9 days in Perth Itinerary

A modern metropolis of glassy skyscrapers, waterside boulevards, and lush residential neighborhoods, Perth sits on the edge of the Swan Coastal Plain.

Attractions like Kings Park and Botanic Garden and Cottesloe Beach make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Perth: Fremantle Markets (in Fremantle), The Fruit Corner (in Pickering Brook) and Swan Valley Cuddly Animal Farm (in Henley Brook). There's still lots to do: get to know the resident critters at Perth Zoo, step off the mainland to explore Penguin Island, don't miss a visit to Elizabeth Quay, and go for a stroll along the water at Hillarys Boat Harbour.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Perth trip itinerary website.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiport is Perth International Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Perth can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.