Melville is a great suburb to stay in while holidaying in Perth.
Known as the sunniest city in Australia, Perth enjoys over 200 sunshine-filled days per year. You can expect to enjoy the benefits of such a sunny climate while staying in Melville. Pick up your rental car keys when you arrive from our location at Hertz Melville Downtown so that you can enjoy the suburb and the city in their entirety. Endless beach days, cultural explorations, and even island visits are all great ways to spend your time on holiday here.
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Melville is located in south west Perth, making it close to Fremantle, Coogee Beach, and the Swan River.
Fremantle is a fantastic suburb that’s loved by locals and tourists alike, and is just a short, eight-minute drive from Melville. Before enjoying the community and atmosphere that thrives here, you can have breakfast by the beach. Fremantle has plenty of cafes sprinkled throughout the suburb, like The Attic or Duck Duck Bruce. It also has a thriving market and artisanal produce scene, so make sure to visit some of the more famous offerings. Little Creatures Brewery impresses thousands of visitors each year, and with incredible views from the seating area, there’s never been a better place to taste some beer.
Affectionately known as ‘Freo’ by locals, Fremantle has a fascinating past. Head to Fremantle Prison, a world-heritage-listed site, and discover the colonial history of Perth and Western Australia, as well as prison tales.
Once you’ve explored Freo, perhaps head to one of the many beaches that line the Perth CBD. Popular choices include Cottesloe, Scarborough, Coogee, and Whitfords; with beautiful white sand, mesmerising blue oceans, and fun-filled waves, you could spend your entire trip beach hopping.
Finally, as you’re staying in Perth, it makes sense to drive into the city for a day. Perth CBD is just an eight-minute drive from Melville, so a few hours of the busy and bustling city is achievable. Watch the sunset from Kings Park or head to the cafes and eateries along Elizabeth Quay - there are endless options to enjoy.
Explore Western Australia in your Rental Car
Melville is an excellent location to use as a base for some exciting adventures.
Perhaps drive up to Nambung National Park. Home to The Pinnacles is an otherworldly limestone rock formation that is a popular natural tourist attraction. They formed between 25,000 to 35,000 years ago - visit at sunset or sunrise for the best lighting to walk through the rocks.
Another excellent day trip is to Rottnest Island. With sublime beaches, fantastic walks and cycling trails, and the infamous quokka, it’s a great visit for all the family. The quokka is renowned as the world’s friendliest marsupial. This is because there are no natural predators of the quokka on the island, so they welcome human guests with open arms (and big, selfie-loving smiles). Be sure to get a snap with one to serve as an amazing memory of your trip. Rottnest Island is a 25-minute boat ride from Fremantle, making it an easy trip from your stay in Melville.
There’s plenty to see and do while in Melville. Whether journeying to Fremantle, Perth CBD, or one of the many beaches that line the city, or perhaps to destinations like Rottnest Island and Nambung National Park, you’ll have a wonderful holiday with Hertz Melville Downtown.
