Nature And Wildlife In Perth | Destination Perth

Perth offers a smorgasbord of nature and wildlife experiences.

From beautiful nature parks and reserves, unique wildlife encounters, world-class walking trails. There are many beautiful nature and national parks to visit within a very easy drive of Perth City. The Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) has set up many initiatives to make parks more accessible to locals and visitors alike with the Nearer to Nature program an excellent example.

Visit the nearest visitor centre for maps or visit Department of Parks and Wildlife for a full list of parks. Perth is also renowned for its stunning wildflowers in spring, fantastic walking and cycling trails and unique wildlife encounters with dolphins, seals, penguins, Quokkas and more!

Nature's Calendar

WA boasts an amazing line up of spectacular natural events. Regularly occurring at particular times or seasons of the year, these natural events offer unique opportunities for visitors to be touched by nature.

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Wildlife Encounters in Perth

Perth and surrounds is home to diverse wildlife experiences and natural wonders to discover, from marine life to marsupials.

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Whale Watching in Perth

WA's Humpback Highway experiences the largest whale migration in the Southern Hemisphere, eee them on a whale watching cruise from September to November. From March to May you can see Blue Whales on a cruise to the Perth Canyon.

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Wildflower Season in Perth

Enjoy WA's precious natural treasures at a number of sights around Perth and surrounds from September - November.

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Nature and Wildlife Tours

From swimming with wild dolphins and kayaking with seals to feeding kangaroos and meeting koalas you'll find heaps of nature and wildlife tours in Perth

Perth-Tours WA

Perth-Tours WA is a Western Australian accredited business that specialises in entertaining visitors to have memorable holiday experiences.

Blue Destiny Boat Charters

Blue Destiny Boat Charters is a 68ft catamaran surveyed for up to 100 guests at Rottnest Island and Swan River.

Two Feet & a Heartbeat Tours

Get the inside scoop on the greatest spots and hidden gems with a friendly local as your guide.

Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to protecting and caring for some of Western Australia’s most threatened native wildlife.

Mandurah Cruises

Experience the best of Perth | Western Australia's incredible natural environment on a dolphin cruise or luxury seafood adventure with Mandurah Cruises.

Perth Hills Mountain Bike Tours

Get on your bike! E-bike tours for all levels of fitness and ages 16 - 99.

Simply Trekking

Simply Trekking help families and youths reconnect through adventure and outdoor education.

The Hike Collective

We would love to warmly welcome you to our hiking community. Your safe place to find solice in movement, connection, and nature.

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Perth Walking Trails

Explore Perth's natural and heritage attractions along one of many tracks and trails.

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Perth Cycle Trails

Perth has a comprehensive network of cycle and dual-use paths in the central city and beyond. Find some of the most popular routes for leisure and mountain cyclists in Perth.

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Perth Wildflower Trails

Enjoy these precious natural treasures at a number of sights around Perth and surrounds from September - November each year. See the beauty of the wildflowers along one of the many tracks and trails throughout Perth.

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Nature and Wildlife Attractions

Perth boasts a diverse wildlife experiences and natural to discover and wildlife to interact with

Penguin Island

Just a five minute ferry ride across the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, Penguin Island is an unspoilt nature reserve and a popular day trip destinations.

Toodyay Fairytale Farm

A unique fairytale and nursery rhyme theme park with friendly farm animals, outdoor games, a maze and vintage toy museum.

Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo is a WA icon filled with lush gardens and naturalistic exhibits that are home to 1,300 animals from around the world.

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

It enjoys sweeping views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, the city skyline and the Darling Ranges to the east.

Perth City

Travelers, visitors and locals alike head to the City of Perth as the destination of choice to shop, dine and play. Stay awhile and be spoiled with Perth’s reliably sunny weather and laid back

City of Stirling

City of Stirling is the beaches lovers home, with some of Perth's most famous coastline.

City of Wanneroo

The City of Wanneroo is home to some of our most intriguing historical sites, pristine nature reserves and a variety of activities and experiences just 25km north of Perth.

The Bibbulmun Track

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.

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National, Nature and Marine Parks

Discover some stunning scenery on offer in the national, nature and marine parks of Perth and surrounds which you can explore by foot, bike, or snorkel!

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Plan Your Trip to Perth

Start planning your visit by finding out what to do in Perth during the day and night. See all accommodation, tours, attractions, activities, food and drink and retail in Perth.

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.

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Tours in Perth

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 (Derbarl Yerrigan).

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Attractions in Perth

There's plenty of attractions to choose from in Perth and surrounds, with fun-filled activities for all ages.

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Food and Drink in Perth

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.

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Retail in Perth

Perth offers a host of shopping options to choose from - stock up on the latest fashions, buy unique art or head to a local market.

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Winter in Perth

Winter in Perth means clear skies, cooler days and plenty of things to see and do.

Perth Holiday Offers

Experience the best of Perth this season with these great accommodation, attraction, tour and food and beverage offers and deals.

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What's on in Perth this season

Snuggle up for a season filled with warming winter events - find out what's on this winter in Perth!

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