Best walking routes in Perth

19 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

3.5 scoreHills 1/106.4 kmBest Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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#1
Viewpoint

Perth Museum Walk

Museums

5 stops3.2 km1 h 10 min

3.2 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops5stops+25 mgain
3.5 sights8.5 efficiency0.4 hills9.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 3 h 40 min insides+25 m climb along route
  1. Swan Bells
  2. Art Gallery of Western Australia
  3. Western Australian Museum
  4. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
  5. Scitech
1–22 m

Photo: ViewpointGnangarraCC BY 2.5 au

5.3/10
#2
Viewpoint

Perth in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

11 stops12.7 km3 h 50 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 10 min.

Inside: St Mary's Cathedral, Perth (~20 min) + Art Gallery of Western Australia (~1 h). Estimates only.

12.7 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops11stops~5 h 10 minfull day+114 mgain
3.6 sights7.5 efficiency1.9 hills7.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 45 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+114 m climb along route
  1. The Causeway
  2. Matagarup Bridge
  3. Perth Mint
  4. St Mary's Cathedral, Perth (inside ~20 min)
  5. Swan Bells
  6. Phineas Seeligson's
  7. Art Gallery of Western Australia (inside ~1 h)
  8. Western Australian Museum
  9. Scitech
  10. Jacob's Ladder
  11. Kings Park
0–68 m

Photo: ViewpointUnknown authorUnknown authorPublic domain

4.9/10
#3
Viewpoint

One Hour in Perth: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops3.0 km1 h 10 min

3.0 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops5stops+11 mgain
3.8 sights7.2 efficiency0.2 hills4.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+11 m climb along route
  1. Yagan Square
  2. Western Australian Museum
  3. Art Gallery of Western Australia
  4. St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
  5. Swan Bells
1–23 m

Photo: ViewpointAli KCC BY-SA 3.0

4.4/10
#4
Viewpoint

Perth Loop Walk from Western Australian Museum

Loop

16 stops5.2 km2 h 35 min

5.2 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops16stops+20 mgain
1.9 sights7.7 efficiency0.3 hills8.5 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 3 h insides+20 m climb along route
  1. Western Australian Museum
  2. Art Gallery of Western Australia
  3. St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
  4. Perth Concert Hall
  5. Supreme Court Gardens
  6. Swan Bells
  7. Kangaroos in the City
  8. Treasury Buildings, Perth
  9. Phineas Seeligson's
  10. Yagan Square
  11. Horseshoe Bridge
  12. Chinatown
  13. State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
  14. Rechabite Hall
  15. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
  16. Perth Cultural Centre
1–23 m

Photo: Viewpoint-wuppertalerCC BY 4.0

4.2/10
#5
Viewpoint

Parks of Perth in 2 Hours

Parks

5 stops4.2 km1 h 40 min

4.2 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops5stops+20 mgain
1.8 sights8.1 efficiency0.3 hills7.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+20 m climb along route
  1. Claisebrook Cove
  2. Langley Park
  3. Perth Mint
  4. Queens Gardens
  5. Heirisson Island
1–16 m

Photo: ViewpointChris OlszewskiCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#6
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Perth in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops2.7 km1 h 25 min

2.7 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops8stops+17 mgain
1.0 sights7.9 efficiency0.3 hills7.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 20 min insides+17 m climb along route
  1. Perth Concert Hall
  2. Supreme Court Gardens
  3. Treasury Buildings, Perth
  4. Phineas Seeligson's
  5. Horseshoe Bridge
  6. State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
  7. Rechabite Hall
  8. Perth Mosque
2–22 m

Photo: ViewpointGnangarraCC BY 2.5 au

3.7/10
#7
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Perth

Walking tour

11 stops9.3 km3 h 5 min

9.3 kmdistance3 h 5 minwith stops11stops+38 mgain
3.2 sights7.6 efficiency0.6 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+38 m climb along route
  1. Hyde Park
  2. Western Australian Museum
  3. Art Gallery of Western Australia
  4. Yagan Square
  5. His Majesty's Theatre
  6. Jacob's Ladder
  7. Swan Bells
  8. Perth Concert Hall
  9. St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
  10. Perth Mint
  11. Matagarup Bridge
1–24 m

Photo: ViewpointSamuel WikiCC0

3.5/10
#8
Viewpoint

Perth Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

11 stops11.5 km3 h 25 min~115 m stairs

11.5 kmdistance3 h 25 minwith stops11stops+91 mgain~115 mstairs
3.0 sights7.5 efficiency1.5 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 30 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+91 m climb along route
  1. Scitech
  2. Kings Park Lookout
  3. Fraser Avenue Lookout
  4. Bay View Lookout
  5. Swan Bells
  6. Western Australian Museum
  7. Art Gallery of Western Australia
  8. St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
  9. Perth Mint
  10. Matagarup Bridge
  11. The Causeway
0–65 m

Photo: ViewpointW. BulachCC BY-SA 4.0

3.5/10
#9
Viewpoint

East Perth, Perth: Walking Route

DistrictEast Perth

8 stops5.7 km2 h 10 min

5.7 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops8stops+35 mgain
2.1 sights7.2 efficiency0.6 hills3.7 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+35 m climb along route
  1. Langley Park
  2. Perth Mint
  3. Queens Gardens
  4. Claisebrook Cove
  5. Matagarup Bridge
  6. Heirisson Island
  7. Boorloo Bridges
  8. The Causeway
0–24 m

Photo: ViewpointOutruneCC BY-SA 3.0

3.5/10
#10
Viewpoint

Easy Flat Walk in Perth (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

11 stops8.2 km2 h 50 min

8.2 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops11stops+31 mgain
3.1 sights7.2 efficiency0.5 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 50 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+31 m climb along route
  1. Perth Mint
  2. St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
  3. Perth Concert Hall
  4. Swan Bells
  5. His Majesty's Theatre
  6. Yagan Square
  7. Horseshoe Bridge
  8. Art Gallery of Western Australia
  9. Western Australian Museum
  10. Hyde Park
  11. Scitech
1–23 m

Photo: ViewpointPhotograph by Greg O'BeirneCC BY-SA 3.0

3.4/10
#11
Viewpoint

Perth in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops7.1 km2 h 30 min

7.1 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops10stops+25 mgain
3.1 sights7.0 efficiency0.4 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+25 m climb along route
  1. Western Australian Museum
  2. Art Gallery of Western Australia
  3. Yagan Square
  4. His Majesty's Theatre
  5. Jacob's Ladder
  6. Narrows Bridge
  7. Swan Bells
  8. Perth Concert Hall
  9. St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
  10. Perth Mint
1–23 m

Photo: ViewpointGnangcomappCC BY-SA 4.0

3.3/10
#12
Viewpoint

Perth Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops5.0 km1 h 55 min

5.0 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+25 mgain
0.9 sights7.8 efficiency0.4 hills5.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+25 m climb along route
  1. Supreme Court Gardens
  2. Langley Park
  3. Claisebrook Cove
  4. Queens Gardens
  5. Heirisson Island
1–26 m

Photo: ViewpointGnangarraCC BY 2.5 au

3.3/10
#13
Viewpoint

Easy Parks Walk in Perth

Parks

5 stops5.0 km1 h 55 min

5.0 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+25 mgain
0.9 sights7.8 efficiency0.4 hills5.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+25 m climb along route
  1. Supreme Court Gardens
  2. Langley Park
  3. Claisebrook Cove
  4. Queens Gardens
  5. Heirisson Island
1–26 m

Photo: ViewpointUser:MoondyneCC BY-SA 3.0

3.3/10
#14
Viewpoint

Bridges of Perth Walk

Bridges

5 stops7.4 km1 h 55 min

7.4 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+27 mgain
2.6 sights7.9 efficiency0.4 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+27 m climb along route
  1. Narrows Bridge
  2. Horseshoe Bridge
  3. Perth Mint
  4. Boorloo Bridges
  5. Matagarup Bridge
-1–22 m

Photo: ViewpointSamuel WikiCC0

3.3/10
#15
Viewpoint

Perth Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

6 stops7.5 km2 h 10 min

7.5 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops6stops+39 mgain
2.3 sights7.9 efficiency0.7 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+ up to 40 min insides+39 m climb along route
  1. Narrows Bridge
  2. Yagan Square
  3. Horseshoe Bridge
  4. Perth Mosque
  5. St Mary's Cathedral, Perth
  6. Matagarup Bridge
1–23 m

Photo: ViewpointSamuel WikiCC0

3.2/10
#16
Viewpoint

Perth Cultural Centre, Perth: Walking Route

DistrictPerth Cultural Centre

5 stops0.7 km35 min

0.7 kmdistance35 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
2.4 sights6.3 efficiency0.0 hills2.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 10 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Western Australian Museum
  2. Perth Cultural Centre
  3. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts
  4. State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
  5. Art Gallery of Western Australia
13–21 m

Photo: ViewpointNavid Mavaddat. PharcydeNav at en.wikipediaCC BY-SA 3.0

3.1/10
#17

Best Viewpoints in Perth: Walking Route

Viewpoints

8 stops6.3 km2 h 5 min~115 m stairs

6.3 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops8stops+68 mgain~115 mstairs
0.5 sights7.7 efficiency1.1 hills1.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+68 m climb along route
  1. see viewpoint
  2. Mt Eliza Lookout, Kings Park
  3. Bay View Lookout
  4. Fraser Avenue Lookout
  5. Kings Park Lookout
  6. Two Rivers Lookout
  7. Mount Eliza Lookout
  8. Dryandra Lookout
1–65 m
2.6/10
#18
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Perth: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops10.1 km3 h 25 min

10.1 kmdistance3 h 25 minwith stops11stops+24 mgain
1.1 sights7.8 efficiency0.4 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 15 min+ up to 40 min insides+24 m climb along route
  1. Perth Mosque
  2. Rechabite Hall
  3. State Theatre Centre of Western Australia
  4. Horseshoe Bridge
  5. Narrows Bridge
  6. Treasury Buildings, Perth
  7. Perth Concert Hall
  8. Langley Park
  9. Queens Gardens
  10. Boorloo Bridges
  11. Riverview Church
1–19 m

Photo: ViewpointCalistemonCC BY-SA 4.0

2.5/10
#19

Viewpoints of Perth Walk

Viewpoints

11 stops7.7 km2 h 40 min~115 m stairs

7.7 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+70 mgain~115 mstairs
0.5 sights7.3 efficiency1.2 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+70 m climb along route
  1. Dryandra Lookout
  2. Mount Eliza Lookout
  3. Two Rivers Lookout
  4. Kings Park Lookout
  5. Fraser Avenue Lookout
  6. Bay View Lookout
  7. Mt Eliza Lookout, Kings Park
  8. see viewpoint
  9. Wallaby
  10. Red Panda
  11. Orangutans
0–65 m
2.2/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Perth walking stats

From the 19 rated routes157 stops total43 unique places.

Most climbPerth in One Day: Walking Itinerary+114 m along route
Most stops / kmPerth Cultural Centre, Perth: Walking Route7.0 stops per km
Least climbPerth Cultural Centre, Perth: Walking Route+0 m along route
Most stairsBest Viewpoints in Perth: Walking Route~115 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest12.7 km0.7 kmPerth in One Day: Walking Itinerary / Perth Cultural Centre, Perth: Walking Route
Places on routes43unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Perth FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Perth Museum Walk (3.2 km, 1 h 10 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Perth?
Mar–May, Sep–Nov are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Perth Cultural Centre, Perth: Walking Route0.7 km, walking 10 min.
One hour in Perth?
One Hour in Perth: A Short Walk: walking 40 min, with stops 1 h 10 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Perth in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 11 stops, ~3 h 50 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 10 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.