Mount Helena Travel Guide
Perth
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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.

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.

Optus Stadium
Catch an event at Optus Stadium during your trip to Perth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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.

Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Wander through native scrubland, learn about plant species, have a barbecue or find a spot on the grass to enjoy the view of the Perth skyline.
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 Mount Helena

Swan River Hotel
Great beds
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Flag Motor Lodge
Noisy bright room vehicles running all night outside. Ants building a nest in the folded towels in the bathroom wich smelt of feces.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

BIG4 Perth Midland Tourist Park
Good abit small
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Aloft Perth
N/A
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Sanno Marracoonda Perth Airport Hotel
Good location to the airport, however the property was
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Country Comfort Perth
Love this place! Stay here alot, breakfast is awesome
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Helena

Stoneville
While Stoneville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alps Street Reserve and John Forrest National Park.

Mundaring
You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Mundaring. You might want to make time for a stop at Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail or Mundaring Arts Centre.

Parkerville
Though Parkerville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Red Hill Auditorium and Eagle's View Walk Trail Trailhead.

Mahogany Creek
Travellers like the restaurants in Mahogany Creek, and Strettle Road Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Paulls Valley
If you're spending some time in Paulls Valley, Bibbulmun Track Trailhead and Kalamunda National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hacketts Gully
While visiting Hacketts Gully, you might make a stop by sights like Kalamunda National Park and Kattamordo Heritage Trail Trailhead.
