Rockingham Beach Perth: Calm Turquoise Waters, Dolphins & Island Escapes
Rockingham Beach is 45km south of Perth—calm turquoise waters, 200+ dolphins, family-friendly swimming, and easy Penguin Island access. A day trip that feels like an escape.
Author: Jamie Evans
Serpentine Falls Perth: Your Complete Guide to the Perth Hills’ Favourite Swimming Hole
Serpentine Falls: 55km southeast of Perth, 4 walking tracks, granite rock pool, kangaroos, wildflowers. Entry $15-17/vehicle. Check water quality before swimming. Complete visitor guide.
Hillarys Boat Harbour: Perth’s Waterfront Gateway
Complete guide to Hillarys Boat Harbour near Perth. AQWA, ferries, whale watching, family beach, dining. Plan your visit.
Rottnest Island (Wadjemup) Guide: Quokkas, 63 Beaches & Car-Free Island Life
Rottnest Island is Perth’s iconic island escape. Quokkas, 63 pristine beaches, world-class snorkelling, car-free island life. Ferries from Fremantle (25 mins). Day trip or overnight.
Victoria Gardens Perth: Heritage Trees, Swan River Views and Free Entry in East Perth
Victoria Gardens is one of East Perth’s quietest riverside parks, with 150-year-old heritage trees, direct views of Matagarup Bridge, free entry, and a Yellow CAT bus stop at the gate. Five minutes from Perth CBD.
WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth: Eight Galleries, Free Entry, One Incredible Story
WA Museum Boola Bardip – Perth’s flagship museum with 8 free galleries, Otto the whale, dinosaurs, interactive exhibits. Perth Cultural Centre. Top 10 TripAdvisor attraction.
WA Shipwrecks Museum Fremantle: 400 Years of Batavia and Dutch Maritime Archaeology
WA Shipwrecks Museum Fremantle – Batavia wreck artifacts, Dutch VOC ships, free entry. Top 10 TripAdvisor attraction. 19km from Perth, Cliff Street.
WA Maritime Museum Fremantle: HMAS Ovens Submarine and America’s Cup Winner Australia II
WA Maritime Museum Fremantle – HMAS Ovens submarine tours, Australia II yacht, $15 admission. Waterfront Victoria Quay. Family-friendly naval heritage museum.
Whiteman Park Perth: Free Bushland, Caversham Wildlife, Vintage Trams – 25km Family Day
Whiteman Park – 3,700 hectares free bushland park 25km NE Perth. Caversham Wildlife Park, vintage trams/trains, transport museums. Family-friendly, free entry.
Yanchep National Park: Koalas, Crystal Cave, Wildflowers – 56km Coastal Nature Escape
Yanchep National Park – free-roaming koalas, Crystal Cave tours, wildflowers, Loch McNess. 56km north Perth. $15 entry. Family day-trip, nature, caving.