Guide · 3 Places
Perth
Australia
Before You Go
September to November (spring) and March to May (autumn) ideal (18-26°C/64-79°F). Summer (December-February) hot (25-32°C) perfect for beaches. Winter (June-August) mild (13-19°C) with some rain. Perth has more sunny days than any Australian capital.
Visa
Check requirementsMost visitors need eVisitor or ETA obtained online before travel. US, Canadian, UK, European citizens eligible for free eVisitor (90-day stays). Apply at homeaffairs.gov.au.
Getting There
TransportationBy Air: Perth Airport (PER) is 17km from city center.
By Train: Indian Pacific connects to Sydney (3 nights crossing).
By Car: Very long drives from other cities.
Language
CommunicationEnglish is official. Perth is multicultural.
Currency
Money mattersAustralian Dollar (AUD). Exchange rate varies (typically 1.4-1.6 AUD per USD). Cards accepted everywhere. Tipping not expected but appreciated (10%).
Getting Around
Local transportTrains: Transperth network to suburbs and Fremantle (~$3-5 AUD).
Buses: Extensive network, free CAT buses in city center.
Ferries: To Rottnest Island.
Uber: Available ($15-35 for most trips).
Walking: City center walkable.
From the Airport
Arrival infoAirport Connect Bus: To city (40 min, $15 AUD).
Uber/Taxi: $45-60 AUD to city (20-30 min).
Restaurants and Food
Wildflower
Indigenous-inspired fine dining. Rooftop restaurant overlooking Perth from State Buildings.