Perth Attractions

Perth attractions are spread across the city: a bell tower on the riverfront at Barrack Square, a stadium on the Swan River at Burswood, an aquarium on the northern coast at Hillarys and a motor museum in Whiteman Park. Tickets here cover entry or a guided tour at each, with talks and demonstrations often included. Everything below sits alongside the wider things to do in Perth, and the attraction tickets across Australia page lists the other cities.

Perth attractions by area

On the riverfront, the Perth Swan Bell Tower at Barrack Square has five floors of interactive history, bell chiming demonstrations and an open-air rooftop deck over the Swan River. The river cruise jetties are at the same square, so a visit slots in before or after a cruise.

At Burswood, behind-the-scenes tours of Optus Stadium walk through the change rooms of the Fremantle Dockers, West Coast Eagles and Perth Scorchers and out to views over the field. Tours leave from the stadium at 333 Victoria Park Drive and do not run on event days.

Further north at Hillarys, the AQWA general admission tickets cover the aquarium on Southside Drive, close to the boat harbour where whale watching cruises leave in season. East of the city in Whiteman Park, the Motor Museum of Western Australia entry is a 25-minute journey from the CBD and has free parking.

What Perth attraction tickets include

A general admission ticket gives single entry and usually adult, child and family options. Many include something live on top: Ocean Guide talks and tours at the aquarium, bell chiming demonstrations at the Bell Tower, a guided tour at the Motor Museum at 11am or 2pm on weekdays, or a stadium tour with lunch at the City View Cafe.

Each ticket page lists its own inclusions and session times, so check them before you plan the day. Stadium tours leave at set times and do not run on event days.

How long to allow at each attraction

Plan a 3-hour visit to the aquarium, where there are interactive touch pools, animal presentations and a conveyor belt through an underwater tunnel with sharks and stingrays overhead. The Motor Museum suits a 2-hour visit, with more than 200 vehicles, a large scale-model collection and a Scalextric track. A stadium tour is a 90-minute walk, and a lunch version adds a 45-minute meal at the cafe.

When to visit Perth attractions

The aquarium is busiest in summer and during school holidays, and schools and families tend to arrive in the morning. Afternoons are quieter, and May, June or September have a more relaxed feel.

Pair an attraction with a tour, cruise or drive

Attractions fill a half-day, so they combine well with a longer trip. Pair a morning at the aquarium with a Perth river cruise in the afternoon, add a Swan Valley day on the Perth tours page, or follow the Motor Museum with a V8 session from driving and motorsports in Perth. For wet days, the rainy day activities in Perth page collects more options, and the Perth zoos and aquariums page covers animal visits. For heritage and local stories, see cultural experiences in Perth, and for attractions beyond the city, attractions in regional Western Australia.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main attractions in Perth?

Perth attractions with tickets on Experience Oz include an aquarium at Hillarys, the Swan Bell Tower at Barrack Square, guided tours of Optus Stadium in Burswood and the Motor Museum of Western Australia in Whiteman Park.

How long do you need at the Perth aquarium?

Allow a 3-hour visit at AQWA in Hillarys. It has interactive touch pools, animal presentations, Ocean Guide talks and an underwater tunnel, and afternoons are quieter than mornings.

Are Perth attractions suitable for kids?

Yes. The Perth aquarium has free storytime, a toddler playground and colouring-in for kids. The Motor Museum has a Scalextric track, and the Bell Tower has interactive floors.

Where is the Motor Museum of Western Australia?

The Motor Museum of Western Australia is in Whiteman Park on Whiteman Drive East, a 25-minute journey from Perth CBD, and it has free parking.

What can you see on an Optus Stadium tour in Perth?

Optus Stadium tours go behind the scenes through the change rooms and up to city views from the Sky View Lounge, and they do not run on event days or public holidays.

Choose the part of Perth you want to explore, then add an attraction ticket to the day.