Claisebrook Cove – How Perth Turned a Gasworks Into a Waterfront Precinct
Claisebrook Cove East Perth: riverside boardwalk, waterfront cafes, cycling and Saturday Parkrun on the site of a former gasworks. Free access, 5 min from CBD.
Author: Jamie Evans
Caversham Wildlife Park – The Complete Guide to Australia’s Native Animals Up Close
Caversham Wildlife Park: 200+ species, hand-feed kangaroos, koala photos, penguin feeding and farm shows. A$35 adults/A$16 kids, in Whiteman Park, 25km from Perth.
City Beach Perth – White Sand, Safe Swimming, and Coastal Dining Just 12 Minutes from the CBD
City Beach Perth: rock-groyne protected swimming, cafes on Challenger Parade, free parking, lifeguard patrol October to April. 12 minutes from the CBD.
Bold Park Perth – The Insider’s Guide to 437 Hectares of Coastal Bushland and Rottnest Views
Bold Park Perth: 437 hectares of free bushland, 14km of trails, and Reabold Hill (85m) for the highest views on the Swan Coastal Plain. Best in spring.
Crystal Cave Yanchep – Perth’s Underground Limestone Wonder and Half-Day Adventure
Crystal Cave, Yanchep National Park: Perth’s only accessible metropolitan tourist cave, a 45-minute drive north of the city. Guided-tour-only access, current pricing, and how to pair it with the free Koala Boardwalk and Loch McNess walk for a fuller day.
Fremantle Markets Perth – 130 Years of Fresh Produce & Local Character
Fremantle Markets: trading since a 1975 restoration of the original 1897 building, with 150-plus stallholders selling fresh produce, food and crafts across Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. Hours, history, and what locals know about timing a visit.
Fremantle Prison Tours – UNESCO World Heritage, Tunnels & True Crime – Choosing the Right Tour
Fremantle Prison: a UNESCO World Heritage-listed convict-built prison, first occupied in 1855 and operating until 1991, now offering five distinct tours including the physically demanding underground Tunnels Tour. Pricing, tour comparisons, and what locals recommend for a first visit.
John Forrest National Park – Western Australia’s Oldest Park – Waterfalls, Trails, and Full-Day Adventure
John Forrest National Park: Western Australia’s oldest national park, 24km east of Perth, with Hovea and National Park Falls, trails from a short 2.2km loop to a demanding 15km walk, and the heritage Swan View Tunnel. Entry fees, trail options, and what locals know about timing a visit.
His Majesty’s Theatre Perth – Australia’s Last Edwardian Baroque Playhouse & Insider Visiting Tips
His Majesty’s Theatre Perth: Australia’s only working Edwardian Baroque playhouse, opened 1904. WA Ballet and Opera, free museum, backstage tours, CBD location.
Hyde Park Perth – Inner-City Swans, Picnics, and Leederville Café Culture
Hyde Park Perth: black swans, twin lakes, spring jacarandas and a 5-minute walk to Leederville’s café strip. Free, central and genuinely local.