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Swan River, Perth

4.7
#1 of 234 in Nature in Western Australia
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
Swan River provides an excellent venue for enjoying a sunny day in Perth. Like the locals, you can boat, fish, kayak, and swim in the clean water, or enjoy a picnic and view from the riverbanks. Various companies provide river cruises, introducing you to an ecosystem that includes water plants, fish, crabs, dolphins, osprey, pelicans, and black swans. Head upriver to the Swan Valley to tour a winery or downriver to see historic Fremantle at the river's mouth. To visit Swan River on your holiday in Perth, and find out what else Perth has to offer, use our Perth.
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Tours to Swan River

FROM $139 BOOK WITH VIATOR Swan Valley Gourmet Wine Cruise from Perth
4.6
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $104 BOOK WITH VIATOR Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise
4.3
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $113 BOOK WITH VIATOR Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise from Perth or Fremantle
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $34 BOOK WITH VIATOR Swan River Scenic Cruise
4.1
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
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FROM $25 BOOK WITH VIATOR One-way Sightseeing Cruise between Perth and Fremantle
4.4
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
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FROM $97 BOOK WITH VIATOR Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour from Perth or Fremantle
4.4
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Fremantle Lunch Cruise
4.4
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
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FROM $82 BOOK WITH VIATOR Experience Rottnest with Ferry & Bike Hire from Perth or Fremantle
4.1
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $52 BOOK WITH VIATOR Perth and Fremantle Tour with Optional Swan River Cruise
4.1
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $57 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rottnest Island Round-Trip Ferry from Perth or Fremantle
4.7
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
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FROM $124 BOOK WITH VIATOR Swan Valley River Cruise and Wine Tasting Day Trip from Perth
4.5
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $29 BOOK WITH VIATOR Swan River Twilight Cruise
4.5
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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4.6
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  • By 619jeffry
    Perth is built around the Swan River; that's why it's called the Pretty City, just look at the skyscrapers reflected in the water and you'll see why. Best of all, take a boat ride from Elizabeth...  more »
  • By krhiggins
    What a lovely river and the views are spectacular. We went with Captain Cook cruise up to Sandalford wines and the trip was fantastic.  more »
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  • By Irkiz08
    Rowing cross Swan River. Beautiful scenery
  • By Johnny Gray
    Was a great day went for a boat cruise
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