Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies will love the range of adventurous things to do in Perth.
Whether it’s on the water, on land or in the air, you're sure to find an activity that caters to your sense of adventure all within Perth City and surrounds.
With pristine beaches and winding rivers, Perth is the perfect place for adventurous water-based activities. Kayak on the Swan River, jet ski in Mandurah, learn to surf at Scarborough Beach, snorkel at Rottnest Island or go on a deep-sea fishing adventure.
Watersports
Find some of Australia's best surfing boarding beaches just a quick drive from Perth or explore our many rivers and waterways on a kayak. Or try something new and give stand-up paddle boarding a go!
With a long stretch of coastline, islands, marine life and numerous shipwrecks just offshore, divers and snorkelers won't be disappointed with the excellent underwater opportunities awaiting them.
Fishing can be enjoyed all along the magnificent Perth coastlines, lakes and rivers whether you're a keen fisherman or someone who just wants to give it a go.
Explore Perth's waterways with ferry cruises to Penguin and Rottnest Islands, cruises through Mandurah's scenic canals, adventures aboard an 1850's style tall ship, jetboating and more.
From September - December humpback whales pass close to the Perth coast allowing a unique opportunity to see these amazing creatures up close on a whale watching adventure.
Do you feel the need for speed? Or perhaps you just like exploring the great outdoors. Well, Perth has you covered! The city offers a wide range of activities and tours for those seeking adventures with the earth beneath their feet (or wheels!) as well as fantastic sports such as golf.
National, nature and marine parks
Get back to nature and discover stunning scenery, fantastic walk and cycle trails and unique flora and fauna in the varios national, nature and marine parks of Perth and surrounds.
Perth has a comprehensive network of cycle and dual-use paths in the central city and beyond. Here are some of the most popular routes for leisure and mountain cyclists.
Blessed with a Mediterranean climate, Perth is the perfect destination for setting out on foot or bike and discovering the many self-guided trails in the region.
Perth's clear blue skies and variety of scenic landscapes are ideal for creating spectacular golf courses. Golfers are spoilt for choice, from world-renowned resort courses to lush public layouts available for very reasonable rates.
From the exhilarating thrill of a skydive, to the tranquillity of a hot air balloon ride and scenic flights to Rottnest Island, there's an adventure based aviation experience guaranteed to get your adrenalin rushing.
Scenic flights
Take a scenic flight down the Swan River and over the city, be amazed by the beauty of the river and beaches by night, fly over Fremantle and across the ocean to Rottnest Island or fly a plane yourself!
Choose from a variety of drop zones around the region, from the city to the Avon Valley and even directly onto the beach in Mandurah and Rottnest Island. Or, if you're not quite ready for the real thing, try indoor skydiving!
A scenic flight with a difference! Take a helicopter over to Rottnest Island, The Pinnacles and Swan Valley or enjoy scenic flights of Perth City, Fremantle, Hillarys and the Sunset Coast.
You can go hot air ballooning in the Avon Valley from early April to late November. Float gently above the patchwork of hills, rivers and historical towns at sunrise, finishing your adventure with a champagne breakfast.
Boutique Cruise offers small group private boat Charters on the Swan river, Rottnest or Carnac island. Grab your friends and family for a fun day out...
Located on the shores of beautiful Shoalwater Bay, Perth Wildlife Encounters (formerly Rockingham Wild Encounters) operates a ferry service to Penguin...
Whale Watch Western Australia tours are operating as usual. Videos and virtual tours are also being loaded to their website and Facebook page with the...
Whiteman Park is a unique conservation and recreation reserve, covering 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities just 25 minutes from...
The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world's great long distance walk trails, stretching nearly 1000kms from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills to Albany. It...
Come down and experience the best surf school on Perth's coastline. A friendly, experienced and energetic team of surfing instructors will guide you...
Come celebrate the longest running and most iconic event in WA, the Perth Royal Show! The Perth Royal Show is returning for 2021 with a huge 25% OFF all entry...
WA’s biggest free youth surf, skate and street event, the Drug Aware Groundswell Festival, is returning to Scarborough for its 8th instalment! The epic festival...
The 2021 Optus WAFL Grand Final is returning to Optus Stadium – the home of WA Football. Back in 2018, Optus Stadium hosted the first ever WAFL Grand Final...
The 2021-22 Ascot Racing Carnival kicks off with Crown Perth Opening Day on 9 October and runs right through to TABtouch Perth Cup Day on 1 January 2022, for...
Experience a country show and enjoy the entertainment, displays and exhibitions at the Toodyay Showgrounds on Saturday 10 October. The Toodyay Agricultural Show...
Get ready to soak up the atmosphere of TABtouch Melbourne Cup Day at Ascot Racecourse with 'the race that stops the nation!' Ascot Racecourse is the only place...
Where beachside meets trackside, the Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup & Carnival is Australia's most unique racing experience. Join this exciting celebration of...
The AusCycling BMX National Championships will attract some of the Australia’s best BMX riders to Perth. Australia's premier BMX race week will take place at...
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Accommodation in Perth
You'll find a diverse range of accommodation to suit all budgets and styles all across Perth from five-star resorts to caravan parks.
Tours around Perth and surrounds take you to some of the most exciting and interesting holiday spots from hot air ballooning in the Avon Valley to cruising the Swan River.
Whether its dining in an elegant restaurant overlooking the river or sampling local wines, Perth boasts an extensive buffet from which to delight your tastebuds.
Perth comes alive with colour in Spring with stunning wildflowers, amazing wildlife encounters and a variety of events and festivals to keep you busy all season long... that's Perth in spring.
Perth Holiday Offers
See the latest holiday offers available in Perth this season and book your Perth staycation.
The spring school holidays are coming up from 25 September to 10 October 2021, and there are plenty of fun things for kids and families to do in Perth.
WA's Humpback Highway experiences the largest whale migration in the Southern Hemisphere. From September - December, their journey south brings them close to Perth's coast - the perfect opportunity for an encounter on an thrilling whale watching cruise.
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in Perth on Tuesday 2 November, at a number of venues across Perth, from fancy hotel ballrooms to your favourite local bar.
Get your spook on this Halloween in Perth Join in lots of Halloween fun in Perth with some fun events and activities over the weekend of 30 & 31 October!
