Many day trips can be taken from Perth. As the Indian Ocean borders the Western Australian coastline, one may take a ferry to Rottnest Island to see Quokka's. These little mammals were mistaken by Dutch explorers as giant rats.

An absolute must is to visit King's Park, where you can overlook the hustle and bustle of the city amidst the calm of the Australian bush.

Perth is a wonderful place for animal lovers. In addition to the small but charming Perth Zoo, a hands on experience is Caversham Wildlife Park, where one can have a one-on-one experience with a variety of birds, kangaroos, koalas, or a number of other animals who roam free in large enclosures which permit visitors to enter, pick up a handful of free food, and feed the animals.

Great food and drink can be found in and around Perth. 20 minutes away from Perth city is the Swan Valley. The Swan Valley is one of two major wine regions in Western Australia. Nearby the Swan Valley is a restaurant where one can find pizza created by the 2005 winner of the America's Plate, an international competition to determine the world's best gourmet pizza maker.