Definetly reccommend the swan river cruises! especially the dinner cruise the entertainment is amazing!

The river is such a lovely place to drive/walk around. Lots of different activity happening which never gets boring. Lots of shops if you feel you must but plenty of everything else as well.

We took a tour organized by the hotel from the city (perth)to Free-mantle ( not shore of the spelling ) i understand was where the Americas Cup was held in the 80s .It was a great tour and some of the homes a long the river where spectacular im told that the most expensive homes in Australia are along the... More

Fantastic, so much to see, a good comentary to, quite amusing. Even had dolphins swimming alongside the boat at one point.

The swan river is the pride of Perth. The river looks excellent always, but worth sitting on the shore in the evenings, especially during sunset. The setting sun adds to its beauty. An early morning stroll along the river (near langly park) is worth millions, especially when you will see a silent dolphin swimming along the shore. The ambience and... More

I travelled to Freemantle via Train/bus ($4) one way and returned via Captain Cook cruise ($27) the other. Cruise ships are 2 sizes. I was in the smaller one, but still good views, excellent commentary, stopped to watch dolphins play. Seating ok rather than comfortable and limited bar /food options. A good way to see some beautiful and expensive areas... More

Wow, Aussies have it down for outdoors life, walking/running paths everywhere, cylcing paths, water stations, exercise stations all along the sides of the paths. great views of downtown Perth across the river.

I have been to swan river lots of times and it is beautiful. I have been walking by and seen dolphins jumping out of the water, I even saw that once at a restaurant located on the water. You can look into the water and see jellyfish and other little fish, and there's always birds and other wildlife nearby. It's... More

We are so lucky to have a city that nestles amongst one of the loveliest rivers in the world. Enjoy it daily