Clarkson Travel Guide
Perth
Popular places to visit
Scarborough Beach
Pedestrian promenades with ocean views, fun playgrounds, shops and cafés, and of course the beach itself, make this one very popular surf beach indeed.
Elizabeth Quay
An exciting new addition to the Perth riverfront, this precinct has everyone talking. There is already heaps to see and do and it’s not even finished yet.
Optus Stadium
Catch an event at Optus Stadium during your trip to Perth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Hillarys Boat Harbour
Stroll along the boardwalk and take in the view, play mini golf or sit down for a gourmet meal at one of Perth’s most lively marinas.
Fremantle Prison
Explore the cells and underground tunnels of a prison that housed transported British convicts and notorious Australian prisoners for over 130 years.
Cottesloe Beach
Ride the waves, swim in the clear water or have a picnic on the terraced lawns overlooking the ocean at one of Perth’s best family beaches.
Things to do
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Perth
Discover Rottnest Island Day Tour from Perth & Fremantle
From Perth: Pinnacles Desert, Yanchep & Swan Valley Day Tour
Rottnest Island Same Day Return Ferry from Fremantle
Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth
Pinnacles Desert Lobster & Yanchep Day Tour from Perth
Top hotels in Clarkson
Great Southern Hotel Perth
Everything was good as is the case whenever I stay.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough
Renovations are taking way too long with pool out of action and front entrance also closed making check in with a car quite tricky.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Perth
Very clean room. Excellent service from staff
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Rydges Perth Kings Square
Great hotel, excellent service. Disappointing no parking on site, but parking was available in a Wilson carpark a short walk away.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Tribe Perth Kings Park
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Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton Perth Northbridge
Spacious room with great bathroom and very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Clarkson
Joondalup
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Joondalup. You might want to make time for a stop at Lakeside Joondalup or Arena Joondalup.
Hillarys
Waterfront views, beaches and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Hillarys. Make a stop by Westfield Whitford City or Hillarys Boat Harbour Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Scarborough
Scarborough is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Scarborough Beach and Stirling Leisure Centre.
Subiaco
Subiaco is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Western Australian Medical Museum and Subiaco Arts Centre.
Northbridge
Unique features of Northbridge include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Northbridge Piazza or Russell Square while you're exploring the area.
Perth City Centre
While visiting Perth City Centre, you might make a stop by sights like Western Australian Museum and Art Gallery of Western Australia.
