3 Best Sights in Perth, Western Australia

On the south side of Perth's Central Business District lies the ever-expanding Elizabeth Quay, a public area brimful with restaurants, cafés, playgrounds, ice-cream parlors, boat excursions, larger-than-life artworks, and the swanky Ritz-Carlton hotel. Although construction is ongoing, EQ is a bustling hub and a great meeting spot. Transperth also has a bus depot, train station, and ferry crossing here making access without a car easy. 

Tip: Feel like a kid again and take a spin on the classic carousel.

See where corporate suits de-stress after a long day at the office. Once the clock hits 5 pm, like bees swarming a hive, punters flood Perth's CBD's main thoroughfare, St. Georges Terrace, and its strip of hip venues. Swanky Print Hall serves some of the city's best Modern Australian fare, while Bob's Bar is a happening rooftop bar focusing on simple, tasty, Mexican-inspired eats. There's also the Heritage Wine Bar for contemporary eats and fine wine. Reservations are recommended. 

With its quintessential Western Australia design, color, and flora, Yagan Square opened in March 2018 as a community space and the gateway to Northbridge. It's become a central meeting spot for both locals and tourists. Market Hall began as a high-end food court, drawing a daily lunch crowd with its variety of local and international flavors but in 2021 only a few eateries remain. Hiss & Smoke holds strong with its Japanese fare, and nearby, Shy John Brewery and Yum Cha delight with Cantonese favorites.