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Things to Do in South Perth, Perth

Home to the Perth Zoo and Akiras Cafe & Restaurant, with brunch restaurants and zoo aquariums nearby.

Home to the Perth Zoo and Akiras Cafe & Restaurant, with brunch restaurants and zoo aquariums nearby.

  • Perth ZooPerth ZooZoo & Aquarium
  • Akiras Cafe & RestaurantAkiras Cafe & RestaurantBrunch
  • LuxeLuxeSpecialty Store
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Top things to do in South Perth

  • Perth Zoo in South Perth, Perth

    Perth Zoo

    ★ 4.4 · 11.9k
    Zoo & Aquarium

    Quaint, storied zoo offering animal exhibits & behind-the-scenes tours, plus picnic areas & cafes.

    Every day
    9 AM – 5 PM
  • Specialty Store illustration for Luxe

    Luxe

    Specialty Store
    Mon–Fri
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 4 PM

Where to eat & drink in South Perth

  • Akiras Cafe & Restaurant in South Perth, Perth

    Akiras Cafe & Restaurant

    ★ 4.7 · 546
    Brunch· $20-40

    A cozy, family-run Italian cafe in South Perth, known for its lamb curry, seafood platter, and squid ink marinara.

  • Ciao Italia in South Perth, Perth

    Ciao Italia

    ★ 4.5 · 3.2k
    Italian· A$20–40

    Pizzas and calzone, plus tiramisu and cannoli, in a lively eatery with red-checked tablecloths.

    Mon–Fri
    5 PM – 9:15 PM
    Sat
    5 PM – 9:15 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Gusto Food in South Perth, Perth

    Gusto Food

    ★ 4.6 · 554
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40

    Convivial cafe serving hearty breakfasts and sweet treats under a ceiling hung with glass orbs.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    7 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 1:30 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 1:30 PM
  • The Acai Corner in South Perth, Perth

    The Acai Corner

    ★ 4.8 · 356
    Vegetarian· A$1–20

    Down-to-earth food truck specializing in acai bowls, plus smoothies, coffee & other drinks.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Café & Bakery illustration for Geláre South Perth

    Geláre South Perth

    ★ 4.3 · 749
    Café & Bakery· A$1–20

    Ice cream, smoothies and low-fat frozen yoghurt, plus classic breakfasts, in a bright cafe chain.

    Mon
    8:30 AM – 10 PM
    Tue
    8:30 AM – 11 PM
    Wed–Thu
    8:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    8:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Civic Heart Restaurant Bar and Cafe in South Perth, Perth

    Civic Heart Restaurant Bar and Cafe

    Restaurant· A$20–40
    Mon–Tue
    7 AM – 3 PM
    Wed–Thu
    Closed
    Fri
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 9 PM

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Map of South Perth with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Perth Zoo
  2. 2Akiras Cafe & Restaurant
  3. 3Luxe
  4. 4Ciao Italia
  5. 5Gusto Food
  6. 6The Acai Corner
  7. 7Geláre South Perth
  8. 8Civic Heart Restaurant Bar and Cafe

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