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

Off the Beaten Track WA

Off The Beaten Track WA (OTBT) is a small WA eco-tourism business that offers a range of hiking and outdoor experiences with a twist. Their unique and unforgettable adventure tours inspire their

Water Wanderers

Experience Perth from a different perspective with kayak tours that offer wide open spaces and scenic landscapes while enjoying the fabulous Swan River.

WA Tours

WA TOURS is a certified Sustainable and Accredited Quality Tourism Business who aims to deliver a safe and quality guest experience by possessing all the required licence's and through their courteous

Perth & Lancelin ATV UTV Tours

Perth Quad offers Quad Bike Tours at the Pinjar Motorcycle area in WA and only 35 minutes North of Perth CBD & ATV, UTV Tours at Lancelin, Sand Dunes. Perth Quad operate private tours supervised by a

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 the luxury, purpose built whale watch vessel and have

Mandurah Cruises

COVID-19 Business Update Mandurah Cruises have recommenced operations with exclusive scenic dolphin cruises available on weekends only. Reconnect with friends and family in style – on your own private

Perth-Tours WA

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

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.

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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

AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia

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

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.

Whiteman Park

Discover something different every day at Whiteman Park – from beautiful bushland to transport heritage collections and lots of native animals.

Perth Observatory

COVID-19 Business Update In response to advice from the Australian Government due to concerns around COVID-19, the Perth Observatory is closed to visitors, however, they live streaming the night sky

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

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.

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.

Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm

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

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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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