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Swan River, Perth

4.7
#1 of 234 in Nature in Western Australia
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
Swan River provides an excellent venue for enjoying a sunny day in Perth. Like the locals, you can boat, fish, kayak, and swim in the clean water, or enjoy a picnic and view from the riverbanks. Various companies provide river cruises, introducing you to an ecosystem that includes water plants, fish, crabs, dolphins, osprey, pelicans, and black swans. Head upriver to the Swan Valley to tour a winery or downriver to see historic Fremantle at the river's mouth. To visit Swan River on your holiday in Perth, and find out what else Perth has to offer, use our Perth.
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  • By CB8291
    We have been living in Perth for many years and this is one of our favourite places. And the fact that we can walk around the park unhindered whilst the rest of the world is wrestling with this...  more »
  • By Shoalies
    The Swan River was a stop along the Wadjuk Country Walking tour - a beautiful vista plus some chance encounters such as the Perth Museum tucked away in the Atlas Building on the Esplanade Road  more »
  • By Beverley C
    The Swan River is so beautiful and so relaxing you can walk or just sit and relax and watch the scenery  more »
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  • By Irkiz08
    Rowing cross Swan River. Beautiful scenery
  • By Johnny Gray
    Was a great day went for a boat cruise
  • By Katie Newton
    Looks good but full of jelly fish
  • By Dennis Lound
    Beautiful views
  • By bahareh vafaei
    Fabulous spot, I love that 🥰
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