Perth & West Coast Australia - Around Perth (Chapter)

This is the Around Perth chapter from Lonely Planet’s Perth & West Coast Australia guidebook.

A day trip from Perth could see you frolicking with wild dolphins, snorkelling with sea lions, scooping up brilliant-blue crabs or spotting bilbies in the bush. Those who prefer pursuits less likely to ruffle one’s hair can tour vineyards, settle down for a culinary feast or explore historic towns classified by the National Trust.

• cycle your way to a private slice of coastal paradise on Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), then spend the afternoon swimming, sunning and snorkelling
• maps
• enjoy a sublime sunset over the other-worldly Pinnacles Desert
• transport
• restaurants & accommodation
• explore the intriguing monastery town of New Norcia

Coverage includes: Rottnest Island (Wadjemup), Rockingham, Peel Region, Mandurah, Yalgorup National Park, Pinjarra, Dwellingup, Jarrahdale & Serpentine National Park, Dryandra Woodland, Hyden & Wave Rock, Darling Range, Kalamunda, Mundaring, Walyunga National Park, Guildford & The Swan Valley, Avon Valley, York, Northam, Toodyay, Avon Valley National Park, New Norcia, The Wildflower Way, Moora, Wongan Hills, Perenjori, Morawa, Mingenew & Mullewa, Sunset Coast, Yanchep, Guilderton, Lancelin, Turquoise Coast, Cervantes & Pinnacles Desert, Jurien Bay and Green Head & Leeman.