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Best Attractions in Perth (2026)

Perth's sights are spread between the compact city centre, the Swan River foreshore, the ocean beaches and the port city of Fremantle, so it helps to plan by area. In the centre, the Perth Cultural Centre in Northbridge holds WA Museum Boola Bardip, home to the blue whale skeleton known as Otto, and the Art Gallery of Western Australia, which is free to enter. A short walk south, The Bell Tower stands at the water's edge by Elizabeth Quay, and The Perth Mint sits at the eastern end of the city. Kings Park and Botanic Garden rises above the centre to the west and deserves at least half a day.

Fremantle merits a full day of its own. Fremantle Prison, part of the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage listing, recommends at least three hours, and the WA Maritime Museum on Victoria Quay, with the yacht Australia II, is a short walk away. Rottnest Island is best kept for another day, with ferries from Perth, Fremantle and Hillarys, and Perth Zoo is easily reached by ferry from Elizabeth Quay to South Perth. Finish at Cottesloe Beach for a sunset over the Indian Ocean. In summer, plan outdoor sights for the morning and keep museums for the hottest part of the day.

10 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 attractions in Perth

  1. Kings Park and Botanic Garden Park and botanic garden, Kings ParkA 400-hectare park of bushland, lawns and a botanic garden of Western Australian plants on the city's western edge, free to enter every day.
  2. WA Museum Boola Bardip State museum, Perth Cultural CentreWestern Australia's state museum, reopened in 2020 inside a mix of heritage and new buildings, home to Otto the blue whale skeleton.
  3. Art Gallery of Western Australia Art gallery, Perth Cultural CentreThe state art gallery, founded in 1895, with free entry to collections spanning Western Australian and First Nations art from the 1800s to today.

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5. The Perth Mint

Historic mint and gold exhibitionEast Perth

A mint opened in 1899 to refine Western Australian gold-rush gold, offering self-guided tours with a gold pouring demonstration in its historic Melting House.

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7. Perth Zoo

ZooSouth Perth

A zoo across the river from the city centre, open since 1898, with Australian, Asian and African precincts and keeper talks included in entry.

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8. The Bell Tower

Bell tower and viewpointElizabeth Quay

A riverside tower at Barrack Square housing the historic Swan Bells from London, where visitors can try chiming a bell and enjoy river views.

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