Day Trips from Perth 2026, Best Getaways

Day Trips from Perth 2026, Overview

Perth is Australia's most isolated major city, but it is beautifully positioned for day trips along the Indian Ocean coast, into the Swan Valley wine region, and south to the extraordinary Margaret River wine and surf region. Here are the best day trips from Perth in 2026.

Fremantle (30 minutes south-west)

Western Australia's heritage port city is one of Australia's best day trip destinations. Fremantle Prison (guided tours), the Fremantle Markets (Friday-Sunday), Little Creatures Brewery, South Terrace cafe strip ("Cappuccino Strip"), Fremantle Cemetery and the Maritime Museum. Easy by train from Perth station, 30 minutes. visitfremantle.com.au

Rottnest Island (30-minute ferry from Fremantle)

Australia's happiest island, 10,000 quokkas, 63 beaches, 20 bays, car-free, bicycle hire from the ferry terminal. Thomson Bay Settlement, Oliver Hill Artillery Tunnels (WWII heritage), crystal clear coves for snorkelling and the famous Basin beach. Ferries from Fremantle and Hillarys Boat Harbour. rottnestisland.com

Swan Valley (30 minutes north-east)

Western Australia's oldest wine region. Houghton Wines, Mandoon Estate, the Swan Valley Chocolate Company, Caversham Wildlife Park and the Bells Rapids walking trail. Easy half-day or full-day from Perth. swanvalley.com.au

The Pinnacles, Cervantes (2.5 hours north)

Thousands of ancient limestone pinnacles rising from golden sand in Nambung National Park. One of Western Australia's most extraordinary landscapes. Combine with Lake Thetis (thrombolites, living fossils) and the Jurien Bay Marine Park.

Margaret River (3 hours south)

World-famous wine and surf region. 200+ wineries, Margaret River township, Canal Rocks, Meelup Beach and the extraordinary Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse (where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet). Best as an overnight stay but achievable as a long day trip. margaretriver.com

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