Nature And Wildlife In Perth | Destination Perth

Perth offers a smorgasbord of nature and wildlife experiences.

From beautiful nature parks and reserves, unique wildlife encounters, world-class walking trails. There are many beautiful nature and national parks to visit within a very easy drive of Perth City. The Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) has set up many initiatives to make parks more accessible to locals and visitors alike with the Nearer to Nature program an excellent example.

Visit the nearest visitor centre for maps or visit Department of Parks and Wildlife for a full list of parks. Perth is also renowned for its stunning wildflowers in spring, fantastic walking and cycling trails and unique wildlife encounters with dolphins, seals, penguins, Quokkas and more!

Nature's Calendar

WA boasts an amazing line up of spectacular natural events. Regularly occurring at particular times or seasons of the year, these natural events offer unique opportunities for visitors to be touched by nature.

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Wildlife Encounters in Perth

Perth and surrounds is home to diverse wildlife experiences and natural wonders to discover, from marine life to marsupials.

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Whale Watching in Perth

WA's Humpback Highway experiences the largest whale migration in the Southern Hemisphere, eee them on a whale watching cruise from September to November. From March to May you can see Blue Whales on a cruise to the Perth Canyon.

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Wildflower Season in Perth

Enjoy WA's precious natural treasures at a number of sights around Perth and surrounds from September - November.

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Nature and Wildlife Tours

From swimming with wild dolphins and kayaking with seals to feeding kangaroos and meeting koalas you'll find heaps of nature and wildlife tours in Perth

Blue Destiny Boat Charters

Blue Destiny Boat Charters is a 68ft catamaran surveyed for up to 100 guests at Rottnest Island and Swan River.

Perth Wildlife Encounters

Operating a range of eco-tours including award-winning Swim with Wild Dolphins cruise and cruises to Penguin and Seal Island Cruises.

Perth-Tours WA

Perth-Tours WA is a Western Australian accredited business that specialises in entertaining visitors to have memorable holiday experiences.

Capture the Light Photographic Tours

Join Capture the Light Photographic Tours on a small group tour (maximum of 10 guaranteed) or a customised private tour from half a day up to 3 weeks to some of Western Australia’s lesser known and

GPS Adventure Tours WA

GPS Adventure Tours WA is a small group tour operator specialising in wildlife and nature based eco tours that are suitable for the whole family.

Tours with a Twist

Small bus tours are more personal, meet new people, make new friends, relax and let us do the work for you.

Off the Beaten Track WA

Unique hiking experiences, nature based walking tours and camping adventures in Western Australia.

Capricorn Seakayaking

Penguin and Seal Island Kayaking Wildlife Adventure Tour, through Shoalwater Islands Marine Park in Rockingham.

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Perth Walking Trails

Explore Perth's natural and heritage attractions along one of many tracks and trails.

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Perth Cycle Trails

Perth has a comprehensive network of cycle and dual-use paths in the central city and beyond. Find some of the most popular routes for leisure and mountain cyclists in Perth.

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Perth Wildflower Trails

Enjoy these precious natural treasures at a number of sights around Perth and surrounds from September - November each year. See the beauty of the wildflowers along one of the many tracks and trails throughout Perth.

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Nature and Wildlife Attractions

Perth boasts a diverse wildlife experiences and natural to discover and wildlife to interact with

Avon Valley

The picturesque Avon Valley is a colourful patchwork of gently rolling hills and winding streams set the backdrop for peaceful drives and countryside getaways.

City of South Perth

City of South Perth is packed with places to discover, explore and experience including food and wine, shopping, attractions and the South Perth Foreshore.

Araluen Botanic Park

Nestled in a deep forested valley in the Darling Range, Araluen Botanic Park is an extraordinary garden in a breathtakingly beautiful bushland setting.

Yanchep Lavender Farm

Yanchep Lavender Farm is a great family attraction North of Perth, tasty snacks, gifts, lavender essential oils, lotions, beauty and household products.

Cohunu Koala Park

Cohunu Koala Park is located on fourteen hectares of natural Australian bushland just 40 minutes from the city of Perth in Western Australia.

AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia

An awesome underwater adventure awaits you at AQWA! What will you discover?

Perth Observatory

WA's oldest observatory located 25km east of Perth in Bickley. The Observatory has served WA for over 120 years and is actively involved public education.

City of Wanneroo

The City of Wanneroo is home to some of our most intriguing historical sites, pristine nature reserves and a variety of activities and experiences just 25km north of Perth.

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National, Nature and Marine Parks

Discover some stunning scenery on offer in the national, nature and marine parks of Perth and surrounds which you can explore by foot, bike, or snorkel!

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Plan Your Trip to Perth

Start planning your visit by finding out what to do in Perth during the day and night. See all accommodation, tours, attractions, activities, food and drink and retail in Perth.

Accommodation in Perth

You'll find a diverse range of accommodation to suit all budgets and styles all across Perth from five-star resorts to caravan parks.

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Tours in Perth

Tours around Perth and surrounds take you to some of the most exciting and interesting holiday spots from hot air ballooning in the Avon Valley to cruising the Swan River.

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Attractions in Perth

There's plenty of attractions to choose from in Perth and surrounds, with fun-filled activities for all ages.

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Food and Drink in Perth

Whether its dining in an elegant restaurant overlooking the river or sampling local wines, Perth boasts an extensive buffet from which to delight your tastebuds.

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Retail in Perth

Perth offers a host of shopping options to choose from - stock up on the latest fashions, buy unique art or head to a local market.

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Perth's Festival of Summer

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Where to be entertained

Summer brings a full calendar of exciting events and festivals to Perth - find out what's on this summer!

Where to be entertained this summer

Where to play

Pack in a raft of things to see and do with your family this summer with these great offers and experiences from some of Perth's favourite attractions and tours.

Where to play this summer

Where to eat and drink

Discover where to eat, drink, dine and party in Perth with these great offers and experiences from many of Perth's bars, restaurants and cafes.

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Where to stay

Make the most of your summer in Perth with these great accommodation offers, perfect for a summer staycation!

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Christmas in Perth

Our guide to celebrating Christmas in Perth brings together all you need to make the most of this special time of year.

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