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!

Explore nature in Perth

Experience Perth's natural beauty by exploring its' many national, nature and marine parks with plenty of tracks and trails to choose from

Tracks and trails in Perth

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

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National, nature and marine parks in Perth

Get back to nature in Perth's national, nature and marine parks and discover some stunning scenery which you can explore by foot, bike, or snorkel!

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Natural events and experiences in Perth

WA boasts an amazing line up of spectacular natural events and experiences from whales to wildflowers

Nature's Calendar

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 boasts 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? See them on a whale watching cruise from Perth.

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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

Explore Tours Perth

Specialising in amazing day tours with small group sizes that provide a high quality experience with an intimate and personable feel in Perth and surrounding regions.

Whiteman Park Tours

Whiteman Park is a unique conservation and recreation reserve, covering 4,000 hectares of natural bushland and leisure facilities.

Swan River Sailing

Swan River Sailing provides corporate, team building and tourism sailing outings in Perth, Western Australia, with absolutely no prior sailing experience necessary! Our exciting activities are

Kookaburra Air

Experience the vast remoteness and natural wonders as can only be seen from the air.

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Nature and wildlife attractions in Perth

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

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.

Kings Park and Botanic Garden

It enjoys sweeping views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, the city skyline and the Darling Ranges to the east.

Perth Observatory

State Heritage-listed Perth Observatory is a unique education facility and tourist attraction where science and history come to life in beautiful State forest. It is one of WA’s oldest tourist

AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia

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

Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm

Lots & lots of fabulously friendly farm animals, Kangaroos, Emus and more

The Peel Region

No matter what kind of holiday you are looking for, the Peel Region is full of adventurous experiences for you to enjoy

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.

City of Stirling

The City of Stirling is a vibrant hub of activity with many things to see and do. The City is renowned for its beautiful beaches, great surf and glorious sunsets into the Indian Ocean. Pristine parks

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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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Latest Perth offers

Plan out the best Perth experience with a range of fantastic local offers and deals.

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Events and festivals

Submerge yourself into Perth's iconic lifestyle through an amazing array of events and festivals.

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