Local guides to Perth, written by Alex

Find something good to do in Perth this weekend.

Honest, first-hand guides to Perth's beaches, parks, food and days out. Sorted by who you're going with, with the practical bits up front: cost, parking and how long to allow.

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Photo: Cottesloe Beach by Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato), CC BY 3.0
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Who are you going with?

Start with who's coming along. Every guide is filed under the people it suits best.

Things to do in Perth for Kids.

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Things to do in Perth for adults.

For Adults
Things to do in Perth for food.

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Free things to do in Perth

For Free
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Latest guides

The newest places I've been, written up while they're still fresh.

The Crawley Edge Boatshed, Perth's famous blue boat house, on the Swan River
For Free

Matilda Bay picnic and river walk guide

View from the top of Reabold Hill in Bold Park towards the Perth CBD
For Free / For Kids

Bold Park and Reabold Hill: Perth’s best coastal bushland walks

Talijancich Winery in the Swan Valley
For Adults / For Food / For Kids

Swan Valley day out: Chocolate, ice cream and cellar doors

Applecross Jetty on the Swan River with the Perth skyline in the distance
For Food

The best brunch in Applecross and Ardross

Shops and cafes along Rokeby Road in Subiaco
For Food

Subiaco cafes and weekend eats: Where to go in Subi

Fresh fruit and vegetable stalls inside Fremantle Markets
For Food / For Free

Perth’s best twilight and Christmas markets this summer

For Kids

Things to do in Perth for kids

Beaches, parks, zoos and rainy-day saves, tested with actual kids.

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A little penguin on Penguin Island near Rockingham
For Kids

Penguin Island and Rockingham: A family beach day guide

Hillarys Boat Harbour marina and boardwalk in Perth's northern suburbs
For Kids

Hillarys Boat Harbour with kids: Your complete family guide

Giraffes in their enclosure at Perth Zoo
For Kids

Summer school holidays in Perth: 15 ideas to keep the kids busy

For Adults

Things to do in Perth for adults

River cruises, island escapes and nights out without the little ones.

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Wide view of Scarborough Beach and the Indian Ocean in Perth
For Adults / For Kids

Things to do in Scarborough this summer

Heritage-listed Camelot building in Mosman Park, home to an outdoor cinema
For Adults

Perth’s best outdoor cinemas this summer

View west to the Perth city skyline from the Zig Zag Scenic Drive, Gooseberry Hill
For Adults / For Free

Kalamunda and the Perth Hills: Zig Zag Scenic Drive and lookouts

For Food

Things to do in Perth for food

Burgers, brunch and the restaurants I keep going back to.

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Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley, looking south-west
For Food

Mount Lawley’s Beaufort Street: A food lover’s guide

Shops and cafes along Oxford Street, Leederville
For Adults / For Food

Leederville’s Oxford Street: Where to eat and drink

Fish and chips eaten on the beach
For Food

The best fish and chips by the water in Perth

For Free

Free things to do in Perth

Great days out that don't cost a cent.

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Cottesloe Beach in the early evening light
For Free

Free things to do in Cottesloe

Water play fountains at the Elizabeth Quay water park in Perth
For Free / For Kids

Perth’s best free water playgrounds and splash pads

Christmas light displays in the Perth CBD in December 2025
For Free / For Kids

Christmas lights in Perth 2026: The best displays and light trails

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About

Hi, I'm Alex.

I live in Perth and I'm always looking for the next good day out, whether that's a beach morning with the kids, a long lunch, or something free on a Sunday. This site is where I write it all up, so you don't have to guess.

How I write these guides
  • I've actually been. Every guide comes from a real visit, not a press release.
  • The practical stuff first. What it costs, where to park, and how long to allow.
  • A straight verdict. Who it suits, who should skip it, and the best time to go.
  • Local tips. The cafĂ©, the quiet entrance, the time the queue starts.