Road Trips in Western Australia

With its 19 sandy beaches, each with their own dreamy Indian Ocean sunset, Perth mixes beach vibes with a real cosmopolitan heart

Day trips from Perth

Leave the everyday behind and hit the open road on short trips from Perth (Boorloo).

Perth is the sunniest capital city in Australia and is packed with great cafes, exciting shopping destinations, and 19 pristine sandy beaches – this cosmopolitan city is the perfect departure point for your dream day trip adventure.  

Follow Adam Gilchrist’s path as you taste your way through the Swan Valley, Western Australia’s oldest wine region, lose yourself in the lunar-like landscapes of the Pinnacles and jump aboard a dolphin cruise. Whether you’re dreaming of meeting Rottnest Island’s (Wadjemup's) cheerful quokkas, visiting historic Fremantle (Walyalup) or basking on Mandurah’s (Mandjoogoordap's) white beaches, some of Western Australia’s most unforgettable experiences are just a day trip from Perth.

Explore short drives from Perth

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Perth

Image location: Kings Park and Botanic Garden | Kaarta Koomba

Perth is Australia’s sunniest capital city. Blending urban cool and raw natural beauty, Perth is where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand. Easy day trips include world-class…

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Rockingham

Image location: Perth Wildlife Encounters

Known as the place ‘where the coast comes to life,’ Rockingham sits at the edge of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, home to pristine islands and reefs. It’s not just people who…

Known as the place ‘where the coast comes to life,’ Rockingham sits at the edge of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, home to pristine islands and reefs. It’s not just people who are drawn to the area 40 minutes from Perth – pods of dolphins love it here too. Perth Wildlife Encounters offer a chance to swim in the ocean with wild dolphins or watch from a viewing platform as they frolic beneath your feet.

Swim with the dolphins

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The Swan Valley

Image location: Sandalford Wines

The Swan Valley is home to some of Western Australia’s best vineyards, which serve up crisp glasses of white wine on toasty-warm days. Stop off at Sandalford Wines for a glass or t…

The Swan Valley is home to some of Western Australia’s best vineyards, which serve up crisp glasses of white wine on toasty-warm days. Stop off at Sandalford Wines for a glass or two, best enjoyed overlooking the rolling green vineyard and glittering lake. Just 25 minutes from Perth, the Swan Valley is packed with art galleries, breweries, distilleries, coffee shops and luxurious vineyard dining experiences.

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Namburg National Park

Image location: The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles are both staggeringly different and dreamlike in equal measure. The 35,000-year-old natural limestone structures loom out of the orange landscape, some up to 3.5m tal…

The Pinnacles are both staggeringly different and dreamlike in equal measure. The 35,000-year-old natural limestone structures loom out of the orange landscape, some up to 3.5m tall. Keep your eyes peeled for kangaroos and emus, which can be seen sheltering in the shade early in the morning or late in the afternoon. For a special trip, visit after dark, when you can catch endless views of the Milky Way and a shimmering symphony of stars lighting up the sky, or join Australian Pinnacle Tours Stargazing Tour.

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Fremantle

Image location: Fremantle Prison

This vibrant bohemian town with bustling markets still going strong after over 100 years and one of Australia’s first micro-breweries (Little Creatures), is home to some of the best-preserved colonial architecture in the country. Savour fresh seafood harbourside at Cicerello’s, e…

This vibrant bohemian town with bustling markets still going strong after over 100 years and one of Australia’s first micro-breweries (Little Creatures), is home to some of the best-preserved colonial architecture in the country. Savour fresh seafood harbourside at Cicerello’s, explore the rustic charm of historic buildings such as the fascinating history of UNESCO World-Heritage Listed Fremantle Prison, or sip a refreshing drink beachside at Bather’s Beach House as you marvel at a unique Indian Ocean sunset.

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Mandurah

Image location: Halls Head Coastal Trail

Blessed with almost permanent sunshine, glittering turquoise waterways and an insatiable cafe culture, Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap) is the sort of place you can kick back and really f…

Blessed with almost permanent sunshine, glittering turquoise waterways and an insatiable cafe culture, Mandurah (Mandjoogoordap) is the sort of place you can kick back and really feel like you’re on vacation. Venetian-green canals wind their way through town while visitors take to the boardwalks before an ocean-front dinner. Take a cruise down the Mandurah Estuary for some dolphin spotting, enjoy a luxury seafood lunch with Mandurah Cruises or visit the towering Giants of Mandurah.

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Burswood

Image location: Optus Stadium

Home to the Optus Stadium, this award-winning arena is more than just a tentpole destination for world-touring music artists and Aussie Rules (AFL) football. The Ozone is a must-do…

Home to the Optus Stadium, this award-winning arena is more than just a tentpole destination for world-touring music artists and Aussie Rules (AFL) football. The Ozone is a must-do Perth destination, offering behind the scenes tours and the chance to out from the top of the rooftop, 42 metres above. The stadium surrounds incorporate parkland inspired by the 6 Noongar seasons, with 6 unique nature-inspired playgrounds to entertain visitors of all ages.

Tour the Ozone at Optus Stadium

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