Top Perth Wildlife Encounters in 2026

Whales often pass too far offshore to see clearly from Perth’s coastline. Set out from Hillarys Boat Harbour with a crew who know the waters, heading to areas where whales are often sighted. Three viewing decks give everyone room to look out, and the included hotel pickup makes getting there easy.

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.

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.

Experience Western Australia beyond the usual tourist route with our Travel Like Local small-group tour. See koalas at Yanchep, enjoy Lancelin’s white sand dunes and beach, discover the unique Wedge Island shack community, and explore the spectacular Pinnacles Desert—all with a relaxed pace, local insights, and more time to enjoy each destination.

Get a bird's eye view of Western Australia's beautiful Avon Valley on this early morning, small-group hot air balloon flight. See the valley at its most picturesque as the first rays of the morning sun cast their glow across the landscape. Departing from the Perth suburbs, your experience includes transfers to Northam.

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.

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.

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.

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.