Top Perth Attractions & Museums

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Perth's Optus Stadium, which opened in 2018. You'll have the chance to see the coaches' and locker rooms, and admire views of the Swan River and Perth city skyline from the arena's highest point. Plus, see memorabilia depicting the sports history of Western Australia.

Learn all about gold and the Western Australian gold rush of the 1890s during a one-hour tour of the Perth Mint. One of Western Australia’s oldest heritage sites, the Perth Mint features multimedia presentations, historic images and artifacts, and a dazzling array of pure gold that includes natural gold nuggets and a solid gold bar. Learn more than you would on a self-led tour of this interesting site.

Visit the Bell Tower, one of the largest musical instruments in the world, located in the heart of Perth in vibrant Barrack Square. Also known as the Swan Bells, the bell tower contains twelve bells made in the 14th century for St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London's Trafalgar Square. Learn how the bells came to Australia, discover the art of bell ringing, and soak in panoramic views of the city, Swan River and Elizabeth Quay from the open-air Observation Deck.

Unleash your family's curiosity at Scitech, Perth's only hands-on science museum with the largest planetarium in Australia, offering an affordable and educational adventure - rain or shine.

Step into The Nostalgia Box to see the history of home video game consoles and play some classic games. The collection includes the first video console made for home use, the Magnavox Odyssey from 1972, and subsequent early consoles from Atari and Nintendo, in addition to newer models such as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. You can play retro games including Super Mario Brothers, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong and Crash Bandicoot. Fun for all ages, whether you are reliving your youth or introducing the kids to the games.

Enjoy a unique experience of one of Perth’s top attractions by exploring HALO at Optus Stadium after dark. Climb up to the roof for spectacular twilight views of the city—et go of the rail and lean out over the edge, if you dare. Get behind-the-scenes insights into the stadium's construction and operation, and enjoy a bird's eye view of the field of play.

Feel like you’re on top of the world and soak up the incredible views from the roof of the Optus Stadium during this thrilling stadium tour. A great way to enjoy an amazing bird’s-eye view of the field of play, on a behind-the-scenes stadium tour and visit the Western Viewing Deck. Perfect for sports fans and lovers of architecture and adventure, this small-group tour is suitable for children over the age of 10.

Yanchep National Park is renowned for its natural caves and wildlife-watching opportunities, and is an around 45-minute drive from Perth. This half-day tour is ideal for time-crunched visitors, taking in all the highlights in just four hours. Take a bush walk beneath gigantic Banksia and Marri trees, marvel at the dramatic stalactites and stalagmites of the Crystal Cave, and look out for Aussie wildlife including kangaroos, koalas, and kookaburras.

Explore the highlights of northern Perth on this full-day adventure to Yanchep National Park, Yellagonga Regional Park, and Hillarys Boat Harbour. You’ll start your day in the CBD before beginning the journey to the northern edges of the city. Take a guided tour through Yanchep’s Crystal Cave, before visiting Loch McNess and the Koala Boardwalk. On the way back, swing by Lake Joondalup and Hillarys Marina on the Indian Ocean.

With just one day to discover Perth, this time-saving tour takes in the city sights, the port town of Fremantle, and the Swan Valley. Start with a city tour, including Parliament House, Kings Park, and views along the Swan River. Continue to Fremantle, famous for its historic architecture, market, and ‘Cappuccino Strip’. Finally, explore the Swan Valley wine region, where you can enjoy wine and food tasting, spot kangaroos and koalas at the Caversham Wildlife Park, and visit Molly’s Farm.

See Perth’s Optus Stadium from every angle with this tour of the stadium rooftop and more. Follow your guide straight for Level 5 and access the roof and famous “sails” via the staircase or an elevator. Take a 360-degree walk around the roof, getting behind-the-scenes insights on game-day operations and stadium construction. Pose for group photos on the western deck, with views of Swan River and Perth City in the background.

From natural landmarks to Aboriginal culture, this day trip from Perth through Western Australia’s wheat belt area introduces you to the regional history and geological beauty that lie outside the city. Visit York, the oldest township in Avon Valley; Wave Rock and Hippo’s Yawn, unusual rock formations; Mulka's Cave, an ancient Aboriginal sacred site; and make a stop for tea in a quaint country town. You may see wildflowers in bloom from the coach between September and November.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening on the water—this dinner cruise on the Swan River is an elegant way to see the highlights of Perth from a crowd-free vantage point. As you glide past the city's waterfront, admire Perth's skyline, listen to live music, and dine on a delicious buffet dinner. Soak up the atmosphere and have a night to remember—perfect if you're celebrating something special or want to try a new dining experience.