Picture Perfect Perth

Perth sits on the west coast and is Australia’s sunniest capital city. Soak up the sunshine at one of the white sand beaches, take a walk in leafy Kings Park - one of the world’s largest inner-city parks, or visit nearby Rottnest Island to meet the resident quokkas. For a more cultural experience head to the museum and gallery precinct, or go a little further afield to Swan Valley to experience its vineyards, art, food and history.

On arrival, you will be met by a private driver outside customs exit and delivered to your Perth accommodation.

During this Perth walking tour, you will discover many hidden gems, laneways, and Perth's secrets with friendly and fun-loving guides. You will visit three of Perth's best quirky bars, explore colorful laneways to see murals & graffiti, and hear quirky stories and fun facts along the way. You will explore parts of Perth you would never find on your own and gain many insider tips and suggestions of great cafes, bars, restaurants, and more to visit in the city. It is a perfect way to enjoy a night out in Perth, and also learn about other great bars to visit another time. You will pay for your own drinks but enjoy exclusive discounts.

See the whole of Rottnest in a day with a return ferry trip combined with a full-island bus tour. The 90-minute tour visits the island’s most spectacular locations, with insightful commentary shining a light on "Rotto’s" unique flora, fauna, history, and culture. The bus stops at two key vantage points – Wadjemup Lighthouse and the rugged West End, where passengers can hop off, take a short walk, and soak up the views. You might even meet a quokka or two along the way.

Rottnest Island is situated 19 kilometers off the coast of Perth. Getting to the island is easy as ferries depart regularly from Perth’s Barrack Street Jetty, Fremantle, and Hillarys Boat Harbour - or you can get there by air with a seaplane, air taxi, or helicopter.
Rottnest Island offers visitors a casual atmosphere, picturesque scenery, and a rich cultural heritage to discover, find out why the local Noongar people called the island Wadjemup which means ‘place across the water where the spirits are’. 
Cycling is the best way to get around the island or there’s a hop-on/hop-off bus service that regularly runs around the island, stopping at some of the more secluded beaches and surf breaks.
With 63 of the prettiest beaches you’re likely to see anywhere, 20 beautiful bays, and many coral reefs and wrecks, Rottnest Island is a marine paradise. You can spend your days exploring some of the most spectacular swimming spots, diving, and surfing breaks in the world, and a must-do is exploring the snorkel trails, with over 135 species of tropical fish and 25 species of coral to discover.
There’s plenty to experience out of the water too, from meeting the world-famous Quokka to exploring the excellent bike and walking trails that traverse the island. You can also discover the island’s military history, as you explore underground tunnels, the lighthouse, Oliver Hill, and Bickley Battery. There are tours on the island which include a tour by bike, boat, or Segway, offering insightful experiences, from wildlife encounters to learning about Aboriginal heritage.

Pack your swimmers and take the plunge on this once in a lifetime Swim with Wild Dolphins experience. Your adventure begins with cruising Rockingham’s sheltered bays in search of any of over 200 local dolphins. Keep your eyes peeled for any sleek, silvery grey dorsal fins when you see them it's time to zip your wet suit up, put your mask and snorkel on and get ready to take the plunge! Friendly guides will get you seated comfortably, ready to go, on the swim deck. The guides will join you in the water to ensure you make the most of your wild dolphin encounter. Once the boat is in the right position, the skipper gives the command that everyone's been waiting for! You don’t have to be an expert swimmer to join in and no previous snorkeling experience is necessary. The professional and friendly crew conducts introductory snorkeling lessons and have an excellent track record of helping nervous or less experienced swimmers through the experience. Just bring a sense of adventure and be ready for an unforgettable, exhilarating encounter!

You may like to start your day with a stroll through the city streets to take in the abundance of street art. Taking its place as Australia's second street art city, streets and laneways are decorated with funky murals and sculptures highlighting Perth in all its colour and diversity. Check out the city's street art map online to immerse yourself in the mesmerising art, stopping for coffee at any one of the trendy cafes and espresso bars scattered through the city. Head to Kings Park (Kaarta Koomba) for an authentic experience of Indigenous culture. The base of Kings Park was an important ceremonial and dreaming area for Aboriginal males, while The Boodja Gnarning Walk takes you through a diverse range of flora which were used for survival by the Noongar people, and captures this knowledge through interpretive signage and artworks. For a relaxing afternoon, catch the train down to Fremantle and wander through heritage listed buildings, stumble into the oldest record store in Australasia, and have a tipple at a one of the many breweries and much-loved local haunts. The nearby South Beach comes alive in the evenings with impromptu performances such at tight roping and fire twirling, so pull up a patch of grass on the foreshore at sunset with a local brew in hand to end the day in a quintessentially 'Freo' way.

Jump on the board and see all the best sights of Perth & Kings Park on top of an iconic open-top double-decker bus. You can use the hop-on hop-off option to take a closer look at the sights if you wish, or just stay on board for a complete 2-hour sightseeing circuit. From the top deck, you can take beautiful photos as there is no window to spoil the view! Your tour includes a full commentary along the way by knowledgeable and professional drivers.

Aboard the cruise ship, as you head out along the famous Swan River, your Captain will provide expert commentary during the duration of the cruise! Sit back and relax as you take in the stunning views during the water way between Perth and Fremantle. Upon arriving at Fremantle disembark the ship and take the time to explore = the small town known for its prestigious heritage-listed buildings, unique eateries, and a township full of culture and hidden gems.

Approximately 25 minutes from Perth, set on limestone hills at the mouth of the Swan River, lies the port city of Fremantle. Known locally as “Freo” it is Perth’s Old Town, absolutely spilling over with culture, colour, spirit, and vibrancy. World-class food and wine, breweries, endless festivals, museums, UNESCO World Heritage sites, white sand beaches, and hundred-year-old markets mean no shortage of experiences to entertain and delight; it’s no wonder that TIME magazine calls Fremantle one of the World’s Greatest Places.

Get inside the criminal mind. Hear the real life stories of some of the Prison’s most notorious inmates and find out how their crimes gripped the community. From bushrangers, thieves and murderers, to serial killers, bank robbers and escape artists; join the Fremantle Prison guides as they delve into 140 years of Western Australian criminal history.

After the afternoon of exploring Freemantle and all the little towns gems - aboard the captain cruise and get ready to head back to Perth. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the cruise back to Perth.

You will be picked up from your Perth accommodation and taken to the Perth Airport.