9 things to do in Perth this Spring (2025)

Spring has almost sprung!

Spring marks the transition from Winter to Summer, and in Australia the Spring months are September, October, and November. In Perth, average daytime temperatures range from 11.7°C - 23°C (53°F - 73.4°F). You can expect warm sunny days with little to no rainfall, and plenty of flowers blooming, so it's the perfect season to spend time outdoors without it feeling too hot!

Mark your calendars with these fun things to do in Perth this Spring. 

1. Take a wildflower day trip

Western Australia is known as the "Wildflower State" of Australia, due to it being home to more than 12,000 species of wildflowers - with 60% of them unique to Western Australia, found nowhere else on Earth. Spring is the perfect time to see the wildflowers bloom, from mid-August to late October/early November. Different regions experience peak blooms at different times, so check out our recommendations below and plan your next day trip!

Everlasting Kings Park Festival

Located within Kings Park, Perth's major inner-city park, the Everlasting Kings Park Festival is back to celebrate the extraordinary diversity and beauty of Western Australia’s famous wildflowers!

Thousands of wildflowers and more than 3,000 WA plant species will be on display throughout the month of September, and there are events for everyone to enjoy throughout the month. Take part in workshops, displays, guided walks and talks, family activities, and much more. Plus, there are colourful Instagrammable spots around every corner.

• When: 12th - 29th September
• Cost: FREE

Araluen Botanic Park Tulip Festival

Located a 40-minute drive from the city in the Perth Hills, Araluen comes alive in spring with over 200,000 tulips and 70,000 spring bulbs. The annual tulip festival features an international camellia collection and heritage roses in full bloom. 

Visit during the week for a peaceful stroll through the park, or visit on the weekend for a more lively experience, with food trucks, pop-up cafes, and live music. Check the website for the schedule.

• When: now until the 5th October
• Cost: $20 on weekdays and $25 on weekends for students (don't forget your student ID)

PetTeet Park Canola Fields (York)

Located near York, a 90-minute drive from the city centre, you can enjoy relaxing walks through the blooming canola field at PetTeet Park during spring. You can also see the beautiful yellow flowering areas from Great Southern Highway (The Lakes to York), Spencers Brook Road, York to Northam Road and in some sections to the East of York.

PetTeet Park offers a coffee van and market stalls for you to enjoy during your visit, so don't forget to bring cash.

• When: mid-August to late September
• Cost: $15

2. Taste the flavours of Spring

Nothing says spring like a long, lazy afternoon tea surrounded by fresh flowers and friends. Many Perth venues offer seasonal high tea featuring spring-inspired flavours. 

Check out these high tea spots:

• Lavender Bistro, 6 Cranleigh St, West Swan WA
• Mrs Rabbit Tearooms 8560 West Swan Rd, Henley Brook
• Chinta Cafe, 29 Scarborough Beach Rd, North Perth WA
• Kefi and Cake, 147 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn

3. Go strawberry picking

Spring is prime strawberry season, and Perth has several family-run farms where you can pick your own fresh strawberries! 

Kien's Strawberry Farm

Every year in spring this family-run business opens up for visitors to enjoy the experience of harvesting their own strawberries. They also sell local garlic. Located in Gnangara, approximately a 30-minute drive north of the city centre.

• Where: 360 Badgerup Road, Gnangara
• When: Saturdays and Sundays from 8am - 12pm (or until picked out)
• Cost: $15 per box (cash only)

My Strawberry Farm

This farm is also located in Gnangara, a 30-minute drive north of the city centre. It's a great value option, as you can fill their supplier pick-your-own box up to 3.5kg! From their shed you can also purchase garlic, ginger, free-range eggs, avocado, blueberries, and oranges.

• Where: Lot 71 Stoney Road, Gnangara
• When: Saturdays from 8am - 5pm (or until picked out)
• Cost: $15 per box (cash only)

Pick Your Own Strawberries in Bullsbrook

After a 3-year break, this farm in Bullsbrook (40-minutes north-east of Perth) is opening for the strawberry-picking season this year! Prices and opening times are still TBC, so keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates.

• Where: 263 Old West Road, Bullsbrook
• When: Everyday 9am - 5pm
• Cost: $15 per tray plus $2 entry per person

4. Go to the Perth Royal Show

The Perth Royal Show has been a spring tradition for generations, with its first event held in 1834 to showcase the best of WA's livestock and farming practices. It is now one of Western Australia's longest-running and most significant community events, attracting more than 350,000 people each year. 

It's a vibrant celebration of agriculture, food, community, and entertainment. You can enjoy watching livestock competitions, woodchopping, fireworks, rides, showbags, and try WA's award-winning produce, plus much more!

• Where: Claremont Showgrounds
• When: Saturday 27th September - Saturday 4th October
• Cost: Concession tickets are $13 + booking fee with student ID. Check the website for terms & conditions.

5. Visit a museum

While the weather is a little cooler, visiting a museum is the perfect way to spend the day, solo or with friends. Perth offers 7+ world-class museums with free or discounted admission for students. Most are accessible via public transport, and showcase interactive exhibits, Indigenous culture, and hands-on learning experiences. 

Check out our Perth Museum Guide and start planning your next visit!

6. Take a day trip to the Pinnacles

Situated just 2 hours north of Perth in the Coral Coast region of Western Australia, the Pinnacles Desert is renowned for its striking limestone formations, which have been sculpted over thousands of years. These natural structures jut out of the sand throughout the desert, some reaching up to 4 metres in height. 

Spring is a fantastic time to visit, with mild temperatures to help you keep cool. You can either make the 2-hour drive or hop on an organised tour to visit the Pinnacles. Check out our blog on the Pinnacles Desert for more information on its history, how to get there, and tips for your visit. 

7. Run in the Perth Colour Frenzy

The Colour Frenzy is a big and colourful day for everyone! With 5 colour stations, 1 foam station, and an inflatable obstacle station, you can get colourful before you take part in the fun run! It's a 1.65km loop that you can do as many times as you like, and at your own pace! 

• Where: Perry Lakes Reserve, 1 Bold Park Drive, Floreat
• When: 26th October 2025, 8:30am - 12pm
• Cost: $39.90 per Adult ticket. Click here to buy tickets!

8. Take a tour of Fremantle Prison

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Fremantle Prison offers guided tours through Australia's best-preserved convict-built prison. This historical experience will provide you with insights into Australian colonial history and social development. 

Fremantle Prison offers a few types of tours, so you can choose the one that suits you best:

• Convict Prison tour:
  • Discover the history of Fremantle Prison from its construction in the 1850s until the end of the convict era in 1886. 
  • When: Daily, every hour from 10am to 5pm
  • Tour length: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cost: $21 with student ID
• Behind Bars tour:
  • Step inside, do time, and explore Fremantle Prison's history as a maximum security gaol from 1887 to 1991.
  • When: Daily, every hour from 10:30am to 4:30pm
  • Tour length: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cost: $21 with student ID
• True Crime tour:
  • Hear the real life stories of some of the Prison's most notorious inmates and find out how their crimes gripped the community.
  • When: Daily, every hour from 11:45am to 4:45pm
  • Tour length: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cost: $21 with student ID
• Tunnels tour:
  • Get into your hardhat, slip into your overalls, lock into the ladder system, and descend below the Prison to explore a labyrinth of tunnels built by prisoners.
  • When: Saturdays and Sundays at 9am, 9:45am, 10:40am, 12:20pm, 1:40pm, and 3:25pm
  • Tour length: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Cost: $58 with student ID
• Torchlight tour:
  • Join the Prison's guides in the dark as they entertain you with sordid and ghastly stories.
  • When: Every Wednesday and Friday evening
  • Tour length: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cost: $26 with student ID

Click here to book a tour!

9. Catch a film at the Rooftop Movies

Throughout spring, the weather starts to warm up and the rain begins to fade. Take this opportunity to catch a film and take in the skyline views at the Rooftop Movies! Starting in October, you can head to this iconic venue to sit back on a beanbag, watch a movie, and enjoy some food and drinks from their bar. 

Their seasonal movie line-up is packed with a mix of blockbusters, new releases, and a sprinkling of cult classics. 

Click here for more information and to book tickets!