Things To Do In Perth For Under $50

You're considering a trip to Perth, and you want to see as much of the city as possible during your stay. But what sorts of things can people of any age do in this metropolis? This article will provide you with a list of 25 activities that will not cost you more than $50 AUD (or its equivalent) during your trip.

The city of Perth is perfect for a weekend escape from the busyness of the city at a reasonable cost. This lively seaside community offers a wealth of low-cost entertainment options.

Visit Rottnest Island or fly over the Swan River in a helicopter; there's fun for the whole family! If you're in Perth on a budget, but still want to have a good time, this post should help.

You'll have a hard time narrowing down your options for things to do in Perth, and that includes finding affordable activities that won't leave you broke.

Here is a list of the best and least expensive things to do in Perth, none of which will cost you more than a pineapple.

Ideal for thrifty vacationers looking to see all that Perth has to offer. The reverse is also true if you happen to be a Perth resident looking for weekend activities.

For budget-conscious tourists, here are some of the best things to do in Perth. Each of these activities costs less than $50. Even if you consider yourself a native of Perth, you may be surprised by how much of the city you have yet to explore by taking one of these tours on the weekend.

1. Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise $42

Spend 45 minutes cruising around Shoalwater Bay in a glass-bottom boat and see wild dolphins and endangered Australian sea lions.

2. Nostalgia Box $17

Perth is home to Australia's only video game museum, where you can relive your youth. Various classic video games are available to play, including Pong, Atari 2600 games, Super Mario Bros., Alex Kidd, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Crash Bandicoot, to name a few. A fantastic place to take the kids on the weekend or during the summer.

3. The Bell Tower $18

The Bell Tower is a popular tourist destination in Perth, Western Australia, and its location on the banks of the Swan River makes it one of the city's most iconic landmarks. It also houses the royal bells of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, which rang out for James Cook before he set sail for Australia. Located in the centre of Elizabeth Quay, it is one of Perth's most recognisable landmarks.

4. The Perth Mint $19

​​See gold being poured from a crucible and minted into precious bars and coins at the world-renowned Perth Mint..

Visit the second-largest gold nugget in the world, at a whopping 25.5 kilogrammes, and the largest collection of natural gold nuggets ever assembled from Australia. Every hour on the hour, there will be a guided talk.

5. Lancelin 4WD Sand Dunes Boarding Adventure $30

The thrill ride lasts for 45 minutes and takes you up and down some of the largest dunes in Western Australia, all while the beautiful, crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean serve as a stunning backdrop. A trip to Lancelin, about 70 kilometres north of Perth, is a fantastic option if you have access to a car and enjoy driving on your own.

6. Caversham Wildlife Park $28

Visit the largest private collection of Western Australian native wildlife and enjoy a day at one of Perth's most amazing and frequented attractions.

Hand-feeding kangaroos, petting possums and lizards, meeting wombats, and taking pictures with cute koalas are all highlights before participating in the interactive farm show.

7. Mandurah Dolphin and Canal Cruise $32

Mandurah Cruises offers a wonderful opportunity to see wild dolphins in their natural habitat, cruising the tranquil inland Mandurah waterways.

This one-hour Dolphin and Scenic Canal Cruise is the most popular thing to do in Mandurah, located less than an hour south of Perth. The cruise takes in the marina and the lavish mansions that line the canals.

8. Fremantle Tram Pass $28

Choose from one of six convenient starting points spread throughout the city to begin your sightseeing adventure. Your tour guide will provide an entertaining and educational commentary as we move through Fremantle City, and you'll be free to get on and off at any point.

We will make sure you don't miss a thing in Fremantle, Australia's historic port city, with plenty of photo ops along the way.

9. AQWA Aquarium $30

Take your time as you explore Australia's largest single aquarium, AQWA, and learn about the incredible marine life that calls Western Australia home.

Meet rare, unique, and potentially lethal marine creatures like giant sharks, stingrays, and turtles. Experience the wonder of one of the world's largest living coral reef exhibits, touch a starfish or baby shark at our child-friendly discovery pool, and then relax by a coastal lagoon or play on their new toddler playground.

10. Perth Coffee, Culture & Art Tour $40

Perth's historic theatre and university neighbourhoods will be featured on this tour. Treat yourself to a cup of coffee or tea at a popular cafe (free of charge) and take in the ambience of a historic building lovingly restored. Learn some of the city's more intriguing anecdotes as you explore hidden gardens and uncover previously unknown works of art.

11. Learn to Surf $40

Northern Perth is a great place to learn to surf. In this lesson, you'll learn about the ocean, surf safety, and how to ride a wave.

The class is a great way to ease into surfing because all lessons are held in a controlled and safe environment. The instructors are all experts at what they do, and their enthusiasm and ability to impart knowledge will guarantee a memorable experience.

12.Twilight Cruise of the Swan River $35

A  twilight cruise down the Swan River at sundown with a few drinks is the perfect way to unwind at the end of a long day.

The cruise begins at the Old Swan Brewery and the South Perth waterfront, and then heads upriver to take in the cityscape as night falls. You get a free drink, and there are snacks for sale if you get hungry.

13. Perth Optus Stadium $25

This 60,000-seat, world-class, multi-purpose Stadium boasts views of the picturesque Swan River and Perth city to the west and the foothills to the east, and will play host to events like the Australian Football League, International and Big Bash League cricket,  concerts, soccer, rugby league, and union.

14. Live Pearl Harvest $15

Discover how the Pearl of Western Australia made its way from its shell to a display case on Elizabeth Quay and witness the magic of a live pearl harvest. Western Australia is home to some of the world's most exquisite and valuable pearls, and our live pearl harvests give visitors a one-of-a-kind opportunity in the middle of Perth.

15. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus $35

Take a trip on a classic open-top bus to see Perth and Kings Park. This is the only tour bus that gives you a bird's-eye view of all the major sights.

There is no glass window to obscure your shots from the upper deck. The tour takes about 2 hours to finish if you don't get off and explore anything else. Or, you can take advantage of the hop on hop off service and make a day of it.

16. Swan River Scenic Cruise $40

Visit the historic Bell Tower, the renovated Swan Brewery, Kings Park, and the Royal Perth Yacht Club as you sail down the scenic Swan River. Explore Fremantle's galleries, boutiques, colonial history, and easygoing lifestyle while viewing magnificent homes overlooking the river and the busy inner-city harbour.

17. Caversham Wildlife Park with transfers $39

Perth's finest attraction, showcasing the largest private collection of native wildlife in Western Australia, is within easy reach of visitors staying in the Central Business District thanks to complimentary round-trip transfers from area hotels. Have your picture taken with a koala, pet a possum or lizard, meet a wombat, and hand-feed some kangaroos.

18. Tree Top Climbing Adventure $45

Participate in Australia's most famous high ropes course. Thrill-seekers and ecotourists alike can get an up-close and personal encounter with the forest canopy at Lane Poole Adventure Parks, which offers a variety of challenging and exciting obstacle courses high in the tree canopy that will have the whole family leaping, swinging, climbing, and flying through the trees.

19. Convicts & Colonials $45

The Fremantle Prison, built by convicts in the colonial era, was one of the most infamous prisons in the British Empire, and it is included on this tour as part of the city's well-preserved architectural heritage.

20. Oliver Hill Train & Tunnel Tour $29

The one-of-a-kind Captain Hussey trolley train will take you to the historic Oliver Hill Guns and Tunnels Fortification. Beginning with an educational train ride past notable landmarks, visitors are then led on a tour of the breathtaking tunnel system that was instrumental to Australia's wartime defence. Transport to Rottnest Island is not included in the price.

The Best 100 Things to Do That Won't Break the Bank

Perth is a fantastic city, and enjoying it need not break the bank. With this in mind, we set out to compile a list of 100 fun, delicious, and totally awesome things to do in Perth that won't cost you more than a pineapple.

1. Get 25 sausages for a weekend barbeque from Bunnings. Just admit it: you want to give this a try.
2. Send someone you care about a bouquet of The Little Posy Co. outrageously cute flowers for only $30.
3. Get your groove on for only $7 at the weekly No Lights No Lycra rave.
4. At El Publico, the 'Feed Me' menu is just $45 for two people. OK, we get that you want to give this a try.
5. Indulge your inner nerd and spoil a loved one with a gift from the Scitech Discovery Shop's unbelievable selection of cool electronics.
6. Lamb yiros from Filos & Yiros are $44, but they are the most delicious thing you will ever put in your mouth.
7. If you want to stock up on bizarre Japanese anime, hello kitty, comic books, and more, head to the Toko Underground in Perth's CBD. It's possible to spend an entire day here (and get a LOT of cool stuff for 50 beans!) It's unlike anything else for sale in Perth's shops, and it's fascinating.
8. Enjoy a single serving of Gusto Gelato for $5, or go all out with ten spoons for $50!
9. Prepare to SUP. A one-hour lesson in stand-up paddleboarding with Elemental Stand Up Paddle can be yours for as little as $30.
10. Stop by Black Plastic in Leederville and stock up on hilarious cards so you can be THAT organised person. The price will be around $50 for ten of them, and you'll get a lot of laughs in return.
11. Indulge in a juicy Run Amuk hotdog in South Freo. You can get one of those tasty hotdogs for as little as $9.
12. Feeling down about going to the same boring lunch spot every day of the week is pointless (or empty your wallet). You can get a main course and a glass of wine during the week for only $25 at The Terrace Hotel lunch special. 
13. Go to Northside Books and peruse the fantastic selection of paperbacks to find some new summertime beach reads.
14. On any given Sunday, if you happen to be hungover, Drag yourself out of bed and make your way to the Farmer's Market at Perth, where you can eat well without emptying your wallet.
15. On Mondays, you can see two movies for $12 at Luna Cinema, perfect for a movie marathon.
16. Visit Novembars for the pinnacle of burger testing. The massive Novembars Mars Attacks Burger costs $44 and is stacked with 11 beef patties, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, cheese, bacon, two eggs, and tomato ketchup. Plus, you'll be so stuffed that you won't need to eat for days.
17. Visit Perth Zoo to get up close and personal with the animals. The cheapest tickets start at $14 for children 4-15 and $29 for adults.
18. Gather up your pals and enjoy $12 prawns and steak (with chips of course!) at The Wembley on a Wednesday night. This is the best deal that has ever been offered.
19. Stop by Mr. Munchies on Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley for a katsu Kilpatrick roll and a day of people watching.
20. Visit the antique shops in Guildford before relaxing with a few beers and some chips at the Rose and Crown Hotel.
21. Put on your Sunday best and visit The George for some delicious high tea. The price of $50 includes a bottle of champagne.
22. Get about 5 beers for $50 at Petition Beer Corner, where you can try #allthebeers.
23. The Yoga Vine offers a two-week, $30 unlimited yoga class pass.
24. Make your way through a salted caramel maze. Whisk Creamery, Sapore Espresso Bar, and Mary Street Bakery are all places you shouldn't miss.
25. Get your steps in on the 10-kilometre bridge-to-bridge circuit and then stuff your face with homemade crumpets from Gusto Food.
26. Visit Generics in Northbridge for some great vegan beauty products and soy candles. Find a gift for that person who has everything here!
27. Wolf Lane is offering $10 espresso martinis between 10 and 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in November, so you can get your weekend started with a jolt of caffeine without breaking the bank. We got the party started after five espresso martinis.
28. Grab some cider-battered fish n' chips from A Fish Called Inglewood and hit the beach for some #sunsetselfies.
29. On Mondays, at Baby Mammoth in Northbridge, you can get a delicious meal for only $10—and they serve some really cool international beers, too!
30. Let your mind wander to the stars and think big thoughts. Adult tickets to the Perth Observatory's regularly scheduled star viewing tours start at $38.
31. Get some conti rolls from The ReStore and impress your coworkers. Only $8.50 for a continental roll stuffed with meat, cheese, and three kinds of salad!
32. Visit The Ellington Jazz Club to hear some of the best jazz in the world. Prices for tickets start at $5.
33. Order seven 3-cheese toasties at Toastface Grillah for an affordable price of $49 and you will instantly become the most well-liked person on earth.
34. You can try out hula hooping for only $5 at the first Happy Healthy Hoops class.
35. Annalakshmi is a great place to get your fill of Indian food, and you can pay what you think it's worth.
36. If you're looking for a good banh mi in Perth's central business district, highly recommend Le Vietnam. Even better, prices begin at just $7. Winning!
37. Take a trip out to Serpentine Falls on a scorcher of a day for one of the most breathtaking swims of your life.
38. For only ten dollars, you can eat as much Indian food as you want at Govinda's Hare Krishna in Northbridge. This includes a wide variety of dhal, custard, papadums, and curries.
39. On Wednesdays, Clarences offers a huge paella dinner for two with two drinks for $40. Boom.
40. Visit Bounce and trampoline to your heart's content! Tickets in the administrative section begin at $17.
41. It's time to roll up your sleeves and give blood. It doesn't cost a dime, will make you happy, and even rewards you with snacks afterwards.
42. You can ponder life under a big Moreton Bay fig tree in Hyde Park while munching on a $6.50 chocolate hazelnut croissant from Chu Bakery.
43. Lucky Chan's Ramen costs around $15 and will keep you full for hours.
44. Gather your pals and head to Rosemount Bowl, where you can play two games for just $22 each.
45. On Tuesdays, Kitsch offers a $15 bowl of their delicious pad thai. There's even enough money for us to buy a few drinks to go along with it.
46. On Sundays, you can get into the party spirit with $2 tacos at La Cholita. For the price of a beer or sangria, you can get as many tacos as you can eat for only $2. Lots of leftovers for margaritas.
47. Put fifty bucks' worth of gas in the car and head to Margaret River for some unrestricted surfing.
48. As part of Free Wheeling Fremantle, the City of Fremantle provides free bicycles to anyone who wants to explore the city. You can rent bikes in the greater Fremantle area from E Shed Markets.
49. From the Little Cheese Shop in Bayswater, you can buy as much cheese as $50 will allow. Yum.
50. Get some free exercise by running around Lake Monger.
51. The Perth Swing Dance Academy will teach you how to swing dance like a pro for only $50 for a four-week term.
52. Visit the Fremantle Markets and fill up on the free samples of food.
53. Visit Tonic Yoga on Fridays at 7:30 for a free public class. Donations only are accepted at this yoga studio run by aspiring instructors.
54. Gather people together for a Thermomix celebration. They don't cost a thing, and whatever they cook is yours to keep. Seriously though, why aren't more people participating?
55. Take a trip to Frisk. Go to the Small Bar and perform a song or poem to win a bottle of gin. At the moment, if you show up and impress them with a trick, they'll give you a free Hendricks. (Aspiring hucksters, now is your chance; this is it.)
56. On Tuesdays, you can get $15 wok specials at Wok Street Chow House.
57. Try your hand at rock climbing at Northbridge's Rockface, where a day pass costs just $20.
58. Spend $48 on a bottle of red Sicilian wine at No Mafia and relax at one of their sidewalk tables.
59. Support a local Perth company, The Prospect Project, by purchasing a candle with a social conscience. There are a variety of fragrances available, including "birthday cake" and "champagne and strawberries," and they cost $25 each with 10% going to charity.
60. Throw down a blanket and spend $10 at South Beach Sunset Markets in the town of Freo and enjoy a meal from a food truck.
61. In Swanbourne, after conquering Melon Hill, reward yourself with brunch at The Shorehouse.
62. At Providore Swan Valley, you can take a class in wine and chocolate pairing for only $30. 
63. Schedule your regular monthly visit to The Left Bank Beer Club. For just $20, you can try out the featured brewery of the month, enjoy some snacks and your very own custom pint glass, and take it all home with you after the event is over.
64. Every Sunday at 2:00 p.m., the courtyard of the Fremantle Arts Centre plays host to free live music.
65. Join Wandering Wok for a guided food tour of Northbridge.
66. Assemble a team of your closest pals and head on over to Clancy's Applecross for Monday Quiz Night. You can save yourself about $33 by eating burgers and drinking beer the night before a test.
67. Get yourself to Little Creatures Beer Hall for a no-cost beer tasting.
68. For $45 you can stuff your face with unlimited Brazilian barbeque at Lapa Subiaco.
69. Try out The Pilates Fitness Institute's courses risk-free with a two-week pass good for unlimited sessions.
70. The Local in South Fremantle hosts a free pub trivia night every Thursday.
71. Pinchos Leederville is the place to go for inexpensive tapas. Boo-yeah.
72. If you buy a $20 bottle of wine and eat at Francoforte Spaghetti Bar, you can get a pasta dish with wine and still spend less than $50.
73. Wednesday nights are $20 fajita nights at The Mexican Kitchen in Fremantle.
74. On Tuesdays, you can get a wood-fired pizza and a beer at The Young George for only $15.
75. Come to Bites By D for some high tea. They offer a full high tea service for $50 per person on Thursdays and Fridays.
76. Eat at Mama Trans and try their Banh Mi. You could get five of them and still have some money left over if you spent $50.
77. You can save money on drinks and quesadillas by going to La Cholita on a Monday.
78. In Northbridge, purchase ten bowls of Okay Vietnamese's Tom Yum soup.
79. Afterward, stop by Kitsch Bar on Tuesdays for $15 Pad Thai.
80. Visit Short Order Burger Co. at the Mantle for the most incredible burger you've ever tasted.
81. Visit the Luna Leederville outdoor movie theatres and take in a flick in the fresh air.
82. Make a purchase of $50 worth of Italian cheese from Little Sister Delicatessen.
83. On Mondays, you can find Under The Bridge at the East Street Jetty, where a group of Fremantle food trucks serve up delicious dinners alongside a breathtaking sunset.
84. To experience the "barre" phenomenon for yourself, purchase a $49 2 week pass to Xtend Barre Perth.
85. Take a stroll along Trigg's coast and then stop by Yelo for a nutritious smoothie and snack.
86. Check out Clarences on Mondays for $22 parmi and pint night.
87. Visit one of Lululemon's many free yoga classes offered in and around Perth.
88. Visit the Leederville Tennis Club with a pal; a casual drop-in game only costs $10.
89. Check out Strange Company's monthly Strange Tastes events, where they host free tastings from a different winery, brewery, or distillery each time.
90. Start your day with a stroll along the South Perth foreshore and a hearty breakfast at Gusto.
91. Spend fifty dollars on a picnic to eat in Kings Park.
92. Join Rafters Aerial Fitness for a week of aerial exercise for only $30.
93. Stuffed prawns, snapper, squid, salad, and crunchy chips make up the $39 Groper's Banquet at The Groper and His Wife.
94. Elemental SUP offers yoga lessons atop a stand-up paddleboard.
95. Shop 'til you drop at Nood Foods for an abundance of nutritious breakfast staples.
96. Nothing is more relieving than a session of boxing at The Queen Street Gym.
97. At Endota Day Spa, a 30-minute reflexology massage costs just $50.
98. Start reading more books and become a member of the library.
99. If you're in the mood for Moroccan food, The Cool Room hosts Moroccan Kitchen Fridays once a month. For $35 per person, enjoy a three-course meal and bring your own beverage.
100. Visit Rochelle Adonis for a sumptuous brunch. Tea, coffee, and freshly squeezed orange juice are included in the $30 prix fixe menu of sweet and savoury brunch creations.