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

GoGo Active Tours

GoGo Active Tours offer bike and kayaking tours in and around Perth to see the sights only the locals know.

Whale Watch Western Australia

Join the Pod and experience Western Australia's trusted family owned and operated whale watch company. Learn the Language of the Whales onboard and have the opportunity to whale watch all year.

Perth & Lancelin ATV UTV Tours

Quad Bike Adventure Tour around Perth it is the best outdoor activity for a day trip.

Luxury Outback Tours

Western Australia’s ultimate bespoke small group luxury 4WD eco tours, experiencing nature and heritage with a personal touch. Soak up the scenery of the incredible South West Edge with a 4 Day Luxury

Aussie Perth Tours

Discover the best of Western Australia with our range of full and half day tours, cruises, and short breaks.

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.

Blue Destiny Boat Charters

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

Kaleidoscope Tours

Kaleidoscope Tours offers a full range of tours including the Romantic, Ferguson Valley, Winery, Brewery, Busselton and Botanica.

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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

Perth City

Travelers, visitors and locals alike head to the City of Perth as the destination of choice to shop, dine and play. Stay awhile and be spoiled with Perth’s reliably sunny weather and laid back

Toodyay Fairytale Farm

A unique fairytale and nursery rhyme theme park with friendly farm animals, outdoor games, a maze and vintage toy museum.

Caversham Wildlife Park

Caversham Wildlife Park & Zoo is situated in Whiteman Park and houses one of the largest collections of native fauna in Western Australia.

Penguin Island

Just a five minute ferry ride across the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, Penguin Island is an unspoilt nature reserve and a popular day trip destinations.

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.

The Orchard Perth

The Orchard Perth, nearby to Perth offers year-round citrus fruit picking, tractor tours & private gourmet picnics for whole family.

Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Centre

The Armadale Reptile Centre is a zoological garden in Armadale, Western Australia that focuses on herpetology and wildlife endemic to Western Australia.

Trees Adventure

Trees Adventure is as exhilarating tree top course with ziplines, flying foxes and rope courses - suitable for all ages located at Lane Poole Reserve in Dwellingup, Peel.

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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.

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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!

Where to stay this summer

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