Balcatta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Scarborough Beach
Pedestrian promenades with ocean views, fun playgrounds, shops and cafés, and of course the beach itself, make this one very popular surf beach indeed.
Elizabeth Quay
An exciting new addition to the Perth riverfront, this precinct has everyone talking. There is already heaps to see and do and it’s not even finished yet.
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Stroll the length of the boardwalk and admire the view, enjoy a round of mini golf or enjoy a bite to eat at Perth’s liveliest marina.
Optus Stadium
Catch an event at Optus Stadium during your trip to Perth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Wander through a spectacular garden, learn about the plants around you, find a shady spot and enjoy a picnic accompanied by stunning views of the Perth skyline.
Cottesloe Beach
The options are plentiful at family-friendly Cottesloe Beach, another attractive Western Australian beach which simply oozes natural beauty.
Activities
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Fremantle
Pinnacles Desert, Koalas and Sandboarding 4WD Day Tour from Perth
Rottnest Island Grand Tour Including Lunch and Historical Train Ride
Wave Rock, York, Wildflowers, and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth
From Perth: Rottnest Island Ferry & Admission
Margaret River, Caves, Wine and Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Tour from Perth
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Other neighbourhoods around Balcatta
Scarborough
You'll love the stunning beaches in Scarborough, and you might want to stick around to check out Scarborough Beach, a top place to visit.
Subiaco
Subiaco is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Western Australian Medical Museum.
West Perth
Unique features of West Perth include the shopping and coffee shops. Make a stop by Watertown Brand Outlet Centre or SCITECH Discovery Centre while you're exploring the area.
Northbridge
Unique features of Northbridge include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Northbridge Piazza or Russell Square while you're exploring the area.
Perth City Centre
While visiting Perth City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Western Australian Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Perth Central Business District
Perth Central Business District is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like St George's Terrace and Central Park Tower.
- Scarborough Beach
- Crown Perth
- Elizabeth Quay
- Optus Stadium
- Hillarys Boat Harbour
- Kings Park and Botanic Garden
- Cottesloe Beach
- University of Western Australia
- Hay Street Mall
- Fremantle Prison
- Fiona Stanley Hospital
- Murray Street Mall
- Sorrento Beach
- Perth Zoo
- Royal Perth Hospital
- Langley Park
- St George's Terrace
- Fremantle Markets
- Caversham Wildlife Park
- Sandalford Winery
- Perth Mint
- Barrack Street Jetty Ferry Terminal
- St John of God Subiaco Hospital
- HBF Park
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- City Beach