Top Perth Day Trips

Enjoy a fun-packed day exploring Yanchep National Park, the Pinnacles, and Lancelin Sand Dunes on this full-day tour from Perth. See critters including lobsters, koalas, kangaroos, and birds in Yanchep; tour the Lobster Shack factory and enjoy a delicious lunch; walk around the Pinnacles; and try your hand at sandboarding down the dunes in Lancelin. Includes lunch, activities, and round-trip transportation.

Visit Perth’s favorite local getaway destination on a day trip to Rottnest Island, located just offshore in the Indian Ocean. Travel to Rottnest by high-speed ferry from either Perth or Fremantle (your choice), and then embark on a sightseeing tour of the island by coach. While you listen to narration from an informative guide, check out landmarks like the West End and Wadjemup Lighthouse. Then enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore the car-free island at your leisure. You may upgrade when booking to include lunch.

Prepare for a day full of adventure. Our final destination, The PINNACLES DESERT, is 200 km North of Perth. Our first stop will be Yanchep Lagoon. The calm and clear water, beautiful beach, with the reef close by, makes this a perfect start to our tour. Our next stopover is Yanchep National Park, home to western grey kangaroos and rich birdlife. The park also has a raised boardwalk among trees inhabited by koalas. Crystal Cave, located within Yanchep National Park, is an underground wonderland full of natural structures including stalagmites, stalactites, columns and flowstones. Next stop is the town of Guilderton, where Moore River meets the Indian Ocean. Pelicans often frequent this beautiful location and the sea is usually turquoise in colour. This stunning place is where we will be having our lunch (sandwiches, snacks and drinks) . We will reach our final destination around 2:30pm and we will have plenty of time to explore the Pinnacles.

Take a day trip to Rottnest Island, a popular Perth getaway due to its white-sand beaches, secluded bays, scenic bike paths and vehicle-free atmosphere. Travel to the island, just off the coast, by high-speed ferry, and then explore at your leisure with included bike rental. Some options are snorkeling or following the trails to West End, Wadjemup or Bathurst Longhouses, the pink salt lakes or include lunch at Karma Rottnest. When booking, select the option that corresponds to your departure location—either Perth or Fremantle.

Discover the exquisite beauty of the Pinnacles on a full-day tour from Perth. Travel along Australia’s Coral Coast to Nambung National Park, located near Cervantes and Jurien Bay. Head into the park to see the Pinnacles — ancient limestone pillars that stand tall in the desert landscape. Continue to Yanchep National Park where you can take a walk around the lake, look for kangaroos and koalas, and go underground for a guided tour of Crystal Cave. Your tour includes informative commentary from your guide, morning tea, and lunch.

From natural landmarks to Aboriginal culture, this day trip from Perth through Western Australia’s wheat belt area introduces you the regional history and geological beauty that lie outside the city. Visit York, the oldest township in Avon Valley; Wave Rock and Hippo’s Yawn, unusual rock formations; Mulka's Cave, an ancient site sacred to Aboriginals; and make a stop for tea in a quaint country town. During the spring months, make plenty of stops to view wildflowers when they’re spotted during the tour.

The otherworldly landscapes of the Pinnacles Desert are one of Western Australia’s most impressive natural wonders, found just north of Perth in the Nambung National Park. On this tour, admire the Pinnacles at their most magical during a sunset visit, enjoy a sunset dinner in the desert, and stay after-dark for a thrilling stargazing experience. Along the way, stop to try sandboarding at the famous Lancelin Sand Dunes, take a guided walk along the banks of Moore River where your tour guide will show plants used by the Aborigines for food and medicine.

Explore Margaret River and Geographe Bay on a full-day tour from Perth. Visit renowned surfing beaches around Margaret River and take a walk on the 1.25-mile (2-km) long Busselton Jetty at Geographe Bay. Stop at wineries and delicious eateries in the Margaret River wine region, then go sightseeing at Cape Naturalist Lighthouse and take a tour of Ngilgi Cave (Yallingup Cave). Travel by air-conditioned mini-coach with morning tea, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Perth or Fremantle included.

Experience some of Western Australia’s unique natural and cultural gems on this fascinating full-day tour from Perth. Drive through scenic Swan Valley and wander among the otherworldly limestone stacks of Pinnacles Desert. Discover a little-known slice of Australian history at New Norcia’s Benedictine Abbey, where you can browse sacred artifacts and buy unique handmade goods. Savor a delicious fish and chips lunch and, in springtime, admire fields of blooming wildflowers.

See Rottnest Island from the water on this day trip that includes a high-speed adventure wildlife boat ride. Travel to the island, a favorite local getaway due to its secluded beaches and relaxing environment, by high-speed ferry from Perth or Fremantle. Then embark on a adventure thrill ride to look for seals, dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. Afterward, you have free time on the island to explore independently; perhaps rent a bike or go swimming off one of the white-sand beaches. When booking, you may upgrade to include lunch, if you wish.

Discover the wondrous wildlife and mystical natural attractions of Western Australia on this full-day tour from Perth. Discover kangaroos and koalas at Caversham Wildlife Park, and learn about the local lobster industry with a tour of a lobster plant and fresh seafood lunch in Cervantes. Take a guided walk through the eerie, lunar-like landscape of Pinnacles Desert, and get your heart racing as you speed through the massive dunes of Lancelin on a sandboarding and 4WD adventure.

A piece of paradise in the Indian Ocean just off the coast of Perth, Rottnest Island is a favorite day trip getaway due to its white-sand beaches, isolated turquoise bays, biking paths and vehicle-free environment. Travel to the island on the high-speed ferry from either Perth or Fremantle—make your choice when booking. Then spend your time on the island however you please before returning the same day by ferry. Popular activities include snorkeling, biking and looking for quokkas, the resident wildlife.

This private tour is available to a maximum of 7 people only. The most important thing about this tour is that you manage the time you have, to spend on the things you want. The Pinnacles Desert is an amazing landscape which offers a unique backdrop for photography of friends and family or simply a beautiful unique desert location.The Desert Discovery centre also offers geological and indigenous information about the unique landscape and offers Souvenir options. A number of stops either on the way to the Desert or on the return journey add to the day tour, subject to time availability. Not all these are possible in a day so contact me to discuss. *The sleepy seaside town of Two Rocks which has a colourful history and a giant King Neptune statue... * Lancelin Sand Dunes for sights &/or sand boarding *The town of Yanchep which has a Koala & Kangaroo wildlife park. * The historic Monastic town of New Norcia offers fascinating local history.

Visit Rottnest Island's top destinations on an all-inclusive tour from Perth. After hotel pickup, transfer to the Rottnest ferry, then hop on the bus for a 3.5-hour island tour. See the Wadjemup Lighthouse, Henrietta Rocks, Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnel, Cathedral Rocks, and Cape Vlamingh, and top it off with a historic train ride. Hear live commentary about the island's cultural heritage, and maritime and military history, and have free time to explore. Includes box lunch, morning tea, round-trip ferry, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Wave Rock is one of the top tourist destination in Western Australia, located 350km from Perth. The unique waved shaped granite rock is about 15 meters high and 110 meters long. Wave rock is only a part of a large granite formation that we will climb and explore. A photo taken with a Wave rock in the background will be like no other !

This is a private tour catering for 7 seats or less. Being in a private tour with a born & bred Perth local means you get to see a lot more. Tour buses cant get to where I take you either, and you dont wait for others to play catch up! The tour is popular for its massive content, personal flexibility and its local focus. If you have particular things you want to see please let us know in advance. Expect to see the coolest things not just what you've seen in the brochures. This can also be an excellent Kid friendly tour with many locations that appeal to children of all ages. Random photo stops are part of this huge day tour.

Watch as the sun sets over the Pinnacle Dessert revealing bright stars blanketing the night sky during this full-day guided tour that includes dinner. Visit Yanchep National Park where you’ll see kangaroos and koalas on route to the limestone formations dotting the Pinnacle Dessert landscape. See the sunset over the Indian Ocean before dinner and then retreat back into the dessert to explore under the starry sky.

Discover Western Australia's oldest wine region on this full-day tour of the Swan Valley from Perth, including lunch. Indulge in a decadent morning tea, followed by wine and cheese tasting, as you cruise down the Swan River and admire views of the Perth skyline. Then, set out on a coach tour of the Swan Valley vineyards, stopping to enjoy wine tastings, tour a brewery, enjoy a set menu lunch, and indulge your sweet tooth with a visit to the Margaret River Chocolate Company.

Cruise through the Swan River Valley from Perth for a relaxing day on the water that includes a stop at a local winery. Take in views of Perth and the riverfront scenery of the upper Swan River while snacking on morning and afternoon tea, and enjoy wine tastings on board the boat before visiting Sandalford Winery for a behind-the-scenes tour and 2-course lunch with more wine tastings. On the return cruise, listen to live entertainment.

The desert landscape of the Pinnacles is especially atmospheric at dusk. Skip experiencing it in the company of busloads of tourists on this small-group, full-day tour from Perth. Before heading to the Pinnacles for sunset, visit Yanchep National Park and look for wild kangaroos and koalas. Includes a picnic dinner.

Make the most of your day trip to Rottnest Island with this convenient bike hire and round-trip ferry combo. Collect your bike, hop on the ferry at Hillarys Boat Harbour and savor sensational views of the Perth skyline as you cruise across the Indian Ocean. On arrival, you’ll be all set to explore the car-free island, take in the views from Wadjemup Lighthouse and cycle between the many beaches and bays. When it’s time to leave, simply pedal back to the jetty to catch your return ferry.

Enjoy a scenic getaway to Rottnest Island, one of Perth’s most popular holiday resorts, with round-trip ferry tickets and a guided bus tour of the island. Catch a high-speed ferry from Hillarys Boat Harbour and enjoy dazzling views of Perth on a thrilling 40-minute cruise across the Indian Ocean. Then, explore the car-free island with the help of your guide, enjoy a buffet lunch (included) at Rottnest Lodge and take in the island’s best bits on a 90-minute bus tour. When it’s time to leave, simply head back to the jetty to catch your return ferry.

Enjoy a day of curated wine tasting and visit boutique wineries and vineyards on this full-day, small-group tour that includes tastings, cheese, and lunch. See how wine is made in the Swan Valley and meet owners, winemakers, and sommeliers and tour their facilities and vines. Sip reserve and fortified wines and snack on expertly paired foods in Australia’s oldest wine region.

Travel north to the Nambung National Park, the home of the amazing landscape famously known as The Majestic Pinnacles Desert. These unique limestone formations took thousands of years to form and look like an extra-terrestrial landscape, a unique sight. The Pinnacles are of various shapes, sizes, formations, textures & form a magnificent backdrop for wonderful and memorable photo shoots. No two Pinnacle formations are similar, one of nature’s marvels in this region. Experience the change in light as the sun sets and makes way for a myriad of stars brought to life without light pollution.