

Awesome Perth Staycation Ideas for Adventure
Planning an adventure-filled Perth local getaway with friends? Even if you have lived in Perth all your life, a Perth local vacation is a chance to experience something brand new!
Here at Pan Pacific Perth, we have put together a guide to help you have maximum fun during your Perth local staycation, featuring:
- The Best Hotel for your Perth Staycation
- Exciting Perth Day Tour Experiences
- Fun and Unusual Perth Local Attractions to Visit
We hope you find our suggestions useful, and look forward to hosting you soon!
Where to Stay during your Perth Staycation


For comfort and convenience, pick a luxury hotel that is close to Perth’s local places of interest, such as Pan Pacific Perth. Our hotel is just a short walk from some of Perth’s top local places to visit, such as Swan River, Cottesloe Beach, and Leighton Beach. To add to your convenience, we provide complimentary shuttle transfer services into the city centre and West Perth, as well as special requests for wherever your destination may be.
Let us know your plans! We promise you an unforgettable Western Australian adventure when you book a stay with us.


Also, did we mention that Pan Pacific Perth has fantastic food options? Dining at our restaurants is a perfect way to fuel your Perth adventures!
Take a flavour-packed trip through Peru at Uma Restaurant, challenge your perceptions of plant-based dining at Ten Acre Block Vegan Restaurant, or watch the game over a pint at Hill Street Sports Bar and Restaurant. If you prefer something quick and easy (while doing good at the same time), consider buying a Bacon and Egg Roll from Bobby’s BBQ Truck to help house the homeless.


Finally, our five-star luxury hotel has rooms and suites offering Swan River vistas, so you can start and end your day on a refreshing note. Browse our rooms and suites, and book your stay with us today!
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Best Perth Local Tours for Friends


Going on a staycation with your workmates, schoolmates, or childhood buddies? These fabulous Perth tours are great for local vacations with groups of friends!
Go on a Perth Hike Like No Other
Fancy striking a yoga pose in Perth’s only “venue cave,” followed by a scenic guided hike through pristine wetlands and bushland—with the prospect of a koala sighting? Or why not take an afternoon walk to see a spectacular Darling Range waterfall, with the bonus of laying eyes on the best-ever Perth city view at sunset? Check out the hiking tours by Hike Collective, or take their quiz to find the trail that suits you best.
Band Together in a Scavenger Hunt
For an invigorating mental and physical workout, sign up for the Perth City Scavenger Hunt by Two Feet & A Heartbeat. In this collaborative activity, Two Feet guides will greet you at a designated meeting spot, and provide material and instructions for carrying out the hunt. Once your group is flagged off, you will rely on written clues, general knowledge, and digital technology to reach different checkpoints and complete the hunt. Need assistance midway? No worries, as your Two Feet guides will be nearby!
Escape City Life with a Cultural Day Trip
Take a day trip from Perth to Western Australia’s wheat belt area, and discover the regional history and geological beauty away from the city. Visit the oldest township in Avon Valley, see unusual rock formations, be awestruck at an ancient sacred Aboriginal site, and stop for tea in a quaint country town. During the spring months, you will also get to frolic among the wildflowers in bloom!
Enjoy Star-studded Treatment on Beaufort Street
Want to feel like a VIP when you head out with your mates to party? Join the three-hour Bars on Beaufort tour by Eat The Street to visit top bars on the buzzy Beaufort Street. You will not only get a full drink plus sample bites at each bar—you will also get to chat with owners and chefs, who will regale you with eye-opening stories of Perth’s small-bar scene. If you hit it off, you will probably enjoy the same special treatment when you return!
Keep Your Gin Up
Did you know that people who drink gin are sexier, according to science? If you could use some gin-spiration yourself, look up Oh Hey WA’s three-hour Gin Masterclass Walking Tour, where you can learn about the history and production of gin, and visit two specialty gin bars for guided tastings by knowledgeable staff. The tour ends in a quirky cocktail bar, where you will sip on a delightful gin concoction and hopefully, feel on top of the world!
Visit an Otherworldly Desert
The “Martian” landscapes of the Pinnacles Desert are one of Western Australia’s top attractions, and to get there, you will need to head to the Nambung National Park, a three-hour northwards drive from Perth. For a hassle-free experience, book an evening tour to admire the Pinnacles at its most picturesque—during sunset. A barbecue dinner with wine is included on this tour, after which, you will proceed to stargaze using telescopes and astronomy binoculars. The trip also includes a chance to sandboard at the famous Lancelin Sand Dunes and take a guided walk along Moore River, where you will learn about plants used by the Aborigines for food and medicine.
What to Do During Your Perth Staycation


Prefer not to join a tour during your Perth staycation? You and your friends can have just as much fun by heading out on your own—free-and-easy style!
Learn to Surf at Leighton Beach
Compared to neighbouring bays, Leighton Beach is well-known for its calmer and less treacherous conditions. Beginner surfers love Leighton Beach precisely because of its gentle waves! Sign up for group lessons with Scarborough Beach Surf School, an institution which has been introducing the joys of surfing to newbies for three decades.
Get directions to Leighton Beach (27-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
Try Perth City’s Ultimate Adventure
Do you have what it takes to get to the top of Perth’s iconic Matagarup Bridge? You will need to climb over 300 steps—and shimmy through tight spaces—in order to access the SkyView, an open-air viewing platform 72m above Swan River. While this is the place to be still and let your eyes drink in the view, your experience does not end here. When you are ready to leave, you can choose to climb back down, or better still, swoop back to home base on a zipline!
Get directions to Matagarup Zip+Climb Perth (9-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
Go Nature Spotting in a Perth Waterbike
For a refreshing activity that does not require tip-top fitness, rent a waterbike with your pals to enjoy a leisurely cruise along Swan River—depending on the route you choose, you might see dolphins, pelicans, or even a manta ray! Anyone can ride a waterbike, as long as you are taller than 1.2m. And non-swimmers, have no fear, for life jackets are provided and a rescue vehicle is on hand to assist if necessary.
Get directions to Perth Waterbike Adventure (13-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
Party in the Putt House
Think golfing is a bit too stuffy for you? Not if you are at Holey Moley, where they have made mini-golf great again by creating a “multi-sensory labyrinth” of wacky holes, inspired by 80s and 90s pop culture nostalgia. Once you have laughed your way through the entire course, you can hit the karaoke room to sing your heart out, or simply enjoy drinks, cocktails, and tunes at their full-service bar.
Get directions to Holey Moley Golf Club Northbridge (8-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
Enter a Room of Mystery and Intrigue
Pit your wits against Hannibal Lecter, Dracula, or other villains at Escape This, and see if you and your pals have what it takes to emerge unscathed! What you can expect: movie-quality sets, thrilling sound effects, and brain-boggling puzzles that will vex even the sharpest of minds.
Get directions to Escape This (8-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
Have Maximum Fun in One Place
So you and your companions want it all—bowling, karaoke, laser tag, and escape rooms in a single space. Well, Strike Carousel has everything that you desire, with fun covered for everyone. And did we also mention a cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen? Go ahead and park yourselves here for a day!
Get directions to Strike Carousel (22-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
Be a Lumber Punk
Unsheath your inner lumberjack (or Thor, for Marvel fans), by trying urban indoor axe throwing at Lumber Punks. Here, you and your crew can learn to hurl axes from the experts before giving it a go on your own. This is one effective way to let off some steam, and well, it never hurts to try something new!
Get directions to Lumber Punks (6-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
Hone your Sharp-Shooting Skills
New to paintball? It is a fast-paced sport, where players take aim at other players using compressed-air paintball guns, to “eliminate” them from the field. At its core, paintball is a game of teamwork and strategy, and some players do take it very seriously—but seeing as you are in holiday mood, your ultimate objective should be pure fun. For the closest paintball venue to Perth city, try Paintball Skirmish in Henley Brook.
Get directions to Paintball Skirmish (32-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
Palace Arcade
Prefer a fuss-free, casual hangout with your favourite humans? What you need is a bar offering huge pizzas, retro arcade games, and amazing cocktails—and you will find exactly that at the Palace Arcade.
Get directions to Palace Arcade (6-minute drive from Pan Pacific Perth)
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