Perth, also known as the “City of Lights” is the state capital of Western Australia. Voted joint 5th in the Economist’s 2009 World’s Most Liveable Cities list, it is not hard to see why. Despite the advanced development in the city centre, with its large glass and steel skyscrapers, parklands abound in Perth, adding to the laid-back vibe which permeates through the city. The largest of these is Kings Park, which lies alongside the Botanic Gardens in the centre of the city.

Perth also has lots on offer for visitors, including museums, galleries and several centres of performing arts. There are also various heritage sites around the city which give a glimpse into the development of the state and Australia as a whole, including the Perth Mint and the Old Mill. Perth Zoo has all the obligatory Australian animals as well as others from around the world, and the Aquarium of Western Australia also showcases marine creatures from the local Ningaloo Reef and other areas of Australia.

Attractions Australia presents impartial and up-to-date information to help you plan your trip to any of the attractions in Perth. Choose from all of the different Perth attractions listed in the right-hand menu, or see all of the latest Perth attractions added to Attractions Australia further down the page. You can also use our search facility to find all the Western Australia attractions of interest.