Guidebook for South Perth
Parks & Nature
Look out for the resident kangaroos, birdlife, and dolphins in the river
58 locals recommend
Heirisson Island
Look out for the resident kangaroos, birdlife, and dolphins in the river
Not to be missed.
Wonderful views of Perth city, Swan River and beyond.
Native botanic gardens.
Cafes, walks and picnic grounds.
Excellent, quality gift/souvenir shop.
846 locals recommend
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser AvenueNot to be missed.
Wonderful views of Perth city, Swan River and beyond.
Native botanic gardens.
Cafes, walks and picnic grounds.
Excellent, quality gift/souvenir shop.
Unique car free environment. Hire a bike and discover some truly delightful beaches, spot a quokka, or try a spot of fishing.
466 locals recommend
Rottnest Island
Unique car free environment. Hire a bike and discover some truly delightful beaches, spot a quokka, or try a spot of fishing.
Food Scene
Great value and atmosphere. Crowded, noisy and you usually need to queue! But never mind, most meals, pizzas and deserts are available to take away. Woodfiired pizza Veronese, my favourite. Walking distance.
79 locals recommend
Ciao Italia
273 Mill Point RdGreat value and atmosphere. Crowded, noisy and you usually need to queue! But never mind, most meals, pizzas and deserts are available to take away. Woodfiired pizza Veronese, my favourite. Walking distance.
Great food and coffee. Breakfast and lunch only. My favourite for brunch - Corn and Kale Hotcakes. Or maybe you'd prefer panna cotta or pancakes for breakfast? All beautifully presented.
10 locals recommend
The Little Banksia
78 Banksia TerraceGreat food and coffee. Breakfast and lunch only. My favourite for brunch - Corn and Kale Hotcakes. Or maybe you'd prefer panna cotta or pancakes for breakfast? All beautifully presented.
French style patisserie. Excellent bread and pastries. Also does yummy brunch. Dangerously close to home.
Baker Et Chef
333 Mill Point RdFrench style patisserie. Excellent bread and pastries. Also does yummy brunch. Dangerously close to home.
On the river bank with panoramic view across the river to the city centre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bit pricey, but has a more casual cafe attached for brunch, with the same views. Easy walk.
23 locals recommend
The Boatshed Restaurant
1L Coode StOn the river bank with panoramic view across the river to the city centre. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bit pricey, but has a more casual cafe attached for brunch, with the same views. Easy walk.
Coffee, books and breakfast or lunch. Under new management. Pleasant spot to spend some time. Easy walk.
14 locals recommend
Millpoint Caffe Bookshop
254 Mill Point RdCoffee, books and breakfast or lunch. Under new management. Pleasant spot to spend some time. Easy walk.
Essentials
400 metres away. Convenience store with in-house cafe and take aways. Liquor store, hairdresser, 7 day doctors surgery, Vietnamese restaurant.
12 locals recommend
Meadowvale Shopping Centre
298 Mill Point Road400 metres away. Convenience store with in-house cafe and take aways. Liquor store, hairdresser, 7 day doctors surgery, Vietnamese restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Eclectic selection of live jazz and blues every night. Eccentric decor, good drinks and light meals.
60 locals recommend
Rodney's Bait n Tackle
598 Stirling HwyEclectic selection of live jazz and blues every night. Eccentric decor, good drinks and light meals.
Live trad jazz band every Friday. Take your own drinks and eats. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Enter through the red telephone box.
21 locals recommend
Jazz Cellar
139 Buxton StLive trad jazz band every Friday. Take your own drinks and eats. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Enter through the red telephone box.
Arts & Culture
WA art gallery, museum, theatre and state library are all in this precinct. Wander over to Yagan Square for casual eats, or into Northbridge for a plethora of dining and nightlife .
70 locals recommend
Perth Cultural Centre
William StreetWA art gallery, museum, theatre and state library are all in this precinct. Wander over to Yagan Square for casual eats, or into Northbridge for a plethora of dining and nightlife .
Shopping
Coles supermarket, Scutti fresh provisions and gourmet, post office, banks, cafes, clothing and gifts in a pleasant small precinct.
15 locals recommend
Angelo Street
Angelo StreetColes supermarket, Scutti fresh provisions and gourmet, post office, banks, cafes, clothing and gifts in a pleasant small precinct.
Claremont Quarter
9 Bay View TerraceUpmarket shopping and cafes
Large shopping mall, with department stores cinemas, food court eateries etc.
210 locals recommend
Westfield Carousel
1382 Albany HwyLarge shopping mall, with department stores cinemas, food court eateries etc.
Boffin Books
88 William StBasement bookstore in the city with a good selection in all genres.
Getting Around
Ferry across to Elizabeth Quay, where you will have easy access to central public transport hubs.
31 locals recommend
Mends St Jetty station
Ferry across to Elizabeth Quay, where you will have easy access to central public transport hubs.
Trains and buses to regional areas and interstate.
11 locals recommend
East Perth Stn East Perth 1 station
East ParadeTrains and buses to regional areas and interstate.
Perth Airport
32 Boud AvenueInternational , interstate and regional terminals.