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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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Tours to Swan River

FROM $110 BOOK WITH VIATOR Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise
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FROM $119 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rottnest Island Tour from Perth or Fremantle including Adventure Speed Boat Ride
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FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Swan River Scenic Cruise
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  • By Grifology70
    The parks surrounding the river are all excellent and are beautiful. There are plenty to checkout and as a visitor from a city also framed around a river, it is a pleasure to see how well it is used.....  more »
  • By KazNsw
    lovely walk and very pretty and quiet for a maijor city. You can also do nice cruises with luch or dinner included  more »
  • By taffy_longman
    Loved the walk past the Swan bell tower on Elizabeth quay and the river walk is magnificent Cycling runners and walkers come alive early morning to enjoy sunshine and the Perth city highlights...  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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