Lonely PlanetSep 29, 2026
The Ultimate 2 Days in Perth, Australia
This two-day Perth itinerary is full of unmissable sights, sips and sea views.
25 things in this story
- New Edition BookshopPlaceLocal fiction, design titles and Fremantle histories
- Moores Building Art SpaceGalleryFormer merchant warehouse hosting contemporary exhibitions
- Moore & MooreRestaurantLeafy courtyard cafe
- JapingkaGalleryShows exceptional Indigenous works from across Australia
- Shipwreck Galleries of the Western Australian MuseumMuseumCompelling story of the Batavia
- Fremantle PrisonSightConvict-era prison with foreboding walls
- Little CreaturesRestaurantBrewery with waterfront views of Freo's harbor
- Running with ThievesPubBrewery by South Beach
- Gage RoadsPubBrewery
- Elsewhere
- Kings ParkParkPerth, AustraliaExcellent views of the city and Swan River
- Swan RiverTrailPerth, AustraliaSilvery expanse viewed from Kings Park
- Perth's Botanic GardenSightPerth, AustraliaShowcase of indigenous plants, riotous wildflowers in spring
- Federation WalkwayTrailPerth, AustraliaStriking glass and steel elevated bridge
- WildflowerRestaurantPerth, AustraliaPresents local ingredients attuned to the Noongar calendar
- Long ChimRestaurantPerth, AustraliaAuthentic Thai dishes in a bustling downstairs space
- PostRestaurantPerth, AustraliaModern Italian in an elegant space
- PetitionPubPerth, AustraliaSeasonal creative cuisine paired with wine or beer
- Bar LoveBarPerth, AustraliaRetro-leaning cocktail den
- Mechanics InstituteBarPerth, AustraliaTerrace perfect for sinking back WA craft beers
- GeishaNightclubPerth, AustraliaLong-running favorite for house and techno
- Perth MintMuseumPerth, AustraliaGold Exhibition showcases bullion and bling
- Elizabeth QuayNeighborhoodPerth, AustraliaCatch a Captain Cook Cruises departure to Fremantle
- FremantleNeighborhoodPerth, AustraliaPort town with well-preserved Victorian townscape
- Alabama SongRestaurantPerth, Australia
- Joe's Juice JointRestaurantPerth, Australia