Itinerary Perth

Seasonality: November is late spring in Perth—one of the city's very best months. Expect warm, sunny days, minimal rainfall, and perfect conditions for beaches and outdoor activities.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	2,000 USD
🏨 Accommodations	1,400 USD
🧳 Gear	200 USD
🗺️ On-site	900 USD
Total	4,500 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇦🇺 Perth - 4 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏖️ Cottesloe Beach ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)

  • Perth's most iconic white-sand beach—perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and beach walks. Sunset is incredible.

• [ ] 🏖️ City Beach ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Beautiful clean beach, superb for morning walks and brunch at beachside cafes.

• [ ] 🏝️ Rottnest Island ⭐⭐⭐ (~6h)

  • Take the ferry for a day trip—cycle around, spot quokkas, swim in turquoise bays, and snorkel the reefs.

• [ ] 🦘 Kings Park & Botanic Garden ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)

  • Immense park with native bushland, sweeping city views, walking trails; don’t miss the Lotterywest Federation Walkway.

• [ ] 🌉 Elizabeth Quay ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Riverside urban space with public sculpture, restaurants, and Swan River views.

• [ ] 🚴‍♂️ Swan River Cycle Trail ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Enjoy a riverside bike ride past parks, wildlife, and cityscapes.

• [ ] 🏄 Scarborough Beach ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Surfing and active beach vibe; beachside pool for relaxing.

• [ ] 🏞️ Matilda Bay Reserve ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Peaceful spot for a riverside picnic or gentle kayaking.

• [ ] 🏖️ Trigg Beach ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Surf hotspot; popular with locals.

• [ ] 🎨 Art Gallery of Western Australia ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Indigenous and contemporary art collections.

• [ ] 🏛️ WA Museum Boola Bardip ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Cutting-edge space exploring Western Australian history, nature, and culture.

• [ ] 🦢 Heirisson Island ⭐ (~1h)

  • Walking trails and wild kangaroo spotting within the city!

• [ ] 🌳 John Forrest National Park ⭐⭐ (~2.5h)

  • Western Australia’s oldest national park: waterfalls, hiking, and wildflowers.

• [ ] 🛥️ Swan Valley Wine Cruise ⭐⭐ (~4h)

  • Indulgent boat tour to renowned wineries—local tastings included.

• [ ] 🦙 Perth Zoo ⭐ (~2h)

  • Lovely menagerie of Australian wildlife.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🌅 Sunset at Cottesloe Beach Bar ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Sip a cocktail while watching one of Australia’s best sunsets.

• [ ] 🍽️ Wildflower Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐ (~2.5h)

  • Exceptional fine dining atop COMO The Treasury; modern Australian cuisine.

• [ ] 🍸 Mechanics Institute Bar ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Lively rooftop bar with creative cocktails and city views.

• [ ] 🎭 State Theatre Centre of WA ⭐⭐ (~2.5h)

  • Premier theatre for plays, dance, performances; check schedule.

• [ ] 🎶 The Ellington Jazz Club ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Intimate venue for world-class jazz acts.

• [ ] 🌃 Northbridge Nightlife ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Perth’s main nightlife district—premium clubs, late-night eats, eclectic bars.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Fremantle Markets ⭐⭐⭐

  • Historic foodie hotspot (open Fri–Sun): fresh seafood, Aussie treats, global street eats (≈30 USD meal).

• [ ] 🍣 Petite Mort ⭐⭐

  • French-inspired fine dining tasting menu (≈70 USD pp).

• [ ] 🥩 Balthazar ⭐⭐

  • Iconic for modern Australian cuisine & premium WA meats (≈50–80 USD pp).

• [ ] 🍤 Il Lido Italian Canteen ⭐⭐

  • Italian classics steps from Cottesloe Beach (≈40 USD pp).

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Fremantle (~4h)

  • Bohemian port suburb known for heritage buildings, cafes, markets, and the historic Fremantle Prison.

• [ ] 🦅 Perth Mint (~1.5h)

  • Historic gold refinery—see a real gold pour.

• [ ] 🚁 Helicopter scenic ride (~1h)

  • Amazing aerial city and coast views.

• [ ] 🏌️ Joondalup Resort Golf (~3h)

  • World-renowned golfing experience amid native bushland.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇦🇺 Perth

• [ ] 🎬 Storm Boy (1976/2019) — ⭐ 7.0 — Classic Australian story, coastal landscape — Prime Video
• [ ] 🎬 Red Dog (2011) — ⭐ 7.3 — Heart-warming true story set in Western Australia — Netflix
• [ ] 📺 Mystery Road (2018–) — ⭐ 7.6 — Crime series in stunning WA outback — Acorn TV/ABC Australia
• [ ] 🎬 Japanese Story (2003) — ⭐ 6.8 — Australian-Japanese drama, WA’s Pilbara region — Apple TV
• [ ] 🎬 Bran Nue Dae (2009) — ⭐ 6.2 — Fun Indigenous musical comedy shot across WA — Prime Video

🍜 Local specialties

🇦🇺 Perth

• [ ] Western Rock Lobster (“crayfish”)
• [ ] Barramundi grilled fish
• [ ] Marron (freshwater crayfish)
• [ ] Perth oysters
• [ ] Lamingtons
• [ ] Chiko Roll
• [ ] Wattleseed pavlova

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇦🇺 Perth

1. 🌤️ Cottesloe Beach
2. 🌙 Wildflower Restaurant
3. 🛍️ Fremantle Markets
4. 🏨 COMO The Treasury
5. 🍽️ Il Lido Italian Canteen

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Perth
• [ ] ✈️ Perth → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Perth	4	COMO The Treasury (5*)	1,400 USD
Total	4 nights		1,400 USD