Sampling a five-day itinerary

The easiest and fastest way around Perth is by car, except around the city center where most attractions are within walking distance of each other.

Traffic in Perth is light, except during rush hours, and roads are fairly easy to navigate. Public transportation (trains and buses) are also widely available, but tend to extend traveling hours. For those who may be interested, Perth is also home to a major casino, boat harbors and numerous golf resorts.

Day 1: Go to the museum and art gallery in the city center (both are free of charge). Have lunch in Northbridge; do some shopping; stroll to the Swan River foreshore, see the Bell Tower; take a ferry to South Perth; watch the sunset from river foreshore and have dinner in South Perth.

Day 2: Go to King's Park. Have lunch at the cafe in King's Park or choose from the many restaurants in the neighboring suburb of Subiaco or Nedlands; head towards Cottesloe Beach, have a swim and watch the sunset; have dinner in Cottesloe.

Day 3: Start early and go to Fremantle. Have a big brunch on the cappuccino strip; go to the Round House, Fremantle Prison, museums and art galleries; go back and have more coffee on the cappuccino strip; go shopping in Fremantle Markets (open weekends) or in the nearby shopping area; watch the sunset from a waterfront restaurant and have dinner there.

Day 4: Go to Caversham Wildlife Park, touch the kangaroos and ride a camel; go on a Swan Valley food and wine trail for some wine-tasting; have lunch at one of the many restaurants along the drive; go to Guildford for some shopping at the James Street antique strip or go on a historic walk around the town; have dinner in Guildford or Midland.

Day 5: Pack a picnic and go to a national park; go on a walk trail, learn about Aboriginal culture, take lots of pictures and watch the sunset.

-- Prapti Widinugraheni