I recently visited Perth for the weekend for a rugby game and it was my first visit to the city so wanted to see and do as much as possible in such a short period. Here's everything I got up to and what I'd recommend!
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Where to Stay
Things to Do
Where to Eat & Drink
Shopping
Where to Stay
We had the most beautiful room on the top floor of Tribe with incredible views of Perth and could watch the sunrise from bed.
Stay at Tribe Hotel Perth
Read my review of staying 2 nights at Tribe Hotel in Perth here!
Read My Review: Tribe Hotel Perth Review
For a more budget/backpacker stay, consider Spinner's Hostel.
Budget Stay: Spinner's Hostel
Things to Do
We raced here on our first night in Perth and it's the best sunset we've seen in Australia so far.
Watch Sunset at Cottesloe Beach
One of the must-do's in Perth to learn about the history of English settlers.
Take A Tour of Fremantle Prison
A great spot to walk around on a Sunday morning with a coffee.
Take A Stroll Around Elizabeth Quay
Another great spot to walk around in the morning. Tribe Hotel is located directly on the park too which makes it super easy to get to.
Walk Around Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Take a ferry to Rottnest Island if you have the time to see the insanely cute quokkas!
See the Iconic Quokkas on Rottnest Island!
We were in Perth to watch the British & Irish Lions and if you can, try to catch a sports game here!
Catch a Game at Optus Stadium
If you want to take some iconic photos in Perth, you need to come here!
Take Some Snaps at The Containbow
You'll feel like you've stepped into Ye Olde England times in London Court - really cool!
Be Transported to England at London Court
Where to Eat & Drink
My favourite bar in Australia! I line danced all night and would move to Perth if I could come here every weekend.
Line Dance at Honky Tonk Blues
A gorgeous spot for brunch! I had the full veggie breakfast and it was delicious.
Brunch at Breaks
Where we had breakfast on our final morning and it was super busy and very tasty.
Breakfast at Mount Street Breakfast Bar
A great ramen spot in Fremantle that I'd highly recommend.
Dinner at Yin Yang Wok & Soup Bar
Perth's best Irish bar with live music and an extensive Irish food menu.
Have A Drink in Durty Nelly's
A great coffee spot in Perth.
Grab a Coffee From Hylin
The birthday cake flavour was my favourite - definitely worth the hype!
Grab A Cookie from Get Chunky
Shopping
A lovely spot to browse for trinkets, jewellery and food on a Saturday morning.
Shop at Fremantle Markets
A very big bookstore in Fremantle worth visiting.
Browse New Edition Bookshop
If you want a warehouse full of secondhand books, look no further!