Lonely PlanetSep 29
The Ultimate 2 Days in Perth, Australia
This two-day Perth itinerary is full of unmissable sights, sips and sea views.
Port town with well-preserved Victorian townscape
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- Kings ParkParkExcellent views of the city and Swan River
- Swan RiverTrailSilvery expanse viewed from Kings Park
- Perth's Botanic GardenSightShowcase of indigenous plants, riotous wildflowers in spring
- Federation WalkwayTrailStriking glass and steel elevated bridge
- WildflowerRestaurantPresents local ingredients attuned to the Noongar calendar
- Long ChimRestaurantAuthentic Thai dishes in a bustling downstairs space
- PostRestaurantModern Italian in an elegant space
- PetitionPubSeasonal creative cuisine paired with wine or beer
- Bar LoveBarRetro-leaning cocktail den
- Mechanics InstituteBarTerrace perfect for sinking back WA craft beers
- GeishaNightclubLong-running favorite for house and techno
- Perth MintMuseumGold Exhibition showcases bullion and bling
- Elizabeth QuayNeighborhoodCatch a Captain Cook Cruises departure to Fremantle
- FremantleNeighborhoodPort town with well-preserved Victorian townscape
- Alabama SongRestaurant
- Joe's Juice JointRestaurant
- Elsewhere
- New Edition BookshopPlaceFremantle, AustraliaLocal fiction, design titles and Fremantle histories
- Moores Building Art SpaceGalleryFremantle, AustraliaFormer merchant warehouse hosting contemporary exhibitions
- Moore & MooreRestaurantFremantle, AustraliaLeafy courtyard cafe
- JapingkaGalleryFremantle, AustraliaShows exceptional Indigenous works from across Australia
- Shipwreck Galleries of the Western Australian MuseumMuseumFremantle, AustraliaCompelling story of the Batavia
- Fremantle PrisonSightFremantle, AustraliaConvict-era prison with foreboding walls
- Little CreaturesRestaurantFremantle, AustraliaBrewery with waterfront views of Freo's harbor
- Running with ThievesPubFremantle, AustraliaBrewery by South Beach
- Gage RoadsPubFremantle, AustraliaBrewery