5 best things to do in Perth
The essentials of Perth with the booking notes that actually matter — which tickets sell out, which slots are quietest, which formats reward the advance purchase. Every booking happens with the provider you choose.
Browse all Perth activities
Attractions, tours, day trips and transport passes from major providers — instant mobile tickets.
The Perth shortlist
- Rottnest Island & quokkas — the selfie-famous quokkas; bike the car-free island.
- Kings Park & Botanic Garden — the inner-city park with the treetop walk over the gardens.
- Cottesloe Beach sunset — the west-facing Indian Ocean sunset; the pylon and the pavilion.
- Swan Valley wine & food trail — the vineyards, breweries and honey, 25 minutes inland.
- Fremantle heritage port day — the convict-built Gaol and the cappuccino strip; the markets Friday–Sunday.
Flying in, Perth International Airport (PER) serves the city — attraction districts sit 30–60 minutes away at typical city speeds.
Compare Perth activity providers
- Klook — Perth activities — the widest catalogue, instant QR tickets, strong on transport passes and day trips.
- KKday — Perth experiences — local-led formats and small-group tours.
- Tiqets — museums and landmarks with instant mobile entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Perth?
Rottnest Island & quokkas — the selfie-famous quokkas; bike the car-free island. Start there, then build the itinerary around it.
Do I need to book Perth attractions in advance?
The headline attractions reward advance booking — timed-entry systems and quota tickets mean walk-up availability is worst exactly when you want to visit. Everything on this page links to providers showing live availability.
How many days do you need in Perth?
Three to four days covers the shortlist above at a humane pace for a first visit; add days for the day-trip formats rather than compressing the city itself.
Is a city pass worth it in Perth?
Run the arithmetic honestly: a pass wins when you would genuinely visit three-plus ticketed attractions in its window. Our provider links show pass options side by side with single tickets — compare before committing.