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Backpacking in Perth and surrounds

Perth and surrounds offers all you need for your backpacking adventure in the CITY + COAST + COUNTRY.

We cater to nature, wildlife and sports enthusiasts alike as well as plenty of sun, sea, sand and surf.


Accommodation

A range of accommodation options available for budget travellers in Perth.

Perth City YHA

PERTH CITY YHA
Perth City YHA is 4.5-star backpacker hostel in the heart of the Perth city features internet, wifi, games room, pool, kitchen, library, TV room, laundtry, café and more.

Kookaburra Dreams Travellers Overnighter

KOOKABURRA DREAMS TRAVELLERS OVERNIGHTERS
Located in a 1884 refurbished stone building in the main street of York, Kookaburra Dreams features full continental breakfast, laundry facilities and air-con.

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Things to see and do

There are some fantastic things to see and do in Perth and surrounds that are sure to get you pumping! Here are some ideas:

Swim with wild dolphins in Rockingham

SWIM WITH WILD DOLPHINS
Swim with bottle-nosed dolphins in their natural environment with Rockingham Wild Ecounters. This is an amazing experience you'll never forget!

Skydiving

GO SKYDIVING
Ever wanted to jump out of a plane? Then take the plunge and skydive with Skydive Express. Don't forget to check out the amazing views of Perth on your way down!

Windward Balloon Adventures

TRY HOT AIR BALLOONING
The Avon Valley is the ultimate place to experience the enchantment of a hot air balloon ride with Windward Balloon Adventures or Avon Valley Ballooning.

Surfing lessons

LEARN TO SURF
Make the most of Perth's warm weather, white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waters with a lesson in surfing. You'll have heaps of fun and meet other travellers too. Find out more.

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Useful information

STUDY IN PERTH
Perth offers the variety and execitment an International student my need while intimate enough for the city to maintain its famously relaxed and friendly character.

COME ON A WORKING HOLIDAY
A working holiday in Perth offers something for everyone - sun, adventure, an awesome natural environment and friendly people. Whether you are taking a gap year or a career break we invite you to come and explore the working holiday opportunities for yourself.

BACKPACKING WA
Find out everything you need to know about backpacking through Perth and Western Australia including how to travel on a budget, events, how getting around and more.

Meet quokkas on Rottnest Island

Meet quokkas on Rottnest Island

Cycling down a beach in Perth

Cycling down a Perth beach

Picnic on the foreshore in Mandurah

Picnic on the foreshore in Mandurah

Get around Perth on the free CAT service

Get around Perth on the free CAT service

Studying in Perth

Studying in Perth

Sandboarding in Lancelin

Sandboarding in Lancelin