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Explore the highlights of the WA capital city as part of a cruise

Pocket Guide: Perth, WA

Explore the highlights of the WA capital city as part of a cruise
Explore the highlights of the WA capital city as part of a cruise
Updated April 1, 2025, first published October 26, 2024

Pocket Guide: Perth, WA

What's good about it: Perth, a vibrant city nestled along the banks of the Swan River, is known for its rich culture and dynamic atmosphere, blending natural beauty and urban sophistication.

Perth, Australia.
Perth, Australia.

Best for: Explore Kings Park and the Botanic Garden, showcasing Western Australian flora, including a majestic 750-year-old boab tree and 80 species of birds. Don't miss the iconic Bell Tower, housing historic bells from London's St Martin-in-the-Fields church. Drive to Fremantle to immerse in 19th-century tales of Fremantle's colonial past. Visit the Round House, Fremantle's oldest building, and the Fremantle Prison, a marvellous stone enclave, in service until 1991.

Best time to visit: From September to November when you can enjoy the city's famous wildflowers in bloom and experience warm, sunny weather.

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Getting there: Visit Perth on Viking's new 32-day Grand Australian Circumnavigation, a roundtrip from Sydney, in 2025. vikingcruises.com.au

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