10 Adventurous Things To Do In Perth For A Fascinating Vacation

Cover Image Credit: Wikimedia

It was till last decade that travellers from across the globe came to Australia, flocked to the East Coast for its marvellous scenic beauties. Perth, a city located in the western coast has gradually became the competition for east coast cities like Melbourne and Sydney. Nature and urban life coexist in Perth, the sunniest capital city in Australia. It’s the kind of place that you fall in love with once you get there, and you’ll be blown away with all the awesome things you can do around in this part of the country.

Now, coming to the part about what travellers can do in Perth. This Australian city has a population of 2 million people, and is famous for characteristic landscapes and unique species of flora and fauna. Each year, tourists visit Perth to swim with dolphins, go whale watching, watch coral spawning, explore prehistoric caves, and walk in the treetops of the ancient forests. There are a lot of adventurous things to do in Perth that will complete your adventurous vacation.

10 Best Adventurous Things To Do In Perth

So, are you excited to know some more? Here’s a catalogue for you to prepare a bucket list for the most adventurous things to do in Perth:

Explore Water Adventures

Perth has a plethora of water adventure options to choose by the travellers. Kayaking on the Swan River, jet skiing in Mandurah, surfing at Scarborough Beach, snorkelling at Rottnest Island or deep sea fishing adventure, the rivers, canals and beaches will get your blood pumping.

1. Surfing

Image Credit: Pixabay
It is said that the West Australian coast is abode to two types of creatures. If one of them is a shark, the other are the surfers. Rottnest Island, Trigg Point, Scarborough, Margaret River North Point are some of the places to name which are famous for surfing and other board sports. While at Trigg Point, the adventurous surfers are seen breaking the waves over rocky, sand-covered reef; Scarborough lends its coastline to surf schools that come here with novices and train them the craft.

Serious wave riders and surfers are found enjoying Scarborough’s sharp peaks on wilder weather days.

Margaret River has two surfing points in it- North Point and The Box. 60 ft monster waves getting break by the expert surfers are common here. It’s said that Margaret river is not for the faint-hearted people and it takes intense speed and plenty of practice to tame the waves.

Tourists who intent to surf through the high tide and massive waves can take short classes on the beach itself. There are plenty of expert surfers and tour operating guides available with kits and equipment. Reaching out to them help receive the fundamental training and guidance. They also brief newbies about the gear, waves and techniques so that they can enjoy the fullest.

Must Read: 5 Cruises In Perth That Are Known For Their Incredible Services!

Australia Honeymoon Packages On TravelTriangle

2. Kayaking

Image Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas for Pixabay
After surfing, Kayaking is another popular water sport in Perth. In the summer months, Perth sees locals as well as tourists flocking down with a boating licence and life jacket, feeding their spree for adventure in the wild waters of North Fremantle, Mandurah Canal, Peppermint Grove, Penguin Island, Rockingham, and Kalbarri National Park.

In Perth, Kayaking is allowed in most natural and manmade canals; hence the sceneries on the shore happen to be versatile. While Kayaking past the Ascot Waters, you will see wonderful houses, quiet residential areas, herons and pelicans. In the Mandurah Canal, which is popular for dolphin canal cruise, you have high chances of kayaking next to dolphins.

South Perth allows beautiful silhouette of the city landscape during kayaking, while kayaking on the North Fremantle canal will help you reach the famous restaurants and pubs.

3. Jet Boating And Jet Skiing

Image Credit: Dimitris Vetsikas for Pixabay
Experience jet boating and jet skiing in and Rockingham and Garden Island. If you are new to jet skiing or an experienced one, Rockingham is the perfect place to come back for more.

Well equipped with all the amenities that tourists might need across the day are there in Rockingham. Only 40 minutes drive from Perth, it is also well connected; and has ample accommodation options available for tourists who want to spend their weekend skiing and boating.
Different tourism businesses take care of ski tours and teach riding techniques to new tourists.

4. Underwater Adventures

Image Courtesy: pxfuel.com
The west coast line of Perth is abundant with islands, marine lives, and beautiful, sunny, rocky beaches. The magic of the underwater kingdom, therefore, is best experienced in the following regions- Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Hillarys Boat Harbour, Mindarie Marina and Mandurah.

Tourists can experience underwater dives, snorkeling trails, whale watching and many more in the premiere locations like Rottnest Island where the water temperature is always a few degrees warmer than the mainland. Sunset Coast, where you can wade into the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean floating above a reef.

5. Whale Watching

Image Source
From September to November, and from March to May, the coastline of Perth experience one of a kind natural occurrence- watching the humpback whales and blue whales of the Indian Ocean, respectively.

The largest animal in the world, both blue and humpback whales are seen feeding off at the Perth Canyon – a marine epicenter 30 nautical miles off the coast of Perth. Being an all day expedition, several tour operators are available to guide the tourists. Depending on the budget the tourists can decide if they want to board fast ferries, chartered yachts, or super yachts.

Explore Air Adventures

Here are a few adventures which you can undergo while in the air. Get an amazing feeling where you watch the whole world from up top:

6. Skydiving

Image Source
Rottnest Island and Rockingham are two famous spots for skydiving in Perth where you can leave the land beneath and fly in the air. The budget ranges from $119.00 to $1149.00 per person. Skydiving lessons are available with the tour guides and operators.

7. Hot Air Balloon Ride

Image Source
If you are in no mood to shout on top of your lungs and skip the heartbeats while skydiving, then hot air balloon ride is your thing. Each hot air balloon ride lasts from 45 minutes to 1 hour maximum in Avon Valley. Hot air balloon rides are available for the tourists during the months from early April to late November as the hot and windy summer weather in Western Australia is unsuitable for ballooning.

Adventures On Land

If you think adventure is done and complete, then you are now in for a treat as we explore the adventures you can do on land:

8. Cycling Trails

Image Courtesy: pxhere.com
If you are in Perth, never miss cycling. Hire bikes and go for mountain cycling. The roads are signposted and have detailed routes so that even the first time riders don’t lose their roads.

Swan river foreshore provides bike hiring facility for an all day expedition.
Perth city cycle trails, swan valley cycle trails, Perth hill cycle trails are few of the most popular options.

Consider Lake Leschenaultia Mountain Trail Bike Network- the 12 km long bike trail that was opened in 2019 for a lifetime experience. Another most traveled trail is seventy five km long key Track which leads to Mundaring Weir and Northam. This trail have access to multiple points where Riders can park their bike, take some rest and refill, and ride to any direction they wish for.

9. Walking Trails

Image Credit: Pixabay
Travellers and travel bloggers across the globe have together agreed upon 10 most quaint, and majestic walking trails of Perth which no one should miss. The list starts with Bells Rapid Walk Trail, Swan Valley (2.5 km); Matilda Bay Reserve, Crawley (4 km), Law Walk, Kings Park, Perth (2.5 km), Burswood Loop, Burswood (6.2 km), Scarborough-Trigg Heritage Trail, Scarborough (7.3 km), Bold Park, City Beach (15 km), Rottnest Walking Trails are to name a few.

Of these, the Bibbulmun Track, Kalamunda is the longest walking trails in Perth. It covers a 1,000 km distance from Kalamunda to Albany; but tourists often visit only parts of it.

10. Wine Tours

Image Source
If in Perth, you can never miss roaming around the winery.
Swan Valley wineries will let you discover a new world of wine making, tasting, and dig into the exotic vineyards. You can actually see how the award winning wines are produced here Bickley Valley and Carmel Wine Route are a beautiful, hilly area with orchards, only 30 minutes from Perth. There is also Margaret River Region which is 3 hours away from Perth and has wineries, micro-breweries, spectacular beaches.

Further Read: 27 Most Beautiful Beaches In Australia To Pamper The Beach Baby In You

There is something about a secured life, something about a safe job with an assortment of perks and benefits, something about security that refrain us from taking adventure as a daily dose. Few people take on the challenge to go on in an adventurous backpacking trip leaving the safe life behind. But when you are on a trip to Perth, adventure cannot be far behind? Travel if this is the dope word for you, Perth is your destination. Feed your adrenaline with the abundance of things that Perth has to offer to its aficionados.

Disclaimer: TravelTriangle claims no credit for images featured on our blog site unless otherwise noted. All visual content is copyrighted to its respectful owners. We try to link back to original sources whenever possible. If you own the rights to any of the images, and do not wish them to appear on TravelTriangle, please contact us and they will be promptly removed. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist or photographer.

Please Note: Any information published by TravelTriangle in any form of content is not intended to be a substitute for any kind of medical advice, and one must not take any action before consulting a professional medical expert of their own choice.

Frequently Asked Questions About Adventurous things To Do In Perth

What is the right time to visit Perth?

The best time to visit Perth is in September, October and November during the sunny days of spring. The second best time is from March to May. The days are warm and sunny, hence perfect for activities in the beach and for adventure sports.

Is August a good month to travel to Perth?

In Perth, the time of June to August is mild winter months. The weather usually remains sunny and bright, so there’s no need to stay indoors.

What type of accommodation is available in Perth for tourists?

You can choose hotels, self-contained apartments, motels, backpackers, and budget accommodation. Many of these lodging apartments also present exciting benefits and offers for the tourists during the peak season.

Other than adventurous outdoor activities, what other things can I do in Perth?

Tourists who are not much into adventurous activities can visit Perth and enjoy adventure world- the only Theme Park in Perth with 25 types of rides, go to the air night club, see the Army Museum of Western Australia, and the Araluen Botanic Park.

People Also Read:

Adventurous Things To Do In Pokhara Adventurous Things To Do In Bali Thrilling Things To Do In Tanjong Rhu Singapore

Looking To Book An International Honeymoon?

Gaurav Gupta

Gaurav is an entrepreneur by profession and an avid Yoga enthusiast. He loves to explore and know about Varied traditions, arts and colourful cultures of people at different places around the world. He loves to spend time in nature and to read books.