Perth attractions

With this ticket, you will be able to get on-board the ferry between Fremantle and Rottnest Island. You will be able to choose from two different departure times, allowing you to customize your day at Perth’s favorite island paradise. After landing on Rottnest Island’s visitor center, you will be able to commence your day as per your preferences and interests.

Enjoy the relaxed casual environment of Rottnest Island, one of the most unique islands in the world, just off the coast of Perth. After cruising down the Swan River and across the open ocean, you’ll arrive on the island, ready to begin your full-day adventure. Explore the island by bike (the only form of transport – cars are not allowed), discover secluded beaches, snorkel among the reefs and meet the local wildlife. You have the option to depart from Perth or Fremantle.

Hop on a ferry from Perth or Fremantle to Rottnest Island for a day of exploring the stunning island. Enjoy a 90-minute coach tour of the island. You'll learn from commentary by a knowledgeable guide and make stops at Wadjemup Lighthouse and the West End. In the afternoon enjoy free time to explore the island’s beautiful beaches, walking trails, car-free roads and historical sites at your leisure, before catching the ferry back to the mainland.

This 2.5-hour cruise will allow you to embark on a scenic river journey from Perth to Fremantle and back. On board a cruise boat, you’ll sail through Swan River and have a chance to see breathtaking views that can only be viewed from the water. You’ll see Perth’s impressive Bell Tower, the restored Swan Brewery and Kings Park and Botanic Garden. You’ll also catch a glimpse of Royal Perth Yacht Club as well as Perth’s charming mansions and Fremantle’s inner harbor. To complete your tour, your captain will offer valuable historical and cultural commentary, allowing you to make the most out of the cruise.

On this tour you'll have a chance to enjoy the wilds of Western Australia before barbecuing under starry desert skies. You’ll start the tour with a stop at giant sand dunes, where you can try your hand at sand boarding. Your guide will then take you to a picturesque bay where during migration season you can spot humpback whales. Here you'll also learn about local flora used by the indigenous people of Australia for sustenance and medicine. Once at the Pinnacles Desert, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a barbecue dinner under the stars with a glass of wine. Using powerful telescopes, you can gaze at the fringes of the galaxy before listening to Dreamtime stories passed down from the world’s first astronomers, the indigenous people of Australia.

Departing daily from Perth, SeaLink Rottnest Island provides a excellent value ferry service to Perth’s favourite island paradise, Rottnest Island. With hospitality trained staff on board you can expect premium customer service and a friendly smile to welcome you.

Go behind the scenes at the Prix Versailles 2019 Most Beautiful Stadium in the World. This in-depth walking tour that caters for all ages and abilities takes you deep inside Optus Stadium and through the areas you normally don’t get to see. Tour the changerooms of the Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles and the Perth Scorchers in this all-encompassing tour. You’ll get to view the field of play from some of the best vantage points when you enter the stunning Victory Lounge and explore the incredible Coaches Room. Alongside your family or friends, you’ll also get to sit at ground level on the benches usually occupied by the stars of the game. Take a moment to imagine you’re an AFL coach or part of the sports media when you take a walk through the state-of-the-art Dennis Commetti Media Centre. Finish your tour by enjoying incredible views of the Swan River, Matagarup Bridge and the Perth Skyline.

Explore Perth on a hop-on hop-off tour, with commentary provided as you travel by double-decker bus to Perth’s most famous attractions, including Kings Park and the Botanic Gardens, Swan River, The Bell Tower, Perth Mint, Optus Stadium and Crown Perth. For more information including timetable please look at the Perth Explorer web site. Also buy direct on perthexplorer com au web site for savings on all tours.  Multi lingual commentary available in English; French; German; Spanish; Italian; Malay; Indonesian; Mandarin; Japanese; Korean; Hindi and a children's channel (in English). Jump on and off at any stop throughout the day. The complete circuit takes just under 2 hours.

The Western Australian coastline between Perth and Rottnest offers some of the most unique whale watching opportunities in the world - those of the Southern humpback. Within minutes of leaving the harbour, these majestic whales can be sighted enjoying the lukewarm waters of the Indian Ocean. As the only Western Australia company to offer on onboard experienced marine biologists, you are assured of a fascinating and in depth explanation on these unique marine animals.

Join us on tour for a Pinnacles Day Tour exploring some of the West Coast’s most stunning natural regions. Enjoy a star-studded adventure of twinkling twilight and wildlife in the native wonderland of the Pinnacles. • Visit the Pinnacles in Nambung National Park without all the day tour crowds • Watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean panoramic landscape • Take a stroll along the Hangover Bay coast and spectacular views from Nilgen Lookout. • Take in the views of the incredible sand dunes from the Guilderton Lookout (*replaces Lancelin) • Learn about the Dreamtime and Aboriginal astronomy • Stargaze with our Telescope (conditions permitting) • Enjoy a locally sourced Australian picnic dinner under the outback stars. *Due to the temporary closure of Lancelin Lookout, we’ll be visiting Guilderton for breathtaking views of the sand dunes at sunset. Facilities include toilets and a cafe at the carpark.

The Perth Mint offers a unique combination of attractions which allow you to experience all the magic, allure and wonder of gold. Founded in 1899 on the cusp of the greatest gold rush in Australia’s history, the Mint is custodian to one of Western Australia’s oldest heritage sites and is a magnificent reminder of the State’s golden beginnings. Bringing the story of Western Australian gold to life, the darkened halls of the Gold Exhibition offer multimedia presentations, interactive displays, historic images and aged artefacts, which all combine to form the backdrop to the array of dazzling pure gold exhibits. Embark on the emotive journey of gold discovery, marvel at the largest gold coin ever made, view an impressive collection of natural gold nuggets, watch how molten gold is poured to form a solid gold bar, discover the value of your weight in gold, and much more!

Discover Rottnest Island by bicycle and experience over 63 beaches and 20 bays as you explore this unique A Class Reserve. Cycling is environmentally friendly and a fun recreational activity for all ages. As Rottnest Island has essentially no cars, cycling is one of the best ways to get around the Island. Experience Rottnest like the locals do!

Escape the city lights and experience the Pinnacles at their most magical on this sunset-to-stars adventure along Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Designed to avoid the crowds, this tour blends epic coastal scenery, ancient landscapes, and unforgettable stargazing. Travel north from Perth to scenic coastal lookouts like Guilderton Beach Lookout, where white sand dunes meet the turquoise Indian Ocean. Depending on conditions, explore Nilgen Nature Reserve’s native bushland or enjoy a relaxed walk at Hangover Bay, with chances to spot marine life offshore. Arrive at Nambung National Park as the afternoon light fades and the crowds disperse. Wander among the otherworldly limestone pillars of the Pinnacles Desert at sunset, when shifting colours transform the landscape. As night falls, enjoy a locally sourced picnic dinner before stargazing under some of WA’s darkest skies using a telescope, learning about planets and constellations.

There is no better way to combine a delicious lunch and a wonderful cruise on the magnificent Swan River than on our Swan River Lunch Cruise. Available from Perth, this unique cruise includes a buffet of Western Australia’s abundant seasonal fresh produce as well as full bar facilities on board. Upon boarding the vessel you are shown to your reserved table. Enjoy Captain's commentary during the cruise downstream to the port city of Fremantle. Upon the return journey, you are invited to enjoy the hot buffet complemented by seasonal salads, all followed by a scrumptious dessert buffet. With a fully stocked bar on board why not enhance your light lunch with an ice cold beer, chilled chardonnay or smooth shiraz.

Explore beautiful Rottnest Island in air-conditioned comfort. Board a high speed ferry at Hillarys Boat Harbour for a 45 minute crossing to Rottnest Island. Explore the main Settlement, nearby beaches and meet the friendly quokkas before embarking on a 90-minute guided bus tour. Enjoy running commentary from your driver whilst taking in the historical, cultural and natural points of interest at Rottnest Island.