Perth event weekends: what to do between sessions
Sunny and remote: Kings Park, Indian Ocean beaches, quokkas on Rottnest Island and the Swan Valley wineries.
Events we cover in Perth
Arriving
Perth airport (PER) has trains to the city in 20 minutes.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Northbridge | Nightlife. |
| Mid-range | CBD and Elizabeth Quay | River views. |
| Splurge | Fremantle and Cottesloe | Beach hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Ibis Perth
- Mid-range: Pan Pacific Perth
- Splurge: COMO The Treasury
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Perth Zoo.
- AQWA aquarium.
Rainy-day backups
- WA Museum Boola Bardip.
Free things to do
- Kings Park.
- Cottesloe beach.
Getting around
- Transperth trains and buses; Optus Stadium has its own station.
- Tap on with a contactless card on trains, trams, buses and ferries in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.
- Uber, DiDi and taxis are easy; distances outside the centres are long.