Perth, Western Australia: 6 Days 5 Nights Free & Easy Travel Guide

In May, we wanted to see the ocean somewhere chilly 🥶, and since it was just the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, a friend recommended Western Australia for its stunning Indian Ocean views 🌊✈️. Flight tickets were super cheap at that time, so my friend and I applied for our visas on the same day! *Visa application was easier than expected – both of us got approved in one go ✅. We only provided payslips and identity documents. Approval took about 1-2 days. For a detailed tutorial, check out other travel bloggers’ posts!* We used the auto gate at the airport but wanted an Aussie stamp 🛂, so we asked the staff – they were super friendly and stamped our passports manually! 😍🫶 Then we headed to DFO… but it wasn’t as great as we expected 🛍️. Polo didn’t have many styles or discounts. The best deals were at Tommy and CK – decent variety though mostly past-season items. Still, we found some nice clothes! 😙👌 After that, we took a taxi back to the city to check into our hotel 🏨. All three hotels we stayed at in Perth were pretty good! Nights 1 & 2: Mercure Perth (4-star ⭐) Very central – 5 mins walk to the cathedral, 10 mins to the shopping street. A bit old but clean and comfy. The location is perfect! 👍😆 We visited the cathedral, town hall, and shopping district. On Fridays, shops close around 9:30 PM – other days, as early as 6 PM 😮. My friend and I were amazed by how relaxed life is here. No rat race! 😂 On Day 2, we picked up our rental car 🚗. We originally planned to rent from Day 3, but the staff suggested renting earlier for almost the same price. We booked with No Birds – affordable and good insurance coverage ✅. We pre-booked online and paid on-site. Easy! First stop: Fremantle Market 🏮. Lots of small stalls selling crafts and food. Felt a bit like Bali – nothing super unique, but the food was delicious! We bought food and ate outside on the streets – very chill and perfect for those ~relaxed vibe~ photos 😜. Next: University of Western Australia 🏛️. So beautiful and vintage! Every corner is photogenic 📸😍. Then: Scarborough Beach 🌅. Chilly sea breeze + sunset = pure bliss 😌🌊. We sat on the grass watching the sun go down – totally relaxing 🫶. There are many food stalls nearby – great for dinner! 🍴 The itinerary in my pic was our initial plan – we didn’t visit every spot, but feel free to use it for reference 😂. #PerthWA #WesternAustralia #TravelGuide #UWAPerth #ScarboroughBeach #FremantleMarket #NoStressTravel