Tired of the Ordinary? Here Are Some Crazy Activities You Can Do in Perth!

Think you’ve done it all? Think again! Perth might be the most isolated cities in the world, but it doesn’t lack for activities to keep you – or anyone else, in particular, thrilled with what’s in store in every corner of this city. In this article, we’ll let you into some of the craziest activities you can and should experience on your next visit.

First time in Perth? You’ll love this list! Before you go, you should hire a car in Perth with the help of DriveNow so you can get on with the adventure, especially if you’re time-bound. Get your bucket or itinerary list and start writing.

Dive with sharks. Love water adventure? Try AQWA in Hillarys Boat Harbour. If you’re a snorkeler or a qualified SCUBA diver, you can explore the reef and meet sharks, turtles, stingrays, and thousands of other fish in an Indian Ocean aquarium with a certified Divemaster.

Underground prison tunnel tour. Ever been to a prison? Yes? No? Whatever the answer, it’s a safe bet you haven’t visited one like this before – an underground prison! The Fremantle Prison has a 2- hour tunnel tour that’s available for those who want to learn the blast hole bores, oil lamp recesses and historic artefacts from the days when working in the tunnels was awfully hard labour for the prisoners who was forced to do the jobs.

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You’ll trek through sites of the labyrinth tunnels on foot, then you’ll board a replica convict punt to sightsee the submerged passages only accessible by boat. As a reward, you will receive a certificate of completion (and courage) at the end of the tour.

Kitesurfing lessons. Time to hit the beach! But this time, not just for swimming but for kitesurfing! Perth’s coastline offers beautiful conditions for kite surfers who want to the waves in mighty form, slicing them apart while doing cool aerial somersaults and jumpers. There are many kitesurfing schools in Perth that offer the basics and sell gear at different priced budgets.

Training course for snake handling. Fancy yourself as the next Bear Grylls? Living in an area where snakes are likely to appear? Here’s your chance to learn how to properly catch, handle and release a snake to protect yourself and your family pets while also saving the snake’s life. You’re learning from a place where wild and deadly animals are commonplace, which means you’ll learn from the best. Visit animal ark website to learn more.

Desert viewing. Did you know that desert means any dry, barren area of land? Yes, it can be the frozen tundra of Antarctica, but we’re not there, are we? Regardless, Perth’s Pinnacles in Nambung National Park is a top natural attraction that rivals most views in the world. It’s a spectacular sight, perfect for photographers. If you own a tripod, bring it as well for a cool landscape selfie.

That’s it! Why not challenge yourself to try everything on this list when you visit Perth? Of course, there are more activities to do that’s not included here. Pack your things and drive by every spot and you might be surprised to discover a place of interest. For ease of travel, hire a car in Perth, which offers a list of most rental providers in the city. Have fun!