Tour operator
Captain Cook Cruises Perth
A long-established Swan River cruise operator linking Perth city, Fremantle and the Swan Valley wine region, with dining and wine-tasting cruises.
Segway Tours WA
Guided Segway tours from Perth's riverfront, covering the Swan River bridges, East Perth and Optus Stadium, or Elizabeth Quay, the Blue Boatshed and Kings Park.
At a glance
- Type
- Guided Segway tours
- Area
- Elizabeth Quay, Perth, Australia
- Official site
- segwaytourswa.com.au
Good to know
- Beginner friendly
- Training and helmets included
- Small groups
- Daily tours
Why we recommend it
Segway Tours WA runs guided Segway rides from the riverfront at Elizabeth Quay and Barrack Street Jetty, giving visitors a quick, low-effort way to cover more ground than on foot. The company has been operating for years and describes its tours as award-winning, and they run daily. Every tour begins with full Segway training, a safety briefing and a helmet, and groups are kept small, so you do not need any previous experience.
Two routes headline the current programme. The Swan River Bridges and City Explorer Tour lasts about two hours and crosses the river to take in Burswood Parkland and Optus Stadium, East Perth and Heirisson Island before returning through what the company calls the city's green heart. The Blue Boat House and Kings Park Discovery Tour runs for around two and a half hours, including training and a cafe stop, and heads from Elizabeth Quay along the river to the Blue Boatshed and then up into Kings Park. Shorter options have also been listed, including a one-hour City Riverside Tour and a 90-minute East Foreshore and City Tour.
The tours are described as beginner friendly, and they suit couples, groups of friends and families with older children who want a fun way to see the riverside sights in a morning or afternoon. The training at the start of each tour is there to make everyone comfortable before setting off, and any age or weight requirements are best checked with the company when you book.
The meeting point is at Elizabeth Quay, with the company's base at Shop 3, Barrack Street Jetty, so it is easy to combine a ride with other activities nearby. The Bell Tower is in Barrack Square, ferries to Rottnest Island and river cruises leave from the jetty, and the river route itself takes in East Perth, Heirisson Island and the stadium precinct across the water.
Tours run outdoors, so dress for the weather and bring sun protection. Booking is through the company's website, and the Kings Park route makes a good introduction to the park before you return on foot to explore its gardens in more depth.
Segway Tours WA FAQs
Where do Segway Tours WA start?
Tours meet at Elizabeth Quay, and the company is based at Shop 3, Barrack Street Jetty.
Do I need experience?
No. Tours are beginner friendly and include full training, a safety briefing and a helmet.
How long are the tours?
The Swan River Bridges and City Explorer Tour takes about two hours, and the Blue Boat House and Kings Park Discovery Tour about two and a half hours.
What does the Kings Park tour include?
A route from Elizabeth Quay past the Blue Boatshed and into Kings Park, with training and a cafe stop.
What does the river tour cover?
Burswood Parkland, Optus Stadium, East Perth and Heirisson Island.
Are there shorter tours?
Shorter options have included a one-hour City Riverside Tour.
Are groups small?
Yes. Tours are run as small-group experiences.
Do tours run every day?
Yes. The company tours daily.