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• Armadale

Armadale is located a half hour drive south of Perth and offers a diversity of tourist and natural attractions. Natural bushland, outdoor... read more

• Avon Valley National Park

The Avon River... at times tranquil, at times foaming white. This beautiful river gives its name to the park and the area that is of historic... read more

• Bakers Hill

Bakers Hill is a small town located about an hours drive east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway. The nearby Avon Valley National Park's... read more

• Baldivis

Take a 30 minute drive south of Perth's city centre to the relaxing surrounds of Baldivis. Baldivis offers activities such as fishing... read more

• Beverley

Located 132 kilometres east of Perth in the heart of the wheat-sheep belt, Beverley is set on the banks of the Avon River. Town attractions... read more

• Bibra Lake

Bibra Lake has the tranquility of the lake and a picturesque walking path, and being just 20 minute drive south of Perth's centre... read more

• Bindoon

Bindoon is an hour drive north of Perth, within the beautiful Chittering Shire. The shire also includes Muchea, Lower Chittering and Wannamal... read more

• Boddington

Boddington is just under two hours drive from Perth, nestled on the banks of the picturesque Hotham River and surrounded by undulating hills... read more

• Boya

Boya is located in the Shire of Mundaring, within the Perth hills, 25 minutes drive east of the city centre. The old government quarries... read more

• Brookton

One hundred and thirty three kilometres southeast of Perth lies the small wheat belt town of Brookton. The town is on the Brookton Highway... read more

• Bullsbrook

Bullsbrook is located approximately 40 minutes northeast of Perth and is home to the Royal Australian Air Force's Pearce Air Base... read more

• Burswood

In Burswood, you'll find a hub of entertainment just five minutes from the heart of Perth city, situated on Great Eastern Highway and... read more

• Byford

Only thirty minutes southeast of Perth on the South West Highway, Byford is in the Serpentine Jarrahdale district. Set amongst picturesque... read more

• Caversham

Caversham is located within the Swan Valley wine region, only 20 minutes from the centre of Perth, and is Western Australia's oldest... read more

• Chidlow

Only 45 minutes drive from Perth, Chidlow is one of the interesting village localities in the Shire of Mundaring. Chidlow was the terminus... read more

• Chittering

Looking for Western Australia's best kept secret? Come to the magnificent Chittering Valley. Indulge yourself by visiting an award... read more

• City Beach

City Beach, 10 minutes' drive west of the city, was the winner of the 1999 Best Beach Award, presented by the Keep Australia Beautiful Council. Enjoy... read more

• Claremont

Claremont is located 10 minutes drive southwest of Perth's centre. Claremont covers an area of almost five square kilometres and is... read more

• Cottesloe

One of Perth's most popular beaches, Cottesloe is a wonderful spot to visit. Swimming, surfing, snorkelling, fishing and just sitting in... read more

• Crossman

Crossman is situated an hour and a half's drive south of Perth on the Albany Highway. Close to Crossman you will find attractive... read more

• Darlington

Darlington is one of the many charming small villages in the Shire of Mundaring and is approximately 21 kilometres from the Perth central... read more

• Dawesville

Breathtaking scenery, panoramic views and a cosmopolitan lifestyle is all on offer just a short drive south of Mandurah in the rapidly expanding... read more

• Dwellingup

The charming country town of Dwellingup is located an hour and a half's drive south of Perth. Set among pristine jarrah forest and water... read more

• Floreat

Floreat Beach is situated 12 kilometres west from the centre of Perth. It is easily accessed by car and buses are available, however you... read more

• Fremantle

Just 20 minutes' drive southwest of Perth is the mouth of the Swan River and the port town of Fremantle. A vibrant port city, it is rich... read more

• Garden Island

Garden Island is situated 13 kilometres or 20 minutes drive south of Fremantle. A causeway over four kilometers long links the island to... read more

• Gidgegannup

Thirty minutes east of Perth along Toodyay Road is the town of Gidgegannup. Gidgegannup is a very scenic rural area with nature reserves... read more

• Gingin

Gingin is a quaint town located an hours drive north of Perth. One of the oldest towns of Western Australia, Gingin has a large number of... read more

• Glen Forrest

Glen Forrest is one of the many charming villages in the Shire of Mundaring and is approximately 23 kilometres from the Perth central business... read more

• Goomalling

Nestled in the north eastern section of the Avon Valley area, Goomalling is a 90 minute drive from Perth via either Northam or Toodyay... read more

• Gooseberry Hill

Half an hour east of Perth, nestled at the western base of the Darling Range, Gooseberry Hill is an excellent base for exploring the area's... read more

• Gosnells

The suburb of Gosnells is located 30 minutes drive southeast of Perth. The area was first developed by European settlers in 1829, when... read more

• Greenmount

Greenmount is located 30 minutes drive east of Perth on the western side of the Darling Ranges. John Forrest National Park, one of Australia's... read more

• Guilderton

Situated at the Moore River mouth, an hour north of Perth, the picturesque town of Guilderton is a favourite spot for anglers who have the... read more

• Guildford

Guildford is the only town in the Perth metropolitan area classified by the National Trust of Australia. Established in 1829 as a market... read more

• Helena Valley

Taking its name from the Helena River that flows through the town, Helena Valley has a great rural atmosphere. Located just 30 minutes... read more

• Henley Brook

Henley Brook is located within the Swan Valley Wine Region, only 20 minutes from the centre of Perth, and is Western Australia's oldest... read more

• Hovea

Hovea is located next to John Forrest National Park, 30 minutes drive east of Perth. The hills and valleys of the area contain large tracts... read more

• Jandakot

Half an hour drive south of Perth on the Kwinana Freeway is the suburb of Jandakot. The suburb's central feature is Jandakot Airport... read more

• Jarrahdale

Only thirty minutes southeast of Perth, the area around Jarrahdale includes some of Western Australia's most popular parks, art galleries... read more

• John Forrest National Park

John Forrest National Park is located in the Darling Ranges, approximatley 26 kilometres from Perth, 7 kilometres from Midland and Mundaring... read more

• Joondalup

Half an hours drive north of Perth along the Mitchell Freeway is the satellite city of Joondalup. The region around Joondalup is renowned... read more

• Kalamunda

The Shire of Kalamunda is located a 30 minute drive east of Perth, where the hills of the Darling Scarp meet the plains of the foothills... read more

• Kings Park

Kings Park occupies approximately 400 hectares of Mount Eliza overlooking the city of Perth and the Swan River. Situated only a few minutes... read more

• Kwinana

Located in a relaxed, rural setting, the town of Kwinana is about half an hour's drive south of the Perth CBD. It is also easily accessible... read more

• Lancelin

Lancelin is a small fishing town nestled between the ocean and sand dunes, an hour's drive north of Perth. The town is also the coastal... read more

• Ledge Point

An hour and a half drive north (120 kilometres) along Wanneroo Road from Perth is the sleepy little fishing town of Ledge Point... read more

• Mahogany Creek

Mahogany Creek is 27 kilometres from the Perth central business district and approximately 40 minutes drive along the Great Eastern Highway. Mahogany... read more

• Mandurah

Just an hour's drive south of Perth, Mandurah is a vibrant and versatile city noted for its magnificent waterways and holiday atmosphere. The... read more

• Midland

Midland, the commercial centre of the Swan Valley, owes its existence to the building of a railway from Perth in 1886, and the establishment... read more

• Mindarie

Mindarie is positioned on a large hill directly on the coast, offering stunning views westward over the Indian Ocean. 45 minutes drive... read more

• Mount Helena

Mount Helena is one of the villages in the beautiful Shire of Mundaring. Just a 45 minute drive from Perth, Mount Helena was originally... read more

• Mount Lawley

Just five minutes drive north of central Perth is the shopping, cafe and restaurant rich precinct of Mount Lawley. The area holds fine... read more

• Muchea

Muchea is 30 minutes drive north of Perth, at the southernmost edge of the beautiful Chittering Shire. It is situated at the junction of... read more

• Mundijong

Only 30 minutes southeast of Perth, the Serpentine Jarrahdale district, which includes the towns of Byford, Mundijong, Jarrahdale and Serpentine... read more

• New Norcia

Just one and a half hours' drive north from Perth lies the important heritage site of New Norcia. Founded by Dom Rosendo Salvado in 1846... read more

• North Dandalup

North Dandalup is located an hour's drive south of Perth in the picturesque Shire of Murray. read more

• Northam

Located just over an hour's drive from Perth on the Great Eastern Highway, Northam makes a perfect day trip, weekender or base from which... read more

• Northbridge

Northbridge, next to Perth's city centre, is famous for its entertainment, arts, and nightlife. Northbridge is a place where you can... read more

• Parkerville

Parkerville is 28 kilometres from the Perth central business district located in the Shire of Mundaring. Parkerville grew from the activity... read more

• Perth City

The City of Perth is focussed on the central business district and surrounding inner city residential areas. Nestled in a picturesque natural... read more

• Pinjarra

An hour drive south of Perth and just a short hop from Mandurah is Pinjarra, the centre of the Murray Shire. Pinjarra is one of the oldest... read more

• Port Kennedy

Port Kennedy is located an hours drive south of Perth City centre and is fifteen minutes south of Rockingham. To take the coastal drive... read more

• Preston Beach

Preston Beach is located a two hour drive south of Perth or a 45 minute drive south of Mandurah. Preston Beach is famous for its fishing... read more

• Quinns Rocks

Located 45 minutes north of Perth lies Quinns Rocks and the recent development of Mindarie. This seaside suburb takes its name from the... read more

• Rockingham

Just a 40 minute drive south of Perth, the seaside town of Rockingham offers many memorable experiences. Go swimming with wild dolphins... read more

• Rottnest Island

Rottnest, our holiday island just twenty kilometres off the coast of Perth, Western Australia has been attracting thousands of holiday makers... read more

• Safety Bay

Just an hours drive south of Perth, situated on the sparkling waters of Warnbro Sound, lays Safety Bay. Safety Bay is popular for diving... read more

• Sawyers Valley

Sawyers Valley is about an hour and a halfs drive from Perth on the Great Eastern Highway, which connects Western Australia with the eastern... read more

• Scarborough

Scarborough is located on the west coast, just a short 15 minute drive west from the heart of Perth city. As part of Perth's Sunshine Coast... read more

• Seabird

The popular, relaxing holiday town of Seabird is located 75 minutes' drive north of Perth. It is popular as a commercial and recreational... read more

• Serpentine

Only thirty minutes southeast of Perth, the Serpentine Jarrahdale district, which includes the towns of Serpentine, Mundijong, Jarrahdale... read more

• South Perth

The City of South Perth incorporates the suburbs of South Perth, Como, Kensington, Manning, Salter Point, Karawara and Waterford... read more

• Subiaco

Subiaco has a rich history with humble origins. Settled in 1851 by Benedictine monks from Subiaco, Italy, the area was soon home to a modest... read more

• The Vines

The Vines is located in the foothills of the Darling Ranges, 35 minutes' drive north east of Perth, in the Swan Valley. The Vines offers... read more

• Toodyay

Less than an hour's drive from Perth, Toodyay boasts some of the finest examples of 19th century history in Western Australia, with the... read more

• Two Rocks

Two Rocks is a relaxed seaside community about one hour drive north of Perth. Named after two prominent rocks offshore from Wreck Point... read more

• Waikiki

Waikiki is situated on the sparkling waters of Warnbro Sound, just south of Rockingham or an hours drive south of Perth. Sailing is popular... read more

• Wanneroo

Wanneroo is a suburb of Perth and also the town centre of the largest shire in the metropolitan area. It lies approximately 40 minutes north... read more

• Waroona

The quiet country town of Waroona is situated 112 kilometres south of Perth, an hour and a half drive, and is nestled on the slopes of the... read more

• Wooroloo

Wooroloo is an hours drive east of Perth along the Great Eastern Highway. Interesting places to discover are the little Anglican church... read more

• Wundowie

Wundowie, one of the youngest towns in Western Australia, is located 70 kilometres northeast of Perth, about an hours drive. A timber mill... read more

• Yanchep

Yanchep is coupled with neighbouring town Two Rocks and is often referred to as Yanchep Two Rocks. Located one hours drive north of Perth... read more

• York

Just over an hour's drive east of Perth will take you to the lovely country town of York. Nestled on the banks of the Avon River in the... read more