Best Perth Day Trips & Things to Do

Fun for the Entire Family

One of the great things about Australia tour packages is that they cater to every type of visitor. So, if you are travelling with children, rest assured that kid-friendly attractions will be on your itinerary.

For families with kids activities in Perth include visits to various museums, amusement parks and pristine beaches with sparkling sand to play in. There are also numerous scenic and exciting walking tours, thrilling day trips, and other fun things to do in Perth for all ages!

Or, grab your camera and head out to sea on Western Australia's largest whale watching vessel. You and your kids can share in the excitement of watching the magnificent humpback whales migrating along the coast.

Apart from the majestic whales, other exciting marine life tours that kids will love include the chance to swim with playful wild dolphins, or a trip to Seal Island on a glass-bottomed boat. A picnic is out on scenic Penguin Island also offers great family fun. This beautiful island is home to a colony of over 1,000 penguins.

Wine and Food Tours in Perth

Among the fun things to do in Perth is joining one of the themed tours of the city. For example, you can taste amazing food throughout Perth on a foodie tour. You can join a tour of select Perth bars or go on a guided whisky walking tour.

Other foodie options include cooking lessons featuring various cuisines from around the world. You can learn to prepare simple yet flavorful dishes based on South American Street food, classic French Bistro cooking or the Spanish Cantina style. If you are looking to delve into Asian cooking techniques then be sure to sign up for an appetizing Thai or Vietnamese cooking class.

When thinking of things to do in Western Australia, wine tours will have to rank high on your list. While you stay in Perth, take advantage of the chance to join a variety of day trips from Perth on a Margaret River and Swan Valley to sample fine wines.

• Margaret River – Stop by the picturesque bays of Cape Naturaliste to watch bottlenose dolphins at play then journey into wine country to sample the distinct flavor of the region's wines at local wineries.

• Swan Valley – Scrumptious wines and cheese await you if you choose to venture in to the Swan Valley. Let experts show you how the region's famous cheeses and wines are made. Join in the fun of a cooking challenge and savor a wine tasting session as you learn about the region's history.

Exciting Day Trips from Perth

Western Australia definitely has a wild side and it's all yours to explore on a day trip from Perth. Hop aboard a comfortable modern tour bus that's built for maximum sightseeing! You'll be awed by the stunning landscapes along the way as you venture out to amazing attractions such as:

• Wave Rock – This magnificent rock formation is shaped like a 46-foot high and 360-foot long breaking ocean wave! Walk along the base and over the top of the wave and be captivated by this marvel of nature.

• The Pinnacles – Journey out to the arid desert to find an eerie display of thousands of huge ancient limestone pillars made up of shells. These amazing natural structures are remnants of a time when the region was completely under the sea!

• The Valley of the Giants – Walk 131 feet up in the air through the canopy of giant centuries-old Red Tingle trees. This wheelchair-safe walkway takes you down to the forest floor for a guided tour of the Ancient Empire.