Sports and fitness in Perth: your complete guide

Perth's sporting culture is dominated by AFL — the Eagles and the Dockers — and the Indian Ocean surf beaches, with the world-class Optus Stadium adding a multi-code sporting precinct that has transformed the city's ability to attract and host major national and international sporting events.

AFL — West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium — the Optus Stadium at Burswood is rated one of the world's top five stadiums and provides the AFL experience for both Perth clubs at a scale and quality that positions the city as a genuine major-league sporting city. Derby days between the Eagles and Dockers are among the most attended AFL matches nationally.

Surfing — Cottesloe, Scarborough, and Rottnest — Perth's surfing culture is built on the accessible beach breaks at Cottesloe and Scarborough, and the more powerful reef breaks at Rottnest Island (The Basin, Cathedral Rocks) that provide conditions for all levels within 30 minutes of the CBD or a short ferry ride.

Running — Kings Park trails and the River Run — the Kings Park trail system and the Swan River foreshore provide Perth's primary recreational running environment. The Chevron City to Surf (August, up to 12km) is Western Australia's largest running event, with more than 35,000 participants.

Cycling — the Munda Biddi Trail — the 1,000-kilometre off-road cycling trail from Perth to Albany is one of the world's great mountain bike touring routes. The day-ride sections from Perth Hills townships (Mundaring, Dwellingup) provide the accessible portion for riders who cannot complete the full expedition.

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