Best Day Trips from Perth

Top 10 Best Day Trips from Perth

The Sightseeing Pass team have put together their Top 10 Best Day Trips from Perth to make planning your holiday easier!

#1 Pinnacles Desert

From $155 per adult

Jump on board Perth's most popular day tour as rated by TripAdvisor!

Listen to stories and learn about Nyoongar Aboriginal culture, meet native wildlife in their own natural environment, taste traditional Bush Tucker and have a go at playing the didgeridoo.  Zoom down a massive sand dune on a sand board, enjoy a picnic lunch at the beach and join a fully guided tour through the magical Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park.  You get to also visit the Pinnacles Discovery Centre on a great day out with one of Western Australia’s most professional and knowledgeable tour guides.  You'll enjoy a truly unforgettable tour experience, it’s a day to remember.

#2 Swan Valley

From $99 per adult

Enjoy a full day of food and wine indulgence with our popular Swan Valley Wine Tour, which operates every day of the week except Tuesday and Thursday. The tours showcase the Swan Valley’s most exquisite wines and gourmet foods along with delicious treats from the local chocolate factory and other boutique providores. Wine tasting fees are inclusive of the booking price.

Want to include a bit more sightseeing on your Swan Valley wine tour? Join the Swan Valley Indulgence Winery Cruise to start your day off with a relaxing cruise down the Swan River. 

#3 Rottnest Island

From $99 per adult

Enjoy a day you will never forget exploring the pristine nature and spectacular beaches on Rottnest Island. Discover the island’s incredible history and amazing marine life at your own pace on this self-guided tour which includes a bike, map and optional (but recommended) snorkeling gear.

Rottnest Island departure locations:

- Fremantle
- Perth
- Sorrento Quay (Hillary's Boat Harbour)

#4 Wave Rock

From $179 (SALE price, normally $215) per adult

Visit the historic wheatbelt town of York enroute to one of Australia’s most incredible natural monuments, Wave Rock. Explore nearby attractions including the ancient Gnamma Holes, Mulka’s Cave and The Humps. Tour options include a local wildlife park or the unique Antique Lace Collection followed by a visit to the quaint country town of Babakin.

#5 Busselton Jetty

From $215 per adult 

This day tour from Perth to the southwest takes you to the iconic Busselton Jetty for a train ride and a visit to the Underwater Observatory. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s famous wines and other delicacies. After a drive from Perth down the new Forrest Freeway through Bunbury, you’ll reach the famous Margaret River wine region. On this full-day tour you’ll have a chance to sample some of the fine wines and the region’s other delicacies, including chocolate, cheese, nuts, cereals, and olive oil.

#6 Valley of the Giants

From $179 (SALE price, normally $215) per adult

Travel from Perth by luxury coach through the spectacular south-west forests, winelands and farms before arriving at the towering old-growth forest at the Valley of the Giants. Walk among the canopies on the 600-metre long elevated walkway which reaches up to 40 metres above ground. Your return includes a visit to the significant Aboriginal cultural centre, Kodja Place.

#7 Bickley Valley

From $119 per adult

When you arrive in the Bickley Valley you will probably find it hard to believe you are only half an hour drive away from Perth City centre. All around the Bickley Valley and Carmel wine route you will come across stunning views of hillsides covered with vines and orchards.

Set in the Perth Hills, around 350 metres above sea level, the Bickley Valley has the ability to produce grape varieties that you wouldn't expect to find on the West coast of Australia. Even without the amazing scenery, wildlife, forests and wildflowers it is worth a trip to the Bickley Valley to visit the dozen or so vineyards, Cider houses and eateries as the quality of produce is really good.

#8 Margaret River

From $199 per adult

Margaret River is a bustling market town and wine growing region located South West of Perth. The Margaret River region is also famous for its incredible surfing, gorgeous beaches, multi-chambered caves and Karri forests.

On this one day Margaret River tour we take you to some of the must see places in the region, including Busselton, Yallingup, Vineyards and of course the township of Margaret River itself.

 

*The Margaret River Region is a fantastic place in WA, if you have the time we highly recommend spending a couple of days in this region. 

#9 Wheatbelt Heritage Tour

From $160 per adult

Full day tour to the Avon Valley, Western Australia's first inland settlement. Discover diverse natural and cultural history. Learn about the Ballardong people and their Aboriginal culture. Enjoy the beauty and history of the Avon River. Explore Toodyay's 19th century architecture with its historically haunted buildings. Be intrigued by Northam's 185 heritage listed buildings along with Australia's longest Suspension Bridge and marvel at York's opulent Victorian and federation buildings.

#10 Darling Ranges Tour

From $135 per adult

Full day tour to the heaven in the hills that is Araluen Botanic Gardens, local fresh fruit and veg, see the amazing engineering feat of the Mundaring Weir, along with opportunity to explore on of Australia's most significant industrial sites, the No 1 Pump Station. Enjoy a bushtucker tour and camel ride at the Camel Farm. See one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Darling Range (in season) and relax while taking in the scenery of the Zig Zag.