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.
Complete guide to Hillarys Boat Harbour near Perth. AQWA, ferries, whale watching, family beach, dining. Plan your visit.
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 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’s flagship museum with 8 free galleries, Otto the whale, dinosaurs, interactive exhibits. Perth Cultural Centre. Top 10 TripAdvisor attraction.
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 tours, Australia II yacht, $15 admission. Waterfront Victoria Quay. Family-friendly naval heritage museum.
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 – free-roaming koalas, Crystal Cave tours, wildflowers, Loch McNess. 56km north Perth. $15 entry. Family day-trip, nature, caving.