Perth Travel Guide
Western Australia, Australia
Perth is Western Australia’s capital and largest city, with a population of 2,117,997. It sits on the south-west coast of Australia, making it a useful base for exploring the city and nearby beaches.
Most visitors arrive through Perth Airport (PER), the only airport serving the city. The nearest named beach is Como Beach, 4.5 kilometres away, while City Beach, Cottesloe Beach and Scarborough Beach are all within about 12 kilometres of Perth.
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Pays in AUD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 000
Dial code +61
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Perth
Jan
31°1Feb
31°1Mar
29°3Apr
25°6May
23°8Jun
18°14Jul
17°17Aug
18°14Sep
20°8Oct
23°7Nov
26°5Dec
29°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Perth
Como Beach
4.5 km away
Shelly Beach
9 km away
City Beach and Floreat Beach Precinct
9.9 km away
City Beach
10 km away
Swanbourne Beach
10.6 km away
Cottesloe Beach
11.3 km away
Brighton Beach
11.6 km away
Scarborough Beach
11.8 km away
Things to do in Perth
Perth Mosque
muslim place of worship
1 km
0.4 km
His Majesty's Theatre, Perth
music venue
0.4 km
St George's Cathedral
anglican or episcopal place of worship
0.5 km
Redemptorist Monastery
roman catholic place of worship
1.9 km
State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
theatre venue
0.3 km
Museum of Perth
museum
0.5 km
The Bell Tower
historic site
0.7 km
Getting there
Perth Airport · 9.8 km
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