Top Perth Wildlife Watching

The otherworldly landscapes of the Pinnacles Desert are one of Western Australia’s most impressive natural wonders. On this tour, admire the Pinnacles during a magical sunset visit, enjoy a barbecue dinner in the desert, and stay after dark to stargaze. En route, stop at Nilgen Nature Reserve to see wildflowers, sandboard at Lancelin, or visit Hangover Bay to walk on the beach and learn about indigenous food and medicine.

Wildlife lovers will enjoy the chance to spot dolphins, penguins, and sea lions on one easy cruise. You might also see pelicans and other fantastic Australian birds. This hour-long cruise takes you to the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, rich in sea life, and ends at Penguin Island, where you can see a penguin feeding show.

Home to little penguins and Australian sea lions, Perth’s Shoalwater Islands Marine Park makes for a fun and memorable day trip from Perth. Starting on the mainland, kayak over to Seal Island and Penguin Island, for a guided walk and a picnic lunch. During the summer months, you can also go snorkeling around the island's sheltered coral reefs.

Swimming with wild dolphins is a must for many travelers when visiting Perth or wider Western Australia. However, knowing the right places to visit can be confusing. This full-day tour takes you to the best spots in Rockingham—around 40 minutes from the city—to see pods of dolphins thrive in their natural habitat. Snorkel alongside them, always from a respectful distance, or hop back onto the boat to watch them from the deck.

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.

Get up close and personal to whales on this tour from Hillarys Boat Harbor in Perth. You’ll meet your group and get aboard your vessel, and then your pilot and crew will take you to where the whales are. There are three viewing decks onboard, so you can see the whales from all angles. Note that hotel pick up is also offered, taking any transport stress out of the equation.

Escape to secluded beaches where white sand squeaks beneath your feet and the sunburnt outback is dusted with vivid ochre dirt on the ultimate Perth to Adelaide camping tour. This epic journey from west to south is lined with landscapes that will leave you wondering, "Why didn't I get here sooner?" From the pristine coastline of Esperance to the vast expanses of the Nullarbor Plain, your days will be filled with swimming at Australia's best beaches, surfing waves and dunes, and hiking in unforgettable national parks. Get to know the local wildlife by swimming with wild sea lions and dolphins, lounging on the sand with Lucky Bay's resident kangaroos, and visiting a koala sanctuary. Experience authentic Aboriginal culture, contribute to conservation efforts through volunteering, and as night falls, gaze up at the clearest skies in Australia. Wake up to milky sunrises across the untamed country, ready to embark on another adventure-filled day.