Perth (Nyungar: Boorloo) is the capital city of Western Australia. It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023.
Perth lies along the estuary of the Swan River, 12 miles (19 km) above that river’s mouth, which forms the inner harbour of neighbouring Fremantle. The city, the fourth largest in Australia, is the centre of a metropolitan area containing about three-fourths of the state’s population.
Embrace the best of both worlds in Perth, where soft-sand beaches and scenic parks meet a thriving metropolis of small bars, creative restaurants and curated street art.
The Bell Tower is one of the most unique things to see in Perth! Have a go at chiming a historic bell, learn about the ancient art of bell ringing, and discover the history of the 12 bells that came…
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Perth (2026) - Must-See Attractions
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This epic seven-day, self-drive road trip begins in Perth, travels through the wildflower blanketed terrain at Coalseam Conservation Park to Kalbarri, inland through WA's outback region and back to Perth through the charming towns and stunning scenery of the Avon Valley.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and is the most isolated capital city of over 1,000,000 people in the world. Perth sprawls along a flat coastal plain, centred along the Swan River and bounded by the Darling Scarp to the east and the Indian Ocean coastline in the west.