Sarah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great place to head to see the lovely views of the city and river. Beautiful Wildflowers and Australian Native plans, lovely place to take a nice long walk and relax. Pack a picnic or enjoy a cafe or restaurant there. During the summer months there are regular concerts, plays and shows.
846 locals recommend
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser AvenueGreat place to head to see the lovely views of the city and river. Beautiful Wildflowers and Australian Native plans, lovely place to take a nice long walk and relax. Pack a picnic or enjoy a cafe or restaurant there. During the summer months there are regular concerts, plays and shows.
New stadium host sports events and major concerts. Also has some lovely surrounding parkland with a great Nature play spaces for kids, bike, scooter, skateboard friendly. Walk across the bridge to East Perth and stop for a coffee or bite to eat
120 locals recommend
Optus Stadium
333 Victoria Park DrNew stadium host sports events and major concerts. Also has some lovely surrounding parkland with a great Nature play spaces for kids, bike, scooter, skateboard friendly. Walk across the bridge to East Perth and stop for a coffee or bite to eat
One of Perth most famous beach, lovely location that you can easily access by train if you do not have transport. Lovely place for a take away sunset and fish and chips on a warm summer evening.
492 locals recommend
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeOne of Perth most famous beach, lovely location that you can easily access by train if you do not have transport. Lovely place for a take away sunset and fish and chips on a warm summer evening.
Fremantle Prison
1 The TerraceReally interesting history, in the middle of Fremantle
Lesmurdie Falls National Park
Lovely place if you would like to go for a hike.
Great place if you fancy a hike. Close to the wineries of the Swan Valley.
23 locals recommend
Bells Rapids Park
Great place if you fancy a hike. Close to the wineries of the Swan Valley.
Another lovely beach with lots of drinking and eating locations close by
289 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach
Another lovely beach with lots of drinking and eating locations close by
Lots of antique shops here. Walk along the river, go to a coffee shop or visit and then head off into the Swan Valley area (neighbouring area). The swan Valley hosts many wineries and breweries along with gourmet products like honey, chocolate, nougat and many more
46 locals recommend
Guildford
Lots of antique shops here. Walk along the river, go to a coffee shop or visit and then head off into the Swan Valley area (neighbouring area). The swan Valley hosts many wineries and breweries along with gourmet products like honey, chocolate, nougat and many more
Optus Stadium
333 Victoria Park DrFood scene
Lovely food in the Fremantle well worth a visit for a long lunch with good wines
Right next to Optus stadium, yummy pub food and cold beverages. Awesome play spaces for kids closer by and lots of green space with indoor and outdoor eating areas with fab views. Great place to catch up with a group of fiends or relaxing afternoon snack. Get there early on game/event dates as it gets very busy.
17 locals recommend
The Camfield
1 Roger MacKay DrRight next to Optus stadium, yummy pub food and cold beverages. Awesome play spaces for kids closer by and lots of green space with indoor and outdoor eating areas with fab views. Great place to catch up with a group of fiends or relaxing afternoon snack. Get there early on game/event dates as it gets very busy.
Kuza Urban Japanese Food
393 Albany HwyDelicious Japanese
Bread in Common
43 Pakenham StSocial Manna
253 Albany HwyNeho
249 Albany HwyPublic Swimming Pool and Gym
Great public pool - 25 meter indoor heated pool, 50 meter outdoor heated pool and children's pool.
Also has a well equipped gym and regular classes available.
20 locals recommend
Aqualife Centre
42 Somerset StGreat public pool - 25 meter indoor heated pool, 50 meter outdoor heated pool and children's pool.
Also has a well equipped gym and regular classes available.
Scarborough Beach Swimming Club
Bicton Baths
64 Blackwall Reach ParadeSupermarket
Short walk over the Victoria Park train station and you will arrive here within 10 minutes.
Small shopping centre with a Woolworths, Liquorland, bakery, fruit and veg shop. This is your closest shopping centre.
100 locals recommend
Woolworths Victoria Park
127 Shepperton RdShort walk over the Victoria Park train station and you will arrive here within 10 minutes.
Small shopping centre with a Woolworths, Liquorland, bakery, fruit and veg shop. This is your closest shopping centre.
IGA is a small shop however it has longer opening hours (especially on weekends).
27 locals recommend
IGA East Victoria Park
860 Albany HwyIGA is a small shop however it has longer opening hours (especially on weekends).
Markets
Lovely Saturday market offering lots of fresh food, flowers and gourmet food.
10 locals recommend
Farmers Market on Manning
Elderfield RoadLovely Saturday market offering lots of fresh food, flowers and gourmet food.
Entertainment Precinct
Crown offers, food, casino, bars, theatre and parkland close to Optus stadium
429 locals recommend
Crown Perth
Great Eastern HighwayCrown offers, food, casino, bars, theatre and parkland close to Optus stadium
Perth newest river front location, nice for a wonder around and stop for a meal.
198 locals recommend
Elizabeth Quay
The EsplanadePerth newest river front location, nice for a wonder around and stop for a meal.
Hosts various events muic concerts and sports events including Wildcats Basketball games and international Tennis during the summer months. Have a look at whats on during your visit
118 locals recommend
Perth Arena
700 Wellington StHosts various events muic concerts and sports events including Wildcats Basketball games and international Tennis during the summer months. Have a look at whats on during your visit
One of my local gems
Great Italian, very local only 10 minutes walk
Whisked the Right Wei Lathlain
Cosy Del's
Koolbardi Park
Burswood Park