10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Perth That You Shouldn't Miss

August 2, 2021 Roger Rusk

Perched on the banks of the wide Swan River, between the Indian Ocean and the sands of the Nullarbor Desert, Perth is one of the world's most isolated cities, yet still boasts an active beach scene and smokin’ nightlife. Family-friendly Cottesloe is brimming with swimmers, surfers and snorkelers. Head north to Scarborough for a spirited beachside club scene. Coo at cute marsupials on ferry-accessible Rottnest Island, and don’t miss the views from King's Park and Botanic Gardens.
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1. Two Feet & a Heartbeat Tours

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Two Feet & a Heartbeat Tours

Perth's #1 Tour Company. From themed walking tours and progressive dinners in Perth and Fremantle, to extended private trips, our clients get a unique perspective on the landscapes, people, culture, food and history of Western Australia Explore, Experience - Perth's best guided tours. Daily walking tours with local guides. Culture, food, art, history. Visit the past, present & future to see why Perth “is the way it is”.

2. Taste Bud Tours

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Taste Bud Tours

GOLD Medal Winner W. Australian Tourism Awards 2014 - "SPEED GRAZING" through the Swan Valley - Perth's Culinary Playground - visiting 10 delicious locations and enjoying 25+ different tasting opportunities packed into an exciting fun-filled am or pm half day tour. Small groups of 6-16 guests explore the award "Swan Valley Food & Wine Trail". Tours feature fresh seasonal produce, exotic coffees, lavender scones jam & cream, tea, nougat, honey, cheeses, olives, roasted nuts, ice-cream, chocolate, genuine Australian "bush tucker" foods, premium wines, preservative-free juices, awarded beers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic ginger beers and cider. Explore behind the scenes, meet the people and share their produce. Tours operate am Wednesday and am & pm Saturday and Sunday departing from the Tourist Bus Stand in front of Perth Train Station on Wellington Street as well as major central Perth hotels (by arrangement). Bonus: Kids (1-13 yo) FREE on the am tour accompanied by an adult.

3. Oh Hey WA

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Oh Hey WA

Fun and informative walking tours through Perth's streets and laneways covering art, culture, nightlife, history and exciting things happening right now.

4. Spacechameleon Adventure Co

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Spacechameleon Adventure Co

What's in a name? Good question. We are a small company with a funny name, but with a serious appetite for adventure, and a desire to share this with you. Our motto is simple: " adventure adapted to suit space and need ". No matter what your skill level, all you need is a reasonable level of fitness, a desire to learn and have fun. We specialise in adventure activities based around roping and team building, catering to individuals, small and large groups. We believe in providing personalised and tailored adventure experiences, which are delivered with excellence and professionalism, at a reasonable price. We are also the only operator in Australia offering Twilight Abseiling Experiences with fantastic views of the Perth skyline from up high, both on sunset and at night, abseiling up to 60m, with fresh gourmet pizza, french press organic coffee, a selection of teas, juice and raw homemade bliss balls all included to accompany your adrenaline experience.

5. Travel Western Australia

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Travel Western Australia

The Pinnacles Magic tour is a lot of fun, very informative and a great way to see some of Western Australia's most beautiful national parks. On the Pinnacles Magic tour you will get an introduction into local Aboriginal history in Yanchep National Park, an area of great significance in both Aboriginal and modern Australian cultures; taste delicious "Bush Tucker" for morning tea; have a go at playing the didgeridoo; see a great variety of native Australian wildlife in their natural environment such as koalas, kangaroos, colourful Australian birds and reptiles; experience the thrill of sand boarding down gigantic sand dunes (included); enjoy a beautiful picnic lunch that is sure to fill up even the hungriest appetite (included), enjoy some free time on a beautiful white-sand beach; travel the Indian Ocean Drive; learn about some of the unique native plants and join a fully guided tour through the magical Pinnacles Desert in Nambung National Park learning about their creation and the intriguing Aboriginal Dreamtime story. The tour is lead by one of Australia's most experienced guides who will ensure you have a great day. Departs at 7.00am Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and returns at approximately 6.30pm the same day. A day with TWA is a one to remember.

6. Ultimate Roomscape

9 Bonner Dr Unit 6, Perth, Western Australia 6090 Australia +61 8 9248 2116 [email protected] http://www.ultroomscape.com.au
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Ultimate Roomscape

In Roomscape you are immersed in a real life room escape experience. The objective is to escape - but the only way to do so is to unleash the innovative genius within you. You and your team must locate and solve a sequence of clues and puzzles in order to successfully progress. In a race against time, you will have to navigate through different levels of complexity puzzles before time runs out.

Reviewed By Darren_au - Perth, Australia

We (2 adults and 1 eight year old) did The Scepter of Tutankhamun room this evening and had a really good time. Emily (our game master) was friendly and very helpful when we needed a hint, without giving too much away. She was also very generous in giving us extra time to finally “escape”. The venue is clean and modern and the room we did had good, mentally challenging and technically impressive problems to solve. We found this room a bit too tricky in places for our 8 year old, but there were enough kid-friendly parts of most of the challenges to hold her attention to the end. The room did not require any special physical strength or stamina - although one part needs two sets of fairly steady hands. We will go back and try another room soon - highly recommended way to spend an hour or so exercising your brain.

7. Eat The Street Walking Tours

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Eat The Street Walking Tours

Eat The Street Walking Tours is a local tour company aimed at getting Perth peeps out and about exploring their city more while showing visitors all the best places to eat and drink. You'll get to meet the staff at each stop, so not only will you discover new venues but you'll get to know old favorites a whole lot better! Our current tours include Brunch on Beaufort, Bars on Beaufort, Barrack to Beaufort (Perth CBD), Perth's First Craft Beer Tour and Subiaco Art & Eats. We can operate private tours any time or day of the week.

8. Little Ferry Co.

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Little Ferry Co.

We're on the water everyday in our boutique electric ferries carrying a maximum of eleven passengers. We operate a regular ferry service around Perth's central waterways. Our Skippers provide a personalised commentary highlighting places of interest and historical background of our beautiful city. Relax in elegant comfort and enjoy this unique experience. Hop on our regular ferry service running between Elizabeth Quay - On The Point - Optus Stadium and Claisebrook or, arrange your own personalised group charter

9. The Nostalgia Box Museum

16 Aberdeen St Shop 1, Perth, Western Australia 6000 Australia +61 8 9227 7377 [email protected] http://thenostalgiabox.com.au
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The Nostalgia Box Museum

Featured in 2019 Guinness World Record Gamer's Edition and Lonely Planet, The Nostalgia Box is Australia's first interactive Video Game Console Museum. The museum is a celebration of video games and the people that made them happen. The museum contains more than 100 consoles, representing the evolution—and sometimes revolution—that occurred from the 1970s through the 2000s. Go behind the scenes of your favorite games and consoles, learning about the tremendous work that went into them. Play a plethora of classic video games, replaying games from your childhood or making entirely new discoveries. Play a round of Pong, challenge a friend to a high score in Space Invaders, or blast through levels of Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog, Alex Kidd, and Crash Bandicoot. This is merely scratching the surface. Relive your childhood, discover gaming's sometimes secret history, and plant appreciation for old-school gaming in a younger generation.

Reviewed By jeremysO8894OV - San Francisco, United States

The Nostalgia Box is a museum about gaming and specifically video games, as it contains more than 100 consoles. The Nostalgia Box is the first interactive video game console museum in Australia and it is located in the Western of the country, in Perth. It was featured in the 2019 Guinness World Record Gamer’s Edition and Lonely Planet. I am a big gamer myself and I couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to visit this incredible place. I choose to play only pokies that require no download and no registration because I don’t like wasting time. I find pokies that work at pokieslab.com, link attached in by bio. I am not a big console player but I couldn’t pass out on this. I tried playing some original Nintendo games such as SEGA and I have to say that comparing to pokies it was a familiar experience. The simplicity of the gaming experience is the same and both have a nostalgic feeling sometimes. Pokies are simple games with a clear goal like many other older games. Playing pokies online though was a little different than playing live with people surrounding you and I wouldn’t say I like the attention. I also played some of the Arcade games that I was too young to experience when they were in.

10. Up Close and Local Tours

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Up Close and Local Tours

Get off the beaten path to uncover the hidden corners of Perth and beyond. With small groups of 2 to 12 people, we have access to places that can't accommodate large groups - giving people an authentic, unique and highly personalised experience that they will remember. We offer private tours for both locals and visitors that suit people who appreciate a quality experience. Whether it's a private wine tour, a trip to Margaret River, nature, wildlife, beaches, fruit picking or anything in between, we can create a customised itinerary to suit couples or groups. For us, it's all about the details and the little extras that make your day special. Our daily public tours feature a hand-picked selection of Perth’s finest local craft producers, showcasing some of our best kept food and wine secrets. Visit our website to find out more about our Cider, Wine & Whiskey tour, Low & Slow Barbeque food tour, Premium Wine Lovers behind the scenes tour or our Margaret River tours.

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