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

You don’t have to travel too far from Perth for a taste of the rest of Western Australia. Visit the nearby coastal city of Mandurah, explore the Swan Valley and Perth Hills, or wander the heritage-listed towns of Avon Valley.

• cycle to Rottnest Island, a private slice of coastal paradise to swim and snorkel
• maps
• explore otherworldly limestone prongs in Nambung National Park in the Pinnacles Desert
• transport
• cruise between winery cellar doors and tracts of forest in the hills east of Perth
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Rottnest Island, Rockingham, Peel Region, Mandurah, Dwellingup, Perth Hills, Hyden & Wave Rock, Swan Valley, Guildford, Swan Valley Wine Region, Avon Valley, Northam, York, Toodyay, New Norcia, Wildflower Way, Moora, Wongan Hills, Sunset Coast, Guilderton, Lancelin, Turquoise Coast, Cervantes & Pinnacles Desert, Jurien Bay, Green Head & Leeman, When to Go, Best Places to Stay.

This chapter contains the Welcome to West Coast Australia, West Coast Australia’s Top 13, Need to Know, First Time West Coast Australia, What’s New, Accommodation, If You Like: Beaches, Beer & Wine, Aboriginal Art & Culture, Bushwalking, Foodie Touring, Getting off the Beaten Path, Diving & Snorkelling, Marine Mammals, Surfing & Windsurfing, Month by Month, Itineraries, Discover Margaret River & the Southwest, West Coast Australia Outdoors, Family Travel, and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s West Coast Australia guidebook.

Your journey to West Coast Australia starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on outdoor activities and local wineries.

• tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
• list of highlights and best experiences
• everything you need to know about the beaches and parks of West Coast Australia
• user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to West Coast Australia, West Coast Australia’s Top 13, Need to Know, First Time West Coast Australia, What’s New, Accommodation, If You Like: Beaches, Beer & Wine, Aboriginal Art & Culture, Bushwalking, Foodie Touring, Getting off the Beaten Path, Diving & Snorkelling, Marine Mammals, Surfing & Windsurfing, Month by Month, Itineraries, Discover Margaret River & the Southwest, West Coast Australia Outdoors, Family Travel, and Regions at a Glance.

This chapter contains the History, Local Produce, Wine & Craft Beer, Mining & the Environment, Indigenous Art in Western Australia, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Behind the Scenes chapters from Lonely Planet’s West Coast Australia guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, local wineries, and Indigenous art to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers and travellers with disabilities. And get the most out of your conversations with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on the region’s produce, wines and craft beers
• info on Indigenous art, such as the engravings which decorate rock galleries in the Kimberly and the Pilbara
• full coverage of the history of West Coast Australia, pre- and post-colonisation
• details on mining and environmental issues

Coverage includes: History, Local Produce, Wine & Craft Beer, Mining & the Environment, Indigenous Art in Western Australia, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Behind the Scenes.