Free Things to Do in Perth
Some of Perth’s best experiences cost nothing — free beaches, a world-class free park, free city buses and museums you can walk into for nothing.
Free Things to Do in Perth
Some of Perth’s very best experiences don’t cost a cent. This is a city of free beaches, a world-class free park, free city buses and museums you can walk into for nothing. Whether you’re travelling on a budget or just love a bargain, here’s how to fill days in Perth without opening your wallet.
A Cottesloe sunset and a spring morning in Kings Park — two of Perth’s best experiences, both free.
Where to Go
Kings Park
Wildflowers, river views and the Federation Walkway — all free.
The Beaches
Cottesloe, Scarborough and the coast — and those sunsets.
CAT Buses & Foreshore
Free city buses, Elizabeth Quay and the Swan River paths.
Museum & Gallery
General entry to WA Museum and the Art Gallery of WA.
Budget Tips
- Ride the free CAT buses around the city and Fremantle
- Time Kings Park for spring wildflowers — free and spectacular
- Browse the Fremantle Markets and the harbour for nothing
- Save your budget for a ferry to Rottnest — worth it
- Check current museum hours and free-entry details before you go
Free Things to Do — FAQ
What free things are there to do in Perth?
Plenty — explore Kings Park, hit the beaches, ride the free CAT buses, wander Elizabeth Quay and the Swan River foreshore, browse the Fremantle Markets, and visit the WA Museum and Art Gallery (general entry is usually free).
Is public transport free in Perth?
The city has free CAT bus routes and a Free Transit Zone covering central Perth and Fremantle, making it easy to get around the centre at no cost. Check current Transperth details.
Are Perth’s museums free?
General entry to WA Museum Boola Bardip and the Art Gallery of WA is typically free, with charges for some special exhibitions. Always check current details.
What’s the best free thing to do?
A sunset at Cottesloe or a wildflower-season wander in Kings Park — both free, and among the most memorable things you can do in Perth.
Are there free things for families?
Yes — Kings Park’s Naturescape playground, the beaches, and Elizabeth Quay’s island playground are all free. See Perth with kids.
Perth & the West Coast, Planned Around You
Kings Park and the beaches, quokkas on Rottnest, the Swan Valley and the Pinnacles — with the planning and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
Call 0409 661 342 Plan My Trip — Free Enquiry