Action and adventure in Perth

The scope of action and adventure activities in the Perth region is outstanding with fun-filled adventures and activities catering to all age groups.

Even in the heart of Perth city action is on the doorstep, from positive energy billowing in the sails of pleasure craft sailing the Swan River, to office workers pounding the pavement on their daily jog around the river's foreshore.

In Perth city, you can grab your mates and hire a sail boat, go parasailing, soar through the skies on a scenic helicopter flight or explore the river waters in a catamaran, canoe or jetski.

Perth city also has a comprehensive network of cycle and dual-use paths. One of the most popular routes for leisure cyclists and walkers is a circuit around the Swan River foreshore in front of the city skyscrapers. Riverside routes are clearly signposted and detailed cycle maps can be obtained from most metropolitan bicycle retailers. For visitors to Perth, you can hire bikes from a bike hire service located near the Esplanade Park.

Yachting is also a hugely popular activity on the lower reaches of Perth's Swan River, where calm water and reliable sea breezes create ideal sailing conditions.

Whether it's action along the coast, hiking in the great outdoors or soaring through the sky in a hot air balloon, in the Experience Perth region, you're sure to find an activity that caters to your sense of adventure all within a very short distance of the city.