Top Activities on the Ground in Perth

A few hours north of Perth, the coastal town of Lancelin is known for its amazing white dunes. An adventure-lover’s playground, this is the best place to go sandboarding close to Perth. Pre-book your sandboard and head up for an exhilarating adventure, where after a quick safety briefing, you’ll be free to climb up and speed down the dunes, enjoying the great views of the sea sparkling in the distance.

Whether you’ve just arrived in Perth and want to explore or you’ve already seen all the major sights and want to dig deeper, this easy-going walking tour is a great way to see the city and discover what’s on offer: food, art, nightlife and much more that you won’t find in any guidebook. Walk the streets and laneways in a small group so you’re not fighting to see your guide or stay on the footpath.

Combine two thrilling activities without having to juggle multiple bookings on this ATV and sandboarding adventure in the Lancelin Sand Dunes. With instruction and all equipment provided, you can tackle the terrain with confidence and explore one of the most beautiful beaches in Western Australia—all while enjoying the thrill of two high-octane forms of transport.

The desert landscape of the Pinnacles is especially atmospheric at dusk. Skip experiencing it in the company of busloads of tourists on a full-day tour from Perth that’s timed to get you to the Pinnacles for sunset. Before that, take in the views of the incredible sand dunes from the Guilderton lookout, stroll along the Hangover Bay Coast, and admire the views from the Nilgen Lookout. Includes a picnic dinner with wine.

See some of Perth’s top sights from the water on a leisurely Swan River cruise. As you depart the city center, admire Perth riverfront attractions like the Bell Tower and Kings Park, and glide past pretty suburbs to reach Fremantle, located where the river meets the Indian Ocean. Choose a departure time when booking.

The Best Way to Discover Perth: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at the Perth Town Hall or a visit to Saint Mary’s Cathedral and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Spanda, The Bell Tower, St George’s Anglican Cathedral, Perth Town Hall, RPH Museum, Saint Mary’s Cathedral, The Perth Mint, and Queens Gardens.

Feeling brave? Face your fears on the newest attraction at Optus Stadium - VERTIGO. Leaving the roof behind, you’ll traverse 10 metres from side-to-side. Harnessed from above, you’re free to take this experience as far off the edge as your senses allow. Did we mention there’s no handrails?

Indulge in some of the best wines and foods produced in the Swan Valley on a day trip from Perth. Head into this lush wine region just north of the city, and hop from winery to winery to taste some acclaimed varietals. Visit local wineries for tastings, break for a gourmet winery lunch, and enjoy chocolate, liqueur, cheese, and beer tastings on top. Air-conditioned transport and specified tastings included.

Exploring Rottnest Island without transport can be limiting—but this return ferry and bike hire package from Perth makes it easy to cover the island at your own pace. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Swan River before arriving on the island, then pick up your bike and set off on Rottnest’s network of cycling paths. Ride between white-sand beaches, snorkelling bays, and historic WWII sites, stopping whenever something catches your eye. With no fixed schedule to follow, you’re free to design your own adventure—and keep an eye out for the island’s famous quokkas along the way.

A dark fog has descended on the realm of Bofo—its light stolen, its wizard gone, and your uncle, the last great mage, mysteriously slain. But this fantasy kingdom exists in a surprising place: the heart of modern - day Perth. And now, it’s your turn to step into the story. In this self-guided walking quest, you’ll follow a magical trail through Perth’s streets, solving enchanted puzzles and uncovering clues to restore the balance between worlds. Your phone becomes your spellbook, guiding you past iconic landmarks and hidden corners where fantasy and reality blur. Play with friends or family and uncover your own heroic journey. What makes this tour unique? It’s a fantasy-themed scavenger hunt that transforms Perth into a story-rich realm of puzzles, magic, and mystery - ideal for fans of legends, lore, and real-world exploration. Perfect for adventurers of all ages—gather your fellowship and reclaim the light.

Make the most of your day trip to Rottnest Island with this convenient bike hire and round-trip ferry combo. Collect your bike, hop on the ferry at Hillarys Boat Harbour, and take in views of the Perth skyline as you cruise across the Indian Ocean. On arrival, you're all set to explore the car-free island, take in the views from Wadjemup Lighthouse, and cycle between the many beaches and bays. You're free to travel at a pace that suits you, and when it’s time to leave, simply pedal back to the jetty to catch your return ferry.

Get to know Perth at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off tour that you can customize to suit your interests and time constraints. Cruise around the city by double-decker bus to see sights like the Bell Tower, Kings Park, the Swan River waterfront, and the Botanic Gardens. While you drive, listen to audio commentary available in different languages—there’s even an English channel for kids.

Enjoy an easy way to visit Rottnest Island—known for its white-sand beaches, secluded bays, and scenic bike paths—with this convenient sightseeing package. After taking a ferry trip from Perth or Fremantle, explore at your leisure with an included bike rental. Follow scenic trails, spot pink salt lakes, and upgrade to include a snorkel rental. After a full day out, take a return ferry to your original departure point.

Enjoy a taste of the best of the southwest region of Margaret River on this diverse, full-day tour from Perth. Along the way, visit the record-setting Busselton Jetty and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Indulge in lunch and beer tastings at a boutique brewery, and learn about the area’s ancient geologic history as you wander through the magnificent formations of Mammoth Cave.

The ideal way to cruise around Perth, these comfortable electric bikes are speedy, reliable, and great value for money. Available for weekly or monthly hire, they’re perfect for a fun, fast way to cover some ground around the city. You can even take them on the ferry over to Rottnest Island. Pick up from Subiaco or enjoy door to door drop off and pick up for an extra fee.

Enjoy Rotto how the locals do. Designed by us to give you the quintessential Rotto experience. Take a fast ferry over to the island and enjoy a morning coffee on board. Explore Rottnest’s 63 beaches and bays on our custom-built bikes, at your own pace. A bike map is included with three local trails. Enjoy a Rottnest renowned Cray Dog, or equivalent at The Lane - the Cray Dog is a celebration of WA lobster. Finish off the day indulging in our iconic local Simmo’s ice cream voted The Top 15 Ice Creameries in the World by USA Today.

Discover Western Australia's oldest wine region on this full-day tour of the Swan Valley from Perth. Be guided through a wine tasting and then Indulge in shared platter lunch, as you cruise down the Swan River. Then, transition to a coach to tour two Swan Valley wineries and a brewery, indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to a chocolate showroom.

Discover the beauty of this part of Australia by joining our 4-day Coastal Loop tour from Perth to Monkey Mia. The trip takes us to World Heritage-listed gateways of Kalbarri and Shark Bay. With dolphins playing in the surf at Monkey Mia and eye-opening rock formations, you'll be blown away by what we've managed to squeeze in.

The streets of Perth hold clues to a chilling murder. Can you piece together what happened on this self-guided walking quest? Your smartphone delivers clues, witness statements, and puzzles as you navigate between real-world locations that become your crime scene. Each stop reveals new evidence and suspects. Follow the trail from location to location, piecing together the story while exploring Perth's streets. The app guides you step by step with an immersive narrative full of twists. This 1–2 hour private detective adventure runs 24/7 — start whenever you want, pause for coffee or photos, and play at your own pace. Available in 5+ languages.

Discover the wondrous wildlife and mystical natural attractions of Western Australia on this full-day tour from Perth. Discover kangaroos and koalas at Caversham Wildlife Park and enjoy an included fish and chips lunch in the lobster fishing town of Cervantes. Take a guided walk through the eerie, lunar-like landscape of Pinnacles Desert, and get your heart racing as you speed through the massive dunes of Lancelin on a sandboarding and 4WD adventure.

Uncover the history of Perth on this guided bike tour around the city. Starting on the banks of the Swan River, you’ll explore wetlands and learn how the city was built on swamps like these, before cycling over Matagarup Bridge into the heart of modern Perth and visiting Claisebrook Cove and Elizabeth Quay. Crossing back over the Narrows bridge, you’ll also swing by a 19th-century windmill and several scenic viewpoints.

Discover the gourmet delights of the Swan Valley region on a half- or full-day tour from Perth. Explore the culinary highlights of this Western Australian wine region, from cheese and chocolate to craft beer and, of course, wine. Learn about winemaking in the area, and enjoy a delicious lunch if you select the full-day tour. Between stops, stay cool on an air-conditioned coach.

Discover Dwellingup as we embark on the Hotham Valley for a train ride from Dwellingup to Etmilyn Train Station – an old 1920s train station along the Dwellingup Forest Railway. We’ll disembark at the Etmilyn Train Station for a short stroll around the Etmilyn Forest Walk before jumping on the Bibbulmun Track for our return hike to town, where we’ll enjoy some tasty gourmet pizzas. The Bibbulmun Track is Western Australia’s very own world-class long distance trail! When you immerse yourself in the Bibbulmun beauty found in the Darling Ranges it is easy to see why this trail is so highly regarded! You can expect stunning Darling Range forest comprising of jarrah, banksia, grass trees and marri eucalypts with a combo of narrow windy trails and some 4×4 tracks! This 10km hiking experience has some great natural scenery with a dose of railway history to take you on a step back in time.