartRider or contactless payment. Cash tickets are not included.
Rental cars
Good for the Swan Valley and other day trips. Australia drives on the left, and don't drive if you plan to visit wineries.
Where to stay
Perth CBD and Elizabeth Quay
Good for: First visit, transport, riverside walks
Close to Perth Station and the Elizabeth Quay ferry jetty and inside the free CAT bus area. Rottnest ferries also leave from nearby Barrack Street Jetty.
Northbridge
Good for: Nightlife, museums and galleries
A lively area of small bars, street murals and eateries, home to the Perth Cultural Centre with WA Museum Boola Bardip and the Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Fremantle
Good for: History walks, markets, Rottnest ferries
A port city about 25 minutes from Perth by train. Rottnest Island is about 25 minutes away by ferry, so it's a good base before or after an island trip.
Cottesloe
Good for: Beach, Indian Ocean sunsets
Take the Fremantle Line to Cottesloe Station and walk about 600 m to the beach. Lovely at sunset.
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Top sights
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
A 400-hectare city park with sweeping views of the skyline and Swan River, free to enter, showcasing more than 3,000 species of WA flora. Free volunteer-guided walks depart daily at 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
Elizabeth Quay
The city's riverside waterfront precinct. Stroll around, then take the ferry across to South Perth.
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Boola Bardip means 'many stories' in Noongar. Highlights include Otto, a 24-metre blue whale skeleton, across eight permanent galleries on WA's nature and history. Open 9:30am-5pm; check official information for fees.
Fremantle Prison
Built by convicts in the 1850s and World Heritage-listed as one of the Australian Convict Sites. Visits are by guided tour, including underground tunnels and night tours; check official information for times and fees.
Fremantle Markets and the Round House
More than 150 stalls fill an 1897 market building, open Friday to Sunday and public holiday Mondays. Nearby, the Round House is WA's oldest building, with a cannon fired daily at 1pm.
Cottesloe Beach
Perth's classic beach for swimming, surfing and Indian Ocean sunsets. Swim between the red and yellow flags when lifeguards are on patrol.
Rottnest Island (Wadjemup)
A largely car-free island with 63 beaches, 20 bays and quokkas. Ferries take about 25 minutes from Fremantle, 45 minutes from Hillarys and 90 minutes from Barrack Street Jetty in the city. An admission fee applies and is included in your ferry fare; the adult day fee is about A$21.50 (2026-27).
Swan Valley (day trip)
About 25 minutes from the city, WA's oldest wine region, first planted in 1829, with wineries, breweries and produce stops. You can even get there by river cruise from Perth.
What to eat
Western rock lobster
WA's signature seafood: no claws, but sweet flesh. Seasons and prices vary.
Fish and chips
Try fish and chips made with the day's catch around the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, eaten by the water.
WA prawns and seafood
Exmouth prawns, Rottnest scallops, Albany oysters and more. Perth's fish markets sell the catch of the day.
Marron
A freshwater crayfish from WA's South West, electric blue when raw and red once cooked.
Swan Valley wine
Taste wines from Perth's nearby wine region, and don't drive if you're drinking.
Daily budget (per person)
Budgetabout A$110-160 per day: hostel, groceries, public transport
Mid-rangeabout A$260-380 per day: city hotel, restaurants, Rottnest ferry
Comfortabout A$650+ per day: luxury hotel, fine dining, private tours
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
Sample itinerary
- Day 1
Airport Line train to the city, check in, Elizabeth Quay and the South Perth ferry in the afternoon, then sunset views from Kings Park.
- Day 2
Train to Fremantle for a Fremantle Prison tour, Fremantle Markets (Fri-Sun) and the Round House, fish and chips by the harbor, then sunset at Cottesloe Beach on the way back.
- Day 3
Morning ferry to Rottnest Island, cycle around the beaches and bays, watch quokkas from a distance, and return on an evening ferry.
- Day 4
WA Museum Boola Bardip in Northbridge in the morning, a Swan Valley trip or city shopping in the afternoon, then the airport.
Local tips
- WA's UV levels are among the harshest in the world. Even on cool or cloudy days, cover up, use SPF50 or SPF50+ sunscreen, and wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, and seek shade.
- Swim between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches. Check the WA Government's SharkSmart app or website for shark activity information.
- Don't touch or feed Rottnest quokkas. Feeding is illegal, and interfering with wildlife brings on-the-spot fines and possible fines of up to about A$10,000.
- Transperth is cheaper with SmartRider or a contactless card than cash, and free on Sundays with either. Always tag on and off.
- Rottnest is largely car-free, so get around by bike, on foot or by island bus. The full 22 km Island Ride takes 3-5 hours, so plan for your fitness level.
- Fremantle Markets open only Friday to Sunday and public holiday Mondays, so check the day before you go.
- Entry conditions (such as the ETA) and biosecurity rules can change, so check official Australian government or embassy information.
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