Perth en 5 jours
Kings Park & Botanic Garden et Fremantle Markets le jour 1, une excursion à Rottnest Island le jour 2 et Cottesloe Beach, Perth Cultural Centre et Swan Valley Wineries le jour 3. Les 2 autres jours ajoutent Perth CBD & Northbridge et Scarborough to Cottesloe.
Compter environ 1 130 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 495 € avec un petit budget. Meilleurs mois : avril, mai ou octobre.
Jour 1 : Kings Park & Botanic Garden et Fremantle Markets
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Kings Park & Botanic Garden
Visit Kings Park for the free 'Kings Park Festival' in September when the wildflowers are in spectacular bloom. The park is transformed with guided walks, outdoor concerts, and art displays.
Pour manger
Fresh Seafood
For the freshest catch, head to the Fishing Boat Harbour in Fremantle where trawlers unload daily. Many restaurants there have tanks with live lobsters and crabs.
Où aller : Fish & Chips at Cicerello's (Fremantle), Oysters at The Raw Kitchen (Fremantle), Grilled Barramundi at Rockpool (Burswood)
Après-midi
Fremantle Markets
Though part of greater Perth, Fremantle feels like a world away. 30 min by train from Perth CBD.
Quartier : Fremantle.
Soir
The Perth Mint
Australia's oldest operating mint, where you can watch gold being poured, see the world's largest gold coin, and even hold a real $700,000 gold bar.
Jour 2 : excursion à Rottnest Island
30 min by high-speed ferry from Fremantle or 45 min from Perth CBD.
A car-free island paradise known for its adorable quokka population, stunning bays with turquoise water, and rich history. Rent a bike and spend the day exploring secluded beaches, snorkeling trails, and salt lakes.
À voir : Quokka spotting and selfies, Snorkeling at The Basin or Little Salmon Bay, Climbing the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Biking around the island's 22 bays
Jour 3 : Cottesloe Beach, Perth Cultural Centre et Swan Valley Wineries
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Cottesloe Beach
Quartier : Scarborough to Cottesloe.
Fin de matinée
Perth Cultural Centre
Quartier : Perth CBD & Northbridge.
Pour manger
Modern Australian
Book well in advance for top-tier restaurants, especially for dinner on weekends. Many offer excellent-value set lunch menus.
Où aller : Wildflower (CBD - rooftop fine dining), Post (CBD - degustation), Long Chim (CBD - Thai-inspired)
Après-midi
Swan Valley Wineries
Western Australia's oldest wine region, a fertile valley along the Swan River. 25-40 min by car or bus from Perth CBD.
Soir
Yanchep National Park
A coastal national park just 45 minutes north of the city, featuring koalas in a dedicated enclosure, crystal-clear lakes, historic caves, and abundant kangaroos.
Jour 4 : Perth CBD & Northbridge et Wireless Hill Park & Museum
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Perth CBD & Northbridge
The bustling heart of the city, where sleek skyscrapers meet historic buildings. The CBD is the commercial core, while adjacent Northbridge is the vibrant cultural and nightlife hub, pulsing with energy from its Asian eateries, late-night bars, and major institutions.
Aussi dans le coin : Yagan Square, His Majesty's Theatre, London Court arcade, Northbridge's Chinatown and laneway bars
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Cafe & Brunch
The inner suburbs of Leederville, Mount Lawley, and Highgate are brunch meccas. Be prepared for queues on weekend mornings at popular spots.
Où aller : Tartine at Chu Bakery (Highgate), Breakfast board at Hylin (West Leederville), Coffee at Lowdown (CBD)
Après-midi
Wireless Hill Park & Museum
A park in Ardross with a small museum housed in a historic telecommunications station that played a key role in connecting Australia to the world.
Quartier : Fremantle.
Jour 5 : Scarborough to Cottesloe et Mettams Pool
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Scarborough to Cottesloe (The Sunset Coast)
This iconic stretch of coastline is Perth's beach lifestyle epitomized. It's a series of suburbs linked by a stunning coastal path, each beach with its own character, from the surf and skate culture of Scarborough to the refined, grassy slopes of Cottesloe.
Aussi dans le coin : Scarborough Beach Pool & Sunset Hill, Coastal walk from North Cottesloe to Swanbourne, Mettams Pool for snorkeling
Après-midi
Mettams Pool
A natural, sheltered rock pool located between Trigg and North Beach, perfect for safe snorkeling and swimming, especially for families.
Quartier : Scarborough to Cottesloe.
Soir
The Nostalgia Box
A video game console museum in Northbridge where you can play classic games from the 1970s to the 2000s on original hardware.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
Perth Airport (PER) is about 12km east of the city. The Airport Line train is the fastest and cheapest option, taking 18 minutes to the CBD and costing $5 AUD with a SmartRider card ($6.50 with a cash ticket). Taxis cost $45-55 AUD, and rideshares (Uber) are slightly cheaper. There is no dedicated airport bus.
Se déplacer
The Perth CBD is very compact and highly walkable, with most major attractions, shopping, and dining within a 20-minute stroll. The connection across the railway line to Northbridge is also easy on foot. However, to reach beaches or outer suburbs, you'll need public transport, a bike, or a car.
Conseils sur place
- For the best quokka selfies on Rottnest Island, head to the less crowded areas around Parker Point or the Basin early in the morning. They're most active and curious before the midday heat.
- Buy a SmartRider card for public transport. It gives you a 20% discount on all Transperth fares (buses, trains, ferries) compared to single paper tickets and makes hopping on and off effortless.
- The Fremantle Doctor is your friend. This cooling afternoon sea breeze hits most summer days around 3 pm. Plan your beach time for the morning, then enjoy alfresco dining as the Doctor rolls in.
